realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
87.4Performance88.1
91.3Display67.4
70.6Camera73.3
94.7Battery95
84Features86.7
10 spec wins — realme GT 8 Pro6 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
realme GT 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 85.9 to 82.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24). Xiaomi 17 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme GT 8 Pro
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 67
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 7,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 22% higher Pixel density: 508 ppi vs 416 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 82% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 60 % vs 33 %
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Display
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3136x1440 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi+22% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 7,000 nits+100% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.2 %+2% | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,543,388 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,689+5%Top 6% | 3,528Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,975+4%Top 6% | 10,600Top 9% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 33 %Bottom 5% | 60 %+82%Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 120 W+20% | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g+2% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Matte metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |