realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15
₹7,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme GT 8 Pro starts ₹7,000 lower: ₹72,999 against ₹79,999 for the Xiaomi 15.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,240 mAh. It also charges faster, at 120W against 90W.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (7,000 nits against 3,200) and sharper (QHD+ against 2670 x 1200).
- The Xiaomi 15 is the lighter phone: 191 g against 218 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.36-inch screen against 6.79 inches.
Get the realme GT 8 Pro for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the Xiaomi 15 for the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹78,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹79,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15, answered
In India, the realme GT 8 Pro starts at ₹72,999 and the Xiaomi 15 starts at ₹79,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15?
The realme GT 8 Pro, by ₹7,000. Starting prices: ₹72,999 for the realme GT 8 Pro, ₹79,999 for the Xiaomi 15. The realme GT 8 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹78,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15?
The realme GT 8 Pro, with 7,000 mAh to 5,240 mAh. For charging, the realme GT 8 Pro is quicker: 120W to 90W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme GT 8 Pro's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (7,000 to 3,200 nits). The realme GT 8 Pro has a 6.79-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the Xiaomi 15 a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (Ricoh GR, OIS) on the realme GT 8 Pro and 50MP main (f/1.62, OIS) on the Xiaomi 15. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The realme GT 8 Pro runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the Xiaomi 15 the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Xiaomi 15, at 191 g to 218 g.
