Realme GT7 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $420 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 1,677,954); the Realme GT7 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 234g).
Realme GT7
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 1677954
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Lighter: 206g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1199
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Realme GT7 scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; 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 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (53/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 1677954 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $1199 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme GT7 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $779. Realme GT7 was $779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (53/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.