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