Realme GT7 vs Redmi 17C

The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $420 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 33/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 358,383).

The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 90
Portability 53
Value for money 90
Redmi 17C
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 54
Portability 53
Value for money 50
What makes Realme GT7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $420

  • Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Redmi 17C, the Realme GT7 scores 44 points higher (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Redmi 17C — 50/100; 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 17C (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 Redmi 17C
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 2496976 358383
Geekbench Single 2233 432
Geekbench Multi 7478 1416
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 2780x1264 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 120W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no
Weight 206 g 206 g
Launch price $420 $100
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
90
battery
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
77/100
2496976 AnTuTu
Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
33/100 -596.7%
358383 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 leads Redmi 17C by 596.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7
$420
Redmi 17C
$100

Launch price difference: $320. Redmi 17C was $320 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (61/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 17C?

The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 44 points (77/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Redmi 17C?

The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 17C?

The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 17C?

The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Redmi 17C?

The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.