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 Country | India | India | ||
| 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 | Display Port, 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 | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit LOG, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR, Slow Motion | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
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 | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual 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, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720@30fps | 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 |
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, GPS, 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, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
