Realme GT8 Pro (China) VS Xiaomi 15T Pro

The Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro both offer waterproof features, with the Realme phone rated IP69 and the Xiaomi model rated IP68. This means the Realme device has a slightly higher IP rating, indicating it may offer more protection against dust and water ingress. The Realme phone is also waterproof up to 2 meters, while the Xiaomi device can withstand up to 3 meters of water depth.

When comparing the overall design dimensions, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) is slightly heavier, weighing 218 g, compared to the Xiaomi 15T Pro's 210 g. The Realme phone is 8.2 mm thick, while the Xiaomi model is just 8 mm thick, making the latter a bit slimmer. The width of the Realme phone is 76.9 mm, while the Xiaomi device is a bit wider at 77.9 mm. The height of both phones is quite similar, with the Realme measuring 161.8 mm and the Xiaomi at 162.7 mm.

In terms of volume, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) has a slightly larger volume at 102.03 cm³, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro comes in at 101.39 cm³. Both phones lack a rugged build and are not foldable, which could be an important factor depending on user preferences for durability and form factor.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro feature OLED/AMOLED displays with high-quality visual performance. The screen size of the Realme device is 6.79″, slightly smaller than the 6.83″ display found on the Xiaomi 15T Pro. The Realme phone has a pixel density of 508 ppi, which is higher than the Xiaomi device's 447 ppi, suggesting that the Realme display may offer sharper details at a similar resolution.

Speaking of resolution, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) boasts a higher resolution of 1440 x 3136 px, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro has a resolution of 1280 x 2772 px. This difference means the Realme phone likely has a crisper image at the same size. Both displays support a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion and interactions.

When it comes to additional features, both devices support HDR10 and HDR10+, as well as Always-On Display. The Xiaomi 15T Pro has branded damage-resistant glass, whereas the Realme GT8 Pro (China) does not. Furthermore, the Xiaomi model supports Dolby Vision, which the Realme device lacks. Neither phone has a secondary screen, and both offer touch screens for user interaction.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro feature impressive performance specs, starting with storage and RAM. Both phones come with 1024GB of internal storage, but the Realme model offers 16GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi device has 12GB of RAM. The Realme phone has a higher RAM capacity, which may benefit multitasking performance. Both phones use the same semiconductor size of 3 nm and support 64-bit architecture, with both devices supporting multithreading and using big.LITTLE technology for power efficiency.

In terms of processing power, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with an Adreno 830 GPU, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset and the Immortalis G925 GPU. The Realme chipset has a CPU speed of 2 x 4.6 GHz and 6 x 3.62 GHz, whereas the Xiaomi chipset runs at 1 x 3.73 GHz, 4 x 3.3 GHz, and 3 x 2.4 GHz. Both phones use 8 CPU threads and have a similar maximum memory bandwidth, with the Realme at 85.1 GB/s and the Xiaomi at 85.3 GB/s.

The Geekbench 6 results show that the Realme GT8 Pro (China) scores 10,059 in multi-core performance and 3,234 in single-core performance, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro scores 8,969 multi-core and 2,874 single-core. This indicates that the Realme device may offer slightly better processing performance overall. The Realme phone also features a higher GPU clock speed of 1,200 MHz compared to the Xiaomi's 1,300 MHz. Additionally, the Realme model supports ECC memory, while the Xiaomi phone does not.

The Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro both come with multi-lens main cameras, but with different configurations. The Realme phone features a 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP main camera setup, with an optical zoom of 3x, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro has a 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP configuration with a 5x optical zoom. The Realme camera setup has wider apertures of 2.6f, 1.8f, and 2f, compared to the Xiaomi's 1.6f, 3f, and 2.2f, which could affect the amount of light each camera gathers. Both phones support phase-detection autofocus and continuous autofocus when recording video, as well as slow-motion video recording, HDR, manual exposure, and raw photo capture.

For front-facing cameras, both devices have 32 MP sensors, with the Realme GT8 Pro (China) having a wider aperture of 2.4f compared to the Xiaomi 15T Pro's 2.2f. Both phones lack a front-facing LED flash. In terms of video recording, both phones support 4320 x 30 fps resolution on the main camera, but the Realme phone supports Dolby Vision recording, while the Xiaomi device supports HDR10 recording.

