Realme GT7 vs Redmi 12C
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $420 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Redmi 12C
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $420
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Redmi 12C, the Realme GT7 scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 80/100, Redmi 12C — 32/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Redmi 12C by 593.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Redmi 12C was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (84/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (61/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Redmi 12C?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Redmi 12C?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.