Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Realme GT 8
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Realme GT 8
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3013
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.