Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 83/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,323,591).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3323591
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 7 points higher (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 78/100; 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 17T Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3323591 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Realme GT 8 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.