Realme GT 7

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25th best phone of 2025 (~$749)

6.78-inch

206g

8.3mm

120W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 90.4% of body.

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Last update: 2025-07-05

Pros

Camera

Solid Main Camera The camera array performs solidly in most conditions, producing pleasing stills from the main sensor.

Performance

Powerful Processor Packing raw silicon muscle with the Dimensity 9400e under the hood, this phone delivers consistently high throughput across daily workloads, app switching, and gaming sessions.

Design

Functional Extras Features like an IR blaster and IP69 ingress protection represent a design ethos that cares about functional utility.

Stylish Special Edition The Dream Edition inspired by Aston Martin injects flair into an otherwise pragmatic design.

Display

High-Quality Display The LTPO OLED display — flat, 120Hz, and boasting Dolby Vision support — nails fluidity and color fidelity.

Sunlight Visibility Despite not being class-leading in nits, it still holds up well in direct sunlight, staying legible and vibrant.

Battery

Adaptive Refresh Rate Adaptive refresh rates help keep battery drain in check.

Exceptional Battery Life The 7000mAh power pack easily powers through a full day with room to spare.

Fast Charging 120W charging tech can get the phone back to full in under 25 minutes (assuming the brick is included).

Good Value for Money At the price point, the combination of strong silicon, display tech, battery life, and utilitarian extras makes it a compelling pick for users prioritizing substance.

Software

Effective Gaming Optimizations Enhanced by intelligent software-side gaming optimizations that actually make a difference in scenarios like thermal regulation and sustained FPS under heavy load.

Audio

Good Audio Quality The stereo speaker setup is clean, surprisingly balanced, and delivers impressive spatiality for a device in this class.

Other

Great Construction Tolerances Despite the use of plastic, construction tolerances are high, ensuring structural reliability.

Cons

Camera

Ultrawide Camera Limitations The ultrawide feels like an afterthought — no autofocus, no 4K capture, and middling detail.

Weak Low-Light Performance Low-light performance in both video and selfies tends to falter, with soft processing and noise creeping in.

Design

Plastic Chassis Despite good build quality, the plastic chassis detracts from the tactile experience and doesn't scream luxury.

Red Power Button Feels Unrefined The red power button feels like an afterthought in an otherwise stylish design.

Battery

Lack of Wireless Charging There’s no wireless charging support.

No Reverse Charging Reverse charging is also absent.

Charger May Not Be Included The 120W fast charging assumes you get the brick in the box — which may not be guaranteed.

Software

Presence of Bloatware Bloatware remains a minor nuisance.

Gimmicky Software Features The GT Booster and its AI-enhanced tuning often border on gimmickry.

Connectivity

Inconsistent eSIM Support eSIM support appears region-dependent despite marketing claims.

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2025: #25

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #38

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #27

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #37

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #34

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #38

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #1

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #18

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #31