pricing & Availability
- Realme GT 7 starts at ₹39,999 (8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage), with higher trims at ₹42,999 (12 GB/256 GB) and ₹46,999 (12 GB/512 GB). Pre-bookings open now, full sale begins 30 May via Amazon, Realme’s website, and offline retailers; early birds get one year of free screen-damage protection mint.
- OnePlus 13R is priced from ₹42,999 for the 12 GB/256 GB model, rising to ₹47,999 for 16 GB/512 GB mint.
Design & Display
- Screen Size & Technology: Both sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel.
- Brightness: GT 7 peaks at 6,000 nits, while the 13R peaks at 4,500 nits mint.
- Durability: GT 7 uses Armour Shell Glass with an IP69 water/dust-resistance rating; OnePlus 13R features quad-curved Gorilla Glass 7i front and back but lacks an official IP rating mint.
- Optimal Viewing: OnePlus’s ProXDR AMOLED with LTPO 4.1 offers adaptive refresh rates for smoother scrolling, whereas Realme focuses on peak brightness and toughness mint.
Performance & Software
- Chipset: GT 7 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e with an Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU; OnePlus 13R runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a top-tier flagship chipset mint.
- Memory & Storage: Both support up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
- OS & Updates: Realme GT 7 ships with Realme UI 6.0 on Android 15, promising 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. OnePlus 13R will receive 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches mint.
Battery & Charging
- Capacity: GT 7 packs a massive 7,000 mAh cell versus the 13R’s 6,000 mAh battery.
- Fast Charging: Realme offers 120 W wired charging, while OnePlus provides 80 W SUPERVOOC charging mint.
- Real-World Use: The extra capacity on the GT 7 should yield notably longer screen-on time, whereas the 13R’s charging speeds remain highly competitive for most users mint.
Camera Capabilities
- Realme GT 7:
- Rear: 50 MP Sony IMX906 (OIS) main + 50 MP 2× telephoto (OIS) + 8 MP ultra-wide
- Front: 32 MP selfie
- OnePlus 13R:
- Rear: 50 MP Sony LYT-700 main + 50 MP Samsung JN5 2× telephoto + 8 MP ultra-wide (all rear cameras support 4K@60 fps)
- Front: 16 MP Sony IMX480 selfie (up to 1080p@30 fps) mint.
- Edge: GT 7’s higher-resolution selfie cam and dual OIS on main and tele lenses give it a slight advantage for photography enthusiasts.
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
- Go for Realme GT 7 if you prioritize battery life, super-bright display, durability (IP69), and value pricing.
- Opt for OnePlus 13R if you want the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, refined LTPO display, polished build quality, and longer software/security support.
Both devices deliver flagship-level specs in the mid-premium segment—your ideal pick depends on whether you value raw endurance and toughness (GT 7) or peak performance with refined features (13R).
