Realme GT5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 76/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5400); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,402,979); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Realme GT5 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $999 |
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme GT5 Pro by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Realme GT5 Pro was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.