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Hans India
31 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Realme launches GT 7 series in India
Hyderabad: realme, a smartphone brand unveiled realme GT 7 Series in India and Paris. The GT 7 Dream Edition was co-created with the Aston Martin Formula One Team, making its official debut as the first co-branded smartphone. Anuj Sidharth, Director, MediaTek, said: 'Our collaboration with realme on the GT 7 reflects a shared commitment to bringing flagship innovation closer to Indian consumers. As the first smartphone in India to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, this launch is a true milestone in our India-first approach.'
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
realme GT 7 review: Value flagships still make a whole lot of sense
When we talk about a special category of phones in India called 'flagship killers,' a simple Venn diagram can help explain them. Imagine three overlapping circles: one representing 'True Flagship' features (think cutting-edge processors, premium displays, and top-tier camera systems), another representing 'Budget Phone' characteristics (which might include some minimal bloatware or more functional rather than luxurious materials), and a third, 'Mid-Range Pricing.' The exciting space where these three circles intersect, that small zone drawing elements from all three: that's the area of the 'Value Flagship.' I think it is far from being an outdated concept, and feel this category is more relevant than ever, representing the sweet spot many consumers actively seek. It's a challenging experience to get right, but when a phone gets it right, it becomes a much sought after option. This is precisely what I kept in mind after testing the realme GT 7, which was launched yesterday in the Indian market. Priced at ₹39,999 (with launch offers bringing it closer to ₹35,000 for the standard version), it directly targets this Value Flagship space. There's also the realme GT 7 Dream Edition, which is essentially a special edition phone with more RAM compared to the regular GT 7, for ₹49,999, F1 goodies, and a unique Aston Martin green colour; unboxing here: A post shared by HT Tech (@hindustantimestech) Well, I have been using the phone for over 15 days now, at least the standard edition of the phone. I got access to the Dream Edition only a while ago, but they are essentially the same phones. It is just that the aesthetics are different with the Dream Edition, and there is more RAM, but mostly, every point applies to both unless I state otherwise in this review later on. Having said that, the realme GT 7 was an interesting experience because, in a way, I did not feel that it compromised on many things. It gets the basic pillars of a smartphone right. However, there are still minor annoyances, which could be easily removed, and it would certainly make the phone a nearly perfect device. And luckily, most of it has to do with software, not hardware, so this is something that realme can address soon. Well, firstly, let's talk about what is good, and there is a lot of it here. No curved displays to see here: a flat display, and that makes it ideal for gaming, practicality, and installing screen protectors. The phone has flat sides, which is standard at this point. The back has subtle curves on the edges, which makes it comfortable to hold. The corners are not particularly sharp, and this makes long-term usage a comfortable affair. The camera bump is flat, and that means there is not a lot of dust that gets attracted because, with individual circles for cameras, what I have seen is there is a lot of pocket lint that gets deposited on the edges. And then there is little attention to detail, especially with the IceSense Blue colourway, as well as the special edition Aston Martin green colourway. The IceSense Blue has a subtle red lining that goes across the camera module, and that certainly makes it pop. And it also has a red camera button, which adds a nice visual flair to the overall design. The weight balance has been done quite well; despite the phone having a massive 7000 mAh battery, it weighs around 200 grams, and that is quite commendable. The phone is also quite durable. It has IP69 dust and water resistance, so you do not have to worry about the elements a lot. Having said that, the phone, whilst certainly not feeling cheap, does not feel as premium as, let's say, something like the OnePlus 13R per se. It has a functional design. It is comfortable in hand, and that is what I appreciate about it. It puts function first. While, we are at it, there is also a supplied case, which seems sturdy enough, though it is not going to protect a lot. And then there is also an IR blaster on top of the phone, which will let you control a lot of appliances like air conditioners and more. Also, talking about the aesthetics, the Aston Martin green colourway, which is part of the Dream Edition of the phone, is certainly a looker. It has gold accents with the power button. The rest of the phone is, as expected, green. And apart from the aesthetics, virtually everything remains the same. It will certainly appeal to you if you are big F1 fan. Also Read: Marshall Middleton review: Retro charm meets big sound in compact party speaker Performance is key for a value flagship, and here, the realme GT 7 certainly gets things right. Getting the synthetic benchmarks first, I tested both editions of the phone because I have both for testing: the realme GT 7 as well as the Dream Edition. The Dream Edition packs 16 GB of RAM by default, compared to the 12 GB maximum of the standard variant. But apart from this, most of the things remain the same. The realme Dream Edition, in the Geekbench 6 benchmark, scored 7238 in the multi-core score and 2210 in the single-core score in the CPU benchmark. The standard edition scored 7184 in the multi-core score and 2119 in the single-core score. And, as you can see, these are very similar, so you should not really buy the Dream Edition for the performance side of things. 