When it comes to redefining performance in premium smartphones, Realme has made a remarkable impression with its GT series. Now, after a two-year break since the release of the Realme GT 2 Pro, the brand is back in action with the Realme GT 7 Pro. Priced starting from ₹59,999, this smartphone promises sleek design, cutting-edge features, and powerhouse performance. But does it live up to the hype? Here’s an in-depth review of the Realme GT 7 Pro, breaking down its design, performance, camera, and more.
A Refined and Durable Design
The Realme GT 7 Pro features a mature and premium design that stands out from its predecessors’ racing-inspired aesthetics. The device offers clean lines and flat edges, giving it a slim and refined appearance. With a 3D-curved glass display and rear panel, it feels sleek yet grippy in hand.
Available in vibrant Mars Orange and subtle Galaxy Grey, the Mars Orange variant features a matte-finished back with a textured, wave-like pattern for a unique look. This sci-fi-inspired design is complemented by a metallic bronze frame around its slightly raised camera module.
The phone also boasts an IP69 rating, making it resistant to fine dust and pressurized water. Want to snap underwater pics? This phone has an underwater photography mode, although it’s worth noting that damages from such usage won’t be covered under warranty. Despite its size (220.2 grams), the Realme GT 7 Pro maintains a balanced heft.
Key Design Highlights:
- Dimensions: 162.45mm x 76.89mm x 8.55mm
- IP69-rated for resistance to dust and water
- Includes a soft-touch silicone case for extra protection
Display Excellence
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display, co-developed with Samsung, sets a new benchmark for smartphones in this segment. Featuring Quad-HD+ resolution (2780 x 1264 pixels), a 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling, this screen delivers crisp visuals and a silky-smooth touch experience.
Realme claims an impressive peak brightness of 6,500 nits, and our testing confirms this smartphone will perform well even in the brightest conditions. Its ECO display technology, combined with LTPO 8T enhancements, maximizes energy efficiency, offering roughly 500mAh extra battery life.
That said, the quad-curved display comes with some trade-offs. While it creates an immersive viewing experience, the slight reflections around the edges can be distracting when used outdoors.
Display Specs:
- Peak brightness of 6,500 nits
- Gorilla Glass 7i protection
- Vivid and natural color modes for a personalized touch
AI-Powered Software Features
Running on Android 15 with Realme’s UI 6.0, the software experience is clean and efficient. The UI is noticeably less cluttered, with only three pre-installed third-party apps (all removable). AI tools are central to the new features, enhancing everything from photos to notifications.
Notable additions include:
- AI UnBlur and AI Eraser for photos, which perform decently but still lag behind similar tools on devices like the Google Pixel.
- Live Alerts, Realme’s take on Apple’s Dynamic Island, offers improved functionality, including support for notifications from apps like Swiggy and Zomato.
While the AI experiments show promise, many features still feel underwhelming compared to competitors like Samsung or Apple.
Power-Packed Performance
At the heart of the Realme GT 7 Pro is the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. This combination delivers exceptional performance across the board.
Gaming is where the GT 7 Pro truly shines. Whether it’s Genshin Impact or BGMI, the phone supports flawless gameplay with its AI Gaming Super Frame technology, achieving frame rates of 120 fps even on high settings. Additionally, Super Resolution AI Gaming enhances visuals for compatible titles.
Benchmark Scores:
| Benchmark | Realme GT 7 Pro | OnePlus 12 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu v10 | 27,15,106 | 19,83,471 | 1,58,7059 |
| Geekbench Multi | 9,094 | 6,726 | 7,846 |
The smooth performance paired with efficient heat management ensures the GT 7 Pro is a dream device for gamers and power users alike.
Impressive Battery Life
Realme introduces a 6,500mAh “Titan” battery in the GT 7 Pro (Chinese model tested), which is among the largest we’ve seen in a flagship smartphone. It lasted over 27 hours in a video loop test and easily provided 2 days of battery life with moderate usage.
Charging is exceptionally fast, thanks to Realme’s 120W SuperVOOC wired charging. A full charge takes just 40 minutes.
For the Indian variant with a 5,800mAh battery, Realme claims similar performance, but this is yet to be confirmed through in-depth testing.
Battery Stats:
- 27+ hours on video loop test
- 120W fast charging (56% in just 15 minutes)
Camera System Performance
The GT 7 Pro features a 50MP primary camera with OIS that delivers sharp, contrast-rich photos. Low-light performance is solid, though noise reduction sometimes flattens textures during close inspection. The 8MP ultra-wide lens and 50MP telephoto camera offer versatility, but their performance is inconsistent, particularly in low light.
Video performance, meanwhile, is average for this price point. 4K at 60fps delivers smooth footage in daylight but struggles at night. The 8K video option is more of a gimmick, as it lacks practical usability.
Camera Specs:
- Primary Lens: 50MP, f/1.8
- Telephoto Lens: 50MP, f/2.65 (3X optical zoom)
- Ultrawide Lens: 8MP, f/2.2
Verdict: A Worthy Contender
The Realme GT 7 Pro ticks most of the right boxes for a premium smartphone:
- Pros: Durable IP69 build, stellar performance, excellent battery life, and blazing-fast charging.
- Cons: Average camera performance and limited AI tools.
If gaming, battery life, and raw performance are high on your list, this device is hard to beat at its price. While the camera experience may disappoint advanced photographers, software updates could mitigate some issues.
For those weighing options, competitors like the OnePlus 12 or the upcoming iQOO 13 may provide better camera performance.