Realme GT7 vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $420 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 20/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 218,879); the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $420
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Realme GT7 scores 57 points higher (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 80/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; 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 5 Plus (84/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1003.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Redmi 5 Plus was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.