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.  Read more: CCTV Camera Buying Guide and Price Ranges in Bangladesh in 2024 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.  Read more: Xiaomi Redmi 13 Review: Does It Carry the Predecessor’s Legacy? 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.  Read more: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Review: Worth the Hype? 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.  Read more: Samsung Galaxy A15 4G Review: An Efficient Budget-friendly Smartphone 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.  Read more: Best TWS Earbuds Under Tk 1500: A Detailed Buyer’s Guide 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: 1532192Geekbench 6: 1900 (single core); 4789 (multi-core)Antutu Storage: 1949403D 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.  Read more: Symphony Helio 50 Review: A budget smartphone within BDT 15000 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. Read more: vivo iQoo Z9 Turbo Review: New Contender in Mid-Budget Range 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. Read more: Top Smart TV Picks for 2024: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide in Bangladesh 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.  Read more: Benco V90 Plus Review: A Worthy New Contender in the Budget Smartphone Market

OnePlus’s Nord series offers performance-oriented phones that are good for gaming and other regular tasks. The latest edition of this series, the Nord CE4 debuted this April. The phone has come with new updates like a better processor, more powerful battery, and faster charging capacity compared to its predecessor Nord CE3. Let’s dive deeper into the specifications, pros, cons, and price of the OnePlus Nord CE4 in Bangladesh. Key Features of the OnePlus Nord CE4 Design The OnePlus Nord CE4 introduces a unique design, previously expected from the higher-end Nord CE4. It maintains a 162.5 mm by 75.3 mm by 8.4 mm dimensional body with a distinctive marble-like texture and a glossy polycarbonate rear panel. Its 186g of weight places it within a not-so-light and not-so-heavy category.  Its rear cameras, housed in a transparent, capsule-shaped module, give the impression of being placed in a water droplet. The device features curved edges on the back and flat, beveled edges on the polycarbonate frame. It gives a blend of aesthetics and ergonomics.  The Nord CE4 also boasts an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, ensuring basic protection against splashes. Enhancing its usability, it includes AquaTouch technology for screen functionality with damp fingers. Despite its mid-range pricing, the Nord CE 4 feels premium with thoughtful design details and practical features. Read more: realme C65 5G Review: Is This Budget-friendly Phone Worth Buying? Display The OnePlus Nord CE4 boasts a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. It sports 1080 by 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio and 394 ppi density. It features a 120Hz refresh rate and an impressive peak brightness of 1100 nits. The brightness is enough to generate good-quality pictures.  Its minimal bezels contribute to an outstanding 93.4% screen-to-body ratio, enhancing the immersive experience for multimedia consumption. The display supports 10-bit color depth, HDR10+, and Amazon Prime Video HDR certifications.  The screen also includes RainTouch and AquaTouch technologies, allowing interaction with damp fingers. With TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and 2160Hz PWM dimming, the Nord CE4 provides a visually pleasing and eye-friendly experience, cementing its status as a top-tier display in the mid-range segment. Read more: Walton Walpad 10H Pro Review: Budget-friendly Tablet with Decent Performance Cameras The OnePlus Nord CE4 features a dual-camera system with a 50MP (f/1.8) Sony LYT600 primary sensor. It includes optical image stabilization (OIS), and an 8MP (f/2.2) Sony IMX355 ultra-wide-angle lens.  The primary camera captures vibrant, detailed shots in daylight and performs decently in low-light conditions, although it struggles with lens flare and exposure in bright scenes. The ultra-wide lens delivers pleasing images, though color consistency can vary compared to the primary sensor.  While the camera setup lacks a telephoto lens, it offers up to 20x digital zoom, with best results up to 2x zoom. The front camera is a 16MP (f/2.4) shooter, adequate for selfies.  Read more: Meizu 20 Review: A Solid Performer in the Mid-range Segment The rear shooter of the device supports a maximum of 4K video recording at 30fps. It can also capture 1080p footage at 30fps, 60fps, and 120fps. It features gyro-EIS and OIS. While the front shooter can capture 1080 pixels of video at 30FPS only. However, the camera app can be laggy, and focusing in Portrait mode is sometimes unreliable.  Performance The OnePlus Nord CE4 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 4nm SoC, built on a 4nm process for enhanced power efficiency and performance. It runs on ColorOS 14 on top of Android 14. Paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS3.1 storage, it delivers smooth multitasking and handles demanding games like BGMI and Call of Duty without issues.  Read more: Symphony Innova 20 Review: An Affordable Phone with Smart Features The hybrid SIM slot allows for dual SIMs or a SIM and microSD card, supporting up to 1TB of additional storage.  The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, also found in the pricier Motorola Edge 50 Pro, ensures robust performance. Equipped with a Qualcomm AI engine, the Nord CE4 efficiently manages AI and machine learning tasks, providing a responsive and capable user experience across various applications. Battery and Charger The Nord CE4 has a 5500 mAh battery that lasts a long time, even with heavy use like streaming videos or playing graphic-intensive games. With moderate use, the phone can easily last all day without needing a recharge.  It also supports a 100W SuperVOOC charger that can charge the phone from 20% to full in just 20 minutes. Read more: Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Striking Balance Between Flagship Features and Price