Surprise: You can already order the realme GT 7 Series in the Philippines — yes, on the same day the lineup was just unveiled globally. If you’ve been following realme‘s move into more premium performance territory, the realme GT 7 and the realme GT 7T might be worth a look, especially with some of the launch deals.

Both smartphones are pitching themselves on raw performance, packing either the cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 9400e in the GT 7 or the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-MAX in the 7T version. These aren’t just incremental upgrades; realme is touting some serious benchmark numbers, with the more premium model reportedly hitting over 2.2 million on Antutu and the GT 7T scoring an impressive 1.78 million. That hints at a substantial boost in power under the hood, whether you’re gaming, editing, or just multitasking heavily.

For those curious about the realme GT 7T specifically, we’ve already spent some time with it, and you can check out our full review for the nitty-gritty on its performance and features.

Our realme GT 7T review video

Beyond the core silicon, display technology is also a highlight. Both models feature a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 6,000 nits peak brightness. The GT 7 gets an LTPO panel for adaptive refresh, while the GT 7T uses LTPS. Both are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and support HDR10+, which should make for vibrant visuals.

Battery life is another big talking point, with the two models sporting a large 7,000mAh battery. realme claims this translates to a significant bump in usage time — we’re talking up to 8.9 hours of Mobile Legends, over 20 hours of YouTube streaming, or almost 26 hours of uninterrupted video calls. And when you do need to top up, the 120-watt SUPERVOOC Charge promises a full charge from 1% to 100% in just 40 minutes, or a quick 5-minute boost that gets you 22% charge.

Design-wise, realme is introducing something it calls “IceSense Graphene Design.” Beyond the cool-sounding name, it’s meant to serve a dual purpose: looking good and keeping things cool. The phones come in IceSense Black and IceSense Blue, both with a “Nano Velvet Coating” that realme says feels smooth. The graphene integration and a massive 7,700mm² cooling system using Thermal Conductive Gel and Bionic Heat Sensing are all about dissipating heat, which is always welcome in a performance-focused device. They also boast IP69/68/66 ratings for robust dust and water resistance.

On the optics front, the realme GT 7 features a versatile triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. The realme GT 7T keeps it to a dual-camera system with a 50-megapixel main and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. Both smartphones come with a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies.

Storage and RAM configurations are also robust, with the GT 7 getting 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, while the GT 7T comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. Both run on realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15 and include an under-display fingerprint reader.

Pricing and availability

So what about the damage to your wallet? Here’s how the official pricing breaks down:

• realme GT 7: P37,999 (roughly $684)
• realme GT 7T: P29,999 ($541)

Preorders are open from May 27 to June 5. If you jump on the preorder list, you can get a free realme Watch S2 worth P3,999 ($72) and up to P2,000 ($36) off.

There are also some specific deals for local online purchases:

• Shopee (May 27 to June 2):
  • realme GT 7: As low as P31,999 ($577)
  • realme GT 7T: As low as P25,499 ($459)
  • Freebies for both: realme Watch S2 and 500 Mobile Legends Diamonds
• TikTok Shop (June 3 to June 10):
  • realme GT 7: As low as P32,999 ($595)
  • realme GT 7T: As low as P25,999 ($468)

And if you’re willing to brave the queues, the first 1,000 customers to line up at select realme Stores and kiosks for claiming on June 6 at 11 a.m. will get an exclusive gift set valued at P5,999 ($108), which includes the realme Watch S2, a TechLife Bluetooth Speaker, and a one-year extended warranty on top of the discount.

Even after preorders close, the first selling period until June 15 will still get you a free realme Watch S2 with either GT 7 Series purchase.

realme GT 7 specs

• 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 6,000 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10+
• 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400e 5G chipset
• Immortalis-G720 MP12 GPU
• 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
• 512GB UFS 4.0 storage
• Triple 50-megapixel main, 50-megapixel telephoto with 2x zoom, 8-megapixel ultrawide rear cameras
• 32-megapixel front camera
• Under-display fingerprint reader
• 7,000mAh battery with 120-watt SuperVOOC charging
• realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15
• IP69/68/66 ratings
• Colors: IceSense Blue and IceSense Black

realme GT 7T specs

• 6.8-inch LTPS AMOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 6,000 nits peak brightness
• 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Max 5G chipset
• Mali-G720 GPU
• 12GB RAM
• 256GB UFS 4.0 storage
• Dual 50-megapixel main, 8-megapixel ultrawide rear cameras
• 32-megapixel front camera
• Under-display fingerprint reader
• 7,000mAh battery with 120-watt SuperVOOC charging
• realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15
• IP69/68/66 ratings
• Colors: IceSense Blue and IceSense Black

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