Realme GT5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Realme GT5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 5500mAh…
Realme
GT5 Pro
$549
4categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
10categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Realme GT5 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the GT5 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
GT5 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $549 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
GT5 Pro vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | GT5 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | GT5 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,180,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6920 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | GT5 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.7x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | GT5 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | GT5 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Duralumin aerospace aluminum frame, micro-nanometer vegan leather or AG glass back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | GT5 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | GT5 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $549Winner | $999 |
Realme GT5 Pro
The Realme GT5 Pro sets an industry benchmark for price-to-performance ratio, uniting Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 firepower, a massive 5400 mAh battery with 100W/50W charging, and dual flagship Sony sensors.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh