Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | 30 W | 100 W |
| Battery capacity | 4685 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight | 227 g | 207 g |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 450 ppi |
Between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and GT Neo 7, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out ahead in pixel density / screen size, while the GT Neo 7 wins on wired charging / battery capacity. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 66.9 and the GT Neo 7 scores 72.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GT Neo 7 edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.9 vs 72.2), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are pixel density, screen size, antutu, among others. The single most decisive one: Pixel density — 2.22% more. 460 ppi vs 450 ppi.
Pick the GT Neo 7 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are wired charging, battery capacity, front camera, among others. The single most decisive one: Wired charging — 233.33% more. 100 W vs 30 W.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GT Neo 7 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max or Realme - GT Neo 7?
Realme - GT Neo 7 leads the current Mars Score by 5.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max has the measurable edge on pixel density ppi, screen size in, antutu score.
Choose Realme - GT Neo 7 if…
Realme - GT Neo 7 has the measurable edge on wired charging w, battery capacity mah, front cam mp.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max wins
- ▲Pixel density — 2.22% more. 460 ppi vs 450 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 1.77% more. 6.9 " vs 6.78 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 0.96% more. 2100000 vs 2080000.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP65).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 25 W vs 0 W.
Why Realme - GT Neo 7 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 233.33% more. 100 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 49.41% more. 7000 mAh vs 4685 mAh.
- ▲Front camera — 33.33% more. 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Weight — 20.00 g less. 207 vs 227.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 207 glead |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmlead | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68lead | IP65 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 "lead | 6.78 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2200 nits | 6000 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GBlead | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2100000lead | 2080000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 20.4 GHz | 21.4 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4685 mAh | 7000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 100 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 17 Pro Max or GT Neo 7?+
GT Neo 7 has 49.4% more battery — 4685 mAh vs 7000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 17 Pro Max or GT Neo 7?+
GT Neo 7 is 20g lighter — 227g vs 207g.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max waterproof?+
iPhone 17 Pro Max has an IP68 rating.
Does GT Neo 7 support 5G?+
Yes, GT Neo 7 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 17 Pro Max or GT Neo 7?+
GT Neo 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.