Realme GT5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5400); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,402,979).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Performance 83
Display 94
Camera 61
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 218g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $892

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2402979
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5400 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 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 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 GT5 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2402979 3942923
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5400 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 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
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 218 g 224 g
Launch price $700 $892
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • 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 GT5 Pro
  • 5400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76/100
2402979 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +39.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme GT5 Pro by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT5 Pro
$700
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $192. Realme GT5 Pro was $192 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (87/100 vs 61/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.