Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3569354
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3310
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10070
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $825
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 207g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $226. Realme GT 8 Pro was $226 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Realme GT 8 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.