Realme GT7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; launch prices were $650 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 13/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Better portability (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 62 points higher (75/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 0/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (82/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" 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
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (91/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (82/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 62 points (75/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.