Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $599 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 502,844); the Xiaomi Mi 9T is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $599
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 685.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Xiaomi Mi 9T was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (73/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.