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OnePlus 9RT 5G

OnePlus 9RT 5G

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Realme GT Explorer Master

Realme GT Explorer Master

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Category Breakdown

OnePlus 9RT 5G
Realme GT Explorer Master
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.868.8

Summary

  • The OnePlus 9RT 5G features a slightly larger 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of HDR10+, while the Realme GT Explorer Master has a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display with similar resolution but higher peak brightness at 1100 nits.
  • In terms of performance, the OnePlus is powered by the Snapdragon 888, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 870 in the Realme.
  • Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the Realme's selfie camera is significantly higher at 32 MP compared to the OnePlus's 16 MP.
  • Both devices come with a 4500 mAh battery and support 65W fast charging.
  • The OnePlus runs on OxygenOS 13, while the Realme operates on Realme UI 2.0, providing different software experiences.
  • Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the Realme has a plastic back, making it lighter at 183.5g compared to the OnePlus's 198.5g.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

OnePlus 9RT 5G
Realme GT Explorer Master

General

Release Date

2021, October 13
2021, July 21

Announced

2021, October 13
2021, July 21

Description

N/A
Also known as Realme GT Master Explorer Edition

Display

Size

6.62"
6.55"

Type

AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

120Hz
120Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)

GPU

Adreno 660
Adreno 650

Memory

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
50 MP

Main Camera Details

50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56”, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Front Camera

16 MP
32 MP

Front Camera Details

16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

4500 mAh
4500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4500 mAh
4500 mAh

Charging Details

65W wired, 100% in 29 min
65W wired, 50% in 13 min, 100% in 33 min

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

162.2 x 74.6 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
159.9 mm x 72.5 mm x 8.0/8.8 mm (depending on color)

Weight

198.5 g
183.5 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Hacker Black, Nano Silver, Blue
Gray, White, Aurora, Apricot

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

Software

Operating System

Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0

OS Version

Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

No
No