Realme GT 2 Pro first impressions: A premium phone with refreshing aesthetics
Realme, the young brand known for bringing featured-packed affordable devices just introduced its new flagship Realme GT 2 Pro series at MWC 2022 on Monday. The new lineup initially showcased in China has now been showcased on the global platform. While the OEM introduced its new products for the European market, the Realme GT 2 Pro series is expected to arrive in India in Q2, 2022.
We managed to get a firsthand experience of the Realme GT 2 series smartphones and here’s our initial expression.
Design and display
The Chinese brand known for experimenting on the design factor has played a similar game this year. Realme has implemented a Paper Tech Master design in collaboration with the renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa. Realme claim to have used bio-based polymer material for the rear panel that creates around 2kg less carbon emissions for every kilogram made. Taking about the aesthetics, both Realme GT 2 Pro and GT 2 is beautifully crafted with a neat balance in terms of form factor. Ergonomically, the device feels good with clicky buttons and a sleek profile. The phone is comfortable to operate single-handedly.
The new Paper Green colour variant stands out in the crowd, a colour that is soothing to your eyes and visually appealing at the same time. The left frame holds the volume rockers while the power button rests on the right edge. At the bottom, you will find all the necessary ports. The Pro model is claimed to feature next-gen Crystal UV Resin that protects the device against dust and dirt. The device also has Stainless Steel Vapor Cooling tech that’s meant to reduce heat dissipation while running games for extended hours. The new vapor chamber is claimed to provide a 3-degree relief when the chipset is
Talking about the display, the premium Realme GT 2 Pro boasts a 2K 120Hz AMOLED panel. Realme has applied LTPO 2.0 technology which can dynamically adjust the refresh rate to as low as 1Hz. The flat curved display has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for added protection. There are options to boost HDR content as well. In the short time that we had with the device, the display felt fluid with smooth scrolling and transitions. The colours appeared vivid and the display was quite bright to use under dim lighting. Although we would like to reserve our verdict until we check through the major touchpoints, especially with streaming content in the OTT platforms and throttling graphic-intensive games.
Camera
Not just the design, Realme has also tweaked the camera configuration on the new Realme GT 2 series. The new lineup boasts a 50-megapixel primary sensor that is capable of shooting 8K videos. The Pro model has a 40x microscope lens that enables taking close-up shots. We tried testing the cameras in varied lighting conditions and the results turned up pretty decent with a good dynamic range. There is a wide range of camera modes that you can select from and there is a fish-eye camera that you can play with (something prevalent in OnePlus and Oppo phones). We will share more details on Realme GT 2 Pro in our final review.
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Performance and software
Realme GT 2 Pro is yet another handset in the premium lineup that gets to taste Qualcomm’s new silicone Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. As mentioned earlier, the phone has vapour cooling chamber as well that keeps a check on heat dissipation during extended usage. We couldn’t gauge high-end titles but given the features packed inside, we expect the handset to handle day-to-day tasks with ease.
As for the software, the phone runs on Realme’s new custom UI. Unlike the previous iteration, the new skin feels clean with minimal bloatware and you get a lot of customization on the display front. Realme promises four years of security updates and three years of software upgrade which means users can expect software updates till Android 15.
Battery and charging speed
The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 65W DartCharge support. The superfast charging tech is rated to pull the battery charging percentage from 0-100 percent within half an hour.
Realme GT 2 series- Initial impressions
Realme has upped the game this year with its new premium series. While the vanilla variant’s internal hardware might be a downer for a few, the Pro model covers up for the missing bit. Its eco-friendly and unique design gives an edge over its rivals. The visually appealing colour coat, and vibrant display, powerful SoC, are all but brownie points that help the Realme GT 2 (especially the Pro variant) gain access to the premium slot in the price range. While we are yet to get a specific India launch date, it would be exciting to see how Realme plays on the pricing aspect in the country, given its rivals have their premium handset release lined up as well.
Disclaimer: The journalist is attending MWC 2022 on behalf of Realme.
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