Realme 7 5G Smartphone Review - Cheap Chinese cell phone with fast mobile communication
Comparison devices
Bewertung | Rating Version | Datum | Modell | Gewicht | Laufwerk | Groesse | Aufloesung | Preis ab |
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80.1 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 11 / 2020 | Realme 7 5G Dimensity 800U, Mali-G57 MP3 | 195 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.50" | 2400x1080 | |
79.7 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 11 / 2020 | Realme 7 Helio G95, Mali-G76 MP4 | 196.5 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.50" | 2400x1080 | |
79.4 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 11 / 2020 | Samsung Galaxy M31s Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3 | 203 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.50" | 2400x1080 | |
84 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 08 / 2020 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G SD 765G, Adreno 620 | 192 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.57" | 2340x1080 |
Case, features and operation - Dual SIM with 5G capability
The realme 7 and the 5G variant look very similar at first glance. Only the camera module on the back of the 5G model reminds you of the realme 7 Pro in terms of layout. The dimensions are even slightly smaller than the realme 7, but you will hardly notice the differences with the naked eye. The case with the asymmetrical split at the back and the chic light reflexes looks good and has a solid construction.
5G is possible with both SIM cards, but mmWave networks are not supported. Modern Bluetooth 5.1 is on board. Even though NFC is not mentioned anywhere on realme's website, it is available in our test device, so you can use mobile payment services. In our test with the reference router Netgear Nighthawk AX12, the WiFi 5 module even cuts a slightly better figure than on the realme 7. The 5G model is also available internationally in a version with 8 GB RAM, but in Central Europe the smartphone is currently only available with 6 GB RAM.
The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the standby button on the right. It can be easily felt and unlocks the device quickly.
Networking | |
iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
Realme 7 5G | |
Realme 7 | |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
iperf3 receive AX12 | |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
Realme 7 5G | |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
Realme 7 |
Cameras - realms with 48 Megapixel
The camera equipment is identical between realme 7 and the 5G version. So our test device also has three usable camera lenses on the back and a field depth sensor, which is used to calculate blur effects in portraits.
The main camera has a resolution of 48 megapixels, but by default it always combines 4 pixels into one, which results in a higher light output. If you want, you can also take 48 megapixel photos, but then you have to live with less brightness in the pictures. The pictures of the main camera look dirty in detail, especially in bright areas details are lost quickly. For the price range, however, the image quality is ok, and the smartphone also performs well in low light and high contrasts. The wide-angle camera could be a bit sharper, but it has a decent dynamic range and quite good color reproduction.
Videos can be recorded in 4K and with 30 fps. The image quality is quite good.
On the front side is a 16 megapixel camera, which makes quite a few selfies, which can be enlarged a bit because of the sharpness.
Image Comparison
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Display - 120-Hz display for under 300 Euro
The realme 7 5G comes with a 120 Hz display, the realme 7 had to make do with 90 Hz. This is a great thing in this price range, even if you hardly notice the difference between 120 and 90 Hz.
Like the realme 7, the screen of the realme 5G does not offer a very high contrast. As the average brightness is even a bit lower and the black level higher, it turns out even worse on our test device than on the related smartphone with 4G. Thus, the smartphone is also significantly darker than the other comparable devices. The brightness on its own is still okay, but those who like to use their smartphone outdoors will find better alternatives.
The color display is on a medium level, grayscales on the other hand are displayed quite accurately. The display shows no PWM flickering even at low brightness.
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Brightness Distribution: 84 %
Center on Battery: 490 cd/m²
Contrast: 710:1 (Black: 0.69 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.01 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.89
ΔE Greyscale 2.6 | 0.5-98 Ø5.1
98.6% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.23
Realme 7 5G IPS, 2400x1080, 6.5" | Realme 7 IPS, 2400x1080, 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy M31s Super AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.5" | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.6" | |
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Response Times | -6% | 64% | 64% | |
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 34 ? | 38 ? -12% | 10 ? 71% | 10 ? 71% |
Response Time Black / White * | 18 ? | 18 ? -0% | 8 ? 56% | 8 ? 56% |
PWM Frequency | 125 | 241.5 | ||
Screen | 3% | 21% | 39% | |
Brightness middle | 490 | 525 7% | 584 19% | 584 19% |
Brightness | 455 | 512 13% | 586 29% | 583 28% |
Brightness Distribution | 84 | 90 7% | 95 13% | 97 15% |
Black Level * | 0.69 | 0.55 20% | ||
Contrast | 710 | 955 35% | ||
Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 4.01 | 4.4 -10% | 2.09 48% | 1.17 71% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 8.1 | 6.75 17% | 7.96 2% | 2.95 64% |
Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.6 | 4.3 -65% | 2.2 15% | 1.7 35% |
Gamma | 2.23 99% | 2.3 96% | 2.084 106% | 2.231 99% |
CCT | 6828 95% | 7472 87% | 6512 100% | 6341 103% |
Total Average (Program / Settings) | -2% /
1% | 43% /
32% | 52% /
45% |
* ... smaller is better
Display Response Times
↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
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18 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 9 ms rise | |
↘ 9 ms fall | ||
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 37 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
34 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 17 ms rise | |
↘ 17 ms fall | ||
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 43 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (32.7 ms). |
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
Screen flickering / PWM not detected | |||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8619 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. |
Performance, emissions and battery life - All new SoC
The new Dimensity 800U from MediaTek is used in the realme 7 5G. Thus the processor of our test device offers a significantly higher maximum clock rate than in its predecessor: 2.4 GHz are possible. The SoC is also manufactured in a more modern process, so it should work a little more economically. In the benchmarks, the 5G variant actually shows itself slightly faster, and the graphics performance is also higher. In everyday life the differences are small, but power reserves are of course always a good thing.
