Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi 17
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 652,054).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $599
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi 17, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Redmi 17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 652054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 943 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2410 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $199 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi 17 by 504.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Redmi 17 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (83/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.