Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 2,601,000); the Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Realme GT7 (China)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 8430
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 233g
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (54/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (54/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Realme GT7 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.