Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,416,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1416021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1416021 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT Neo 5 SE and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT Neo 5 SE over the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.