Realme GT7 vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $420 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 2,496,976); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Realme GT7
Xiaomi 17
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $709
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 2496976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 7478
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $709 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT7 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme GT7 by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $289. Realme GT7 was $289 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Realme GT7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.