Realme GT 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Realme GT 7 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $800 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme GT 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,111,924 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 222g).
Realme GT 7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3111924 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $800
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Realme GT 7 Pro scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Realme GT 7 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy A40 — 2/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3111924 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $250 |
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1188.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $550. Samsung Galaxy A40 was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (56/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (84/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for everyday use.