Realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 53/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 859,084).
Realme GT 8
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 209g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Realme GT 8 scores 27 points higher (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Realme GT 8 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 263.1% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 27 points (80/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.