Realme’s GT Professional smartphones are certainly a uncommon breed. For the reason that model got here to be in 2018, Realme introduced only a handful of highly effective smartphones, and solely two made it to India. The final time round, it was the Realme GT 2 Professional in 2022, which provided flagship efficiency at a premium price ticket of Rs. 49,999.
However so much has modified previously two years. Nowadays, having 8GB of RAM on a flagship machine is not adequate, significantly with the emergence of synthetic intelligence (AI) options which have solely elevated in quantity since 2024. Priced from Rs. 59,999 for the bottom 12GB + 256GB variant, Realme’s newest GT 7 Professional debuts a top-notch processor and comes with little compromise in each different space, making it a critical and sensible contender within the premium section.
*Please be aware that we obtained the Chinese language mannequin of the Realme GT 7 Professional. This mannequin has a 6,500mAh battery versus the 5,800mAh capability of the Indian mannequin. Nevertheless, that is the one change between the 2 fashions.
Realme GT 7 Professional Design: Charming
- Dimensions – 162.45mm x 76.89mm x 8.55mm
- Weight – 220.2 grams
- Sturdiness – IP69
The GT 7 Professional differentiates itself from the Realme GT 2 Professional and different GT smartphones within the firm’s lineup. It has a really mature design philosophy with clear strains, flat sides, and a really slim total look due to its 3D-curved glass screens used for its show and its rear panel.
The Realme GT 7 Professional’s design positive is a departure from the cheesy and racing-inspired designs of previous GT smartphones
I obtained the colourful Mars Orange end, however Realme affords a refined Galaxy Gray end. Each finishes have a matte-finished rear panel, however the Mars Orange colourway will get the contrasted (nearly lustrous) orange end, which additionally has a wavy sample that seems like a gradient terrain layer of a map. The metallic bronze color, together with the colourful matte orange again, provides it a really sci-fi form of look. I additionally like the marginally raised digicam module, which has a neatly designed off-sided bevelled border round it.
The Realme GT 7 Professional has an IP69-rated design for mud and water resistance
Given its sheer dimension, steel body, and sizeable battery inside, I anticipated the telephone to really feel heavy. Nonetheless, it is not too heavy and lends a premium heft to the machine.
Its IP69 ranking is at present the best doable sturdiness ranking a tool can get. The ‘6′ stands for wonderful safety in opposition to high-quality mud; the ‘9′ applies to pressurised water and even steam cleansing, that means this telephone can stand up to the weather, immersion, and all sorts of wet climate with none issues. This IP ranking additionally is useful when utilizing this telephone underwater, because it additionally packs a particular underwater pictures mode.
At all times do not forget that these rankings and seals are supposed to shield your telephone in such environments and that guarantee protection is not going to cowl injury precipitated by utilizing it in such circumstances.
Realme features a soft-feel silicon case within the field, which feels premium
Realme GT 7 Professional Show: Pretty much as good because it will get
- Show dimension – 6.78-inch, 2780 x 1,264 pixels
- Show kind – AMOLED, 120Hz refresh fee, 240Hz contact sampling
- Show safety – Gorilla Glass 7i
The Realme GT 7 Professional simply affords among the best show’s in its section. The corporate claims a most peak brightness of 6,500 nits from its particular show, which was codeveloped with Samsung. Realme additionally claims that this energy-efficient ECO show, together with its LTPO 8T know-how, lets customers acquire an additional 500mAh of battery life, which is spectacular. Whereas these are producer claims, we did discover the outcomes of our battery take a look at to be equally spectacular, as you will notice within the Battery part of this evaluate.
The Realme GT 7 Professional’s quad-curved show glass might be distracting open air
By way of color replica, the show produces refined and pure colors. You too can crank issues as much as get some punchy hues by heading into Settings> Show & brightness> Display screen color mode and deciding on the Vivid color profile.
The corporate claims it affords a quad-curved show, which gives a extra immersive viewing expertise, however the 3D-curved glass, aside from being aesthetic, didn’t really feel particular and reveals some distracting reflections across the edges when viewing video open air. Regardless, I appreciated the thin and uniform bezel.
The show glass is a correct smudge magnet
Realme GT 7 Professional Software program: The same old with a splash of AI
- Software program model – Android 15
- Software program – Realme UI 6.0
- Software program dedication – Three years of software program + Four years of safety
Realme appears to have made some aware efforts with regards to chopping down the variety of third-party apps. The telephone comes pre-loaded with solely three third-party apps—Amazon, Myntra, and Fb—all of that are uninstallable.
Over the previous 12 months, AI has gained reputation, and Realme has experimented with lighter AI functions by way of software program updates. With the GT 7 Professional, Realme has lastly delivered an entire suite of AI instruments.
