Realme GT7 (China) vs Redmi K40

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,010,069).

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Redmi K40
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 203g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Redmi K40, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K40: The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) Redmi K40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 2835794 1010069
Geekbench Single 2729 1298
Geekbench Multi 8430 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 203 g 196 g
Price $309
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi K40
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Redmi K40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi K40
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100 -180.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Redmi K40 by 180.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Redmi K40
$309
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (72/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi K40?

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi K40?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi K40?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Redmi K40?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.