Realme GT 5G

The Realme GT 5G, launched on March 10, 2021, is a mid-range smartphone boasting high-end specifications. It measures 158.5mm in height, 73.3mm in width, and 8.4mm in depth, weighing 186 grams. It is not a foldable device.

Build Quality The Realme GT 5G features a standard, non-foldable design. Its dimensions provide a comfortable in-hand feel, and at 186 grams it is neither overly heavy nor too light. The device is available in Silver, Blue, and Gold/Black color options.

Screen Quality The device sports a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 409 ppi. The display offers a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen features a hole-punch notch for the front-facing camera, a touch sampling rate of 360Hz, DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, 98% NTSC coverage, and is constructed with scratch-resistant, 3D Arc glass. It utilizes a capacitive, multi-touch, frameless design. The screen's quality ensures vibrant colors, smooth transitions, and a responsive touch experience.

Camera Performance The rear camera setup consists of a triple-lens configuration. The main camera is a 64MP Sony IMX682 Exmor RS sensor (CMOS) with an f/1.8 aperture, 0.80 µm pixel size, 1/1.7" sensor size, and 2x2 pixel binning. It also features an 8MP wide-angle lens (f/2.3) and a 2MP macro lens (f/2.4). The front-facing selfie camera is 16MP with an f/2.5 aperture. Video recording capabilities include 4K at 30fps and 60fps with EIS, as well as 1080p at 30fps, 60fps and 240fps, all with EIS. Additional camera features include a dual LED flash, autofocus, touch focus, continuous autofocus, manual focus, Phase detection autofocus (PDAF), continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, face detection, various white balance settings, ISO settings, scene modes, self-timer, RAW, and a dedicated night mode. The inclusion of a 6P lens for the main camera, a 5P lens with 119º wide angle, and a 3P lens for macro capabilities further enhance the photographic output. The camera offers both digital zoom and image stabilization, as well as support for slow-motion video at 480 fps.

Software Experience The Realme GT 5G ships with Android 11, and is upgradable to Android 14. The device supports a range of connectivity options including Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display, Bluetooth 5.2 LE with A2DP, LE, APT-x, LDAC, SBC, and AAC support. It incorporates GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo navigation systems. The phone supports NFC and features a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG compatibility.

Battery Performance Powering the Realme GT 5G is a 4500 mAh Lithium battery, that is non-removable, and supports 65W fast charging.

Value for Money The Realme GT 5G is positioned in the medium price range, offering a 12GB/256GB version priced between approximately $220 and $414, depending on the region. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) chipset with an octa-core CPU, Adreno 660 GPU, and UFS 3.1 storage. It also has 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM depending on the version. This combination delivers robust performance for the price. It's Antutu score is 912342 (v10). The inclusion of features like the 120Hz AMOLED display, fast charging, and high-end processor make the Realme GT 5G a competitive offering in its price bracket. The device provides a balanced mix of performance and features, with strong emphasis on a smooth display and robust processing power.