Testing the World’s First Snapdragon 8 Elite Phone: Realme GT 7 Pro Benchmark and Gaming Performance

Realme just launched its GT 7 Pro smartphone in its home country, featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Although the official launch in India is set for November 26, we managed to get an early look at the device. To give you a sense of its performance, we ran several benchmark and gaming tests. Let’s dive into the results!

Realme GT 7 Pro Benchmark and Gaming Performance

The GT 7 Pro’s performance in benchmarking tests is impressive, solidifying its place as a powerful flagship. In AnTuTu, the device scored a remarkable 2,724,787, reflecting its capabilities with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. While its CPU throttling test recorded a 76% stability, it managed to keep up well in high-demand situations. The Geekbench scores were equally impressive. Here are the details:

Benchmark Test Score/Result
AnTuTu 2,724,787
CPU Throttling 76%
Geekbench (Multi) 9,171
Geekbench (Single) 3,018
3D Mark (Wildlife Extreme) 6,141
3D Mark (Slingshot Extreme) Maxed Out
3D Mark (Slingshot) Maxed Out

These are impressive numbers, placing the GT 7 Pro well ahead of even performance-focused smartphones powered by its predecessor. For comparison, here’s how Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices like the iQOO 12, the OnePlus 12, and others performed in the same tests:

realme GT 7 Pro
2,799,236
iQOO 12 5G
2,073,660
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
1,985,563
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
1,770,105
OnePlus 12
1,738,936
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
realme GT 7 Pro
3,056
iQOO 12 5G
2,223
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
2,208
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
2,160
OnePlus 12
2,116
Geekbench single-core benchmark score analysis
realme GT 7 Pro
9,271
iQOO 12 5G
6,799
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
6,752
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
6,460
OnePlus 12
6,413
Geekbench multi-core benchmark score analysis

Additionally, the 3D Mark tests showed promising results with a score of 6,141 in the Wildlife Extreme test, and it maxed out in both Slingshot Extreme and Slingshot, indicating exceptional graphics handling.

In gaming tests, the GT 7 Pro maintained smooth and consistent gameplay across popular titles. For BGMI, it ran at up to 89–90 fps on “Smooth + Extreme+” settings. This impressive frame rate remained steady during intense moments, like squad fights and landing scenes. Even on “Ultra HDR + Ultra” settings, the device held steady at around 38–40 fps. In COD: Mobile‘s Team Deathmatch mode, the GT 7 Pro delivered a stable 118–120 fps on “Low + Ultra” settings.

Realme GT 7 Pro gaming

In Call of Duty Warzone, the GT 7 Pro handled high graphics well, achieving an average of 57–60 fps at peak visual quality. This stability during gameplay speaks to its cooling system, as the device didn’t overheat or experience significant lag.

That’s a wrap from our side as of now. But we’ll be putting this device through its paces in our full review, testing its performance in real-world scenarios and exploring its camera, display, and all the other aspects once it gets launched in India. So stay tuned for all the details!