Realme GT 8 vs Redmi Note 17
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $350 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 600,942); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Realme GT 8
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $350
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme GT 8 scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $185 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT 8 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Redmi Note 17 by 419.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $165. Redmi Note 17 was $165 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.