Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $599 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,950,082); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $986
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Realme GT 8 Pro by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $387. Realme GT 8 Pro was $387 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Realme GT 8 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.