realme GT 8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
64.4Performance64.4
88.2Display69.8
54.2Camera83.6
83.2Battery92
70.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — realme GT 87 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 71.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+29) and features (+16). realme GT 8 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
- Stronger display score: 88 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 54
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 83
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 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 | 90.7 % | 91.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x+9% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+21% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 214 g+9% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69/IP66 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme GT 8 | 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 Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme GT 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |