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; estimated prices are $599 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 33/100 (a 46-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 (3,942,923 vs 600,942); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper: $185 vs $599
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 46 points higher (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (41/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (97/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2210 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $599 | $185 |
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
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
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
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 556.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $414. Redmi Note 17 is cheaper by $414.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (41/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (97/100 vs 69/100).
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 46 points (79/100 vs 33/100).
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 79/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.