Realme GT7 (China) vs Redmi Note 12S

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 203g).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Redmi Note 12S
Performance 41
Display 69
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 203g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 41/100). 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 Redmi Note 12S (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (72/100 vs 54/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 12S: The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) Redmi Note 12S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 2835794 493222
Geekbench Single 2729 678
Geekbench Multi 8430 1895
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm
Weight 203 g 176 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi Note 12S
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Redmi Note 12S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi Note 12S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12S MediaTek Helio G96
48/100 -475.0%
493222 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Redmi Note 12S by 475.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (89/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (94/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (72/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (72/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 12S?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Redmi Note 12S?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 12S?

The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Redmi Note 12S?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Redmi Note 12S?

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