Realme arrived in Spain in 2019. It did so with a reduced mobile catalog, but standing out for its cheap prices. Now, and after two years of launching, Realme's mobile line has grown considerably in Spain. The latest addition? The Realme GT . It is a mobile with Snapdragon 888, Qualcomm's most powerful processor to date, Super AMOLED screen, 64 megapixel camera and 4,000 mAh battery. All this, for a price of around 450 euros.
Realme qualifies this Realme GT as a “Flasghip Killer” —something like a flagship annihilator—, and is that its specifications are identical to those offered by a high-end mobile , whose price is usually around, today, 900 euros. The low cost of this terminal is not something mysterious, and it is that Realme has cut some of the specifications that may be less “interesting” for those users who are looking, above all, for a gaming experience on a cheap mobile.
Precisely, the design is not one of those sections where the Realme GT lacks. In fact, it's the opposite. The terminal has a very striking appearance , with an imitation leather cover (vegan skin) that gives it, together with the camera module, a very sporty and elegant appearance at the same time. All this with a screen with hardly any frames. In addition, a fingerprint scanner is integrated into the panel that works very well, as well as a camera in the upper corner, which hardly bothers when viewing multimedia content.
Power of a high-end at a mid-range price
But what really stands out for the Realme GT is its power. The terminal has one of the most powerful processors on the market , the Snapdragon 888. It is a 5-nanometer chipset, compatible with 5G networks and WiFi 6. They accompany you, in this case , a configuration of 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
They are very similar specifications to those found in terminals such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 or the OnePlus 9 Pro. The difference? That the Realme mobile costs less than 500 euros.
Now, how does the Realme GT respond? At the performance level, the terminal is a marvel. The processor does a very good job. You can move the most powerful games normally , even adjusting the visuals to the maximum.
System processes, such as multitasking, downloads, or file transfers, are also very smooth. Of course, I have to admit that on some occasions, especially when we perform several tasks at the same time —for example, downloads and games—, the terminal tends to overheat.
The Realme GT has the latest version of Android available to the public: Android 11. It includes its own customization layer: Realme UI. It is a very subtle interface, very similar r to Pure Android . It also has some extra settings that offer more customization options, such as the possibility of activating the Always-on screen or changing the shape of the icons.
A good screen and autonomy that stands out for its fast charge
The screen is another important point in the “gaming” experience that this Realme GT wants to offer. And, again, the specifications are very similar to what we can find in a high-end mobile. The terminal has a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED panel , it has Full HD + resolution, the touch panel is refreshed at 360 Hz and the screen has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
It's a very good screen when it comes to brightness. The 120 Hz makes all the movements of the interface much more fluid. The colors are correct, although somewhat cold for my taste . And finally, the screen tends to “yellow” the whiter tones when we turn the terminal slightly. This is something that is noticeable, especially when reading texts with light backgrounds.
Despite the fact that many of the mobiles that move through this price range have 5,000 mAh batteries, Realme has decided to bet on a 4,500 mAh capacity . With this battery we can reach the end of the day with average use, although sometimes I have missed a little more autonomy to be able to enjoy 120 Hz. The load, yes, is very good. With the 65W charger we can charge 50% of the battery in just 20 minutes. It does not have wireless charging, but it is not an expected function if we take the price into account.
Triple camera that lacks in some scenarios
Realme also boasts a photographic section in its new GT, although the results are not up to the rest of the specifications, especially in the secondary cameras. The configuration is very similar to what we find in the rest of the mid-range terminals; triple camera with wide angle sensor , ultra wide angle lens and a third camera which, in this case, is dedicated to macro photography.
The primary sensor has 64 megapixels. It is a Sony IMX682 sensor, with an f / 1.8 aperture lens and a 26mm focal length. The photographs taken in broad daylight with it are good , both in terms of color and detail. In some settings I miss better exposure management, especially in those scenes where the sky is present. HDR mode can handle backlight a little better, but in most cases it tends to saturate colors and make them less realistic.
Indoors, the results in broad daylight are also good. Detail drops due to difficult interpretation of shadows and darker areas, but maintains accurate colors . Now: in night scenes, both outdoors and indoors, the camera loses a lot outside. There is not so much detail anymore and the colors become duller. The Realme GT features a night mode that can help manage the colors and brightness of darker settings for more decent results.
In general, it is a good camera to be able to take specific photographs and post them on social networks, although those who demand exceptional results will inevitably have to look towards more expensive products.
The wide angle camera is 8 megapixels. It has a 119-degree angle, an f / 2.3 aperture, and a 15.7mm focal length. The results in terms of color and exposure are very similar to those obtained with the main camera . In fact, the colors are somewhat more realistic with this lens. With good lighting we can get interesting and somewhat more creative photographs, although the camera tends to distort the sides.
The third sensor, dedicated to macro photography, is 2 megapixels and has an f / 2.4 aperture. This camera is capable of taking pictures from a distance of 4 centimeters . The images are interesting in terms of detail, but poor in brightness and color. In addition, the main sensor has a focus level that allows good results to be taken at close range.
Is the Realme GT worth it?
The Realme GT arrives in Spain at a price of 450 euros. The company also markets a version with greater capacity, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB internal memory. This variant costs 599 euros.
The Realme GT is, without any doubt, one of the devices with the best value for money that we can find today. Now, Realme has had to cut into small sections (except power, of course) to ensure that a terminal with these characteristics has a contained price — a little from here and a little from there. Fortunately, the “cuts” do not hurt considerably in the experience.
Possibly, where the Realme GT lacks the most is in the photographic section. The results are good in most situations, but it is not on the same level as the performance or the 120 Hz display. Still, I think it is not a deciding point when buying this device.
For this price, it is very difficult to find a mobile with so much power . The most comparable model at the level of specifications, although not cost, is the OnePlus 9. A mobile that, indeed, can offer better results on camera, but costs much more.
