Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Realme GT 6
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro costs $999 and delivers a premium experience with its A14 Bionic chipset, Super Retina XDR OLED display, and excellent camera system featuring Dolby Vision 4K recording. The 6.1-inch screen runs at 60Hz with 800 nits brightness, while the 2815 mAh battery supports 15W MagSafe wireless charging. Build quality is exceptional with stainless steel framing and IP68 water resistance. Realme GT 6 undercuts it significantly at $449, offering more raw specifications: 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 6000 nits peak brightness, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 5500 mAh battery with blazing fast 120W charging, and a 50 MP main camera with optical stabilization. The GT 6 provides 8GB RAM standard and USB-C connectivity. However, the iPhone maintains advantages in optimization, software ecosystem, camera calibration, and long-term support. Realme excels in specifications-per-dollar, brightness, battery capacity, and charging speed. For most users seeking raw performance and features at a fair price, the Realme GT 6 is exceptional value. Those prioritizing ecosystem integration, refined software, and camera reliability should choose the iPhone 12 Pro, despite the price premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the Realme GT 6 if…
- →6000-nit peak brightness is the highest on any phone screen period
- →120W charging fills the 5500 mAh battery in about 20 minutes
- →Sony LYT-808 main sensor captures excellent daylight photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
Realme GT 6
Pros
- 6000-nit peak brightness is the highest on any phone screen period
- 120W charging fills the 5500 mAh battery in about 20 minutes
- Sony LYT-808 main sensor captures excellent daylight photos
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 offers near-flagship performance
- Aggressive pricing undercuts Samsung and Google alternatives
Cons
- 8MP ultrawide is a letdown at this price
- Plastic frame feels cheaper than metal alternatives
- Realme UI comes with bloatware and occasional ads
- IP65 splash resistance — not waterproof
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Realme GT 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14 (Realme UI 5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 199 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.0 x 75.1 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2780 x 1264 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 6000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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