Google Pixel 7 ProvsRealme P1 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Google Pixel 7 Pro wins
Verdict
Google Pixel 7 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Google Pixel 7 Pro is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 599 — USD 410 more than the Realme P1 5G. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Google Pixel 7 Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Google Pixel 7 Pro takes Display — led by pixel density (512 ppi).
- Google Pixel 7 Pro takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Google Pixel 7 Pro takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Realme P1 5G takes Price — led by price (189 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want…
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 850,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 512 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,500 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 58 pts.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want a better camera — 140 pts vs 86 pts.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Realme P1 5G if you want…
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 10.8 MP.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 23 W.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want a lower price — 189 USD vs 599 USD.
At a glance
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Realme P1 5G
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 599.
Realme P1 5G
Choose Realme P1 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 189, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Photo quality
- 5x telephoto
- Big discount
- Aging chipset
- 23 W charging
- Average battery
Realme P1 5G
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Dimensity 7050
- 45 W charging
- No ultrawide
- Plastic build
- No telephoto