Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,425,446).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 52
Battery 60
Portability 60
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?

  • Overall rating 65/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

Realme GT2 Explorer Master: The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT2 Explorer Master Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3569354
Geekbench Single 1761 3310
Geekbench Multi 4688 10070
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT2 Explorer Master and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT2 Explorer Master Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
65/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +60.1%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (81/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (84/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT2 Explorer Master and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT2 Explorer Master over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users. 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.