Realme GT 8 Pro
Realme
PKR 158,999
99/100 overall
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Realme GT 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Realme GT 8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 99 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Realme GT 8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 158,999 against PKR 174,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
86/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedRealme GT 8 Pro takes it by 13.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Realme GT 8 Pro costs PKR 16,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,210 mAh larger battery.
- Realme GT 8 Pro charges 20W faster.
- Realme GT 8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Realme GT 8 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Realme GT 8 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Realme GT 8 Pro if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 158,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | October 21, 2025 (China) | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.8 × 76.9 × 8.2 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 214g – 218g (depending on variant) Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 dust-tight and water-resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes), protected against high-pressure water jets. | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.79 Inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3136 Pixels (QHD+) Better | 1280 × 2772 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-Core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Main Camera (OIS) 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 200MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (OIS) 3x Optical Zoom Up to 120x Digital Zoom Better | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 32MP (Wide), HDR, | 32MP |
| Video recording | 8K Video Recording | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Lithium-Ion 7000mAh (Non-Removable) | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 120W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Charging UFCS, PD and PPS charging support Better | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 A2DP LE (Low Energy) aptX HD LDAC LHDC 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Hall Sensor Color Temperature Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support | USB Type-C OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Realme GT 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Realme GT 8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Realme GT 8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Realme GT 8 Pro is listed at PKR 158,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Realme GT 8 Pro cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Realme GT 8 Pro leads on battery. Realme GT 8 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Realme GT 8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Realme GT 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT 8 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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