Apple iPhone Air vs Realme GT7 (China)

The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 203g).

The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Realme GT7 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 26
Portability 94
Value for money
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2729
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 8430
  • Lighter: 165g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 2550000
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Apple iPhone Air scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (92/100 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 Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (94/100 vs 54/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone Air Realme GT7 (China)
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 2550000 2835794
Geekbench Single 3850 2729
Geekbench Multi 9800 8430
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2736x1260 1280x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 165 g 203 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
26
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2550000 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 +10.1%
2835794 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Apple iPhone Air by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (92/100 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 Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (73/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (72/100 vs 26/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (94/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Realme GT7 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.