Head to head

Realme Narzo N65 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme Narzo N65 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme Narzo N65 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 239,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 21.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme Narzo N65 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme Narzo N65 costs PKR 197,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 85W faster.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Realme Narzo N65 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme Narzo N65 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 Cheaper PKR 239,999
Design & build
Release date May 31, 2024 Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)
Dimensions 165.6 × 76.1 × 7.9 mm 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm
Weight 190 g Better 219 g
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1604 pixels (HD+) 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 Million Colors LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz
Protection Standard reinforced glass (manufacturer does not specify Gorilla Glass). Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 up to 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 14 Realme UI 5.0 HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X (Dynamic RAM Expansion) 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants) Better
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants) Better
Card slot microSD card up to 2TB (hybrid slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF AI auxiliary sensor Night Mode Portrait Street Mode Panorama Pro Mode Time-lapse Slow Motion Text Scanner Dual-View Video Hi-Res 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide
Selfie camera 8MP f/2.0 AI Beauty Portrait HDR Panorama Night Mode 50 MP wide Better
Video recording 1080p @30fps 720p @30fps Slow Motion 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh Better
Wired charging 15W wired fast charging Reverse wired charging supported 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Realme Narzo N65 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Realme Narzo N65 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Realme Narzo N65 is listed at PKR 42,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at PKR 239,999. That makes Realme Narzo N65 cheaper by PKR 197,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Realme Narzo N65 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 15W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo N65 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.