Realme GT7 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $420 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $420
- Better portability (69/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Realme GT7 scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (69/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 297.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (61/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (69/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.