realme GT 7 vs Redmi Turbo 5
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi Turbo 5 starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹41,999 against ₹42,999 for the realme GT 7.
- The Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery: 7,540 mAh against 7,000 mAh. The realme GT 7 charges faster, though: 120W against 100W.
- The realme GT 7 has the better screen on paper: brighter (6,000 nits against 3,500).
- Only the realme GT 7 has a zoom camera, a 50MP 2x telephoto.
Get the realme GT 7 for faster charging, the brighter screen and the zoom camera. Get the Redmi Turbo 5 for the lower price and the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹42,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹45,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹49,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹49,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹41,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹46,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
realme GT 7 vs Redmi Turbo 5, answered
In India, the realme GT 7 starts at ₹42,999 and the Redmi Turbo 5 starts at ₹41,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme GT 7 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹41,999 for the Redmi Turbo 5, ₹42,999 for the realme GT 7. The realme GT 7 comes in 4 versions, up to ₹49,999. The Redmi Turbo 5 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹46,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme GT 7 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5, with 7,540 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the realme GT 7 is quicker: 120W to 100W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme GT 7's: it is brighter (6,000 to 3,500 nits). The realme GT 7 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Turbo 5 a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the realme GT 7 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (Sony IMX906, OIS) on the realme GT 7 and 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Turbo 5. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The realme GT 7 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, the Redmi Turbo 5 the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 206 g and 204 g.
