Realme GT7 vs Redmi Note 5
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $420 and $200. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).
Realme GT7
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $420
- Better portability (80/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Redmi Note 5, the Realme GT7 scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Redmi Note 5 — 12/100; 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 Note 5 (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (80/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1083 | |
| 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 | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $200 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT7 and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Redmi Note 5 by 783.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $220. Redmi Note 5 was $220 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (61/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (80/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Redmi Note 5?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.