UFS 2.1 memory is now common in the price range, the real 7 5G is not very fast. Our reference microSD Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 is again read and written quite fast.
The maximum temperature under load stays within limits. The loudspeaker can't really convince us with the realme 7 5G: At maximum volume, highs roar unpleasantly in the ears, below that the sound seems a bit muffled. But you get clean sound to your ears via Bluetooth or a 3.5mm jack.
In our battery test, the smartphone lasts 20 minutes longer than the 4G variant. With over 17 hours, it should be enough for two or three days without battery charge under normal use. The smartphone is charged with a maximum of 30 watts, if the battery is completely empty, you have to wait a little over 1 hour until 100% is displayed again.
PCMark for Android | |
Work performance score (sort by value) | |
Realme 7 5G | |
Realme 7 | |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
Average MediaTek Dimensity 800U (10527 - 16039, n=2) | |
Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value) | |
Realme 7 5G | |
Realme 7 | |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
Average MediaTek Dimensity 800U (8738 - 11047, n=2) |
GFXBench | |
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen (sort by value) | |
Realme 7 5G | |
Realme 7 | |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
Average MediaTek Dimensity 800U (19 - 20, n=4) | |
Average of class Smartphone (5.5 - 166, n=200, last 2 years) | |
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen (sort by value) | |
Realme 7 5G | |
Realme 7 | |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
Average MediaTek Dimensity 800U (21 - 22, n=4) | |
Average of class Smartphone (3.4 - 321, n=200, last 2 years) | |
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen (sort by value) | |
Realme 7 5G | |
Realme 7 | |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
Average MediaTek Dimensity 800U (12 - 12, n=4) | |
Average of class Smartphone (0.85 - 144, n=201, last 2 years) | |
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen (sort by value) | |
Realme 7 5G | |
Realme 7 | |
Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
Average MediaTek Dimensity 800U (7.3 - 8.1, n=4) | |
Average of class Smartphone (1.2 - 129, n=200, last 2 years) |
Realme 7 5G | Realme 7 | Samsung Galaxy M31s | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | Average 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
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AndroBench 3-5 | 16% | 7% | 70% | 22% | 322% | |
Sequential Read 256KB | 877 | 529 -40% | 490.3 -44% | 980 12% | 760 ? -13% | 1941 ? 121% |
Sequential Write 256KB | 188.4 | 200 6% | 318.4 69% | 476.9 153% | 297 ? 58% | 1558 ? 727% |
Random Read 4KB | 92.6 | 153.3 66% | 105 13% | 156.4 69% | 152.9 ? 65% | 280 ? 202% |
Random Write 4KB | 95.1 | 151.3 59% | 117.1 23% | 138.5 46% | 131.6 ? 38% | 320 ? 236% |
Sequential Read 256KB SDCard | 84.3 ? | 84.6 ? 0% | 73.6 ? -13% | 76 ? -10% | ||
Sequential Write 256KB SDCard | 63.7 ? | 66.3 ? 4% | 59.9 ? -6% | 59.6 ? -6% |
Temperature
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 40.9 °C / 106 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 41.4 °C / 107 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
Speakers
Realme 7 5G audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (80.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 62.3% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 62.3% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 62.3% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (121.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 89% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 2% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 97% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 1% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Realme 7 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 66.1% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 66.1% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 66.1% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (118.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 86% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 5% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 96% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 1% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life
Realme 7 5G 5000 mAh | Realme 7 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy M31s 6000 mAh | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G 4160 mAh | Average of class Smartphone | |
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Battery Runtime | |||||
WiFi Websurfing | 1026 | 1006 -2% | 1309 28% | 884 -14% | 1009 ? -2% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - Modern cell phone with good equipment
In comparison to the normal realme 7, the 5G variant is even more powerful: 120Hz display, more power, even more modern in the equipment. For less than 300 Euro it is currently difficult to find a smartphone with 5G capability.
The realme 7 5G is also a good smartphone in its own right, with a lively WLAN, decent cameras for the price range and a flicker-free display. However, the brightness of the screen shouldn't matter that much and the loudspeaker also performs rather moderately.
The realme 7 5G is a modern smartphone that offers good features and the latest mobile phone standard for little money.
But if you can't or don't want to use 5G in the foreseeable future, the realme 7 in the 4G version will save you a lot of money and will have a very similar equipment except for details.
Realme 7 5G
- 11/26/2020 v7 (old)
Florian Schmitt