Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6500mAh…
Realme
GT 8 Pro
$799
7categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
6categories won
9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme GT 8 Pro takes the overall win
The Realme GT 8 Pro claims the overall win over the Xiaomi 16 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the GT 8 Pro. Choose the GT 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 16 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
GT 8 Pro wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 150W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and smooth everyday multitasking.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
GT 8 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 vs $1299.
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.
GT 8 Pro vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | GT 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6000 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | GT 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | GT 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | GT 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 6,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 150 WWinner | 120 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | GT 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | GT 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | GT 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $1,299 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
The Realme GT 8 Pro sets the display brightness world record at 6,000 nits, backed by a 6,500 mAh Titan battery, 150W wired charging that tops up in under 18 minutes, IP68/IP69 waterproofing, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh