Realme GT 7 ProvsApple iPhone 13
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 300 more than the Apple iPhone 13. 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 peak brightness (6,000 nits).
- Realme GT 7 Pro takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Realme GT 7 Pro takes Battery — led by battery (6,500 mAh).
- Apple iPhone 13 takes Price — led by price (499 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
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 800,000 pts.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 4 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 800 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 better video quality — 93 pts vs 86 pts.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want a better camera — 133 pts vs 126 pts.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 6,500 mAh vs 3,227 mAh.
- Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 20 W.
Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 450 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want a lower price — 499 USD vs 799 USD.
At a glance
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- Apple iPhone 13
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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?
Realme GT 7 Pro
Choose Realme GT 7 Pro if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799.
Apple iPhone 13
Choose Apple iPhone 13 if price matters most. It costs USD 499, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Elite chipset
- 6,500 mAh battery
- 120 W charging
- Software bloat
- Average zoom
- No wireless charging
Apple iPhone 13
- A15 is still fast
- Great dual cameras
- Long iOS support
- 60 Hz display
- Slow 20 W charging
- Lightning port