When it comes to autofocus, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) has laser autofocus, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro does not. The Xiaomi device, however, lacks dual-tone flash but has just one LED, whereas the Realme device has two flash LEDs. Both phones can create panoramas in-camera, and neither has 360° photo capabilities or a front-facing camera under the display.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro run Android 16 and share a similar set of features in terms of privacy, customization, and usability. Both phones include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. They also offer the ability to block app tracking, on-device machine learning, and notification permissions. Features such as dark mode, battery health check, customizable notifications, and Live Text are available on both devices.

However, there are a few differences in the details. The Realme GT8 Pro (China) supports dynamic theming and offloading apps, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro offers the same features but has no difference in functionality. Both phones have full-page screenshots, split screen, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and support widgets. Neither phone has Wi-Fi password sharing or focus modes, and both lack direct OS updates. The Realme phone does have Quick Start, but the Xiaomi device does not.

Both phones are multi-user systems, support offline voice recognition, and can track the current position of the mobile device. They also both offer voice commands, sharing intents, and a child lock. Neither device is free and open source, though they share many similar advanced operating system features.

The Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro have different battery capacities, with the Realme device featuring a 7000 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi phone has a 5500 mAh battery. Both devices support wireless charging at 50W, but the Realme GT8 Pro (China) also supports a higher fast charging speed of 120W, compared to the Xiaomi 15T Pro’s 90W. Additionally, the Realme phone does not support reverse wireless charging, whereas the Xiaomi model includes this feature.

Both phones come with a charger in the box, feature rechargeable batteries, and do not have removable batteries. They both have a battery level indicator to monitor charge status. In terms of wireless charging, both devices support wireless charging at the same speed of 50W, ensuring fast recharging wirelessly.

In summary, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) has a larger battery capacity and faster charging capabilities, whereas the Xiaomi 15T Pro includes reverse wireless charging but has a smaller battery and slower charging speed.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning users will need to rely on Bluetooth or USB-C for wired audio connections. Both devices feature stereo speakers for audio output, ensuring a more immersive sound experience compared to mono speakers. When it comes to Bluetooth audio codecs, the Realme GT8 Pro (China) supports aptX HD, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro offers aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD support. Notably, the Xiaomi device also supports LDAC, which is absent from the Realme phone.

Neither device has support for aptX Adaptive or aptX Lossless, which may be important for audiophiles seeking higher audio quality. Additionally, neither phone includes a radio, so users will not be able to tune into FM or other radio broadcasts directly.

In summary, both phones provide stereo speakers but differ in their Bluetooth audio codec support, with the Xiaomi 15T Pro offering a broader range of codecs including LDAC, while the Realme GT8 Pro (China) focuses on aptX HD.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro support 5G connectivity and have dual SIM card slots, but their Wi-Fi capabilities slightly differ. The Realme GT8 Pro (China) supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), while the Xiaomi 15T Pro supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). The Xiaomi device includes Wi-Fi 6E, a newer standard, but both phones support Wi-Fi 7. The download speed for the Realme is higher at 10,000 MBits/s compared to the Xiaomi's 7,300 MBits/s.

Both phones support Bluetooth 6, NFC, and USB Type-C, and include a fingerprint scanner for security. They also feature similar sensors including a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, infrared sensor, and GPS, while both phones lack a barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, and built-in projector. Neither phone has motion tracking or optical tracking. Both devices support Galileo for positioning.

Both phones come with identical features like dual SIM support, emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, and DLNA certification, although neither has a heart rate monitor, external memory slot, or a stylus. The Realme GT8 Pro (China) offers slightly faster download speeds but lacks Wi-Fi 6E, which the Xiaomi 15T Pro includes, making their overall connectivity options quite similar with some minor differences.

Both the Realme GT8 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 15T Pro feature a video light, allowing for better low-light video recording. Neither device includes sapphire glass display protection, a curved display, or an e-paper display, meaning both phones offer standard display technology without these specialized features.

In summary, both phones share identical specs in this category, offering a video light but lacking advanced display options like sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.