12 GB RAM should be enough for the most part. Having said that, in general UI operation, the phone absolutely flies. There are no lags or hiccups or frame drops that I noticed. I did notice that sometimes the phone could suddenly switch to 60 Hertz. So, what I did was, I switched the display frame rate to 120 Hertz at all times instead of Auto Select, and this solved the problem. And then also, a couple of rather heavy games, including GTA Vice City and BGMI. And I can say that this, in games like BGMI, can certainly give you 120 FPS, which is going to be almost necessary at this point for most gamers investing around ₹35,000 in a phone. So, performance-wise, you are not going to be unhappy with this. The MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, whilst based on a 4-nm architecture instead of the 3-nm architecture that the flagship 9400 comes with, still holds its own. It is one of the fastest processors around this price point and goes toe-to-toe with flagships like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and sits just slightly below the other top dogs like the Snapdragon 8 Elite as well as MediaTek's own 9400. How is the battery life with the 7000 mAh battery? Let me start by saying that the combo of the 7000 mAh battery and 120-watt fast charging, for which you do get the charger in the box, is certainly a godsend for someone who has battery anxiety, because this is easily a two-day phone. This is one of the best battery lives I have experienced on a phone so far. What I did was, whilst preparing for Monday, the phone was around 10 to 15 percent. I plugged it in before going to the shower, and after coming back, it was fully charged. And then, after being at 100%, the phone lasted for two entire days, easily crossing the 10-hour screen-on time threshold. So, this is going to be a two-day phone for most people. Even if you are a power user, who could be taking a lot of photos, recording videos, and whatnot, the phone will just go on. So, battery anxiety is not going to be a problem. How is realme UI 6.0? Okay, so, whilst my experience of the realme UI 6.0 is positive for the most part, there are annoyances which brands just have to fix because this is not ideal for a phone that costs ₹35,000. Firstly, the phone absolutely flies. The UI has been optimised quite well. The phone does give you a lot of options to customise, including being able to choose how your quick settings look, including a split layout or a classic layout (I am more of a classic guy). You can adjust your tile shape. There are a lot of features baked in, including being able to choose the transitions for the launcher, locking the layout, icon auto-fill, double-tap to lock, raise to wake, and a whole lot more. The UI is also quite clean in a way. It will remind you of Oppo's ColorOS, which is a good thing in my opinion. The icons are clear in the design as well. The animation is also quite smooth, right from how the brightness slider works to how the apps open. It is a smooth experience overall. I think this is certainly an underrated Android implementation and deserves recognition. But what stops it from being a truly premium experience has to be the bloatware. I remember being asked to turn on the Glance for realme features while setting up the device, and even whilst setting up wallpapers. And this is slightly intrusive, and I would want realme to remove this altogether. And then, there is other certain bloatware as well, including apps like FinShell Pay, the realme Community app, a separate app market, and others like ORoaming and Snapchat. Pre-installed Snapchat can be uninstalled if you do not want it, but others, like the realme store, cannot be uninstalled. You can only disable them. But for the most part, this is a refined experience. I did not have any problems, as such, with the UI. There were no bugs. The experience was smooth, but one is just hoping realme gets rid of the Glance implementation. I also particularly like the attention to detail in terms of how the haptics feel on this phone. So, right from when you reduce the brightness or increase it, unlock the phone, to adjusting the volume, there are subtle vibration hints. The haptics across the device are done quite well. The haptics themselves are quite strong. There is a very precise feel that will remind you of premium phones like the Pixel 9. This thanks to O-Haptics, which are quite precise, and they do feel premium. