Apple iPhone 17 vs Realme GT7
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $799 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17
Realme GT7
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 7478
- Lighter: 177g vs 206g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $799
- Better camera (61/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 46/100, Realme GT7 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (73/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2496976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $420 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $379. Realme GT7 was $379 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (90/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (73/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Realme GT7?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Realme GT7?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.