Between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and GT 7 Pro, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the GT 7 Pro wins on wireless charging and wired charging. Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) scores 40.7 and the GT 7 Pro scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GT 7 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 32.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the GT 7 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, main camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, optical image stabilization, headphone jack, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GT 7 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 78.80 g less. 144 vs 222.8.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
Why Realme - GT 7 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 566.67% more. 50 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 500.00% more. 120 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Main camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲RAM — 300.00% more. 16 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲AnTuTu — 243.59% more. 2680000 vs 780000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 187.41% more. 5800 mAh vs 2018 mAh.
- ▲Front camera — 128.57% more. 16 MP vs 7 MP.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Realme - GT 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 144 glead | 222.8 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mmlead | 8.55 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Realme - GT 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 4.7 " | 6.78 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 326 ppi | 450 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 625 nits | 6500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Realme - GT 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 16 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Realme - GT 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 2018 mAh | 5800 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 20 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Realme - GT 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Realme - GT 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or GT 7 Pro?+
GT 7 Pro has 187.4% more battery — 2018 mAh vs 5800 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or GT 7 Pro?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 79g lighter — 144g vs 222.8g.
Is iPhone SE (3rd gen) waterproof?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) has an IP67 rating.
Does GT 7 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, GT 7 Pro supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or GT 7 Pro?+
GT 7 Pro offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or GT 7 Pro?+
GT 7 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 12 MP.
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