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 (2,496,976 vs 346,495).
Realme GT7
Redmi 12C
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1364
- 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)
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $420
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
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 — 90/100, Redmi 12C — 32/100; 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 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).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1364 | |
| 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 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT7 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Redmi 12C by 620.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Redmi 12C was $300 cheaper at launch.
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).
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. The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.