Realme GT 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme GT 6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,809,566); the Realme GT 6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Realme GT 6 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $892
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1809566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Realme GT 6 — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1809566 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 6
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme GT 6 by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $442. Realme GT 6 was $442 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Realme GT 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme GT 6 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme GT 6 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.