Realme GT Neo 3 150W vs Realme GT2 Pro: The Ultimate Showdown

Realme continues to deliver impressive smartphones at competitive prices. The GT Neo 3 150W boasts blazing-fast charging, while the GT2 Pro focuses on a premium design and camera capabilities. Which one deserves your money? Let's dive into a comprehensive comparison.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Realme GT2 Pro edges out the GT Neo 3 150W thanks to its superior camera system, slightly better battery life, and more refined design. However, the GT Neo 3 150W remains a compelling choice for those prioritizing incredibly fast charging speeds and a powerful chipset at a lower price point.

PHONES
Phone Names	Realme GT Neo 3 150W	Realme GT2 Pro

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66 - International
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - China, India

Launch
Announced	2022, March 22	2022, January 04
Status	Available. Released 2022, March 30	Available. Released 2022, January 08

Body
Dimensions	163.3 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.43 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)	163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)	189 / 199 g (6.67 oz)
	-	Splash resistant

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution	1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)	1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~526 ppi density)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~87.5% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+	LTPO2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 8100 (5 nm)	Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
GPU	Mali-G610 MC6	Adreno 730
OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 3.0	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1

Main Camera
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama	Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm	32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Triple	50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.3, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 150˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm 3 MP, f/3.3, 20mm (microscope), AF, 40x magnification
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR, panorama	HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm	32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
	24-bit/192kHz audio	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC	Yes (dual side)	Yes (dual side)
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	150W wired, 50% in 5 min	65W wired, 100% in 33 min
Type	4500 mAh	5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Plain Black (Asphalt Black), Silverstone White (Sprint White), Le Mans Blue (Nitro Blue), Naruto edition	Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, Titanium Blue
Models	RMX3563, RMX3562	RMX3301, RMX3300
Price	About 520 EUR	€ 221.41
SAR	-	1.16 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 102h	Endurance rating 117h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-27.1 LUFS (Good)	-26.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance	AnTuTu: 819348 (v9) GeekBench: 4079 (v5.1) GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 966251 (v9) GeekBench: 3501 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Realme GT Neo 3 150W

Incredibly fast 150W charging
Powerful Dimensity 8100 chipset
Excellent gaming performance
Competitive price

Camera performance not as good as GT2 Pro
Design less premium than GT2 Pro
Brightness not as high as GT2 Pro

Realme GT2 Pro

Superior camera system
Premium design and build quality
Slightly better battery life
Brighter display

Slower charging speed
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 can throttle under load
Higher price

Display Comparison

Both phones feature displays with a nominal 'infinite' contrast ratio, but the GT2 Pro's measured 778 nits peak brightness gives it a noticeable advantage in outdoor visibility. The GT Neo 3's display is still good, but lacks the same punch. Color accuracy is generally good on both, but the GT2 Pro's calibration might be slightly more refined.

Camera Comparison

The GT2 Pro clearly wins in the camera department. While the GT Neo 3 has a decent camera setup, the GT2 Pro offers a more versatile system with better image quality, especially in low light. The GT2 Pro's image processing is also generally more pleasing.

Performance

The GT Neo 3 150W's Dimensity 8100 is a powerhouse, offering excellent gaming performance. The GT2 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is also incredibly fast, though it can sometimes exhibit thermal throttling under sustained heavy load. Day-to-day performance is smooth on both devices.

Battery Life

The GT2 Pro holds a slight advantage with an endurance rating of 117 hours compared to the GT Neo 3's 102 hours. However, the GT Neo 3's 150W charging is a game-changer, allowing it to charge from 0% to 100% in around 20 minutes, significantly faster than the GT2 Pro's 65W charging (33 minutes).

Buying Guide

The Realme GT Neo 3 150W is ideal for gamers and power users who value rapid charging and a strong processor for demanding tasks. The Realme GT2 Pro is better suited for photography enthusiasts and users who appreciate a premium build quality and a more versatile camera system.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the GT2 Pro prone to overheating?

Yes, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 can exhibit thermal throttling under sustained heavy load, but Realme has implemented optimizations to mitigate this.

❓ How does the GT Neo 3 150W's charging speed impact battery health?

While incredibly fast, frequent use of 150W charging *could* potentially degrade battery health slightly faster over the long term. However, Realme's charging technology includes safeguards to minimize this impact.