Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Realme GT 7 Pro
#79Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Realme GT 7 Pro
Performance
99.499.7
Camera
98.191.7
Display
99.497.2
Battery
76.999.1
Build
99.597.3
Overall
94.697.0
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features a robust build with a Ceramic Shield front and aluminum alloy frame, while the Realme GT 7 Pro uses Gorilla Glass 7i and an aluminum frame, both offering premium quality.
- The iPhone has a slightly larger 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with higher peak brightness at 3000 nits, compared to the 6.78" LTPO AMOLED of the Realme, which peaks at 6500 nits but has a lower resolution.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A19 Pro chip, while the Realme utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite, both providing high efficiency.
- The iPhone's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor with advanced video capabilities, while the Realme offers a 50 MP setup with 8K video recording.
- The iPhone has a smaller 4823 mAh battery with wireless charging, whereas the Realme boasts a larger 6500 mAh battery with rapid 120W charging but lacks wireless support.
- Finally, the iPhone runs on iOS 26, ensuring a streamlined software experience, while the Realme operates on Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0, allowing for customization and multiple updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Realme GT 7 Pro
General
Release Date
2025, September 09
2024, November 04
Announced
2025, September 09
2024, November 04
Description
Versions: A3526 (International); A3257 (USA); A3525 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3527 (China)
Also known as Realme GT7 Pro for ChinaVersions:Global model with 6500 mAh batteryIndia-only model with 5800 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.9"
6.78"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)
PPI
1320
1264
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 830
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.7, 73mm (telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
18 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4823 mAh
6500 mAh
Battery Details
Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh (Global)Si/C Li-Ion 5800 mAh (India only)
Charging Details
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired
120W wired, 13 min to 50%, 37 min to 100%120W wired, 30 min to 100% - India only version
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
162.5 x 76.9 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.34 in)
Weight
233 g
222.8 g
Materials
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Mars Orange, Galaxy Grey, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0
OS Version
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No