Realme GT Explorer Master
#570
Sharp Aquos R9
#379Category Breakdown
Realme GT Explorer Master
Sharp Aquos R9
Performance
90.593.6
Camera
95.282.8
Display
93.597.8
Battery
30.633.7
Build
75.181.6
Connectivity
84.186.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.379.7
Summary
- The Realme GT Explorer Master features a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Sharp Aquos R9 offers a slightly larger 6.5-inch PRO IGZO LTPO OLED display with a higher 240Hz refresh rate and superior peak brightness of 2000 nits.
- In terms of performance, the GT Explorer Master is powered by the Snapdragon 870, whereas the Aquos R9 utilizes the newer Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, providing enhanced efficiency and processing power.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the Aquos R9 also includes a 50.3 MP selfie camera, which is notably higher than the GT Explorer Master’s 32 MP.
- The battery capacity of the Aquos R9 is 5000 mAh, compared to the GT Explorer Master’s 4500 mAh, although the latter supports 65W fast charging, while the Aquos R9 does not support any charging speed.
- Both phones run on Android, but the GT Explorer Master operates on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the Aquos R9 comes with Android 14 and promises up to three major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme GT Explorer Master
Sharp Aquos R9
General
Release Date
2021, July 21
2024, July 18
Announced
2021, July 21
2024, July 18
Description
Also known as Realme GT Master Explorer Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.55"
6.5"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
PRO IGZO LTPO OLED, 240Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR, 1500 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
240Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7675-AB Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 732
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
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)
50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS50.3 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
50.3 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/2.88", AF
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.9 mm x 72.5 mm x 8.0/8.8 mm (depending on color)
156 x 75 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
183.5 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Gray, White, Aurora, Apricot
Snow White, Forest Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
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/6/7
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass