[Gadgets] Realme GT 7 Pro Review: A Numbers Game

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Realme's GT Pro smartphones are indeed a rare breed. Since the brand came to be in 2018, Realme announced just a handful of powerful smartphones, and only two made it to India. The last time around, it was the Realme GT 2 Pro in 2022, which offered flagship performance at a premium price tag of Rs. 49,999.

But a lot has changed in the p

ast two years. These days, having 8GB of RAM on a flagship device is no longer sufficient, particularly with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) features that have only increased in number since 2024. Priced from Rs. 59,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB variant, Realme's latest GT 7 Pro debuts a top-notch processor and comes with little compromise in every other area, making it a serious and practical contender in the premium segment.

*Please note that we received the Chinese model of the Realme GT 7 Pro. This model has a 6,500mAh battery versus the 5,800mAh capacity of the Indian model. However, this is the only change between the two models.

Realme GT 7 Pro Design: Captivating

The GT 7 Pro differentiates itself from the Realme GT 2 Pro and other GT smartphones in the company's lineup. It has a very mature design philosophy with clean lines, flat sides, and a very slim overall appearance thanks to its 3D-curved glass screens used for its display and its rear panel.

I received the vibrant Mars Orange finish, but Realme offers a subtle Galaxy Grey finish. Both finishes have a matte-finished rear panel, but the Mars Orange colourway gets the contrasted (almost lustrous) orange finish, which also has a wavy pattern that appears like a gradient terrain layer of a map. The metallic bronze colour, along with the vibrant matte orange back, gives it a very sci-fi sort of appearance. I also like the slightly raised camera module, which has a neatly designed off-sided bevelled border around it.

Given its sheer size, metal frame, and sizeable battery inside, I expected the phone to feel heavy. Still, it's not too heavy and lends a premium heft to the device.

Its IP69 rating is currently the highest possible durability rating a device can get. The ‘6' stands for excellent protection against fine dust; the ‘9' applies to pressurised water and even steam cleaning, meaning this phone can withstand the elements, immersion, and all types of rainy weather without any problems. This IP rating also comes in handy when using this phone underwater, as it also packs a special underwater photography mode.

Always remember that these ratings and seals are meant to protect your phone in such environments and that warranty coverage will not cover damage caused by using it in such conditions.

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