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realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB) review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£740RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP

realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

35%

8.2

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.5

Reviews score

10%

8.5

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 82% of smartphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 70%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

25%

9.3

Performance

18%

8.0

Camera

15%

8.6

Display

15%

7.5

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

4.5

Audio

3%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 89%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 56% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 56%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £740
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB)

Based on 19 owners sharing their experience in online comments

68%positive6%mixed26%negative

Owners praise fast, cool performance and capable cameras, while Chinese firmware, import costs, and hardware quirks frustrate them.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the Chinese firmware can be slow to receive updates, and some report updates stalling at 0.1 percent.3
  • Owners say import duties and shipping can push the total cost well above the listed price, especially for the Chinese variant.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

25%

9.3

Performance

18%

8.0

Camera

15%

8.6

Display

15%

7.5

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

4.5

Audio

3%

8.2

Design

8.2
Reviews score
7.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.5
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor which is faster than processors in 95.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
Storage type
UFS 4.1
realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB) uses UFS 4.1 storage, which is faster than the storage in 90.2% of smartphones and the same as in 6.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 11.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.1% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
4.32 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 4.32 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 96.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 25% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 46.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 52.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
?
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 72.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1264x 2780 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1264x2780 px which is higher than that of 82.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Pixel density
450 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 450 ppi which is higher than that of 80.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.4% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,500 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 82.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 120 W which is faster than in 94.4% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.3% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.9% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
162.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.5 mm which is shorter than 63.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
76.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.9 mm which is wider than 69.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.6 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.6 mm which is thicker than 64.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4% of smartphones.
Weight
218 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 218 g which is heavier than 79.9% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
107 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 107 cm³ which is larger than 63.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
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realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 30% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 5,000 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (6,000 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    6,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 80% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.32 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 9.0% higher sentiment score
    8.5 vs 7.8
  • 2.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.5 vs 7.3
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 80% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.32 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x4.32 GHz & 6x3.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x4.32 GHz & 6x3.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 3.32x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (85.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    85.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 6x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • 3.97x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (10,059 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    10,059 vs 2,533
  • 3.89x higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (2,367 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    2,367 vs 608
  • Faster storage type
    realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB) has faster storage than the average smartphone (UFS 4.1 vs UFS 3.1).
    UFS 4.1 vs UFS 3.1
  • 6x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (192 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    192 KB vs 32 KB
  • 92.7% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (5,300 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    5,300 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    This smartphone supports ECC memory, the average smartphone does not. 2.3% of smartphones support ECC.
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • 15.8% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1,100 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2x more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Supports newer OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenCL version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is 2.
    3 vs 2
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 40.8% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone has more advanced Wi-Fi than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • 1 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • 5,000 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (6,000 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    6,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1264x2780 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1264x2780 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (6000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    6,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 13.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (450 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    450 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.2% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.4% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.1% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 30% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68/IP69K vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68/IP69K vs IP67
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 1.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 71.1% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (ArmorShell Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    ArmorShell Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 2.85x more expensive
    realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£740 vs £260).
    £740 vs £260
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.47 vs 7.7).
    7.47 vs 7.66
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 71.1% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (ArmorShell Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    ArmorShell Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 11.1% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (218 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    218 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.9 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.3 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.9% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (107 cm³ vs 102 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 102 cm³.
    107 cm³ vs 102 cm³

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9.0
RizzTech
≈ estimated
04/09/2025
Hands-on review · PUBG Mobile gaming test
Verdict
realme GT 7 Pro Racing runs heavy games smoothly and stays cool during long sessions.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB)

  • Flagship-level performance powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
  • Excellent battery life and efficiency, often lasting a full day even with heavy use.
  • Very fast 120W wired charging, with the charger typically included in the box.
  • High-quality, very bright AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and great colors.
  • Superior durability with IP68 and an enhanced IP69 water and dust resistance rating.
  • Good build quality with a premium feel from the glass and aluminum frame.
  • Generally competent main camera system, producing quality photos in good light conditions.
  • Strong stereo speakers that deliver decent audio quality.
  • Helpful AI features for photo editing (AI Eraser, AI Unblur) and gaming (Gaming Super Resolution).
  • Feature-rich and highly customizable Realme UI operating system.

What customers don't like about realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB)

  • No eSIM support in certain versions.
  • Lack of wireless charging capability.
  • The ultra-wide camera's performance is average, lacking features like 4K video recording or autofocus.
  • Middling selfie camera quality.
  • Shorter software support policy (three years of Android updates) compared to some competitors.
  • Some users report potential overheating issues or performance throttling during intensive workloads, though others experience flawless performance.
  • Connectivity issues, such as 5G not working with certain U.S. carriers like T-Mobile.
  • Some users experience random phone reboots, even when the device is idle.
  • Theme store is considered poor, with most themes being paid and a lack of ringtone options.

Verdict

The Realme GT 7 Pro Racing (16GB + 512GB variant) is a performance-focused smartphone featuring the flagship 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. It boasts a large 6.78-inch, 1.5K LTPO AMOLED quad-curved display with an exceptional 6,000 nits peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate, along with a massive 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 120W wired fast charging. Key pros include its incredible processing power, class-leading battery life, ultra-bright display, IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance, and advanced cooling system, making it ideal for gaming enthusiasts. The main cons are the downgraded camera setup compared to the standard GT 7 Pro, specifically the absence of a telephoto lens and an average 8MP ultrawide sensor, the use of an optical fingerprint sensor instead of the standard model's ultrasonic one, and the presence of some pre-installed bloatware.

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