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).
Realme GT7
Xiaomi 12
- 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)
- Lighter: 180g vs 206g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 53/100)
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).
| 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 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme GT7 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Xiaomi 12 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $330. Realme GT7 was $330 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.