Realme's new GT 7 Pro is the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship phone in China. The phone launched with a starting price of CNY 3,599 (about $497.95), making it more affordable than the Xiaomi 15 and OnePlus 13 in the Chinese market. Realme recently confirmed that it will bring the smartphone to the Indian market on November 26, but the company has yet to announce it for the other regions.
However, if you want to get the Realme GT 7 Pro early, it's possible to import it through TradingShenzhen. The smartphone is currently available on the online store for as low as $593, which is a bit steep compared to the starting price in China, but it's still the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship available worldwide via import.
It's worth noting that the smartphone will ship with the Chinese version of Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15. TradingShenzhen notes that there will be full support for Google Mobile Service and Google Play Store. However, as with any other China-exclusive ROM, some Chinese bloatware will be installed, and some features, such as Android Auto, may not work outside the box.
Another point of consideration is the warranty. While TradingShenzhen seems to have a decent policy, you would need to send the device to them, and the whole process can take longer than claiming the warranty of a phone officially available in your region. You should also check network band compatibility.
Other than that, for $593, the Realme GT 7 Pro is a good pick for those looking for a Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship. The phone also comes with other flagship-grade specs, such as a bright screen, large battery, and 120W fast charging. You can learn more about the smartphone from our launch coverage.
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TradingShenzhen (linked above)