The Realme GT 7 Professional with Realme UI 6.Zero affords loads of AI instruments, however these don’t carry out as anticipated
The Pictures app inside the picture editor packs a majority of recent AI-enabled options. The AI UnBlur software does a satisfactory job of eradicating blur from pictures or transferring youngsters or pets, however the ensuing picture appears removed from good or what one would anticipate from such a software. The identical applies to the AI Eraser, which has a Take away individuals choice. Whereas the AI Eraser efficiently recognized each individual within the scene, the outcomes aren’t as spectacular as these we have seen on Google’s Pixel units. Regardless of its capabilities, the sketch-to-AI software encountered a number of “didn’t generate” messages.
Realme UI 6.Zero affords loads of lock display screen customisation choices
The brand new Reside Alerts function, which mimics Apple’s Dynamic Island function, improves on Realme’s Mini Capsule, which was utterly ineffective on its funds C55 smartphone. Mini Capsule developed into Fluid Cloud (a bubble to the left of the selfie digicam) throughout ColorOS forks (OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme) and has now become Reside Alerts, which lastly copies what Apple does on its iPhones (with a bubble overlapping the selfie digicam) however with lesser performance. The function nonetheless helps solely Swiggy and Zomato for third-party notifications however can now additionally present music playback, recreation timer, private hotspot, and display screen recording actions in its bubble.
Realme GT 7 Professional Efficiency: Downright spectacular!
- Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon Eight Elite
- RAM – 12/16GB (LPDDR5X)
- Storage – 256/512GB (UFS 4.0)
There have additionally been some uncommon functions of AI. Realme claims to have used AI to enhance each gaming efficiency and high quality.
AAA cellular titles like Genshin Affect labored flawlessly even with the Gaming Tremendous Body AI mode switched on
AI Gaming Tremendous Decision can bump up the decision of a recreation from the same old 720p to as much as 1.5K. AI Gaming Tremendous Body, when turned on within the slide-out console after launching a recreation does crank up the FPS. So you possibly can get pleasure from flawless MEMC-enhanced framerates in video games like Genshin Affect or Honkai: Star Rail. And it really works as marketed. I used to be capable of play Genshin Affect at 120fps on the Highest graphics setting when the function was switched on. The telephone didn’t overheat in the course of the gameplay both.
Even with out the Tremendous Decision function, the Realme GT 7 Professional impressed me by providing a gradual 60fps on the highest graphics setting. 120fps Tremendous Decision enhanced gaming is at present supported for choose video games, and this quick checklist contains Free Hearth, BGMI and Honor of Kings (HOK).
The desk beneath reveals how spectacular the benchmarks have been due to the Realme GT 7 Professional’s Snapdragon Eight Elite processor. Additionally included are some benchmark outcomes from our Apple iPhone 16 Professional Max evaluate for the sake of comparability.
| Benchmark | Realme GT 7 Professional | iQoo 12 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | iPhone 16 Professional Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu v10 | 27,15,106 | 19,83,471 | 14,80,582 | 1,58,7059 |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 25,876 | 13,320 (3.0) | 16,910 | NA |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,953 | 2,225 | 1,845 | 3,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,094 | 6,726 | 5,771 | 7,846 |
| GFXB T-rex | 60 | 143 | 119 | 59.4 |
| GFXB Manhattan 3.1 | 60 | 143 | 119 | 59.7 |
| GFXB Automotive Chase | 60 | 127 | 109 | 59 |
| 3DM Slingshot Excessive OpenGL | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | NA |
| 3DM Slingshot | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | NA |
| 3DM Wild Life | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | 8,942 |
| 3DM Wild Life Limitless | 24,042 | Maxed Out | 13,576 | NA |
Realme GT 7 Professional Cameras: Properly-equipped
- Major digicam – 50-megapixel, f/1.8, OIS
- Telephoto digicam – 50-megapixel, f/2.65, OIS
- Ultrawide digicam – 8-megapixel, f/2.2, no AF
- Selfie digicam – 16-megapixel, f/2.45, no AF
Realme GT 7 Professional major digicam samples. (Faucet to develop pictures)
The first digicam produces vibrant pictures with deep distinction, and it does this with out skimping on dynamic vary, making certain loads of element within the shadows. These pictures come out sharp, however at occasions I did really feel that the system overdoes the HDR processing, including pointless element. Nevertheless, these situations have been occasional. In low gentle, the digicam produces spectacular element, however the noise processing tends to flatten textures, which you’ll discover solely while you pixel peep.
