Realme GT Explorer Master
#681
Samsung Galaxy A36
#683Category Breakdown
Realme GT Explorer Master
Samsung Galaxy A36
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 Realme GT Explorer Master features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 5, a plastic back, and an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 offers a more premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back, along with a plastic frame.
- In terms of display, the GT Explorer Master has a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED screen with a peak brightness of 1100 nits, whereas the A36 has a slightly larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1900 nits, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates.
- Performance-wise, the GT Explorer Master is powered by the Snapdragon 870, providing robust capabilities, while the A36 uses the newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, which may offer better efficiency.
- For cameras, both phones have a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, but the GT Explorer Master has a higher-resolution 32 MP selfie camera compared to the A36's 12 MP.
- The GT Explorer Master has a 4500 mAh battery with 65W charging, while the A36 features a larger 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging.
- Lastly, the GT Explorer Master runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the A36 operates on Android 15 with One UI 7, promising longer software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme GT Explorer Master
Samsung Galaxy A36
General
Release Date
2021, July 21
2025, March 02
Announced
2021, July 21
2025, March 02
Description
Also known as Realme GT Master Explorer Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.55"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 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 Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 710
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, 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)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, 50% in 13 min, 100% in 33 min
45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.9 mm x 72.5 mm x 8.0/8.8 mm (depending on color)
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight
183.5 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Aurora, Apricot
Lavender, Black, White, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 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
5.4, 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, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No