Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 8430
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1972476
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 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 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 30.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (72/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.