realme GT 6 5G Review: Is It a Flagship Killer?

June 26, 2024, 02:25 PM
by Shahriar Rabab

UNB News
Publish- June 26, 2024, 02:25 PM
Shahriar Rabab
Update- June 27, 2024, 12:36 PM

realme GT 6 5G

The youth-focused brand realme’s GT series smartphones are mainly built for virtual gaming. Last year, the GT 5 became popular for its futuristic design and features. This year, GT 6, a new addition to the GT series was launched on 25th June with a more refined and minimal design and even more specs bump. Let’s take a detailed look at the features of realme GT 6 5G to see whether it can rival the flagships of the Android world.

Key Specifications of realme GT 6 5G

Design and Build Quality

The GT line from realme was always known for its design and sturdy build. realme however took a more toned-down approach this year with a frosted glass back, an iPhone look-alike camera system, and a mirror visor to house the large sensors. It’s like a minimal homage to a design language that is every bit Realme.

The dimensions of the device come in at 162 by 75.1 by 8.65 mm with an effective weight of 199 g. The front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. This device bears a plastic panel. Its structure is also built with a plastic frame. The curved angle on both the front and the back makes the device even slimmer than it already is.

Ports and buttons are all in their usual space. The chamfered edges provide a good grip in an otherwise slippery and fingerprint magnet back. The GT 6 also comes with IP65 water and dustproofing for protection against accidental splashes. The two color options for this year’s GT are Razon Green and Fluid Silver.

The Display

The display on the GT 6 is a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with stacked features. Users will be getting 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+ support, and Dolby Vision. The typical brightness of the panel is around 1000 nits with 1600 nits of HBM and a stunning 6000 nits of peak brightness. Overall, it’s a larger and brighter panel compared to the outgoing GT 5.

The effective resolution of the panel comes in at 1264 by 2780 pixels making for a 450 ppi density. The near bezel-less curved panel has a screen-to-body ratio of 94.2% which is one of the highest in the industry. Additional specs include a 5000000:1 contrast ratio and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support.

As for the performance of the panel itself, there’s no room for complaints. The 120 Hz makes everything super smooth. No doubt, the GT 6 is going to be a great device for content consumption.

The Camera

There is a triple camera sensor on the GT 6. The main camera is a 50 MP Sony LYT 808 sensor with f/1.69 aperture, 1/1.4 inch sensor, and an 85-degree field of view. The second sensor is a 50 MP Samsung JN5 2x telephoto lens with f/2.0 aperture and 1/ 2.8 inch sensor size. And the last one is an 8 MP Sony IMX355 ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 1/4 inch sensor size.

The front features a 32 MP Sony IMX615 sensor with f/2.45 aperture.

The camera specs are a huge bump up from the GT 5 as it now includes an improved ultrawide and a new telephoto lens. In terms of performance, the details are on point with a balanced dynamic range. The ultrawide however didn’t capture as sharp images as the main wide-angle sensor. The colors were natural with a slight hint of warm tones in them.

The night photography and the portrait shots will also impress you with the exposure and details. The selfie camera, while being a tad soft with the images, still produced social media-ready images.

The videography on the GT 6 is rated at 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps thanks to the OIS and gyro-EIS. The stabilization and smooth capture allowed for decent videography out of the GT 6.

We’d put the camera performance on par if not better than much higher-priced alternatives like the Xiaomi 14 Civi and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.

Processor and Performance

The processor on the realme GT 6 is the new Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 based on 4 Nm architecture. The processor has a chip design of 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 with Adreno 735 GPU.

The GT 6 provides the best overall performance and stability among all the other devices using the new 8s Gen 3 processor. Games like COD could be played with max settings at a constant 120 fps. Genshin impact recorded around 60 fps and Warzone clocked at 50 fps. The 8s Gen 3 now supports ray tracing so games like War Thunder can be played with added immersive experience. In our test, the ray tracing worked perfectly without any stutter whatsoever.

The device clocks around 44 degrees Celsius when pushed with gaming. But it’s not much compared to the 8s Gen 3 on the Xiaomi 14 Civi.

Benchmark Score

Antutu: 1532192
Geekbench 6: 1900 (single core); 4789 (multi-core)
Antutu Storage: 194940
3D Mark Wild Life Extreme: 3115

Software

The GT6 is running on realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. realme committed to a 3-year major software update and 4 years of security patches. In essence, the UI is a mixed bag of ColorOS and OxygenOS. Additional AI features like Smart Loop and Screen Recognition added more depth to the OS.

Battery and Charge Time

The GT 6 is powered by a 5500 mAh battery. It supports a 120W wired SUPERVOOC charging system. realme claims it can go from 1 to 50% in 10 mins and fully charge in 28 mins.

Pros and Cons of realme GT 6

Pros

- Vibrant 120 Hz LTPO panel
- 6000 nits of peak brightness
- 4K video recording
- UFS 4.0 overclocked storage
- Super-fast charging
- 5G support
- IR blaster
- Software stability
- New AI features.

Cons

- Rear panel is made of plastic
- Built with plastic frame
- No headphone jack
- Subpar ultrawide and telephoto camera
- No expandable storage option
- No wireless charging support
- No reverse charging support.

Price of realme GT 6 5G

The realme GT 6 is available in 8/256 GB, 12/256 GB, and 16/512 GB storage options. The price of the variants are 40,999 INR 42,999 INR and 44,999 INR. It roughly translates to around 57,772 BDT, 60,590 BDT, and 63,409 BDT at the current exchange rate (1 INR = 1.41 BDT).

However, the official price of realme GT 6 in Bangladesh may vary due to tax and other issues.

Verdict

The GT 6 makes some impressive improvements in design, processor, camera, and even display compared to the GT 5. In terms of real-world performance, the GT 6 excels compared to its higher-tier competitors like the Xiaomi 14 Civi and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.

However, there is still room for developments in the telephoto and the ultrawide camera performance. Nowadays many budget-friendly phones are offering glass-made rear panels and aluminum frame constructions. So, the GT 6 phone falls short in this section. Besides, the lack of headphone jack, reverse, and wireless charging may disappoint many users.

On the whole, the realme GT 6 5G can be best described as a gaming flagship killer with minor shortcomings. It’ll be a perfect grab for those looking for a flagship experience in gaming smartphones without breaking the bank.