Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $599 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 550.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (73/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.