Realme GT Explorer Master
#570
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
#826Category Breakdown
Realme GT Explorer Master
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
Performance
90.588.7
Camera
95.269.0
Display
93.590.8
Battery
30.630.6
Build
75.180.0
Connectivity
84.190.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.368.4
Summary
- The Realme GT Explorer Master features a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S has a slightly larger 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, whereas the RedMagic utilizes the Snapdragon 865, both offering strong performance but with the GT Explorer Master having a slight edge.
- The camera system on the Realme includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, compared to the RedMagic's 64 MP main sensor without OIS, which may affect low-light performance.
- Both devices have a 4500 mAh battery, but the Realme supports faster 65W charging compared to the RedMagic's 55W.
- The Realme runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the RedMagic operates on Android 10 with Redmagic 3.0, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Realme using Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back, while the RedMagic features Gorilla Glass on both front and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme GT Explorer Master
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
General
Release Date
2021, July 21
2020, July 28
Announced
2021, July 21
2020, July 28
Description
Also known as Realme GT Master Explorer Edition
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S
Display
Size
6.55"
6.65"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 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, 50% in 13 min, 100% in 33 min
55W wired, 56% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.9 mm x 72.5 mm x 8.0/8.8 mm (depending on color)
168.6 x 78 x 9.8 mm (6.64 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
Weight
183.5 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Gray, White, Aurora, Apricot
Silver, Pulse
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
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
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
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