Realme GT 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme GT 5G by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users. 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.