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 (3,942,923 vs 1,809,566); the Realme GT 6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Realme GT 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 6
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 70
Portability 53
Value for money 72
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
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: 3942923 vs 1809566
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4817
  • 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 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).

Realme GT 6: The Realme GT 6 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 6 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1809566 3942923
Geekbench Single 1930 3640
Geekbench Multi 4817 11033
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
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 6
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
70/100
1809566 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +54.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme GT 6 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 6
$450
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

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.