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: New featherweight champion So, the realme GT 7, both the Dream Edition and the standard edition, come with a triple camera setup. There is a main 50 MP camera, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 50 MP 2x telephoto lens. Images coming out of the main camera are certainly pleasing in most lighting conditions. On bright days, you will see that the highlight roll-off is quite decent. However, I noticed that at the corners, there is a minor colour shift and the detail slightly diminishes, but for the most part, the images are pleasing and certainly social media ready. The close-ups are also quite great. There is ample detail. In low light as well, the detail level is decent. The phone keeps the noise to a minimum. And the selfies, surprisingly, do not entirely smooth your skin out, so the selfies stay natural as well, which is a nice change. The ultrawide lens, well, it could have been sharper, and the colour shift could have been controlled better. realme GT7 gets a large LTPO 6.78-inch panel with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and has a huge six thousand nits of peak brightness, offering 450 pixels per inch. This is a beautiful display panel, Especially the way colours look; they are not overly saturated. They strike just the right balance. Media consumption is also a great experience on this phone. It is sharp, colour-accurate, and incredibly bright in sunlight. Not once did I feel that the legibility was bad. In fact, it was quite commendably bright, even in direct sunlight. That said, I manually did set the display refresh rate to 120Hz instead of leaving it on Auto Select, as I noticed the phone would frequently drop to 60Hz, switching it manually fixed the issue instantly. The realme GT 7 is a near-perfect device around the ₹35,000 mark. However, if you are in the market and want the best value, I would recommend you go with the standard variant if you do not care about the aesthetics of the Dream Edition. Apart from the fresh coat of paint and more RAM, it does not offer much value, unless, of course, you want the Aston Martin collectibles that come in the box. So, at ₹50,000, it does not make sense. So, I would recommend the standard variant for most people. The phone does the basics right, including call quality, signal reception, and speaker output. Call quality was great, no issues on WhatsApp or cellular calls. I used the phone with both Vodafone and Jio 5G, and reception was solid with both. The stereo speakers, though loud enough, could use more depth and bass. At large, you can't go wrong with the realme GT 7. 8.5/10 stars. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price, Specs And More
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
realme GT 7 Smartphone Launched In India With MediaTek Dimensity 9400e SoC; Check Camera, Battery, Price And Launch Offers
realme GT 7 India Launch: Chinese smartphone brand realme has launched the GT 7 Pro in the Indian market. The company claims it is the brand's most advanced smartphone to date, boasting a score of 2.45 million points on AnTuTu. It is available in 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB and 2GB+512GB storage variants and features AI-assisted capabilities along with a high-resolution display. The Realme GT 7 Pro comes in IceSense Blue and IceSense Black colour options, featuring the distinctive IceSense design. The dual SIM (nano + nano) smartphone runs on Android 15 with realme UI 6.0, and comes with some AI features such as AI glare removal and AI landscape. The company promises 3 major Android updates and 4 years of security updates for the newly launched realme GT 7 smartphone. realme GT 7 Specifications: The smartphone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2780×1264 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an impressive peak brightness of up to 6000 nits. It is powered by a 4nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9400e SoC, delivering high performance and efficiency. The device is backed by a massive 7000mAh (typical) battery and supports 120W fast charging, capable of charging up to 50% in just 14 minutes and fully charging in 40 minutes. The #realmeGT7 is built for the limitless. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset and a massive 7000mAh battery with 120W charging, this #2025FlagshipKiller keeps you going without pause. Starting from ₹34,999*! Sale starts May 30th, 12 PM Existing GT Users get the… — realme (@realmeIndia) May 27, 2025 On the photography front, the GT 7 Pro houses a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 2x telephoto sensor. For selfies and video calls, it features a 32MP front camera. The smartphone also offers IP69-rated dust and water resistance, USB Type-C audio, stereo speakers, and Hi-Res audio support, enhancing both durability and multimedia experience. realme GT 7 Price In India, Availability And Launch Offers The smartphone comes in three variants: the 8GB + 256GB model is priced at Rs 39,999, the 12GB + 256GB model at Rs 42,999, and the 12GB + 512GB model at Rs 46,999. The smartphone will be available for purchase starting June 13th via and offline retail stores. The pre-booking starts from today May 27 and include an additional 1-year screen damage protection worth up to Rs 2,149. Buyers can also avail of launch offers including Rs 3,000 instant bank discounts or exchange benefits of up to Rs 5,000, with an extra Rs. 2,000 off specifically for existing GT series users. Adding further, no-cost EMI options are available for up to 9 months.
