Highlights
- The Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition is set to launch on February 13.
- It is expected to be more affordable than the Realme GT 7 Pro and could be the cheapest phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
- A special “Neptune Exploration” colour variant with a unique back panel texture has been revealed.
- Key Specs – 6.78-inch Samsung 8T LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM, 1TB UFS 4.1 storage and a 6,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
Realme has officially announced that the Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition is set to launch on February 13 as the brand’s first flagship release after the 2025 Lunar New Year. The phone is expected to be a toned-down version of the Realme GT 7 Pro and will be introduced as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Phone at a more affordable price.
Some leaks suggest it will priced less than the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, making it the cheapest phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition – Neptune Exploration Colour Variant Unveiled
Realme has also revealed a special “Neptune Exploration” colour variant for the Racing Edition. Inspired by Neptune’s deep blue storms, the phone’s back panel has a unique texture, thanks to Realme’s “Zero-degree Storm AG” process.
Visually, the GT 7 Pro Racing Edition looks similar to the GT 7 Pro but with one key difference is that it features a dual-camera setup instead of a triple-camera system.
Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition – Expected Specs
The GT 7 Pro Racing Edition will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, making it a gaming powerhouse. According to an AnTuTu listing, the device has scored over 3 million points reinforcing its high-performance capabilities.
Caption – Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition in AnTuTu listing. (Image credit – Gizmochina)
Here’s what else to expect:
- Display:78-inch Samsung 8T LTPO OLED micro-quad-curved screen
- Resolution & Refresh Rate: 5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- RAM & Storage: Up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
- Battery & Charging: 6,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging
Compared to the GT 7 Pro, the Racing Edition is expected to skip the periscope telephoto camera. Another possible change is the switch from an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor to an optical in-screen sensor.
FAQs
Q1. When is the Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition set to launch?
Answer. The Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition is set to launch on February 13.
Q2. What is unique about the “Neptune Exploration” colour variant?
Answer. The “Neptune Exploration” colour variant features a unique back panel texture inspired by Neptune’s deep blue storms, thanks to Realme’s “Zero-degree Storm AG” process.
Q3. What key specs can we expect from the Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition?
Answer. The GT 7 Pro Racing Edition will have a 6.78-inch Samsung 8T LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM, 1TB UFS 4.1 storage, and a 6,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
Q4. How does the camera setup of the Racing Edition differ from the GT 7 Pro?
Answer. The Racing Edition features a dual-camera setup instead of the triple-camera system found on the GT 7 Pro. It also has an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor instead of an ultrasonic one.
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