Xiaomi or Realme?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

Xiaomiwins 7 of 7 categories
WINNER
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Innovation for Everyone

4.3/5
|428,000 reviews
7
Wins
2010
Founded
mid
Price
Realme

Realme

Dare to Leap

4.2/5
|189,000 reviews
0
Wins
2018
Founded
budget
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

88
Camera Quality
Xiaomi wins
80
90
Performance
Xiaomi wins
85
90
Battery Life
Xiaomi wins
88
88
Display Quality
Xiaomi wins
82
78
Software & Updates
Xiaomi wins
75
85
Build Quality
Xiaomi wins
78
95
Value for Money
Xiaomi wins
94
Xiaomi

Xiaomi excels at

Camera QualityPerformanceBattery LifeDisplay QualitySoftware & UpdatesBuild QualityValue for Money
Realme

Realme excels at

No category wins in this comparison

Pros & Cons

Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Exceptional value for money
Wide product range
Fast charging across range
Good display quality
MIUI has ads (can be disabled)
Software updates inconsistent
Realme

Realme

Aggressive pricing
Good specs for price
Fast charging standard
Youth-oriented designs
Build quality concerns
Bloatware heavy

The Bottom Line

Choose Xiaomi if you want...

  • Value seekers
  • Spec enthusiasts
  • Budget-conscious buyers
  • Feature maximizers

Choose Realme if you want...

  • Budget buyers
  • Young users
  • First smartphone buyers
  • Gaming on budget

Our pick: Xiaomi — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Trade-In Program

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Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.347456885011818
(1,480)
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TrustpilotGood
4.627231546073007
(2,325)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Realme

Realme

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Realme products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.761563020060283
(572)
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TrustpilotGood
4.544676678309563
(2,194)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10