The Realme GT series is back in India with not one but three new phones: the GT 7, GT 7T, and GT 7 Dream Edition. While the third is a limited-edition smartphone made in collaboration with the legendary Aston Martin carmaker and aimed at car enthusiasts in every way.
The company is betting big on the GT 7 and GT 7T as solid entries in the sub-Rs. 50,000 price category. With so many launches lined up in the same price category in the coming weeks, it’s definitely that time of year when consumers are spoiled for choice.
Starting with the highlights, the 
Realme GT 7 primary camera samples (tap images to expand)
Portraits are also good, and the subject isolation is handled well. I loved the target exposure and depth estimation, even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally, the colour rendering was decent, and stabilisation was handled well across different scenarios.
Realme GT 7 can click some decent low-light pictures (click to expand)
Realme GT 7 impressed in extreme low-light situation (tap image to expand)
The phone captures textures and keeps noise in check in low-light pictures (tap image to expand)
The telephoto camera delivers a punch and offers a 2x zoom. The samples I clicked had enough details with crisp colours and an on-point dynamic range.
The telephoto sensor on the GT 7 is a solid one (tap images to expand)
The zoom performance is satisfactory on the GT 7, but you shouldn’t rely too heavily on it. The low-light performance is acceptable but not exceptional, falling short of beating the competition in any significant way. The GT 7 also features 4K cinematic video support with Dolby Vision, as well as 8K cinematic video support.
Realme GT 7’s ultrawide camera is passable for social media uploads as the quality in no way matches main or telephoto cameras (tap images to expand)
What nearly disappoints is the 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. It performs well within its limited capabilities, but in challenging situations, the camera quality suffers. The 32-megapixel selfie camera is excellent for capturing daylight shots with smooth skin textures and tones. However, it doesn’t outperform some selfie shooters I have tested in the same price bracket.
Realme GT 7 selfie camera can click good selfies with a decent amount of details, but this takes a hit in low-light (tap image to expand)
Mind you, the selfie shots from the GT 7 are great for your social media use, as quality isn’t something that’s preserved by these apps.
Realme GT 7T Camera: Dual cameras are decent
- Cameras – 50-megapixel IMX896 sensor and 8-megapixel ultrawide camera
- Selfie camera – 32-megapixel sensor
- Supports – 4K at 60/30fp and 1080 at 60/30fps
The Realme GT 7T camera is capable of capturing decent shots with good exposure, rich details, vibrant colours, and a wide dynamic range. Some camera samples had a high level of detail and good colour accuracy. The dual camera setup seems a good combination for the GT 7T. The portraits look natural and don’t feel forced, with facial features that appear decent and the background blur blending in naturally.
Realme GT 7T primary camera samples (tap images to expand)
The camera supports the Livephoto feature, just like iPhones. Realme has added 2K livephoto quality to the GT 7T. There’s also 4K cinematic video support, and the quality is acceptable.
Realme GT 7T selfie sample (tap image to expand)
Selfies are passable and nothing extraordinary to write home about.
Realme GT 7T low-light samples are good and keep noise levels to a minimum (tap images to expand)
The low-light photos are decent, but there’s scope for improvement, and I noticed that the phone struggled in extremely low-light situations.
Realme GT 7 Battery: A new benchmark for sub-Rs. 50,000 category
- Battery – 7000mAh battery
- Fast-charging – 120W SUPERVOOC support
- Charging – 0 to 100% in less than 45 minutes
The battery is the biggest highlight of the Realme GT 7 and GT 7T, thanks to its large 7000mAh unit. The cherry on the cake is 120W SUPERVOOC fast-charging support. In our HD loop test, the Realme GT 7 impressed with a running time of 33 hours and 34 minutes. Interestingly, both the GT 7 and GT 7T scored almost the same in our video loop test, setting a benchmark for other phones in this segment. With SUPERVOOC, both the GT 7 and GT 7T can charge from 0 to 100% in under 45 minutes, which is impressive again.
The phone supports 120W fast-charging support and can fully charge within 45 minutes
In everyday use, the GT 7 easily lasted for almost a day and a half with a single charge. The usage included gaming (60 minutes of continuous gaming), browsing, and using the camera for shooting (30 minutes), reading, streaming (for almost 2 hours), and our usual suite of productivity, social media, and chat apps, which were open in the background at all times.
With medium usage, the phone could last up to two days straight. Though, it’s worth noting that in this condition, I didn’t game at all. Realme also features a dedicated Battery Health section, which is an excellent addition for users. Additionally, the company is offering a Smart charging option to slow down battery ageing by adjusting to the user’s charging patterns. There is also a charging limit, which restricts the charging to 80%. Overall, the battery backup of the Realme GT 7 and 7T sets a serious benchmark for smartphones under Rs. 50,000.
Realme GT 7 series gets 4+6 years of software support
Realme GT 7 and GT 7T Verdict
The Realme GT 7 is being marketed as a flagship killer phone, and I think that’s a fair description. In everyday use, the GT 7 is a beast – whether it’s battery, performance, or even the cameras. The AI feature additions make it more up-to-date in terms of the offerings we see from other players in the same price bracket.
Design-wise, the GT 7 could have had a USP more than just a graphene back. Out of the two phones, the GT 7T wins the “who’s the best-looking phone”, and I’m only talking about the Racing Yellow colour variant of the 7T. Of course, if you consider all three GT 7 variants, then Realme GT 7 Dream Edition wins the competition hands down, but it also costs more.
The GT 7 is for those who do not want to spend more than Rs. 50,000 on the phone but want best-in-class performance and an outstanding battery. The camera department is one area where there’s scope for improvement. The GT 7T, on the other hand, is a better value, offering nearly all the features of the GT 7 at a lower price point of sub-Rs. 30,000 (starting price).
Talking about alternatives, the OnePlus 13R (Review) seems like a good device that packs most of the ingredients you see on the GT 7 and some more. Then, there’s the Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G, which promises an excellent overall package.
