Realme GT5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5400); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 2,402,979); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Realme GT5 Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $709
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5400 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (63/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $709 |
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme GT5 Pro by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $9. Realme GT5 Pro was $9 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.