Realme GT2 Explorer Master
#476
Samsung Galaxy A25
#602Category Breakdown
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Samsung Galaxy A25
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
64.563.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
70.269.3
Summary
- The Realme GT2 Explorer Master features a premium build with a glass front, ceramic or eco-leather back, and aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 has a plastic frame and back, making it less robust.
- The GT2 Explorer Master sports a 6.7-inch OLED display with HDR10+ support, compared to the A25's 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display without HDR, though both offer a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the GT2 Explorer Master is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, delivering superior processing capabilities compared to the Exynos 1280 in the A25.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with OIS, but the GT2 Explorer Master includes additional features like a microscope lens, while the A25 has a macro lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the GT2 Explorer Master supports faster 100W charging versus the A25's 25W.
- In terms of software, the GT2 runs Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, while the A25 offers Android 14 with One UI 7, promising longer software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Samsung Galaxy A25
General
Release Date
2022, July 12
2023, December 11
Announced
2022, July 12
2023, December 11
Description
Also known as Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.5"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 730
Mali-G68
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, 150˚ (ultrawide)3 MP, f/3.3, 20mm (microscope), AF, 40x magnification
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
16MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
100W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.3 x 74.3 x 8.2 mm (6.35 x 2.93 x 0.32 in)
161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.34 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
195 g
197 g
Materials
Glass front, ceramic back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Gold
Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Fantasy Blue, Optimistic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes