Realme GT2 Explorer Master
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vivo S18e
#861Category Breakdown
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
vivo S18e
Performance
95.994.5
Camera
84.266.3
Display
92.292.1
Battery
33.731.5
Build
79.773.4
Connectivity
81.584.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
75.567.7
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
4800 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4800 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)
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
Colors
Gray, White, Gold
Black, Purple, Silver
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
5.3, 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
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