Realme GT8 (China) VS Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max both offer waterproof capabilities, with the Realme GT8 rated for a depth of 2 meters (IP69) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max rated for 6 meters (IP68). The Realme GT8’s waterproof depth is lower compared to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, which also has a slightly higher ingress protection rating (IP69 for Realme GT8 vs. IP68 for Xiaomi 17 Pro Max).

In terms of physical size, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is slightly larger and heavier than the Realme GT8, weighing 219 g compared to 209 g, and measuring 162.9 mm in height and 77.6 mm in width. The Realme GT8, on the other hand, measures 161.8 mm in height and 76.9 mm in width. Thickness is also similar, with the Realme GT8 at 8.2 mm and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at 8 mm.

The volume of the two devices is nearly identical, with the Realme GT8 at 102.03 cm³ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at 101.13 cm³. Both devices are not designed with a rugged build and do not have foldable capabilities.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max feature OLED/AMOLED displays, but their specs differ in a few key areas. The Realme GT8 has a 6.79-inch screen with a pixel density of 508 ppi, offering a high resolution of 1440 x 3136 px. In contrast, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a slightly larger 6.9-inch display, but with a lower pixel density of 416 ppi and a resolution of 1200 x 2608 px.

The refresh rate is another area where the two phones differ, with the Realme GT8 offering a 144Hz refresh rate compared to the 120Hz refresh rate of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Both devices support HDR10 and HDR10+, and both have Always-On Display functionality. However, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max supports Dolby Vision, while the Realme GT8 does not.

In terms of durability, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has branded damage-resistant glass, while the Realme GT8 does not. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max also offers a secondary screen, a feature not present on the Realme GT8. Both devices are equipped with touch screens, but the Realme GT8 does not have branded damage-resistant glass or a secondary display.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are equipped with impressive performance specs, with both offering 1024GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM. Both devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsets, with the Realme GT8 featuring the standard version, and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max using the slightly newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The CPU speeds differ slightly, with the Realme GT8 offering 2 cores at 4.32 GHz and 6 cores at 3.53 GHz, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has 2 cores at 4.6 GHz and 6 cores at 3.62 GHz.

GPU performance is also notable in both phones, as both devices use the Adreno 830 GPU. The Realme GT8 has a GPU clock speed of 1100 MHz, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a slightly faster 1200 MHz. Despite these differences in clock speeds, both phones deliver the same Geekbench 6 scores: 10059 in multi-core and 3234 in single-core tests. Both devices have a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.1 GB/s, 2 memory channels, and support for ECC memory, along with identical L1 and L2 cache sizes (192 KB and 12 MB, respectively).

The two phones also have identical specifications in terms of multithreading support, use of big.LITTLE technology, and their thermal design power (TDP) of 8.2W. Additionally, both phones support up to 24GB of maximum memory and share the same OpenGL, OpenCL, and DirectX versions, making them equally capable in terms of graphical performance. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, however, stands out by supporting two displays, a feature not mentioned for the Realme GT8.

The Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max both feature multi-lens main cameras, but there are some differences in the specifications. The Realme GT8 has a 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP setup, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP configuration. The wide apertures for the main cameras are also slightly different: the Realme GT8's main camera apertures are f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/2.2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's apertures are f/1.7, f/2.4, and f/2.6.

Both phones support 4320 x 30 fps video recording, continuous autofocus during movies, and phase-detection autofocus for photos. However, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max includes built-in optical image stabilization, which is not present on the Realme GT8. Both devices also support slow-motion video recording, manual exposure, and have flash capabilities with dual-tone LED flashes, but neither has a front-facing LED flash.

