Realme 12 Lite vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Realme 12 Lite by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (89/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.