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realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB)
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of smartphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

7.5

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

5.8

Connectivity

4%

6.2

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 62%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 76%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

7.5

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

5.8

Connectivity

4%

6.2

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

6.3
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 8 points, which is higher than 75.3% of smartphones.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

6.9
Brand name
realme
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G processor model which is slower than processors in 73.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/3.3
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/3.3 which is wider than that of 52.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1440x 3216 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1440x3216 px which is higher than that of 98.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
525 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 525 ppi which is higher than that of 96.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.2 mm which is shorter than 55.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Width
74.7 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.7 mm which is narrower than 74.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
189 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 189 g which is lighter than 68% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
96,496 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 96,496 cm³ which is smaller than 55.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
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realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x3216 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x3216 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 32.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (525 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    525 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 3.02x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,402 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,402 vs 3,115
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 34.5% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (14,505 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    14,505 vs 10,783
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (117 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    117 vs 99.5
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 50% higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (360 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    360 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 4.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    realme GT 2 Pro 5G
    the average smartphone
    realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.38 vs 8.000).
    8.38 vs 8
  • 47.5% more popular
    realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.02 vs 5.4).
    8.02 vs 5.44
  • 3.02x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,402 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,402 vs 3,115
  • 34.5% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (14,505 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    14,505 vs 10,783
  • 2.64x higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (10,103 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    10,103 vs 3,825
  • 4x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,024 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,024 vs 256
  • 47% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,385 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,385 vs 942
  • 52.7% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,867 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,867 vs 2,533
  • 2.09x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,564 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,564 vs 1,226
  • 50% more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6144 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.1 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.1 vs f/2.2
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x3216 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x3216 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 32.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (525 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    525 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 50% higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (360 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    360 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Better display glass type
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 400 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1400 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,400 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 17.9% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (778 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    778 nits vs 660 nits
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (117 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    117 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 1.3 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.7% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (189 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    189 g vs 196.2 g
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.94 vs 7.3).
    6.94 vs 7.34
  • 84.6% more expensive
    realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£480 vs £260).
    £480 vs £260
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 11.1% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (845 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    845 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 2.3% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (1000 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    1,000 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/3.3 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/3.3 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • 115.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (778 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    778 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 5.6% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (742 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    742 min vs 786 min
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2022
    2022 vs 2024

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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androidauthority.com
09/04/2022
Summary of the review
[Android Authority] realme GT 2 Pro review: A winning combo of style and performance
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geardiary.com
21/03/2022
Summary of the review
[Gear Diary] Realme GT 2 Pro Review: Blazing Fast Performance, Excellent Display, and a Battery That Will Last All Day
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forbes.com
21/03/2022
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What we like about realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB)

  • Superb 2K 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display, praised for its brightness, sharpness, and smooth performance.
  • Blazing fast performance powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, with excellent heat management compared to some competitors.
  • Excellent battery life (5000 mAh capacity) that can last over a day with normal use, and very fast 65W SuperDart charging (100% in just over 30 minutes).
  • Main and ultrawide cameras produce detailed, vibrant, and highly shareable photos, with the 150-degree ultrawide and microscope modes noted as fun, unique additions.
  • Unique and attractive "Paper Tech" biopolymer backplate design, which offers a non-slippery, fingerprint-free, and premium feel.
  • Great overall value for money, offering flagship-level specifications at a lower price point than many competitors.
  • Dual 5G SIM support and reliable connectivity due to the Antenna Array Matrix System.
  • Realme UI 3.0 offers extensive customization options and a near-to-stock Android experience with minimal bloatware.
  • Strong commitment to software updates (three years of major OS updates and four years of security patches).

What we don't like about realme GT 2 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB)

  • Lack of wireless charging capability, which is a common feature on many flagship-tier phones.
  • No official IP rating for water and dust resistance, making durability a concern despite some anecdotal water tests.
  • Speakers are considered disappointing, often described as tinny or lacking bass, despite Dolby Atmos certification.
  • Camera performance, while generally good for casual shots, is not on par with more expensive flagship rivals, particularly lacking a telephoto lens for quality optical zoom.
  • Software can have occasional glitches and reliability issues, with some users reporting delayed notifications or connectivity problems after certain updates.
  • Auto-brightness settings can be slow to react or inconsistent, prompting some users to disable the feature.
  • The in-display fingerprint sensor can be slow or inconsistent at times, though facial recognition works well as an alternative.
  • Phone can get warm or overheat under sustained heavy use (like gaming or extended camera use), leading to performance throttling.

Verdict

The Realme GT 2 Pro (8GB + 128GB) is a flagship-level smartphone featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and a stunning 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3216 pixels) LTPO2 AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It boasts a versatile rear triple-camera system, including a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 50MP 150° ultrawide lens, alongside a 32MP front camera. A large 5000mAh battery with 65W SuperDart fast charging support is a major pro, allowing a full charge in approximately 33 minutes. The device features a unique, eco-friendly biopolymer "Paper Tech" design on some color variants, offering a comfortable, fingerprint-resistant grip. Main cons include the lack of wireless charging and a telephoto camera (relying on a novelty 3MP microscope lens instead), and some user reports mention potential overheating issues during intense use or in high ambient temperatures, as well as occasional software glitches or bloatware.

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