Apple iPhone 17 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 203g).
Apple iPhone 17
Realme GT7 (China)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 8430
- Lighter: 177g vs 203g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 2450000
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (90/100 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 is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (73/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Apple iPhone 17 by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (90/100 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 is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (72/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (73/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.