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 — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-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 (3,119,308 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 222g).
Realme GT7 Pro
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 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)
- Lighter: 180g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Redmi Note 5, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (92/100 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 — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 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).
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 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 | 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 |
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Redmi Note 5 by 1003.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Redmi Note 5 was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 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).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 51 points (76/100 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 76/100, 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 (92/100 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. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.