Realme GT7 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; launch prices were $650 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 417,439); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $650
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 16/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $280 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 648.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (74/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.