Realme GT7 (China) vs Redmi Note 17
The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 593,849); the Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Redmi Note 17
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 (China) | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2835794 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Redmi Note 17 by 377.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT7 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (89/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.