Motorola Edge 40 vs Realme GT7 (China)

The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4400); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 979,624); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 203g).

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 59
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 48
Portability 83
Value for money 54
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 203g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 979624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1120
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3665
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (83/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Realme GT7 (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 979624 2835794
Geekbench Single 1120 2729
Geekbench Multi 3665 8430
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1280x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 167 g 203 g
Price $389
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
48
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
58/100
979624 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 +65.5%
2835794 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Motorola Edge 40 by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40
$389
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (89/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (72/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (83/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Motorola Edge 40 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.