Realme GT2 Explorer Master
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vivo S18
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Realme GT2 Explorer Master
vivo S18
Performance
95.993.0
Camera
84.277.4
Display
92.295.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
79.773.4
Connectivity
81.584.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
75.570.4
Summary
- The Realme GT2 Explorer Master features a robust build with a glass front and ceramic or eco leather back, while the vivo S18 opts for a lighter plastic frame.
- The GT2's 6.7-inch OLED display offers HDR10+ support, whereas the S18 has a slightly larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with higher peak brightness but lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the GT2 is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in the S18.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with OIS, but the GT2 includes an additional ultrawide and a microscope lens, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacity is equal at 5000 mAh, but the GT2 supports faster charging at 100W versus the S18's 80W.
- Software-wise, the GT2 runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, while the S18 comes with Android 14 and OriginOS 4, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
vivo S18
General
Release Date
2022, July 12
2023, December 14
Announced
2022, July 12
2023, December 14
Description
Also known as Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.78"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 730
Adreno 720
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 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, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, 150˚ (ultrawide)3 MP, f/3.3, 20mm (microscope), AF, 40x magnification
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
100W wired
80W wired, PDReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.3 x 74.3 x 8.2 mm (6.35 x 2.93 x 0.32 in)
164.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight
195 g
185.8 g
Materials
Glass front, ceramic back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame
Colors
Gray, White, Gold
Black, Blue/Green, Silver, Purple
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 / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
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, NavIC
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass