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 (2,496,976 vs 514,398).
Realme GT7
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 514398
- 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Overall rating 46/100
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 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 24/100; 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 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).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 514398 | |
| 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 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT7 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 385.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Realme GT7 was $30 cheaper at launch.
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).
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. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use.