Realme’s GT lineup is back with the GT 7 and the GT 7T. Realme’s formula for the GT series isn’t new, but the specs definitely are. While the GT 7 starts at ₹39,999 and the GT 7T at ₹34,999, both phones bring serious firepower, massive batteries, slick AMOLED displays, and a few surprises along the way.
I’ve put them through their paces, tested everything from gaming to cameras to battery life, and the results might not be what you’d expect. So, which one actually delivers more bang for your buck?
Realme GT 7 & Realme GT 7T Review: Design
Let me start with the colours and design, because this part left me a little confused, but also kind of impressed. I tried both the GT 7 and GT 7T in black and blue, and honestly, the blue one looks nicer. It’s got just enough personality without screaming for attention. Clean, sharp, and surprisingly premium-looking.
But then comes the GT 7T in Racing Yellow. Now this one? It’s wild. Vegan leather back, a thick racing stripe down the side — it’s unapologetically sporty, and I actually loved how bold it looked in person. If you’re into phones that stand out in a crowd, this is the one you want in your hand.
Well unless, you can get your hands on the GT 7 in the Dream Edition. Co-designed with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team, it’s painted in a gorgeous Aston Martin green with an aerodynamic wing-inspired back and a silver-engraved emblem. The box feels like something out of a collector’s cabinet. It’s the same specs as the regular GT 7, but it’s the one I’d flex.
The Dream Edition is available only in a 16GB + 512GB variant, and is priced at ₹49,999.
As for the regular models, the design language clearly borrows from last year’s GT 7 Pro. The GT 7 has a plastic frame and fibreglass back, which actually feels decent in hand, nothing cheap. The GT 7T feels a bit more luxe thanks to that leather finish, though I’m not sure how well it’ll age over time. You do get a case in the box, but covering it almost feels like a crime.
Both phones come with IP69 dust and water resistance, which is great to see. The GT 7 does one-up the 7T slightly with Gorilla Glass 7i on the front, while the 7T settles for Dragontrail STAR D+.
As for in-hand feel, they’re both chunky and not exactly one-handed friendly. But funnily enough, the GT 7T’s yellow variant, even though it’s thicker on paper, felt lighter and more comfortable. The GT 7’s sharper edges dug into my palm a bit more. Other than that, both phones feel solid, polished, and confidently built.
Realme GT 7 & Realme GT 7T Review: Display
Let’s talk about the displays, because that’s one area where I spent a lot of time going back and forth. Both the GT 7 and GT 7T come with stunning 1.5K flat AMOLED panels running at 120Hz. The GT 7T is slightly bigger at 6.8 inches and has a technically higher resolution, but unless you’re really squinting, the difference is almost impossible to notice.
Where things start to split is in the display tech.
The GT 7 uses an LTPO panel, which means it can smartly drop the refresh rate all the way down to 1Hz when you’re not doing much. The GT 7T uses LTPS, so it doesn’t get that battery-saving flexibility. It’s a subtle difference, but it does help with efficiency.
The GT 7 also pulls slightly ahead with support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, while the 7T sticks to HDR10+. Peak brightness on the GT 7 is rated at 6000 nits, though that’s only in short bursts. In real-world usage, the GT 7 hits 1600 nits in High Brightness Mode, compared to 1000 on the 7T. Outdoors, I did notice the GT 7 looked a bit brighter.
Both phones come with fast in-display fingerprint sensors that worked flawlessly for me. The stereo speakers sound nearly identical, and the haptics are sharp and clean on both. Visually, they’re both great, but the GT 7 does feel a little more polished.
Realme GT 7 & Realme GT 7T Review: Performance
Let’s get into performance, because this is where I really wanted to see how far apart these phones are. Last year, the GT 6 and GT 6T were surprisingly close. The cheaper GT 6T even outperformed the GT 6 in a few benchmarks, which threw me off. I went into this expecting something similar, but that’s not how it played out.
The GT 7 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e. The GT 7T uses the Dimensity 8400 Max. Right away, you can feel the gap. I ran Antutu, Geekbench, and a few GPU stress tests, and in every single one, the GT 7 came out ahead. It is clearly the more powerful phone.
That difference became even more obvious when I started gaming. The GT 7 can run BGMI at 120 frames per second with smooth graphics and Ultra frame rate. The GT 7T, on the other hand, maxes out at 90 frames per second. There is no real ambiguity here. If you care about frame rates and fluid gameplay, the GT 7 is the one to go for.
