Realme GT Master

The Realme GT Master, launched on July 30, 2021, is a mid-range smartphone emphasizing performance and a unique design. It weighs 180 grams and offers various color options including Black, White, Aurora, and Gray.

Build Quality

The Realme GT Master’s precise dimensions are not specified, but it maintains a comfortable weight of 180 grams. The device has a sleek, modern design, with different colorways catering to various tastes. The absence of a specified build material makes it challenging to gauge its durability and feel, but it has a 2.5D curved glass screen and is scratch-resistant.

Screen Quality

The phone sports a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 409 ppi. This Samsung E4 panel features a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1000 nits, and a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports a 360Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, and comes with a hole-punch notch for the front camera. HDR support isn't officially stated but the screen has excellent color reproduction and responsiveness.

Camera Performance

The Realme GT Master features a triple-camera setup on the rear. The primary camera is a 64MP Omnivision OV64B sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, 0.70µm pixel size, and 2x2 pixel binning, resulting in 1/2" sensor size images. There is also an 8MP Hynix HI-846 ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.3 aperture and 1.12µm pixel size and a 2MP Omnivision OV02B10 macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and 1.75µm pixel size. The front-facing camera is a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor with an f/2.5 aperture, 0.80µm pixel size and 2x2 pixel binning, resulting in 1/2.74" sensor size images.

Video capabilities include 4K recording at 30fps and 1080p recording at 30/60fps, all with electronic image stabilization (EIS). The camera app also offers various features like Ultra Image Stabilization (UIS and UIS Max), digital zoom, autofocus (including PDAF), and continuous shooting.

Software Experience

The Realme GT Master ships with Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 13. The device also offers dual SIM support, allowing two Nano SIMs to be active simultaneously.

Battery Performance

The device is powered by a 4300mAh Li-Polymer battery, which supports 65W fast charging. The phone does not support wireless charging. The battery is non-removable, a common design choice in modern smartphones.

Value for Money

Priced in the medium range, the Realme GT Master, with its 8GB/128GB version, is available for $249.99. The phone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset, paired with an Adreno 642L GPU, which provides a solid user experience for most tasks, including gaming. It also has a cooling system to manage heat during demanding tasks. The phone features a range of sensors including a fingerprint sensor under the display, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass. It also has features like dual microphones for improved audio capture. The phone also supports NFC. It offers a good balance of features and performance.