Realme GT7 (China) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 417,439); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 203g).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Performance 31
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 22
Portability 64
Value for money 18
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 417439
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 431
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1320
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 203g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
AnTuTu 2835794 417439
Geekbench Single 2729 431
Geekbench Multi 8430 1320
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 4030 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm
Weight 203 g 179 g
Launch price $280
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
  • Main: 48MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
  • 4030 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
36/100 -579.3%
417439 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 579.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
$280
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (89/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (94/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (72/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 36/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.