Realme GT2 Pro vs Realme GT3: The Ultimate Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Realme GT3 takes the crown thanks to its blistering 240W charging and slightly improved Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. While both offer excellent value, the GT3's charging speed and performance edge make it the more compelling choice for power users, despite a similar battery endurance rating.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Realme GT2 Pro | Realme GT3 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66 - International | LTE |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 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, January 04 | 2023, February 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, January 08 | Available. Released 2023, July 08 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) | 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 189 / 199 g (6.67 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Splash resistant | Illuminated RGB (on the back) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | - |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~526 ppi density) | 1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.74 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm |
| Triple | 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 | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/3.3, 20mm (microscope) |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| 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 | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (dual side) | Yes (dual side) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| 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, dual-band |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 65W wired, 100% in 33 min | 240W wired, PD, 50% in 4 min, 100% in 10 min |
| Type | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, Titanium Blue | Pulse White, Booster Black |
| Models | RMX3301, RMX3300 | RMX3709 |
| Price | € 221.41 | About 600 EUR |
| SAR | 1.16 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 117h | Endurance rating 117h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.3 LUFS (Good) | -26.9 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 966251 (v9) GeekBench: 3501 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1074427 (v9) GeekBench: 3898 (v5.1), 3980 (v6) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Realme GT2 Pro
- Excellent value
- Good display
- Capable camera
- Solid performance
- Slower charging
- Older chipset
Realme GT3
- Blazing-fast 240W charging
- Improved Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Bright display
- Good value
- Potentially limited availability
- Camera performance needs further testing
Display Comparison
The Realme GT3 boasts a significantly brighter display at 974 nits compared to the GT2 Pro's 778 nits. Both feature excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal), offering vibrant colors and deep blacks. While both are AMOLED panels, the GT3's increased brightness provides better visibility in direct sunlight.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature capable camera systems, but detailed camera comparisons require more in-depth testing. Based on available information, both offer good photo and video capabilities, but the GT3 may have slight improvements in image processing due to the newer chipset. Further testing is needed to definitively declare a winner.
Performance
The GT3's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a noticeable upgrade over the GT2 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. While both CPUs share the same core configuration, the 8+ Gen 1 offers improved efficiency and slightly better sustained performance, especially during demanding tasks like gaming. Expect smoother multitasking and faster app loading times on the GT3.
Battery Life
Interestingly, both devices share the same endurance rating of 117h. However, the GT3's 240W charging is a game-changer, allowing it to reach 50% charge in just 4 minutes and 100% in 10 minutes – a monumental advantage over the GT2 Pro's 65W charging.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the Realme GT2 Pro? Those prioritizing a slightly more balanced package and potentially better availability. Who should buy the Realme GT3? Users who demand the absolute fastest charging speeds and a performance boost, and are comfortable with potentially limited availability.