Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 207g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $892
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $892 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $293. Realme GT 8 Pro was $293 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Realme GT 8 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.