Realme GT 5: Unboxing and Comprehensive Review
The Realme GT 5, launched in China, offers an aggressive pricing strategy, positioning itself as Realme's most powerful flagship smartphone to date. While its Indian release is uncertain, we've got our hands on the Chinese variant for a detailed exploration.
Unboxing Experience
The packaging includes a Type C to Type C cable, a high-quality back case, and an impressive 240W adapter—yes, you read it correctly, 240W. The unboxing experience sets the stage for the technological prowess of this device.
Design and Build
The Realme GT 5 boasts a glass back, 8.9mm thickness, and 205 grams weight, giving it a substantial feel. The silver color variant, while sleek, is prone to fingerprint marks. The flowing design, with a continuously moving camera section, adds a touch of uniqueness.
Notable design elements include Halo Pro strips, offering Pulse Light customization. The dual stereo speakers, IR blaster, under-display fingerprint scanner, and a transparent upper back contribute to its feature-rich build.
Display
The 6.74-inch OLED display with a center punch hole delivers a premium visual experience. Boasting a 10-bit display, DCI-P3 100%, and 1400 nits brightness, the Realme GT 5 provides excellent outdoor visibility. The 144Hz refresh rate and 2000Hz touch sampling rate enhance overall smoothness.
Performance
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the Realme GT 5 stands as the most potent Android flagship chipset until the release of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Despite the high AnTuTu score, the device showed increased heat, attributed to the Chinese variant. Optimizations for Indian releases are expected to address this concern.
With LPDDR5X and UFS4.0, the device incorporates liquid cooling for temperature control. The unique addition of dedicated RAM for games, leveraging the massive 24GB RAM, enhances gaming speed and overall performance.
Software and Battery
Running on Android 13 with Realme UI 4 (Chinese variant), the device reveals pre-loaded Chinese apps and occasional Chinese text. The presence of Indian language support and updates for an Indian release remains uncertain.
The 4600mAh battery, coupled with the remarkable 240W charger, delivers an impressive charging speed. Charging from 2% to 100% in 12 minutes showcases the device's charging capabilities, setting a new benchmark.
Camera
The Realme GT 5 features a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP sensor. The camera supports 4K 60fps recording, slow motion at 480fps, and various street mode options. The 16MP selfie camera, while limited to full HD video, delivers quality photos and videos with optimizations for Indian skin tones.
Pricing
The aggressive pricing in China, starting at 44000, positions the Realme GT 5 as an attractive option, especially with configurations offering 24GB RAM and 1TB storage. The pricing is expected to remain competitive if and when the device reaches the Indian market.