GSM Arena
6 days ago
- Automotive
- GSM Arena
Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso appears in new Realme GT 7 teaser
Realme is launching the GT 7 smartphone next week, and we are expecting a Dream Edition, co-designed with Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team. One of the drivers there is the two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, who appeared in the latest video teaser of the phone, talking about pushing and going beyond the limit. From racetracks to real tech – Aston Martin Aramco F1® Team & realme co-engineered every element of #realmeGT7DreamEdition with premium craftsmanship. Launching May 27th! #2025FlagshipKiller #AstonMartinF1phone — realme (@realmeIndia) May 23, 2025 The 41-year-old driver does not mention Realme in the 51-second video, and neither does Matthew Chapman, head of Licensing and Merchandise at the Formula One team. It is the Realme team that talks about peak performance, perfection, and boundary-pushing design. The phone itself also did not appear in the video. We did receive a unit of the Realme GT 7, and it looks a lot like the GT 7 Pro. It is a lovely IceSense Blue color with red accents, while the Aston Martin Dream Edition will be a British Racing Green variant with the car logo on the back. Either way it's a premium device with a Dimensity 9400e chipset, and will appear alongside the GT 7T. Source
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Realme partners with Aston Martin Aramco F1 team
Smartphone band Realme has announced its groundbreaking three-year licensing collaboration with the Aston Martin Formula One Team . As a milestone in this collaboration, realme is set to launch an exciting co-branded edition: the realme GT 7 Dream Edition . Realme has been committed to providing young users with tech experiences that exceed expectations. By partnering with Aston Martin Formula One, a legendary name renowned for precision engineering, high performance, and iconic design, realme is taking bold strides to deliver an unparalleled tech experience to the next generation. Sky Li, CEO, Realme, said, 'Collaborating with a legendary racing team like Aston Martin Aramco is a crucial step for us to push the boundaries of innovation. Only our most perfect products get the 'scarab wings' and take flight, so we are excited to use our new platform with the team to continue to bring stand-out designs and premium craftsmanship to users across the globe.' Matt Chapman , head of licensing and merchandise, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team said, 'It's a pleasure to welcome Realme to the team, with the launch of our first ever co-branded phone. The GT 7 Dream Edition combines high-performance with innovative design, and we look forward to working together on the collaboration of future models.' The collaboration has unveiled an exciting co-branded series: the Realme GT 7 dream edition. This smartphone not only continues the flagship performance tradition of the Realme GT series but also incorporates the iconic two-wing design and the custom Aston Martin Green. Furthermore, as part of this collaboration, the two parties plan to jointly develop two models annually, making the partnership even more exciting and highly anticipated. The realme GT 7 Series global launch event will take place on 27 May in Paris, France, where more thrilling details about the GT 7 series and the dream edition are expected to be unveiled!
