GT 20 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
GT 20 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
GT 20 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
GT 20 Pro wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraGT 20 Pro9085
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieGT 20 Pro8876
- BatteryGT 20 Pro9286
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max6290
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max0100
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueGT 20 Pro8055
- GT 20 Pro has the bigger battery5,500 mAh vs 5,088 mAh
- GT 20 Pro has a sharper main camera108 MP vs 48 MP
- GT 20 Pro is lighter198 g vs 233 g
- GT 20 Pro launched cheaper$449 vs $1,199
- GT 20 Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs MediaTek Dimensity 8200
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄GT 20 Pro wins — BeastScore 83.8/100
The GT 20 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 5,088 mAh) and sharper main camera (108 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 17 Pro Max is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Apple A19 Pro vs MediaTek Dimensity 8200).
Larger battery: 5,500 mAh vs 5,088 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: GT 20 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The GT 20 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,500 mAh vs 5,088 mAh) and sharper main camera (108 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 17 Pro Max is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Apple A19 Pro vs MediaTek Dimensity 8200). BeastScore: GT 20 Pro 83.8/100, iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between GT 20 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
GT 20 Pro has a 6.9-inch display and 5500 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery.
How do GT 20 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
GT 20 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100.
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