Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Realme GT7 Pro Racing
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,126,402); the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is noticeably lighter (218g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT7 Pro Racing better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 249g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Realme GT7 Pro Racing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Realme GT7 Pro Racing are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (42/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Realme GT7 Pro Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Realme GT7 Pro Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Realme GT7 Pro Racing by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT7 Pro Racing
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Realme GT7 Pro Racing are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (42/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Realme GT7 Pro Racing — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users.