Realme GT Explorer Master
#681
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
#686Category Breakdown
Realme GT Explorer Master
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
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 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1100 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro has a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a maximum brightness of 900 nits and the same refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the GT Explorer Master is powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset, offering robust processing capabilities compared to the Dimensity 1080 in the Redmi Note 12 Pro.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the Redmi Note 12 Pro includes an additional 8 MP ultrawide lens and supports higher frame rates for video recording.
- The GT Explorer Master has a 4500 mAh battery with 65W charging, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery with 67W charging.
- Both devices run on different Android versions, with the Realme UI 2.0 on the GT Explorer Master and MIUI 13 on the Redmi Note 12 Pro, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme GT Explorer Master
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, July 21
2022, October 27
Announced
2021, July 21
2022, October 27
Description
Also known as Realme GT Master Explorer Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.55"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 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 SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB 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/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, 50% in 13 min, 100% in 33 min
67W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.9 mm x 72.5 mm x 8.0/8.8 mm (depending on color)
163 x 76 x 8 mm (6.42 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
183.5 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Aurora, Apricot
Frosted Blue (Sky Blue), Onyx Black (Midnight Black), Polar White, Stardust Purple
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, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 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, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes