iPhone 17 Pro Max 12/256 GB vs Realme 16 Pro+ 8/256 GB

91
iPhone 17 Pro Max 12/256 GB A Premium Performer Validated by AI Analysis

iPhone 17 Pro Max 12/256 GB

₹141,900

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Realme 16 Pro+ 8/256 GB Rated AI score 86/100 Specs and Price Comparison

Realme 16 Pro+ 8/256 GB

₹53,599

Display
94
97
Screen Size
6.9 inches
6.8 inches
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1320x2868 px (FHD+)
1280x2800 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Brightness
3000 nits
6500 nits
Performance
90
78
Processor/CPU
Apple A19 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SM7750-AB
AnTuTu Score
2521699
1434981
RAM
12 GB
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RAM Type
LPDDR5X
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Storage Type
NVMe
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Operating System
iOS v26
Android v16
Camera
95
88
Main Camera
48 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.78, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, 24 mm
200 MP, Wide Angle (84° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.56", Samsung, 23 mm, upto 120x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom
Secondary Camera
48 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.0, 0.7µm, 13 mm
8 MP, Periscope Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/2.75", Samsung S5KJN5, 0.64µm, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom
Tertiary Camera
48 MP, Telephoto, f/2.8, 0.7µm, upto 40x Digital Zoom, upto 4x Optical Zoom, 100 mm
50 MP, Telephoto Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.8, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
18 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.9 MP
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4, 1/2.88", OmniVision OV50D, 0.61µm, 23 mm MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @24/25/30/60/100/120 fps Full HD @25/30/60/120/240 fps HD @30 fps
4k @30/60 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Retina Flash, Exposure compensation, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Wide Angle Selfie, Expand, Optical Image stabilization, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion Video, HDR, Night Time-Lapse, Macro Video, Action Mode, ProRes Video, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording
120 x Digital Zoom, 3.5 x Optical Zoom, Autofocus: No, OIS: Yes, Flash: Yes, Screen flash, Shooting Modes: High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Starry Mode, Video Recording Features: Video HDR
Memory
Internal Storage
256 GB
256 GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
94
90
Battery Capacity
4832 mAh
7000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
40 W
80 W
Wireless Charging
yes
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Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v6.0
Yes, v5.4
Design
97
0
Weight
231 g
198 g
Build Material
Ceramic Shield 2 -
Vegan Leather -
Colors
Silver
Master Gold
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
no
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-09-19
2026-01-06
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
Waterproof
OS Updates
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3 Years
Security Updates
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4 Year
Model Name
iPhone 17 Pro Max
realme 16 Pro+
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Camera delivers stunning photo and video quality
  • Battery easily lasts a full day of heavy use
  • Display stays bright and readable in sunlight
  • Gaming and multitasking feel fluid
  • Feels lighter than previous Pro Max models
  • Aluminium build looks and feels classy

! Consider before buying…

  • Slightly heavy and bulky for small hands
  • Not a dramatic upgrade from iPhone 13 or 14
  • iOS can feel less fluid coming from high-refresh Android
  • Premium price might not justify the upgrade for everyone

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Master Gold finish looks different from usual phones
  • Security updates continue for four years
  • Dual-SIM 5G setup suits frequent travellers

! Consider before buying…

  • No NFC for tap-to-pay
  • Wired earphones need a USB-C adapter
  • Storage cannot be expanded later
Compare Prices
₹141,900
₹53,599