Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 17
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 593,849); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi Note 17
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $599
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 48/100). 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 64/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; 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 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 by 565.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $414. Redmi Note 17 was $414 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 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 Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.