Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $350 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $845
- Better display (98/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Realme GT 8 by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $495. Realme GT 8 was $495 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme GT 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.