Realme GT7 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $420 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 514,398).
Realme GT7
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $420
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Realme GT7 scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; 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 9S (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $200 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT7 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Redmi Note 9S by 385.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $220. Redmi Note 9S was $220 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use.