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There is a huge number of phones in the market, but some phones are such that they steal everyone’s attention. Today we will talk about iQOO Neo 10 (starting ₹32,000 without offers) and Realme GT 7T (starting ₹35,000 without offers). With offers, Neo 10 can be bought for ₹29,000 and GT 7T for ₹32,000.
Both phones have their own plus points, but which one is better – gaming, camera, or overall package? I tested both of them head-to-head, and was shocked to see the results! Come on, let’s see in simple and straightforward language which phone will make your money worth it.
Unboxing: What do you get in the box?
iQOO Neo 10: In the box you get phone, 120W charger, Type-C cable, SIM ejector, quick guide, and a basic case. There is also a pre-applied screen protector – quite thoughtful.
Realme GT 7T: Same things here – phone, 120W charger, Type-C cable, SIM ejector, quick guide, and a transparent case. Screen protector is also pre-applied. The boxes of both are clean and give a premium feel.
Design: What’s the difference between look and feel?
iQOO Neo 10: Plastic back and plastic frame, but feels premium with a matte finish. Bezels are quite thin and weighs ~190g. At 7.8mm thin, it feels quite light in the hand. Colours: Black and Silver – minimal and sleek vibe. IR blaster camera module is near. IP65 rating – little protection from water and dust.
Realme GT 7T: Vegan leather back feels quite rugged and grippy. The frame is plastic but feels like aluminium with a metallic finish. Weight ~195g and 7.9mm thickness – feels a little heavier. Colours: Red, Black, and Blue – the blue one is really awesome. It has an IP69 rating, which is a big deal at this price. The IR blaster is on the top.
The bezels of both phones are almost the same, and both are comfortable in the hand. Design is subjective – if you like vegan leather then Realme, if you want a simple vibe then iQOO.
Performance: Which is ahead in gaming?
iQOO Neo 10: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip (4nm), AnTuTu score ~2M+, GPU score ~4900+. LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, 120fps support in BGMI, ~90-100fps stable in Erangel. Drop to ~80fps in heavy fights. Monster Mode boosts performance, thermals ~42°C after 30 minutes gaming.
Realme GT 7T: Dimensity 8400 Max chip (4nm), AnTuTu score ~1.8M. BGMI supports 90fps, drops to 75-85fps in heavy fights. GT Mode boosts performance, thermals ~43°C after 30 minutes.
In gaming, iQOO Neo 10 is ahead with 120fps and better GPU. Realme GT 7T is solid for casual gaming but capped at 90fps.
Battery: How long does it last?
Both have 7000mAh battery with 120W charging.
- 30 min 4K 60fps HDR video playback: iQOO 3% drop, Realme 2% drop.
- 30 min 4K 60fps video recording: Realme 2% ahead.
- 10GB data transfer: Realme 11 min, iQOO 13 min.
- Video rendering: Realme faster.
After 1 hour heavy use: iQOO 59%, Realme 60%. Both run 1.5-2 days in normal use.
Display: What’s the difference between the two?
iQOO Neo 10: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz (144Hz claim), 2000 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support. Slightly ahead in high brightness mode.
Realme GT 7T: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support.
iQOO is slightly brighter. Realme has better stereo speaker clarity and loudness.
Camera: Which is better in photos?
iQOO Neo 10: 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, 32MP selfie. Colours are more punchy and vibrant. Slightly noisy in low light.
Realme GT 7T: 50MP main (better sensor, OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, 32MP selfie. Colours are more natural, better balance and low-light performance.
Realme is slightly ahead in overall camera quality.
Software: UI and Updates
iQOO Neo 10: Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15), 4 years OS + 5 years security updates. Simple, fast UI with some bloatware.
Realme GT 7T: Realme UI 6.0 (Android 15), 4 years OS + 6 years security updates. More polished and feature-rich UI.
Realme has a more refined UI; iQOO is faster and simpler.
Extras: What all is available?
iQOO Neo 10: In-display fingerprint, face unlock, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band GPS, 10 sensors.
Realme GT 7T: In-display fingerprint, face unlock, 360° NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band GPS. IP69 rating.
Realme wins with IP rating and 360° NFC.
| Features | iQOO Neo 10 | Realme GT 7T |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) | Dimensity 8400 Max (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB UFS 4.0 | 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits |
| Camera | 50MP Main (OIS) + 8MP Ultra-wide + 2MP Macro, 32MP Selfie | 50MP Main (OIS) + 8MP Ultra-wide + 2MP Macro, 32MP Selfie |
| Battery | 7000mAh, 120W Charging | 7000mAh, 120W Charging |
| Operating System | Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15) | Realme UI 6.0 (Android 15) |
| Build | Plastic Back/Frame, 190g, IP65 | Vegan Leather/Plastic Frame, 195g, IP69 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, 360° NFC |
Pros and Cons
iQOO Neo 10 – Pros:
- 120fps gaming and better GPU performance.
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 power.
- Higher peak brightness.
- Simple and fast UI.
- Slightly cheaper with offers.
iQOO Neo 10 – Cons:
- Slightly weaker in low-light camera.
- Lower IP rating.
- Plastic build.
Realme GT 7T – Pros:
- Vegan leather design and IP69 rating.
- Slightly better camera.
- Polished UI and extra security update year.
- Better battery optimization and rendering.
- 360° NFC and louder speakers.
Realme GT 7T – Cons:
- 90fps gaming cap.
- Dimensity 8400 Max lower than iQOO’s chip.
- Lower brightness display.
Conclusion
If you want gaming and raw performance, iQOO Neo 10 is the choice – 120fps, better GPU, and slightly cheaper (₹29,000). If you want better camera, UI, and balanced features, Realme GT 7T (₹32,000) is more suitable. Realme is better for multimedia and casual gaming; iQOO is the king for heavy gamers. Both are equal in battery and close in build quality.