Apple iPhone 17 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.79", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3692mAh, 40W | 7000mAh, 120W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Battery and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Diary White, Urban Blue, Aston Martin Racing Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | November 20, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | November 25, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹82,900 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.79 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 3136 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 508 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 7000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 177 grams | 214 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Colour-infused Glass | Silicon Polymer | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Slow Motion | Color Spectrum Sensor, Dual View, HDR, HIGH-RES, LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Pro, RAW, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | 10-bit LOG, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate | realme Next AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | Dual--view Video, Face recognition, Face unlock, Night, panorama, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Capacity | 3692 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 40 W | 120 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme GT 8 Pro
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | A-GNSS, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Laser Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
