Realme GT7 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $420 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $799
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 206g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Realme GT7 scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (83/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Realme GT7 was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (83/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users.