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 41/100 (a 30-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 467,392); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Performance 33
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
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 467392
  • 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 33/100)
  • 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 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 33/100). 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 33/100). 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).

Realme 12 Lite: The Realme 12 Lite 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 Realme 12 Lite Realme GT7 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 467392 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/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12 Lite and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
41/100
467392 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 +83.5%
2835794 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Realme 12 Lite by 83.5% 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 33/100).

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 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, 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 33/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.