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

