realme GT 7 Pro

The Realme GT 7 Pro features a triple camera setup with a 50MP OIS F/1.8 primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto 3x lens, and an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide snapper. For selfies and video calling, the handset boasts a 16MP snapper in the punch-hole setup. As observed in our detailed Realme GT 7 Pro camera review, the images are detailed but show a tendency for overprocessing, sacrificing the natural appeal, in both daylight and low-light conditions. Moreover, colours often appear vibrant, with occasional boosts, and portraits offer good edge detection. The ultrawide photography of the handset, however, is average at best.The front camera delivers images with ample details, but the skin tones aren't always accurate. The phone offers a special 'underwater' mode, which activates automatically when submerged or can be accessed manually from the 'More' pane in the camera viewfinder. This mode, designed for underwater photography, relies on an aqua touch display and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner—ensuring the phone remains responsive underwater and serves as a shutter button. Photos can also be taken using the physical button on the right side, and the quality depends on the cleanliness of the water.As for videos, the Realme GT 7 Pro is capable of capturing 8k recordings at 24fps. However, the phone does it best at 4K 60fps in bright conditions.

The Realme GT 7 Pro stands tall for its performance, which has been taken care of by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage on board. In our synthetic benchmarks, it achieves higher scores than the A18 Pro-powered iPhone 16 Pro. Based on numbers, the GT 7 Pro is a few inches taller than the China-specific Xiaomi 15, which draws power from the same Qualcomm SoC.However, further optimisation through OTA software updates is needed to enhance heat dissipation and minimise performance throttling during intensive workloads.Nevertheless, the Realme GT 7 Pro flawlessly handled everything thrown at it including games at high-end graphics and frame rate settings. I was able to play BGMI with Ultra HDR graphics and Ultra frame rate settings without any lags and stutters.Realme has also added several AI features to improve the gaming and camera experience. The Gaming Super Resolution, for instance, enhances visuals by notching up the game's resolution to a maximum of 1.5K from the standard 720p. For cameras, there's AI Eraser, now a staple on several new-age smartphones, to let you remove unwanted elements from images. Whereas, AI Unblur effectively sharpens blurry photos. Both features require an active internet connection and deliver satisfactory results, though achieving more natural-looking outcomes may demand some additional adjustments.The Realme GT 7 Pro also comes with a Sketch-to-AI feature, inspired by Galaxy AI, to draw objects over images. The feature does a passable job – as and when it works, but not as impressive as the latest Samsung foldable and S-series smartphones.SmartphonesPre-installed appsOS updatesRealme GT 7 Pro583 years major + 4 years securityOnePlus 12414 years major + 5 years securityXiaomi 15283 years major + 4 years security

The Realme GT 7 Pro excels in battery performance with its chunky 5,800mAh unit, which comfortably lasts a full day even under heavy usage. The handset consumed an aggregate of 21 percent during our YouTube video streaming and gaming tests. Moreover, its results in the PCMark battery and charging speed test surpass those of close competitors like the OnePlus 12 and Xiaomi 15, cementing its position as a leader in battery efficiency. The GT 7 Pro takes roughly 40 minutes to achieve a full 100 percent charge from 20 percent. You can read more about the smartphone's battery performance in our detailed review.SmartphonesCharging speedsCharging time (20-100 percent)Realme GT 7 Pro120W29 minutesOnePlus 12100W40 minutesXiaomi 1590W38 minutes