The Latest Innovations In High-End Smartphones
With the continued competition between tech superpowers like Apple and Samsung, it is sometimes difficult to maintain a competitive edge in the market of high-end smartphones. This is why many companies are also turning their attention to more specialized manufacturers that can offer products with more advanced features. One such brand is Realme, who recently released their Realme GT 2 Pro model. This cutting-edge device offers a number of features and upgrades that make it an attractive option for those who want the latest technology without sacrificing performance.
Design and Materials
The Realme GT 2 Pro sports a 6.70-inch AMOLED display with a WQHD+ resolution of 1440x3216 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a peak brightness of 1400 cd/m2 and a 5000000:1 contrast ratio, plus support for HDR10+. Its design is made of aluminium alloy and polycarbonate, with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus providing additional protection. Its usable surface percentage is 88.2%. As for its weight, it comes in either Forged Black or Titanium Blue and weighs around 199 grams.
Audio
The Realme GT 2 Pro has stereo speakers, plus Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos for enhanced sound quality. It also has a noise cancellation microphone so you can filter out background noise for phone calls or recorded audio.
Hardware
The Realme GT 2 Pro packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor (4nm). It also has 8GB or 12GB of RAM LPDDR5, plus 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of UFS Storage 3.1. It scores an impressive 965817 on AnTuTu v9 and also has a Fingerprint Display for added security. Plus, its Diamond Ice Core cooling system Plus and 36761mm² super flat heat dissipation area help keep it cool under pressure.
Camera
The Realme GT 2 Pro has a triple camera setup consisting of a 50.0Mpx Sony IMX766 CMOS, a 50.0Mpx Samsung S5KJN1 ISOCELL wide angle lens and a 2.0Mpx GalaxyCore GC02M1 macro lens. It also has Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K Video, 8K Video and a 6P lens FOV at 84.4°. It can also record in 150º with its Ultra wide angle lens 6P and its 40X microscope lens 4.2mm. On the front, it has a Sony IMX615, 32.0Mpx selfie camera with an FOV of 80.6°.
Connectivity
In terms of connectivity, the Realme GT 2 Pro has Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and GPS (L1+L5).
Battery
The device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, which supports 65.0W fast charging.
Next up is the Xiaomi 12T Pro, a high-end device due to be released in October 2022.
Design and Materials
The Xiaomi 12T Pro sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a FHD+ resolution of 1220x2712 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a peak brightness of 1200 cd/m2 and a 5000000:1 contrast ratio, plus support for HDR10+. Its design is made of plastic, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 providing additional protection. Its usable surface percentage is 86.3%.
Audio
The Xiaomi 12T Pro has stereo speakers, plus Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos for enhanced sound quality.
Hardware
The Xiaomi 12T Pro packs the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor (4nm). It also has 8GB or 12GB of RAM LPDDR5, plus 256GB or 128GB of UFS Storage 3.1. It scores an impressive 1071687 on AnTuTu v9 and also has a Fingerprint Display for added security. Plus, its Super-sized vapor chamber 3725mm² and heat dissipation material area of 30000+mm² help keep it cool under pressure.
Camera
The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a triple camera setup consisting of a 200.0Mpx Samsung ISOCELL HP1, 8.0Mpx Samsung S5K4H7 and a 2.0Mpx GalaxyCore GC02M1. It also has Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K Video, 8K Video and an 8 element lens. It can also record in Ultra wide angle mode with its 120º lens. On the front, it has a Sony IMX596, 20.0Mpx selfie camera with an FOV of 80.6°.
Connectivity
In terms of connectivity, the Xiaomi 12T Pro has Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5), infrared, and eSIM.
Battery
The device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, which supports 120.0W fast charging.
In conclusion, the emergence of specialized brands like Realme and Xiaomi have injected some much needed competition into the high-end smartphone market. Their offerings bring cutting-edge features and hardware upgrades, plus attractive designs and materials that will satisfy even the most demanding customers. By combining the latest technology with superb quality control and after-sales service, these brands are sure to continue their success in the near future.
realme GT 2 Pro Global · 8GB · 128GB |
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
9.1
Ki Cost-effective Score |
9.1
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 8.7 Design & Materials | 7.9 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 8.2 Performance & Hardware | 8.5 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 7.9 Camera | 8.2 Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.5 Connectivity | 8.5 Connectivity |
Battery score | 8.1 Battery | 7.5 Battery |
realme GT 2 Pro Global · 8GB · 128GB |
Xiaomi 12T Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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User score |
9.0
49 reviews
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9.1
59 reviews
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Specs |
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Inches | 6.7" | 6.67" |
Resolution | WQHD+ | QHD |
Usable surface | 88% useful | 86% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
74.7 mm
163.2 mm 8.2 mm |
75.9 mm
163.1 mm 8.6 mm |
Weight | 189 g | 205 g |
Micro |
SnapD. 8 Gen1 Octa-Core |
SnapD. 8+ Gen1 Octa-Core |
RAM | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
AnTuTu |
1.054.189 v10 |
1.311.127 v10 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 IMX766 2 3 |
1
200 Mpx · ƒ/1.69 ISOCELL HP1 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 | SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.24 |
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OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 13 Tiramisu |
realme GT 2 Pro Global · 8GB · 128GB |
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Brand | realme | Xiaomi |
Aliases | Realme GT2 Pro, RMX3301 | Xiaomi Mi 12T Pro, 22081212UG, 小米12T Pro |
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Release date |
January 2022, 1 year ago |
October 2022, 1 year ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
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Size |
74.7 mm
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163.2 mm
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8.2 mm
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75.9 mm
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163.1 mm
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8.6 mm
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Weight | 189 g | 205 g |
Usable surface | 88 % | 86 % |
Materials | Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy | Plastic |
Resistance | - | - |
Colors |
White
Blue
Gray
Green
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Black
Silver
Cyan
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Diagonal | 6.7" | 6.67" |
Type | AMOLED • Samsung | AMOLED |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
WQHD+ 1440 x 3216 px |
QHD 1220 x 2712 px |
Density | 526 Pixels per inch | 446 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
CPU | 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510 | 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 4 nm | 4 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz |
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RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Type | RAM LPDDR5 | RAM LPDDR5 |
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Score |
1.054.189
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 92% of devices
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1.311.127
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 96% of devices
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Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Type | UFS Storage 3.1 | UFS Storage 3.1 |
SD Slot | No | No |
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Fingerprint | Yes, in screen | Yes, in screen |
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Sensors |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | Yes | Yes |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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No. of cameras | Triple rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 50 Mpx | 200 Mpx |
Sensor | Sony IMX766 | Samsung ISOCELL HP1 |
Type | CMOS | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.69 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | 1.00 µm | 0.64 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | 1/1.56" | 1/1.22" |
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Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 240 fps |
Yes, 1920 fps |
Others |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 32 Mpx | 20 Mpx |
Sensor | Sony IMX615 | Sony IMX596 |
Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.4 | ƒ/ 2.24 |
Pixel size | 0.80 µm | 0.80 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | 1/2.74" | 1/2" |
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Xiaomi 12T Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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DxOMark Score | -- |
129 Mobile 130 Photo 134 Video |
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5G |
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4G LTE |
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3G |
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2G |
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realme GT 2 Pro Global · 8GB · 128GB |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
Type |
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Xiaomi 12T Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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realme GT 2 Pro Global · 8GB · 128GB |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Xiaomi 12T Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Navigation |
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Xiaomi 12T Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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USB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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realme GT 2 Pro Global · 8GB · 128GB |
Xiaomi 12T Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Others |
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realme GT 2 Pro Global · 8GB · 128GB |
Xiaomi 12T Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
Fast charge |
Yes, 65.0W |
Yes, 120.0W |
Others |
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Xiaomi 12T Pro Global · 8GB · 256GB |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |