Realme GT5 240W vs. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: A Head-to-Head Flagship Battle
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing a seamless ecosystem, long-term software support, and a consistently excellent camera experience, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the superior choice. However, the Realme GT5 240W’s unparalleled charging speed and raw performance make it a compelling option for power users and gamers.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Realme GT5 240W | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2894, A2896 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2894, A2896 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2895 | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, August 28 | 2022, September 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 04 | Available. Released 2022, September 16 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm (6.42 x 2.97 x 0.35 in) | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density) | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| - | Always-On display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 1TB 24GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM |
| - | NVMe | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Single | - | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS (unconfirmed) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 240W wired, PD, 20% in 80 sec | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Type | 4600 mAh | Li-Ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Flowing Silver, Starry Oasis | Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple |
| Models | RMX3823 | A2894, A2651, A2893, A2895, A2896, iphone15,3 |
| Price | About 470 EUR | € 530.79 / $ 489.81 / £ 446.75 |
| SAR | - | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 121h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 955884 (v9) GeekBench: 5423 (v5.1) GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Realme GT5 240W
- Blazing-fast 240W charging
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
- Competitive price point
- High performance for gaming
- Shorter battery endurance
- Android ecosystem fragmentation
- Potentially less refined camera processing
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Excellent battery life and efficiency
- Superior camera system with consistent results
- Seamless iOS ecosystem integration
- Long-term software support
- Slower charging speed compared to Realme GT5
- Higher price tag
- Less customization options
Display Comparison
The iPhone 14 Pro Max boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 1760 nits compared to the Realme GT5’s 1100 nits, making it far more usable in direct sunlight. While both utilize 4nm chipsets, the iPhone’s display benefits from an infinite (nominal) contrast ratio, delivering deeper blacks and more vibrant colors. The Realme GT5’s display, while still excellent, doesn’t match the iPhone’s peak brightness or contrast, impacting outdoor visibility and overall visual pop. The iPhone’s ProMotion technology (LTPO) dynamically adjusts refresh rates for smoother scrolling and improved battery efficiency, a feature absent on the GT5.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer capable photo and video recording, but approach it differently. While detailed sensor specs are missing for the Realme GT5, its camera system likely focuses on high megapixel counts and computational photography. The iPhone 14 Pro Max’s camera system is renowned for its color accuracy, dynamic range, and cinematic mode video recording. Apple’s image processing prioritizes natural-looking results, while Realme often leans towards more saturated and vibrant images. The iPhone’s consistent performance across all lenses and superior video stabilization give it an edge in overall camera quality.
Performance
Both devices are powered by 4nm chipsets, but their architectures differ significantly. The iPhone 14 Pro Max’s Apple A16 Bionic utilizes a hexa-core design (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth), optimized for single-core performance and efficiency. The Realme GT5 240W’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 employs an octa-core configuration (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510), prioritizing multi-core performance. While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 excels in sustained workloads, the A16 Bionic’s superior efficiency translates to better thermal management and consistent performance during extended gaming sessions. The iPhone’s tightly integrated hardware and software further optimize performance.
Battery Life
The iPhone 14 Pro Max edges out the Realme GT5 240W in endurance, achieving 121 hours in our tests versus the GT5’s 108 hours. However, the GT5’s 240W wired charging is a game-changer, replenishing 20% of the battery in just 80 seconds. The iPhone 14 Pro Max takes 30 minutes to reach 50% with wired charging (PD2.0) and offers 15W wireless charging (MagSafe/Qi2). While the iPhone’s battery life is longer, the GT5’s charging speed mitigates range anxiety, allowing for quick top-ups throughout the day.
Buying Guide
Buy the Realme GT5 240W if you need the absolute fastest charging available, prioritize raw CPU/GPU performance for demanding tasks like gaming, and are comfortable with the Android ecosystem. Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max if you prefer a polished, integrated experience, value long-term software updates, and prioritize camera consistency and video recording capabilities.