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 (2,415,876 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Redmi Note 5
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 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)
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $420
- Better portability (80/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
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 — 80/100, Redmi Note 5 — 10/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Redmi Note 5 by 754.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Redmi Note 5 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.