{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-17-pro-plus-vs-realme-gt-master-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:36:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 17 Pro Plus vs Realme GT Master Edition",
    "answer": "The Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme GT Master Edition still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme GT Master Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 86,999 against PKR 179,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 17 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "realme-17-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-17-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-09_58_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-15T05:10:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 57.6,
                "overall": 87.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July/August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 × 76.8 × 8.3 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "195–205g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2800 Pixels (~447 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP Wide (Samsung HP5, OIS) 50 MP Periscope Telephoto (3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120fps HDR Video Gyro-EIS & OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery (Non-Removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W Wired Fast Charging 55W PPS Charging 13.5W PD/QC Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Realme GT Master Edition",
            "slug": "realme-gt-master-edition",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-master-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-14-2026-10_09_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 86999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-14T06:01:12+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66.6,
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 66.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 30, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "174 g (Glass) / 178 g (Vegan Leather)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating announced"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.43 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 642L",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.8, Wide 8 MP, f/2.3, Ultrawide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, Wide HDR Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4300 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "65W SuperDart Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-17-pro-plus",
        "margin": 9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 95.4,
                    "realme-gt-master-edition": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 98,
                    "realme-gt-master-edition": 89
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 90,
                    "realme-gt-master-edition": 66.4
                },
                "leader": "realme-17-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 100,
                    "realme-gt-master-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 62.5,
                    "realme-gt-master-edition": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-17-pro-plus": 57.6,
                    "realme-gt-master-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-master-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme GT Master Edition costs PKR 93,000 less.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus packs a 2,700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus charges 15W faster.",
        "Realme 17 Pro Plus has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Realme GT Master Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Realme GT Master Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme 17 Pro Plus and Realme GT Master Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 179,999 and Realme GT Master Edition at PKR 86,999. That makes Realme GT Master Edition cheaper by PKR 93,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Realme GT Master Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme 17 Pro Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Realme GT Master Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Realme GT Master Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus leads on battery. Realme 17 Pro Plus carries a 7000 mAh cell and Realme GT Master Edition a 4300 mAh cell, with 80W and 65W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 17 Pro Plus or Realme GT Master Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 17 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite while Realme GT Master Edition runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}