Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Realme C85 Pro
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (camera, performance, connectivity & features and display), while the Realme C85 Pro leads in design & durability and battery.
The biggest difference is camera: 95 vs 10 points.
The Realme C85 Pro is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Apple iPhone 17 Pro.
Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro for camera and performance; choose the Realme C85 Pro for design & durability and battery.
- iPhone 17 Pro leads in 21 fields
- C85 Pro leads in 6 fields
- 8 ties
35 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 17 Pro | C85 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 96 | 37 |
| Camera | 95 | 10 |
| Battery | 66 | 71 |
| Display | 96 | 86 |
| Design & durability | 80 | 91 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 28 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 17 Pro: 95/100(Better)
- C85 Pro: 23/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 17 Pro: Apple A19 Pro
- C85 Pro: Snapdragon 685
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 17 Pro: 12 GB(Better)
- C85 Pro: 8 GB
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1 TB(Better)
- C85 Pro: 256 GB
- Process node
- iPhone 17 Pro: 3 nm
- C85 Pro: 6 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 17 Pro: 48 MP
- C85 Pro: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1/1.28″
- C85 Pro: Unknown
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- C85 Pro: No
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 17 Pro: 4×(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Video recording
- iPhone 17 Pro: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- C85 Pro: 1080p
- Front camera
- iPhone 17 Pro: 18 MP(Better)
- C85 Pro: 8 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- C85 Pro: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 17 Pro: 3998 mAh
- C85 Pro: 7000 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 17 Pro: 47:00 h
- C85 Pro: Unknown
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1000
- C85 Pro: Unknown
- Wired charging
- iPhone 17 Pro: Unknown
- C85 Pro: 45 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 17 Pro: 25 W(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- C85 Pro: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 17 Pro: Wired
- C85 Pro: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3″
- C85 Pro: 6.8″
- Panel type
- iPhone 17 Pro: LTPO OLED(Better)
- C85 Pro: OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 17 Pro: 120 Hz
- C85 Pro: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 17 Pro: 460 ppi(Better)
- C85 Pro: 380 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 17 Pro: 3000 nits
- C85 Pro: 4000 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1206x2622
- C85 Pro: 1080x2344
- Screen protection
- iPhone 17 Pro: Ceramic Shield 2
- C85 Pro: Unknown
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 17 Pro: 206 g
- C85 Pro: 205 g
- Thickness
- iPhone 17 Pro: 8.8 mm
- C85 Pro: 8.1 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 17 Pro: IP68
- C85 Pro: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Back material
- iPhone 17 Pro: Aluminum
- C85 Pro: Unknown
- Frame material
- iPhone 17 Pro: Aluminum
- C85 Pro: Unknown
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 17 Pro: C
- C85 Pro: Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 17 Pro: B
- C85 Pro: Unknown
- EU energy class
- iPhone 17 Pro: A
- C85 Pro: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 17 Pro: Wi-Fi 7(Better)
- C85 Pro: Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.0(Better)
- C85 Pro: 5.0
- USB speed
- iPhone 17 Pro: USB 3.x(Better)
- C85 Pro: USB 2.0
- USB port
- iPhone 17 Pro: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- C85 Pro: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- C85 Pro: No
- NFC
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- C85 Pro: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- C85 Pro: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 17 Pro: None
- C85 Pro: Under display(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes(Better)
- C85 Pro: No
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- C85 Pro: No
- FM radio
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- C85 Pro: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- C85 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Card slot
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- C85 Pro: microSD (shared SIM slot)
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 17 Pro: iOS 26
- C85 Pro: Android 15
- Launch price
- iPhone 17 Pro: $ 890.32
- C85 Pro: Unknown
- Year
- iPhone 17 Pro: 2025
- C85 Pro: 2025
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| — | iPhone 17 Pro | C85 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3523 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3256 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3522 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3524 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3523 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3256 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3522 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3524 | – |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2025, November 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2025, November 13 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) | 164.4 x 78 x 8.1 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | – |
| 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) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions RGB notification (on the back) |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 4000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 113.4 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1080 x 2344 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~380 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating | – |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 610 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM NVMe | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | – |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo | 1080p@30/120fps |
| Single | – | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | Panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 3998 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 4252 mAh - eSIM only model | Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | 45W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Parrot Purple, Peacock Green |
| Models | iPhone18,1, A3256, A3523, A3522, A3524 | RMX5555 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | – |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) | – |
| Price | $ 890.32 / € 976.69 / £ 819.00 / ₹ 127,900 | – |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 47:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class C | – |