realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Xiaomi 17T starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹69,999 against ₹72,999 for the realme GT 8 Pro.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,500 mAh. It also charges faster, at 120W against 67W.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (7,000 nits against 3,500) and sharper (QHD+ against 1.5K).
- Both have a zoom camera, but the Xiaomi 17T reaches further: 5x against 3x.
- The Xiaomi 17T is the lighter phone: 200 g against 218 g.
- Only the realme GT 8 Pro lists wireless charging, at 50W.
Get the realme GT 8 Pro for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen. Get the Xiaomi 17T for the lower price, more zoom and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
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Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹78,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹69,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹74,999
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 17T, answered
In India, the realme GT 8 Pro starts at ₹72,999 and the Xiaomi 17T starts at ₹69,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T, by ₹3,000. Starting prices: ₹69,999 for the Xiaomi 17T, ₹72,999 for the realme GT 8 Pro. The realme GT 8 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹78,999. The Xiaomi 17T comes in 2 versions, up to ₹74,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme GT 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The realme GT 8 Pro, with 7,000 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the realme GT 8 Pro is quicker: 120W to 67W. 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 3,500 nits). The realme GT 8 Pro has a 6.79-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the Xiaomi 17T a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the Xiaomi 17T zooms further. The main cameras are 50MP main (Ricoh GR, OIS) on the realme GT 8 Pro and 50MP main (OIS) on the Xiaomi 17T. 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 17T the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra.
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 17T, at 200 g to 218 g.
