Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 80/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,119,308); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $825
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9494
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 6 points higher (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (100/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $350 | $825 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT 8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme GT 8 by 12.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $475. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $475.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (100/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.