Realme GT Neo 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Realme GT Neo 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the Realme GT Neo 5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT Neo 5
Performance 71
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 52
Portability 50
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 224g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

Realme GT Neo 5: The Realme GT Neo 5 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT Neo 5 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3942923
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1240x2772 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.9×75.8×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Realme GT Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT Neo 5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT Neo 5
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT Neo 5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT Neo 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +63.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme GT Neo 5 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT Neo 5
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 (83/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Realme GT Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT Neo 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Realme GT Neo 5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.