Realme GT7 Pro vs Redmi Note 5
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $650 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Redmi Note 5
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Redmi Note 5, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, Redmi Note 5 — 10/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 222 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Redmi Note 5 by 1005.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Note 5 was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (74/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.