A bold new direction in the GT lineup
Realme is known for making bold moves, and the launch of the Realme GT 7 is no exception. While last year’s GT 7 Pro debuted the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite, the standard GT 7 carves out its own identity with a world-first MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chip, a massive 7000mAh battery, and a new AI-driven productivity tool. All of this is wrapped up in an innovative design and priced competitively at ₹39,999, placing it in direct competition with the best sub-₹40,000 smartphones.
Design
The GT 7 introduces a fresh design language called IceSense, featuring graphene in the chassis for better heat dissipation and a cool-to-touch experience. The matte finish feels premium and is resistant to smudges, while the flat design and orange-accented camera island keep things stylish but understated. The phone is not just good-looking — it’s practical, too.
Port placement is ergonomic and familiar. The power and volume buttons rest on the right side, while the USB-C port, SIM tray, and speaker grille sit at the bottom. The top includes an IR blaster and a secondary mic. Importantly, Realme has pushed the water and dust resistance to IP69, a noticeable step up from the GT 6’s IP65 rating.
Display
The GT 7 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 2780×1264 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. What sets this screen apart is its peak brightness of 6000 nits, which makes it among the brightest in the industry. The 2600Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate ensures precise and fluid interaction, especially during gaming.
The panel is also rain-friendly and includes DC-like dimming for flicker-free use. Whether you’re binge-watching or gaming, this display is tailored to impress — not just in color and contrast, but also in responsiveness.
OS & AI
The Realme GT 7 runs on Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0, offering a clean, fast, and bloat-free experience. Realme promises three years of major Android updates and four years of security patches, which aligns it with the likes of Samsung and Google in terms of longevity.
The AI Planner is one of the most interesting new features. It intelligently reads chats, emails, and messages to auto-create reminders and schedules. A simple double-tap on the back adds tasks instantly. Other AI features like Glare Removal, AI Eraser 2.0, Live Translation, and Landscape+ give the phone additional practical tools that were previously limited to premium flagships.
Processor
Powering the GT 7 is the all-new MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, built on a 4nm TSMC process and paired with the Immortalis-G720 GPU. This is the global debut of the chip, and it doesn’t disappoint. With benchmark scores like 2187 (single-core), 7278 (multi-core), and 2,055,848 on AnTuTu, it even surpasses some Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices.
Paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of fast UFS storage, the GT 7 handles everything from gaming to multitasking without breaking a sweat. BGMI runs at 120fps consistently, thanks to the GT Boost 2.0 engine, which keeps thermal throttling in check while delivering high frame stability.
Camera
Cameras have often been a secondary focus for the GT lineup, but that’s changing. The GT 7 comes with a triple camera setup — a 50MP Sony IMX906 main sensor, a 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto, and an 8MP ultra-wide. The 32MP front camera also steps up its game.
Photos in daylight come out sharp with great dynamic range. Portrait mode offers solid edge detection and natural background blur. Night Mode is improved, offering brighter shots with less grain and more balanced lighting. The new Lightning Snap algorithm also ensures faster captures, reducing motion blur.
Even the selfie camera impresses with consistent skin tones and crisp detail, whether indoors or outside. For users who rely on social media or video calls, this front camera won’t disappoint.
Battery
One of the most impressive features is the 7000mAh Titan Battery, which provides incredible endurance. Even with heavy use — gaming, video streaming, or camera usage — the GT 7 ends the day with 40–50% charge still remaining.
Charging is equally fast. With 120W support, the battery goes from 1% to 50% in about 14 minutes and fully charges in roughly 40 minutes. The Smart Bypass feature allows power to go directly to the motherboard during gaming, reducing heat and preserving battery health.
Final thoughts: not a ‘lite’ version, but a smart flagship
The Realme GT 7 doesn’t try to mimic the GT 7 Pro — instead, it crafts its own path. It delivers on performance, battery, software intelligence, and display quality without pushing the price too high. While it may skip some of the ultra-premium elements like curved displays or gimbal-stabilized cameras, what it offers is incredibly well-balanced.
If you’re looking for a device under ₹40,000 that excels in gaming, productivity, camera quality, and longevity, the GT 7 stands tall as one of the smartest choices of 2025.
