Realme GT7 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $420 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 40/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 502,844); the Xiaomi Mi 9T is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Realme GT7 scores 37 points higher (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 80/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 2415876 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 380.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Xiaomi Mi 9T was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (84/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (61/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 37 points (77/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.