Realme 8i vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 493,222); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Lighter: 191g vs 194g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8i | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8i and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 8i by 85.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.