Realme GT7 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Samsung Galaxy A40
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A40 better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 203g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (84/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 (China) | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 2835794 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 999.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (89/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (84/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.