Realme GT Neo 3 vs OPPO Reno 7 Pro: Which should you buy

Realme GT Neo 3 vs OPPO Reno 7 Pro: The OPPO Reno 7 Pro is one of the best smartphones released back in late 2021. But is it better than the Realme GT Neo 3 that was released in early 2022? Given the choice, between the Realme GT Neo 3 and OPPO Reno 7 Pro which should you buy?

This specs comparison post between the Realme GT Neo 3 vs OPPO Reno 7 Pro will guide you on which you should buy. At the end of this post, you’ll also know which offers better value for money and why.

Realme GT Neo 3 vs OPPO Reno 7 Pro Specs

Specs	Realme GT Neo 3	Reno 7 Pro
Display	6.7-inch, 120Hz	6.55-inch, 90Hz
RAM	6/8/12GB	8/12GB
Storage	128/256GB	256GB
Back Camera	50 + 8 + 2MP	50 + 8 + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP	32MP
Chipset	Dimensity 8100 5G	Dimensity 1200 Max
Software	Android 12	Android 11
Battery	5,000mAh (150W)	4,500mAh (65W)
IP Rating	NO	NO

Display and Design

The OPPO Reno 7 Pro comes with a 6.55-inch display, an AMOLED panel with support for a 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+. It has a 1080 x 2400 pixels display resolution that is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Its build material is Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Panda Glass), and aluminum frame. The front screen is flat and it has a punch hole at the top left corner.

On the other hand, the Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a bigger 6.7-inches display, the same AMOLED panel, and the same HDR10+ support but has support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and features a punch at the top center of the screen. Its display resolution is 1080 x 2412 pixels which are also protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it has front glass, plastic frame, and plastic back.

Both the Realme GT Neo 3 and OPPO Reno 7 Pro have lots of similarities when it comes to display, build, and design. But the few difference is that the Realme GT Neo 3 has a faster 120Hz refresh rate and its punch hole is placed at the top center. While the Reno 7 Pro has a 90Hz refresh rate and its punch hole is placed at the top left corner.

Camera

Both phones come with triple rear cameras with similar sensors but different features. The Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a 50MP main camera with PDAF and OIS features. It also has an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro to complete the triple rear camera. Upfront it has a 16MP selfie camera.

The Vivo V23 5G also features triple rear cameras but with a bigger camera sensor for its selfie camera. At the rear, it has a 50MP main camera without OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. And up-front it comes with a 32MP selfie camera that can shoot steady video in 1080p resolution.

Although the main cameras of both phones use a 50MP sensor, the quality of that of the Realme T Neo 3 is slightly better. The 50MP camera of the Realme GT Neo 3 also comes with OIS stabilization while that of the reno 7 Pro does not. The photography and videography experience on both phones are great but the camera of the Realme phone offers more useful features.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

Both phones are powered by 5G chipsets and this means both have 5G network connectivity. But the performance and efficiency of both smartphones are very different and here is why.

The Realme GT Neo 3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G chipset while the OPPO Reno 7 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Max 5G chipset. The Dimensity 8100 5G chipset inside the Realme GT Neo 3 has newer cores and features a more powerful GPU. When it comes to power efficiency, the chipset inside the Realme GT Neo 3 is also better because it is built on the 5nm process tech while the Dimensity 1200 Max inside the Reno 7 Pro is built on a 6nm process tech.

The chipset inside the Realme GT Ne 3 is paired with the newer and more powerful Mali-G610 MC6 GPU while that of the Reno 7 Pro is paired with the Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. The Realme GT Neo 3 can render high graphics and play graphics-intensive games more smoothly compared to the OPPO Reno 7 Pro thanks to the more powerful chipset inside.

When it comes to RAM and storage, the Realme GT Neo 3 comes with 6,8, or 12GB of RAM, and its storage option is 128 or 256GB. While the OPPO Reno 7 Pro has 8 or 12GB RAM and the storage option is 256GB. Both smartphones do not have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

Software

The OPPO Reno 7 Pro boots ColorOS 12 based on Android 11 out of the box. OPPO has promised three years of major software updates and security patches. The Realme GT Neo 3 boots Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box. Realme has promised three years of major software updates for its device.

Battery

The OPPO Reno 7 Pro is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with a 65W fast charge. While The Realme GT Neo 3 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for a 150W fast charge. None of the phones have support for wireless charge technology.

The battery inside the Realme GT Neo 3 is bigger, charges faster, and will last longer than the battery inside the Reno 7 Pro.

Realme GT Neo 3 vs OPPO Reno 7 Pro: Price

The starting price of the Realme GT Neo 3 is $399 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. While the starting price of the OPPO Reno 7 Pro is $699 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. The base model of the Reno 7 Pro has bigger RAM and twice the storage of the Realme GT Neo 3. But, does that mean it’s the better device to buy? Check our verdict below the table.

Buy Realme GT Neo 3 and OPPO Reno 7 Pro

Realme GT Neo 3	Price	Reno 7 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$399	Buy on Giztop	$699

Realme GT Neo 3 vs OPPO Reno 7 Pro: Verdict

So, between the Realme GT Neo 3 and OPPO Reno 7 Pro, which is should you buy? For its price and the value it offers, you should buy the Realme GT Neo 3. Allow me to explain.

The Realme GT Neo 3 features a 120hz refresh rate, the main camera comes with OIS, it has a better performing chipset, a bigger battery, a faster charge technology, a more recent software (Android 12), and it’s about $300 cheaper than the OPPO Reno 7 Pro.

This means that anything you can do with the Reno 7 Pro, you can do with the Realme GT Neo 3 and also save $300 in your pocket. If you ask me, that’s a very good deal. In its defense, the OPPO Reno 7 Pro was released in 2021 and maybe that’s why the Realme GT Neo 3 which was released in early 2022 offers better value.

If I’m to score both phones, I’ll score the Realme GT Neo 3 (57%) and the OPPO Reno 7 Pro (43%). Even though the Reno 7 Pro is a good 2021 smartphone, it didn’t quite level up against the 2022 Realme GT Neo 3. All around, the Realme GT Neo 3 offers better value for the money.