Realme GT 7 Dream Edition Review: Flagship Killer Or Just A Dream?

The Realme GT Series has always been known for its high-end gaming smartphones to deliver strong performance, longer battery life and everything else that you count on for a gaming smartphone. Back in 2021, Realme introduced its GT series, which they called it – “Flagship killer series.” Cut to 2025, here we are with another Realme GT phone aiming to cater to performance seekers, gamers and those who prioritise longer usage.  Also Read: Poco F7 Launches With Massive 7,550mAh Battery In India: Check Price, Specification, Cameras

Here, I am talking about even more special, the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition, a special edition which partnered with the Aston Martin Formula One Team to make the UI and design unique. After using it for a week, I am confident to say that it can challenge several flagship smartphones of 2025. But does it make it an all-rounder to be your next phone?  Also Read: Poco F7 To Come With Biggest Battery; Bigger Than Even Realme GT 7, iQOO Neo 10, And Vivo T4!

Let’s begin with its highlight – the design.  Also Read: Looking For a Smartphone Under Rs 55,000? Check Out Top Picks in June 2025 With Price in India and Features

Realme GT 7 Dream Edition Design 

The design is what makes the Dream Edition unique and different from the standard Realme GT 7. Throughout my usage, my friends and family have given some mixed feedback on this striking look. Some said, “Who would buy this loud green phone?” while others considered it “such a different look.” In my opinion, the look is quite flamboyant for me to carry it all day without the cover case. While the Aston Martin logo at the centre is quite a thing to flaunt, but it does look a little extra for smartphone seekers who prefer interesting yet minimalistic design (like me!). 

Having said that, Realme really did a great job on the Dream Edition while maintaining the theme. The diagonal striking lines at the back and the addition of a golden coloured-power button add a bit of drama to it! If you are someone who likes to experiment with your smartphone’s designs, this will truly be appreciated by you. 

What’s better is its build quality. It is built of a plastic back which has a matte-finish look. It avoids smudges and fingerprint stains, which is a big relief. Plus, it gets an IP69 rating against dust and water. However, where it lags is the weight. I know it packs a 7,000mAh battery, which usually keeps the weight on the higher end (206 grams in this case), but it does feel heavy. 

Realme GT 7 Dream Edition Performance 

Apart from the unique design, another important highlight of the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition is the performance and its custom UI echoing the Formula One Team theme. Just like the standard version, the Dream Edition also packs a Mediatek Dimensity 9400e chipset coupled with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. 

In day-to-day usage, the Realme GT 7 showed its power while multitasking. From one app to another, I barely noticed any lag or stutters. The animations and transitions have also been fluid. I also played Asphalt Legends United and Call of Duty: Mobile on the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition. Both games ran pretty well without any noticeable lag or frame drops. After about an hour of gameplay, the phone did get a bit warm, but it wasn’t uncomfortable to hold or use. The credit likely goes to the large 4,000mm² graphene layer that helps manage heat better during extended sessions.

These are further backed by benchmark tests, as the phone scored 2205 (single-core) and 7367 (multi-core) on Geekbench 6. It even beats the OnePlus 13 in single-core scores! On AnTuTu, it crossed the 20 lakh mark, which puts it among the top performers in its segment. The OnePlus 13 had 21 lakh mark in AnTuTu. During the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test, the battery dropped from 39% to 18%, and the temperature rose from 24°C to 47°C, with a best loop score of 5371. In the throttling test, it showed 9% total throttling with a 22°C temperature increase, which is decent considering the kind of performance it’s pushing.

The Realme GT 7 comes with stereo speakers that are loud enough for casual gaming and video watching. The mids and highs sound clear, but there’s some noticeable distortion when you push the volume to the max. It is best to keep it a few levels lower for a cleaner experience.

Realme GT 7 Dream Edition User Experience

The Dream Edition also comes with Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15. But what’s special in this edition is the custom UI, which makes the icons and theme based on the Formula One Team in green colour. The icons of all the apps subtly transform in the colours of the phone of this special edition. And just in case, you are bored with it and want the classic icons’ look back, simply adjust the theme. 

Bloatware? Unfortunately, they are residing there. As soon as you set up your device, you will find plenty of pre-installed apps. Well, most of them can be easily uninstalled to make it cleaner, according to you. 

Apart from the custom design and theme, the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition also brings several AI-powered features. There’s the AI Smart Loop, which lets you drag and drop content—like text or images—into a carousel of apps. One of the more useful features is the AI Planner, which quickly recognises the content on the display and adds the events to the calendar to let me help you remember things quickly for later reference. 

Realme GT 7 Dream Edition Display

The Realme GT 7 Dream Edition features a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Nothing over, it just simply sounds standard for this segment. Throughout the usage, the screen handles everything smoothly. Scrolling feels smooth, and watching content in HDR10+ or Dolby Vision is sharp and well-detailed. It’s not over-saturated, which I liked. Just balanced enough to make videos and games enjoyable. The bezels are minimal too throughout the edges. 

What stood out more than the visuals was the touch response. With 2600Hz, I didn’t experience any lag or mis-touches, which does make a difference when you’re switching between apps or swiping around a lot. That said, I wouldn’t mind a brighter panel outdoors and maybe a 144Hz refresh rate—but for daily use, this screen mostly gets the job done.

Realme GT 7 Dream Edition Cameras 

When it comes to cameras, the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition does a decent job overall. It comes with a triple camera setup on the back, including a 50MP Sony IMX906 main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide. For selfies, there’s a 32MP front camera. In daylight, the main camera clicks sharp and vibrant photos. Colours are slightly on the saturated side, but not overly so. Dynamic range is handled well, and fast-moving subjects are captured without much blur (check out the metro shot), which is good if you’re shooting on the go.

Portrait shots come out clean with decent edge detection and a natural-looking background blur. However, facial tones can feel a bit washed out, and there’s some visible smoothing too. The 32MP front camera captures good selfies in both daylight and indoor lighting, but like the rear camera, it tends to soften skin a bit too much at times.

Night mode, on the other hand, is a hit-or-miss. It does brighten up the scene, but in the process, a lot of finer details get lost, and light sources sometimes blow out. The ultra-wide lens also shows some softness, especially in low light.

Realme GT 7 Dream Edition Battery and Charging

I am one of those who don’t like to watch their phone’s battery drain out before even a day has passed. Thankfully, the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition isn’t one of those phones. In fact, it packs a large 7,000mAh battery, which is more than enough to last almost two days without needing to juice it up frequently.

During my time with the Realme GT 7, battery life never really gave me a reason to worry. On most days, it easily pushed past the 1.5-day mark, even with mixed use. To give you a clearer picture—one of my binge sessions (3 hours straight of streaming) only drained about 12% of the battery. Do the math, and you’re looking at roughly 24–25 hours of continuous video playback.

Even charging isn’t a hassle, as it comes with 120W fast charging support that can refill it within 40 minutes. A quick 15-minute charge is enough to get over 50% battery, easily.

Verdict: Who Should Buy?

If you’re someone who prioritises performance, battery life, and doesn’t mind a phone that turns heads, the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition is definitely worth considering. Especially if you’re a fan of flashy and uniquely themed designs. What you are getting is a powerful performance, dependable battery backup, and fast charging. 

But here’s the catch: at Rs 49,999, you’re paying nearly Rs 10,000 more than the standard GT 7, which offers the same specs minus the Aston Martin-inspired look and UI. So, unless you are a fan of Formula One Racing or Aston Martin, love to hold a bold design phone, and a collector’s appeal matters a lot to you, the regular GT 7 might be the more sensible choice.