Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 79/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,538,751).

The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 68

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 98
Camera 84
Battery 91
Portability 46
Value for money 94

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3639
  • Lighter: 206g vs 218g

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2538751
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9988
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 11 points higher (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2538751 3950082
Geekbench Single 3895 3639
Geekbench Multi 9988 11047
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 200 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm
Weight 206 g 218 g
Launch price $1099 $599

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +35.7%
3950082 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

$1099

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Launch price difference: $500. Realme GT 8 Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.

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 Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (91/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 84/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.