Realme 8i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 493,222); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8i | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8i and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme 8i by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.