Realme GT7 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 (China) | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2835794 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 411.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (89/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (72/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.