Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 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 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,601,000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 233g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 60
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 80
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2601000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 60/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2601000 3942923
Geekbench Single 3933 3640
Geekbench Multi 10223 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2780x1264
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm
Weight 233 g 207 g
Price $1199 $599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +34.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599

Price difference: $600. Realme GT 8 Pro is cheaper by $600.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (52/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.