Realme GT5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme GT5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5240); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,700,000); the Realme GT5 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Realme GT5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster charging: 150W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1700000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5240 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Realme GT5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Realme GT5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1700000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 150W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Realme GT5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5
- 5240 mAh
- Wired: 150W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme GT5 by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme GT5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme GT5 is a better fit for active users. 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.