Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 80/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,434,654); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (218g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 218g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 10 points higher (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, 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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (46/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| 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 / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 13.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Realme GT 8 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
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 Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (46/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.