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 (2,496,976 vs 607,137).
Realme GT7
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $420
- Better portability (69/100 vs 53/100)
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 47/100). 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 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 (84/100 vs 47/100). 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).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1963 | |
| 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 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme GT7 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 311.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $290. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $290 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 47/100).
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).
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 47/100).
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.