Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,413,275).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 218g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Realme GT 8 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (91/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.