Realme GT7 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $420 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $450
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Realme GT7 scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 366.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Realme GT7 was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (61/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.