Apple iPhone 15vsRealme GT 7 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme GT 7 Pro wins
Verdict
Realme GT 7 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme GT 7 Pro is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 799 — USD 100 more than the Apple iPhone 15. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Realme GT 7 Pro takes Performance — led by performance score (2,300,000 pts).
- Realme GT 7 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Realme GT 7 Pro takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Realme GT 7 Pro takes Battery — led by battery (6,500 mAh).
- Apple iPhone 15 takes Price — led by price (699 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 450 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want a better camera — 141 pts vs 133 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want a lower price — 699 USD vs 799 USD.
Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want…
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,300,000 pts vs 1,300,000 pts.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 6,000 nits vs 2,000 nits.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 6,500 mAh vs 3,349 mAh.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 20 W.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 15
- Realme GT 7 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 15
Choose Apple iPhone 15 if price matters most. It costs USD 699, the lowest price in this group.
Realme GT 7 Pro
Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 15
- Cheapest modern iPhone
- Dynamic Island + USB-C
- Solid 48 MP camera
- 60 Hz display
- A16 chip is aging
- Slow 20 W charging
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Elite chipset
- 6,500 mAh battery
- 120 W charging
- Software bloat
- Average zoom
- No wireless charging