For front cameras, the Realme GT8 has a 16 MP front camera with a f/2.4 aperture, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max features a much higher-resolution 50 MP front camera with a f/2.2 aperture. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max additionally supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision recording, whereas the Realme GT8 does not support HDR10 recording or Dolby Vision. Both phones support in-camera panoramas, have laser autofocus, and offer timelapse functionality, but neither device has a 360° panorama mode or 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max run Android 16 and share a lot of similar software features. Both devices have clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. They also offer the ability to block app tracking, use on-device machine learning, and have notification permissions and media pickers. Both devices support playing games while they download, dark mode, and an extra dim mode.

In terms of user experience, both phones provide customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, and support for split screen. They also include PiP (Picture-in-Picture), child lock functionality, and widgets. However, neither device supports Quick Start, and both do not offer focus modes. Additionally, both phones can offload apps and have voice commands, offline voice recognition, and the ability to track the current position of the device. Both are multi-user systems and free and open source.

One key difference between the two is that the Realme GT8 lacks Wi-Fi password sharing, which is also true for the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Additionally, both devices do not get direct OS updates. In terms of privacy and security, both phones provide similar features, such as Mail Privacy Protection (which is absent on both), and neither blocks cross-site tracking.

The Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max both feature large batteries, but there are differences in size and functionality. The Realme GT8 has a 7000 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers a slightly larger 7500 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging at 100W, and come with a charger, but neither has a removable battery. Both devices also include a battery level indicator and a rechargeable battery.

One key distinction is that the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max supports wireless charging, while the Realme GT8 does not. Additionally, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has reverse wireless charging, a feature not available on the Realme GT8. Both devices support fast charging, but the Realme GT8 lacks wireless charging and reverse wireless charging capabilities.

In summary, while both phones have similar charging speeds and battery capacities, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers more charging options with wireless and reverse wireless charging, which the Realme GT8 does not provide.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so neither device offers a direct wired audio connection. However, both devices are equipped with stereo speakers, providing an enhanced audio experience. In terms of wireless audio support, the Realme GT8 supports aptX HD but lacks support for aptX, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, on the other hand, supports aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive, but also lacks support for aptX Lossless. Neither device includes support for LDAC or a built-in radio.

While both devices offer similar audio features, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a broader range of aptX audio technologies, making it more versatile for high-quality wireless audio. The Realme GT8, by contrast, is more limited in its wireless audio options but still supports aptX HD.

In summary, both phones provide stereo speakers and similar limitations with no 3.5 mm jack or radio, but the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers more comprehensive support for wireless audio codecs, including aptX and aptX Adaptive, while the Realme GT8 only supports aptX HD.

The Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max both offer 5G support, dual SIM functionality, and USB Type-C connectivity. Both phones also have NFC, a fingerprint scanner, GPS, a compass, and an infrared sensor. Their download and upload speeds are identical, at 10000 MBits/s and 3500 MBits/s, respectively. Both phones feature a gyroscope, accelerometer, and a cellular module, but neither includes a barometer, HDMI output, or built-in projector.

When it comes to wireless connectivity, the Realme GT8 supports Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 7, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max adds Wi-Fi 6E to the mix. The Bluetooth versions also differ: the Realme GT8 has Bluetooth 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max uses Bluetooth 5.4. Both phones support Galileo for navigation, but neither includes motion tracking or optical tracking.

Notably, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a barometer, which the Realme GT8 lacks. Both phones support similar features like crash detection, emergency SOS via satellite, and DLNA certification, but neither device offers 3D facial recognition, an iris scanner, or a stylus. In summary, the main difference is the addition of Wi-Fi 6E and a barometer on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, while both devices are very similar in terms of core connectivity features.

Both the Realme GT8 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max come with a video light, enhancing their photography and video capabilities in low-light conditions. However, neither device features sapphire glass display protection, curved displays, or e-paper displays.

In terms of display features, both phones are similar, lacking curved displays and e-paper technology, which are sometimes found in more premium devices. The absence of sapphire glass display protection on both devices also means that neither phone offers the enhanced durability associated with sapphire glass.

Overall, the main similarity between the two is the inclusion of a video light, with both phones sharing identical display characteristics in this group.