Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,274,157); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3274157
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10162
- Cheaper: $599 vs $709
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $599 | $709 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 by 20.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Realme GT 8 Pro is cheaper by $110.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.