Weekly ballot: can the Realme GT 6 be your subsequent cellphone? What concerning the Realme GT 6T?

Is it a flagship killer? Or only a flagship? The Realme GT 6 is now accessible in Europe and India and tries to supply high finish efficiency and top quality elements whereas holding the value cheap.

Let’s begin with the value. In Europe, the 8/256GB base mannequin sells for €600 and there are 12/256GB for €700 and 16/512GB for €800 choices. Observe that for a restricted time these costs will probably be decrease – €550, €600 and €700. In India, the bottom 8/256GB mannequin begins at ₹36,000, however the 12/256GB and 16/512GB fashions can be found too.

Realme GT 6 in: Fluid Silver • Razor Inexperienced

Right here’s a fast recap of what you get in your cash. A Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and a 50MP principal digital camera with a 1/1.4” sensor (LYT-808). That is restricted to 4K @ 30fps, regardless that 8s can do it at 60fps. It’s joined by a 50MP portrait digital camera (47mm, 1/2.8” JN5) and an 8MP extremely vast. The selfie digital camera is a 32MP module.

Different standout options embody the flat 6.78” LTPO show (1-120Hz), a 10-bit OLED panel with 1,264 x 2,780px decision (HDR10+, Dolby Imaginative and prescient) and as much as 6,000 nits of brightness (with DC dimming). That and the sizable 5,500mAh battery with super-fast 120W charging (energy brick included), which will get to 50% in 10 minutes and 100% in 28 minutes.

There’s a smattering of AI options too, after all, however take a look at the announcement put up for extra particulars. Right here we wish to concentrate on options.

After an prolonged absence, the GT-series returned to India with the Realme GT 6T again in Could. The bottom 8/128GB mannequin was ₹31,000 at launch and an 8/256GB model was ₹33,000, a bit decrease than the matching GT 6 base mannequin. And Realme is now bringing the GT 6T to Europe too – the 8/256GB mannequin is €550 usually, there’s a 12/256GB model for €600 as effectively. Observe that the 8/256GB mannequin will probably be accessible for solely €400 as an early chook promo till July 4 (and that is bundled with a 120W adapter and the Realme Air6 buds). The T-version makes use of a barely weaker Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset. Additionally, the principle digital camera has a smaller 1/1.95” sensor and there’s no portrait or tele module. The remainder is kind of the identical.

The OnePlus 12R is at the moment €600 for a 16/256GB mannequin. As a substitute of the 8s chip, this one makes use of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It has a comparable 6.78” LTPO show (4,500 nits) and a 5,500mAh battery with 100W charging (which wants solely 25 minutes to get to 100%). The primary digital camera has a 1/1.56” sensor and there’s an 8MP extremely vast. Once more, no portrait or tele digital camera right here.

The Poco F6 Professional is much like the 12R with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a 50+8+2MP digital camera setup (1/1.55” principal sensor). The 6.67” show is increased decision (QHD+), however it isn’t an LTPO panel (and peaks at 4,000 nits). The 5,000mAh battery is smaller, however helps 120W quick charging (27 minutes to full). The F6 Professional (12/256GB) is at the moment €580 in Europe and it isn’t accessible in India (solely the vanilla F6 launched there).

Realme GT 6T • OnePlus 12R • Xiaomi Poco F6 Professional • Oppo Reno12 Professional • Xiaomi 14 Civi

The Oppo Reno12 Professional is a current arrival in Europe and prices €500 for a 12/256GB mannequin. The cellphone does have a 50MP 47mm module to match the GT 6 (1/2.75” sensor), however a smaller 50MP principal (1/1.95”). On the plus facet, the selfie digital camera is healthier with a 50MP sensor and autofocus. It is a cheaper cellphone than the GT 6, so its 6.7” OLED is an FHD+ non-LTPO panel and the 5,000mAh battery does “solely” 80W charging (46 minutes to full).

The Xiaomi 14 Civi not too long ago launched in India, however an 8/256GB mannequin begins at ₹43,000, fairly a premium over the Realme. It options the identical Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, a 6.55” OLED show (non-LTPO, 3,000 nits) and a smaller, slower 4,700mAh battery with 67W charging. The triple digital camera on the rear has a 50MP principal (1/1.55”), a 50MP 50mm portrait module and a 12MP extremely vast. As a spotlight function, there are two 32MP selfie cameras – with vast and extremely vast lenses.

Another choices? Nicely, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ prices noticeably extra. The Xiaomi 14 sequence is expensive too. The Nothing Telephone (2) is effectively priced and does function an LTPO show (with decrease FHD+ decision and 1,600 nits peak brightness), a 50MP extremely vast however no portrait cam and a 4,700mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wi-fi charging. In brief, it’s not fairly a rival to the GT 6.

It appears like Realme has recognized a niche available in the market – there are telephones cheaper than the Realme GT 6 that miss some options and telephones which have higher options however value extra. What do you suppose, can this be your subsequent cellphone buy?

Whereas we’re right here, what do you consider the Realme GT 6T now that it has expanded to the European market? The promo worth positive sounds nice and as soon as that’s over, we doubt that it’ll keep at €550 for lengthy (not with the GT 6 priced so carefully). Is the 6T higher suited in your wants?