Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,890,000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Better camera (89/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (80/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $599 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Realme GT 8 Pro is cheaper by $600.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (89/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (83/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (80/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.