Realme GT2 vs Asus ROG Phone 5s: A Detailed Comparison for Power Users
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing all-around performance and value, the Realme GT2 offers a compelling package. However, the Asus ROG Phone 5s takes the win for gamers and power users, thanks to its slightly more powerful Snapdragon 888+ chipset and gaming-centric features, despite a slower full charge time.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Realme GT2 | Asus ROG Phone 5s |
| 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 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - Version 1 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - Version 1 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 1 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China | 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 4 | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, January 04 | 2021, August 16 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, January 08 | Available. Released 2021, August 26 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm (6.41 x 2.98 x 0.34 in) | 172.8 x 77.3 x 9.9 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.39 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 194.5 / 199.8 g (6.88 oz) | 238 g (8.40 oz) |
| - | RGB light panel (on the back) Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density) | 1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.62 inches, 105.8 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 18GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm | - |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm | 24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector |
| 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| 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 | 65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min 10W reverse wired |
| Type | 5000 mAh | Li-Po 6000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, Titanium Blue | Phantom Black, Storm White |
| Models | RMX3310, RMX3312, RMX3311 | ZS676KS |
| Price | About 790 EUR | About 1030 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 115h | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | - |
| Loudspeaker | -26.8 LUFS (Good) | - |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 810512 (v9) GeekBench: 3487 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | - |
Realme GT2
- Faster 65W charging (33 minutes to 100%)
- Bright 846 nit display
- Potentially more versatile camera system
- Slightly less powerful chipset (Snapdragon 888)
- Missing gaming-specific features
Asus ROG Phone 5s
- More powerful Snapdragon 888+ chipset
- Enhanced thermal management for sustained performance
- 10W reverse wired charging
- Slower 65W charging (52 minutes to 100%)
- Likely less versatile camera system
- Gaming-focused design may not appeal to all
Display Comparison
Both phones lack detailed display specifications beyond brightness. The Realme GT2 boasts a measured peak brightness of 846 nits, suggesting excellent outdoor visibility. While the ROG Phone 5s’s display specs are missing, Asus typically employs AMOLED panels with high refresh rates in their ROG series, likely offering vibrant colors and smooth scrolling. Without knowing the ROG Phone 5s’s panel type or refresh rate, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner, but the GT2’s measured brightness provides a concrete advantage in direct sunlight.
Camera Comparison
Both devices are listed with 'Photo / Video' capabilities, lacking specific details. Given the ROG Phone 5s’s gaming focus, its camera system is likely optimized for quick snapshots and social media sharing, while the Realme GT2 may prioritize more versatile photography. Without sensor size, aperture, or image processing details, a direct comparison is impossible. We can assume the ROG Phone 5s will prioritize speed over image quality, while the GT2 may offer a more balanced approach.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Realme GT2 utilizes the Snapdragon 888 5G, while the Asus ROG Phone 5s features the Snapdragon 888+ 5G. The ‘+’ variant offers a modest clock speed increase – 2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 in the ROG Phone 5s versus 2.84 GHz in the GT2 – resulting in a slight performance edge in sustained workloads. Both share the same CPU core configuration (1x Cortex-X1, 3x Cortex-A78, 4x Cortex-A55), but the ROG Phone 5s’s improved thermal management, a hallmark of the ROG series, allows it to maintain peak performance for longer durations. This benefits gamers and users running demanding applications.
Battery Life
The Realme GT2 has an endurance rating of 115 hours, indicating solid battery life. Its 65W wired charging promises a full charge in just 33 minutes. The ROG Phone 5s also supports 65W charging, but takes 52 minutes to reach 100%, and only 70% in 30 minutes. While the ROG Phone 5s offers 10W reverse wired charging, the GT2 does not. The GT2’s faster charging speed is a significant advantage for users who prioritize quick top-ups, despite the ROG Phone 5s potentially having a larger battery capacity (unspecified).
Buying Guide
Buy the Realme GT2 if you need a well-rounded flagship experience with a bright display and fast 65W charging, prioritizing daily usability and a more reasonable price point. Buy the Asus ROG Phone 5s if you prioritize raw gaming performance, are willing to trade some battery charging speed for a more powerful processor, and appreciate features tailored to extended gaming sessions.