Realme GT 7 Professional 3X (optical) digicam samples (Faucet pictures to develop)
Realme GT 7 Professional 6X (digital) digicam pattern (Faucet picture to develop)
The 3X optical zoom telephoto digicam can also be a performer in daylight, and pictures captured at 6X zoom provide sufficient element to be usable. In low gentle, the pictures captured by this digicam nonetheless seem sharp however with a minor drop intimately. The 2X magnification, which is a crop of the first digicam, stands out like a sore thumb, managing pictures which might be gentle in daylight however present a extreme drop in total high quality in low gentle.
Realme GT 7 Professional ultrawide digicam samples (Faucet to develop pictures)
The ultra-wide-angle digicam is low-resolution, and as anticipated, it didn’t produce high quality outcomes. Daylight pictures seem gentle and lack texture and element. Low-light pictures appeared defocused.
Selfie digicam pattern (Faucet picture to develop)
Selfies look sharp and have near-accurate edge detection in daylight. In low gentle, the extent of element drops considerably, however the outcomes are nonetheless usable, supplied there may be some ambient lighting within the neighborhood.
Video high quality is common for a smartphone at this worth level. Capturing 4K video at 30fps confirmed little or no element due to the digicam’s aggressive noise discount. Stabilisation is sweet, however I did discover some minor flickering.
4K 60fps video affords the smoothest framerate and element in daylight. 8K video recordings captured at 24fps are a gimmick and never usable. In low gentle, 4K 60fps mode managed the very best quality. One element to notice is that the ultrawide-angle digicam doesn’t provide 4K video recording due to its low-resolution sensor.
Realme GT 7 Professional Battery: Implausible!
- Battery capability – 6,500mAh (5,800mAh on the India mannequin)
- Charging fee – 120W SuperVOOC (wired)
- Wi-fi charging – NA
There are giant batteries, and there may be what Realme calls a “Titan” battery. And the branding positive is smart, as this energy-dense battery is the most important now we have examined on a flagship smartphone so far. And it is all in regards to the numbers. It managed a really spectacular 27 hours and 35 minutes in our video loop battery life take a look at.
The telephone additionally expenses up rapidly due to SuperVOOC wired charging tech that manages a 56 % cost in simply 15 minutes, a 99 % cost in 30 minutes and completes the charging course of in 40 minutes. And that is downright spectacular provided that it’s charging a 6,500mAh battery.
The Realme GT 7 Professional’s 6.500mAh (in our Chinese language unit) expenses rapidly
As anticipated, given Realme’s already spectacular battery optimisations, the telephone lasted me 2 complete days on a single cost with average utilization, which additionally included minor digicam utilization and a few 3D gaming aside from the same old social media scrolling and video streaming. Certainly, it’s a good match not only for street warriors but additionally for players, as this telephone packs a really highly effective processor. To provide you an concept about how properly this battery (and Realme’s optimisations) work. I spoke for an hour on 5G on a full battery, and it didn’t even budge from 100 %.
Sadly, Realme has solely managed to incorporate a 5,800mAh battery within the Indian mannequin attributable to certifications, which we didn’t have entry to for evaluate. This could drop the utilization figures we talked about above, as there’s a very noticeable distinction between the 2. Nevertheless, Realme claims the decrease capability lets it cost from 0-100 % in 30 minutes. Certainly, these are Realme’s claims, however given the speeds now we have skilled on the 6,500mAh mannequin, we do not discover this troublesome to imagine.
Realme GT 7 Professional Verdict
After a two-year hole, it does really feel that Realme has carried out its analysis and got here well-prepared to tackle the competitors that exists on this section. Realme has managed to ship a really succesful machine. And in doing so, it has lastly established itself properly within the premium section.
The Realme GT 7 Professional’s IP69-rated design, efficiency (as seen from the efficiency chart above), and battery life can simply crush a few of the high-end premium flagships that retail at a a lot larger price ticket, making it a superb value-for-money proposition.
It fumbles a bit with regards to its cameras (particularly video recording), however there’s nonetheless room for some updates that would enhance its efficiency for the higher. If you’re trying to find higher cameras at this worth level, the OnePlus 12 (Assessment) is unquestionably a more sensible choice. And if you happen to aren’t in a rush, the OnePlus 13 is simply on the horizon. The upcoming iQoo 13 must also be a very good candidate for these solely considering efficiency or gaming.
The GT 7 Professional’s AI instruments are removed from what’s accessible on a Pixel or a Samsung smartphone, each by way of polish and functionality. So, if you’re in search of an AI buffet, this isn’t the fitting telephone.
Whereas the Indian mannequin’s battery utilization figures stay a thriller, Realme has performed its numbers recreation properly, providing a flagship telephone with a sizeable battery, quick charging, and spectacular uncooked efficiency. This makes it troublesome to disregard—no less than till the Snapdragon Eight Elite begins exhibiting up in different premium units. And as soon as that occurs, a worth minimize may make it a really engaging proposition.
