Realme GT2 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing battery life and charging speed, the Realme GT2 is the clear winner. Its 65W charging and superior endurance rating outweigh the Galaxy S22's brighter display and potentially more refined camera processing. However, the S22's more compact size and potentially wider software support remain compelling advantages.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Realme GT2 | Samsung Galaxy S22 5G |
| 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, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 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, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, January 04 | 2022, February 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, January 08 | Available. Released 2022, February 25 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm (6.41 x 2.98 x 0.34 in) | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.75 x 2.78 x 0.30 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Weight | 194.5 / 199.8 g (6.88 oz) | 167 g / 168 g (mmWave) (5.89 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.62 inches, 105.8 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 90.1 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| - | Always-on display | |
| 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 (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| 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) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, 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 | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 65W wired, 100% in 33 min | 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Type | 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 3700 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, Titanium Blue | Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple |
| Models | RMX3310, RMX3312, RMX3311 | SM-S901B, SM-S901B/DS, SM-S901U, SM-S901U1, SM-S901W, SM-S901N, SM-S9010, SM-S901E, SM-S901E/DS |
| Price | About 790 EUR | $ 172.63 / C$ 304.00 / £ 186.11 / € 198.01 |
| SAR | - | 1.03 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 1.21 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 115h | Endurance rating 85h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.8 LUFS (Good) | -26.4 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 810512 (v9) GeekBench: 3487 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 745496 (v8), 881428 (v9) GeekBench: 3682 (v5.1) GFXBench: 69fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Realme GT2
- Significantly faster 65W charging
- Superior battery life (115h endurance)
- More affordable price point
- Lower peak display brightness
- Potentially less refined camera processing
- Larger form factor
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
- Brighter display for outdoor visibility
- More compact and pocketable design
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Significantly slower charging speed
- Inferior battery life (85h endurance)
- Higher price
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G boasts a brighter display, reaching 982 nits measured, compared to the Realme GT2’s 846 nits. This translates to better visibility under direct sunlight. Both displays share an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, typical of OLED panels. While the GT2 lacks the adaptive refresh rate technology found in some S22 variants, the difference in peak brightness is the most noticeable distinction for everyday use. The S22’s smaller 6.1-inch panel also contributes to a higher pixel density, potentially offering a slightly sharper image, though this is less impactful than the brightness difference.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer capable camera systems, but details are limited to 'Photo / Video' in the provided data. However, we can infer differences based on brand reputation. Samsung typically prioritizes vibrant, saturated colors and aggressive image processing, while Realme often aims for a more natural look. The S22’s potential for advanced computational photography features, like improved night mode and portrait effects, is higher. Sensor size and lens apertures are unknown, but these are critical factors. The presence of OIS on both devices is assumed, given their flagship positioning. The 2MP macro camera on the GT2 is likely a marketing feature with limited practical utility.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Realme GT2 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm), while the Galaxy S22 ships with either the Exynos 2200 (4nm - Europe) or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm - ROW). The newer 4nm process of the S22’s chips *should* offer better thermal efficiency, but the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has been known to throttle under sustained load. The Exynos 2200 also faced similar criticism. The GT2’s Snapdragon 888, while older, is well-understood and generally performs consistently. The S22’s CPU, featuring the Cortex-X2 core, offers a slight architectural advantage, but real-world performance differences will be nuanced and application-dependent. Both phones feature ample RAM, but the S22’s LPDDR5X RAM (likely) provides a marginal speed advantage.
Battery Life
Battery life is where the Realme GT2 truly shines. Its endurance rating of 115 hours significantly surpasses the Galaxy S22’s 85 hours. This difference is compounded by the charging speeds: 65W wired for the GT2 versus 25W for the S22. The GT2 can reach 100% charge in just 33 minutes, while the S22 takes considerably longer. The S22 does offer 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging, features absent on the GT2, but these are secondary benefits compared to the GT2’s sheer charging speed and battery endurance.
Buying Guide
Buy the Realme GT2 if you need exceptional battery life, incredibly fast charging, and don't mind a slightly larger form factor. It's ideal for power users, gamers, and those who frequently find themselves away from a charger. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G if you prioritize a truly compact design, a brighter display for outdoor visibility, and the Samsung ecosystem, and are willing to compromise on battery endurance and charging speed.