Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,420,808).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT2 Explorer Master

Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 52
Battery 60
Portability 60
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17T Pro

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76

What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 205g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Realme GT2 Explorer Master: The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT2 Explorer Master Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1420808 3182664
Geekbench Single 1761 3293
Geekbench Multi 4688 10243
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm —
Weight 195 g 205 g
Launch price — $899

Camera comparison

Realme GT2 Explorer Master

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT2 Explorer Master

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT2 Explorer Master

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Realme GT2 Explorer Master Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
65/100
1420808 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +55.4%
3182664 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT2 Explorer Master

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17T Pro

$899

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (93/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (87/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.