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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Redmi K40
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).
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 | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $309 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Redmi K40 by 180.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT7 (China)
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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.