{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-gt-7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T23:50:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme GT 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
    "answer": "The Realme GT 7 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 169,999 against PKR 198,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme GT 7 Pro",
            "slug": "realme-gt-7-pro",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_04_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 198999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:10:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.45 × 76.89 × 8.55 mm",
                    "Weight": "222.8 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2780 × 1264 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz 6500 nits HDR10+ / Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 4.32 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Telephoto (OIS, 3x optical zoom) + 8MP Ultra-Wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP",
                    "Video recording": "Rear up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps; Front 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, non-removable, Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, color temperature, geomagnetic sensor, compass, infrared sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, USB OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 96.2,
                "overall": 74.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-gt-7-pro",
        "margin": 14.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 59,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-7-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 96.2
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-7-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G costs PKR 29,000 less.",
        "Realme GT 7 Pro packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme GT 7 Pro charges 95W faster.",
        "Realme GT 7 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme GT 7 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme GT 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 7 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.6 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme GT 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 7 Pro is listed at PKR 198,999 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S21 5G cheaper by PKR 29,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme GT 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 7 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme GT 7 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 7 Pro leads on battery. Realme GT 7 Pro carries a 6500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 120W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme GT 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT 7 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}