Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | 30 W | 100 W |
| Battery capacity | 3692 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Screen size | 6.3 " | 6.78 " |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight | 203 g | 207 g |
Between the iPhone 17 Pro and GT Neo 7, the iPhone 17 Pro comes out ahead in weight / pixel density, while the GT Neo 7 wins on wired charging / battery capacity. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro scores 64.3 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 (64.3 vs 72.2), but the 7.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iPhone 17 Pro 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 weight, pixel density, water resistance, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 4.00 g less. 203 vs 207.
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 or Realme - GT Neo 7?
Realme - GT Neo 7 leads the current Mars Score by 7.9 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 if…
Apple - iPhone 17 Pro has the measurable edge on weight g, pixel density ppi, ip rating.
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 wins
- ▲Weight — 4.00 g less. 203 vs 207.
- ▲Pixel density — 2.22% more. 460 ppi vs 450 ppi.
- ▲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 — 89.60% more. 7000 mAh vs 3692 mAh.
- ▲Front camera — 33.33% more. 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Screen size — 7.62% more. 6.78 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 glead | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmlead | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68lead | IP65 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 " | 6.78 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2200 nits | 6000 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2080000 | 2080000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 20.4 GHz | 21.4 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | 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 | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 3692 mAh | 7000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 100 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro | Realme - GT Neo 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 17 Pro or GT Neo 7?+
GT Neo 7 has 89.6% more battery — 3692 mAh vs 7000 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 17 Pro or GT Neo 7?+
iPhone 17 Pro is 4g lighter — 203g vs 207g.
Is iPhone 17 Pro waterproof?+
iPhone 17 Pro has an IP68 rating.
Does GT Neo 7 support 5G?+
Yes, GT Neo 7 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 17 Pro or GT Neo 7?+
GT Neo 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.