Both phones did heat up a bit during benchmark runs. The GT 7 touched around 45 degrees Celsius, while the GT 7T stayed slightly cooler. But during a longer, 30-minute gaming session with GT Mode on, the GT 7 held steady around 38 degrees, and the GT 7T stayed at 35. Neither phone got uncomfortably warm, and I didn’t see any stutters or slowdowns. Realme’s new graphene-based cooling design seems to be doing its job well.
In everyday use, both phones felt smooth. App launches were quick, multitasking was fluid, and animations looked clean. But when pushed hard, the GT 7 held up better. It performed better in our CPU throttling test and stayed consistent during long gaming or multitasking sessions.
Both phones start at 12GB of RAM and come with UFS 4.0 storage. I’ve been testing the 512GB models, and it’s unclear if the 256GB variants get the same UFS 4.0 speeds.
As for software, both phones run Android 15 with Realme UI 6. I know Realme UI has a reputation for being cluttered, but this version felt a lot like ColorOS or OxygenOS. It was smooth, responsive, and packed with useful features.
There were a few third-party apps pre-installed, but I removed them instantly. I did notice some micro stutters on the GT 7T, but nothing major. Realme is also promising four years of Android updates and six years of security patches, which is a first for this segment.
Realme GT 7 & Realme GT 7T Review: Cameras
Let’s move on to the second big difference between these two phones — the camera setup. On paper, the GT 7 looks like the clear winner. It features a 50MP Sony IMX906 main sensor with OIS, a dedicated 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The GT 7T also gets a 50MP main sensor with OIS, but it uses the lower-tier IMX896. It skips the telephoto entirely and brings back the same ultrawide sensor we saw on the GT 6.
Now, I’ve been testing both phones side by side and in daylight, the results were closer than I expected. Both deliver solid detail and dynamic range, although the 7T consistently leans toward brighter exposures, while the GT 7 prefers higher contrast. In low light, the GT 7 does pull ahead slightly with better shadow detail.
Video performance was a mixed bag. Outdoors, the GT 7 produced more stable results, but indoors, I noticed the GT 7T actually handled jitter better. The GT 7 can shoot in 8K at 30fps, though both phones support 4K at 60fps on both the front and rear cameras.
As for the 8MP ultrawide sensors, neither of them blew me away. They’re usable, but don’t expect magic.
The part I was most curious about was the GT 7’s dedicated 50MP telephoto lens. It sounds great, but it lacks OIS and has a 47mm focal length, which means it’s more for portraits than long-range zoom.
Daylight portraits came out nice, but in low light, most of the shots were soft or blurry. The 7T, surprisingly, did better in those situations by using its main sensor for 2x lossless zoom.
Selfie quality is decent on both, thanks to the shared 32MP front camera. The GT 7 renders warmer tones, while the 7T goes brighter and slightly whitens skin. Neither really stood out.
If I had to sum it up, the GT 7 definitely offers more versatility. But for most day-to-day photos, the GT 7T delivers results that are just as good, if not better in certain lighting conditions.
Realme GT 7 & Realme GT 7T Review: Battery
Both the GT 7 and GT 7T pack the same battery and charging setup, and I have zero complaints. A massive 7000mAh battery with 120W fast charging feels like flagship-level stamina. It’s the kind of spec that makes you do a double-take.
In a 30-minute BGMI session, the GT 7 dropped just 6 per cent, while the GT 7T lost 7. After around eight hours of mixed use, the GT 7 had roughly 50 per cent left. The GT 7T was down to 41. It’s a noticeable difference, likely thanks to the more power-efficient Dimensity 9400e chip in the GT 7.
Both phones also support bypass charging. This means they can draw power directly from the charger while gaming, which reduces battery heat and wear.
As for charging speeds, the GT 7 goes from zero to full in about 42 minutes. The GT 7T takes just slightly longer, completing a full charge in around 44 minutes.
Realme GT 7 & Realme GT 7T Review: Verdict
Here’s the bottom line. The Realme GT 7 starts at ₹39,999 while the 7T starts at ₹34,999. The Realme GT 7 is clearly the stronger phone. It’s faster, runs cooler under load, and manages power better. The camera is fine, not amazing, but if gaming is your priority, this is the one to go for.
That said, the GT 7T still holds its own. It’s cheaper, performs well, and doesn’t feel like a major step down. Personally, I’d wait for a sale and pick up the GT 7 once the price drops by around ₹3,000 to ₹4,000. If you’ve got the patience, it’s absolutely worth holding out for.
