Realme GT2 Explorer Master
#476
vivo S18e
#497Category Breakdown
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
vivo S18e
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
52.551.8
Display
88.588.5
Battery
64.564.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
70.270.0
Summary
- The Realme GT2 Explorer Master features a robust build with a glass front and ceramic or eco leather back, while the vivo S18e has a glass front with a plastic frame, making the former feel more premium.
- Both devices have a 6.7-inch display, but the GT2 Explorer Master uses an OLED panel with HDR10+ support, whereas the S18e employs an AMOLED display without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the GT2 Explorer Master is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Dimensity 7200 in the S18e.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with OIS, but the GT2 Explorer Master includes additional ultrawide and microscope lenses, enhancing its versatility.
- The GT2 Explorer Master also boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 100W charging, compared to the S18e's 4800 mAh battery and 80W charging.
- Finally, the GT2 Explorer Master runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, while the S18e operates on Android 14 with OriginOS 4, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
vivo S18e
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"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 730
Mali-G610 MC4
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 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, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, 150˚ (ultrawide)3 MP, f/3.3, 20mm (microscope), AF, 40x magnification
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.65µm, PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4800 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4800 mAh
Charging Details
100W wired
80W wired, PDReverse 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)
162.4 x 74.9 x 7.7 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight
195 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front, ceramic back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Gold
Black, Purple, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 14, OriginOS 4
OS Version
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 14, OriginOS 4
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No