Realme GT7 vs Redmi 12

The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $420 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 362,744).

The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 90
Portability 53
Value for money 90
Redmi 12
Performance 29
Display 48
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 54
What makes Realme GT7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $420

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Redmi 12, the Realme GT7 scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

Realme GT7: The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 12: The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 Redmi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 2496976 362744
Geekbench Single 2233 430
Geekbench Multi 7478 1375
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2780x1264
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15
Weight 206 g 198 g
Launch price $420 $150
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Redmi 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 12
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
90
battery
Redmi 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
77/100
2496976 AnTuTu
Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100 -588.4%
362744 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 leads Redmi 12 by 588.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7
$420
Redmi 12
$150

Launch price difference: $270. Redmi 12 was $270 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (61/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 12?

The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Redmi 12?

The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 12?

The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 12?

The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Redmi 12?

The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.