realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
87.4Performance64.4
91.3Display69.8
70.6Camera83.6
94.7Battery92
84Features86.7
8 spec wins — realme GT 8 Pro5 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
realme GT 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 85.9 to 77.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+22). Xiaomi 18 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 performance score: 87 vs 64
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 70
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 7,000 nits vs 4,000 nits
- 22% higher Pixel density: 508 ppi vs 418 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 71
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 21% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3136x1440 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi+22% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 7,000 nits+75% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.2 %+3% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,689Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,975Top 3% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 33 %Bottom 2% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+21% |
| Wired charging | 120 W+20% | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g+9% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+1% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Matte metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |