realme GT Master Explore Edition vs Xiaomi 12X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: realme GT Master Explore Edition vs Xiaomi 12X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics
realme GT Master Explore Edition
realme GT Master Explore Edition
China · 8GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi 12X
Xiaomi 12X
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
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no Ki 		8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.4Design & Materials 8.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.5Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8Camera 7.8Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity 8.7 Connectivity
Battery score 5.8 Battery 5.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
8 reviews
9.1
36 reviews

Technical specifications of the realme GT Master Explore Edition vs Xiaomi 12X

Specs realme GT Master Explore Edition prices realme GT Master Explore Edition
China · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi 12X Xiaomi 12X
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.55" 6.28"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 72.5 mm
159.9 mm
8.0 mm 		69.9 mm
152.7 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 184 g 176 g
Micro SnapD. 870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 870
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 812.901
v10 		815.210
v10
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand realme Xiaomi
Aliases Realme GT Master Discovery Edition, Realme GT大师探索, Realme GT Master Exploration Edition, Realme GT Explorer Master Edition Xiaomi Mi 12X, 小米12X, 2112123AG

Release Date
Release date July 2021,
2 years ago 		December 2021,
2 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

realme GT Master Explore Edition
Xiaomi 12X
realme GT Master Explore Edition
Xiaomi 12X
Size
72.5 mm • 159.9 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.9 mm • 152.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 184 g 176 g
Usable surface 89 % 89 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Gray

Turquoise

Sand
Blue

Gray

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.55" 6.28"
Type AMOLED • Samsung E4 AMOLED • Huaxing
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 409 Pixels per inch 418 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • 6000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DisplayMate A+
  • 12 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.0
8.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.8
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.8
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.8
9.0
Number of reviews
8 reviews
36 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC)
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 Qualcomm Adreno 650

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
812.901
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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815.210
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
10
9.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
9.2
Number of reviews
8 reviews
36 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX766 Sony IMX766
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.88
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX481
Omnivision OV13B10
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.09"
1/3.06"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV02B10
Samsung
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • UIS
  • UIS Max
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX615 Omnivision OV32B
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.74" 1/3"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
9.1
8.1
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
9.1
Number of reviews
8 reviews
36 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
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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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.9
9.4
And the WiFi?
9.9
9.5
Number of reviews
8 reviews
36 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
65.0W 		Yes,
67.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 75%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
8 reviews
36 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • RealmeUI 2.0 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 43%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 66%
    Every six months
  • 34%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
8 reviews
36 reviews
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