Realme GT 6T vs Xiaomi 17

The Realme GT 6T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, 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 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,570,253).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6T by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 6T

Performance 73
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 70
Portability 56
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Realme GT 6T better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W

  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1570253
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1860
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5045
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 6T vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6T (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme GT 6T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6T (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6T (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Realme GT 6T: The Realme GT 6T is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 6T Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1570253 3404616
Geekbench Single 1860 3566
Geekbench Multi 5045 10162
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×75.1×8.7 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 191 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Realme GT 6T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT 6T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT 6T

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 6T and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 6T Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
65/100
1570253 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +53.9%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Realme GT 6T by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 6T

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6T (95/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme GT 6T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6T (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6T (87/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT 6T or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6T by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 6T and the Xiaomi 17?

The Realme GT 6T has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 6T or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 6T or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 6T over the Xiaomi 17?

The Realme GT 6T is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.