Realme GT7 vs Xiaomi 12

The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $420 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).

The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 90
Portability 53
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 40
What makes Realme GT7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $750

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 206g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Realme GT7 scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, Xiaomi 12 — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (69/100 vs 53/100).

Realme GT7: The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 Xiaomi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2496976 1322176
Geekbench Single 2233 1675
Geekbench Multi 7478 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2780x1264 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 67W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 206 g 180 g
Launch price $420 $750
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
90
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
77/100
2496976 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -88.9%
1322176 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 leads Xiaomi 12 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7
$420
Xiaomi 12
$750

Launch price difference: $330. Realme GT7 was $330 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (90/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (69/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi 12?

The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Xiaomi 12?

The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.