Realme GT7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $420 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,496,976).
Realme GT7
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $799
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2496976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7478
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; 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 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $799 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Realme GT7 by 31.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $379. Realme GT7 was $379 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (90/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Realme GT7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.