Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1099 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 79/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,590,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Realme GT 8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9494
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2590000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 1 points higher (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9494 | |
| 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 | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $350 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $749. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $749.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (85/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.