Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 56/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $599
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 34 points higher (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 376.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (84/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.