Realme GT5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,402,979).

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Performance 83
Display 94
Camera 61
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 218g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2402979
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

Realme GT5 Pro: The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 GT5 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2402979 3654776
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5400 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm
Weight 218 g 219 g
Launch price $700 $799
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
  • 5400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76/100
2402979 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +34.3%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme GT5 Pro by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT5 Pro
$700
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $99. Realme GT5 Pro was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (90/100 vs 61/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 61/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.