Realme GT 5G
#774
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
#830Category Breakdown
Realme GT 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
Performance
89.988.7
Camera
68.868.5
Display
91.490.8
Battery
30.630.6
Build
74.780.0
Connectivity
87.390.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
69.668.4
Summary
- The Realme GT 5G features a more compact design with a glass or eco-leather back and weighs 186g, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G has a heavier build at 218g with Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame.
- In terms of display, the Realme offers a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the RedMagic has a larger 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the Realme is powered by the Snapdragon 888, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 865 in the RedMagic.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the RedMagic supports 8K video recording, while the Realme offers gyro-EIS for stabilization.
- They both have a 4500mAh battery, but the Realme charges faster at 65W compared to the RedMagic's 55W.
- Software-wise, the Realme GT runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 5.0, while the RedMagic operates on Android 10 with Redmagic 3.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Realme.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme GT 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
General
Release Date
2021, March 04
2020, March 12
Announced
2021, March 04
2020, March 12
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G
Display
Size
6.43"
6.65"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.0, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS
8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, 100% in 35 min
55W wired, 56% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (Glass) / 9.1 mm (Leather)
168.6 x 78 x 9.8 mm (6.64 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
Weight
186 g
218 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Gold/Black, Blue, Silver
Eclipse Black, Hot Rod Red, Black, Mars Red, Cyber Neon, Transparent
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
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, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 10, Redmagic 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass