Realme GT Neo 2T vs GT Neo
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.43-inch Realme GT Neo 2T (with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G) that was released on October 19, 2021, against the Realme GT Neo, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and came out 7 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Realme GT Neo 2T
- More recent OS version: Android 13 versus 12
- Slow-motion recording at 960FPS
- Supports higher wattage charging (65W versus 50W)
- Reverse charging feature
- The phone is 7-months newer
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Size | 6.43 inches | 6.43 inches |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
PPI | 409 ppi | 402 ppi |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 430 nits |
Max rated brightness in HDR | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
HDR support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
Screen-to-body ratio | 85.9% | 85.9% |
Display features | - DCI-P3 - Always-On Display - DC Dimming |
- DCI-P3 - Always-On Display - DC Dimming |
Design and build
Height | 158.5 mm (6.24 inches) | 158.5 mm (6.24 inches) |
Width | 73.3 mm (2.89 inches) | 73.3 mm (2.89 inches) |
Thickness | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) |
Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) | 179 g (6.31 oz) |
Waterproof | No | No |
Rear material | Glass | Plastic |
Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Colors | White, Black | Black, Silver |
Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
Max clock | 3000 MHz | 3000 MHz |
CPU cores | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A78 - 1 core at 3 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A78 - 1 core at 3 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
Graphics | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
GPU clock | 850 MHz | 850 MHz |
FLOPS | ~980 GFLOPS | ~980 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 9
CPU | 187456 | 177219 |
GPU | 246839 | 234341 |
Memory | 127114 | 129050 |
UX | 150087 | 142691 |
Total score | 710574 | 677000 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Stability | 99% | 80% |
Graphics test | 25 FPS | 24 FPS |
Graphics score | 4184 | 4167 |
Web score | 11362 | 10573 |
Video editing | 6912 | 7616 |
Photo editing | 47993 | 32717 |
Data manipulation | 10038 | 11058 |
Writing score | 20775 | 17708 |
Memory
RAM size | 8, 12 GB | 6, 8, 12 GB |
Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage size | 128, 256 GB | 128, 256 GB |
Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Memory card | No | No |
Software
Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) |
ROM | Realme UI 4.0 | Realme UI 2.0 |
OS size | 11.5 GB | - |
Battery
Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Max charge power | 65 W | 50 W |
Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Replaceable | No | No |
Wireless charging | No | No |
Reverse charging | Yes | No |
Fast charging | Yes (50% in 15 min) | Yes (60% in 30 min) |
Full charging time | 0:35 hr | 1:00 hr |
Camera
Matrix | 64 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
Image resolution | 9280 x 6920 | 9280 x 6920 |
Zoom | Digital | Digital |
Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
8K video recording | No | No |
4K video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
Slow motion | 960 FPS (720p) | 480 FPS (1080p) |
Angle of widest lens | 120° | 119° |
Lenses | 3 (64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP) | 3 (64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP) |
Wide (main) lens | - 64 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Focal length: 26 mm - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/1.7", Sony IMX682 (Exmor-RS CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
- 64 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Focal length: 26 mm - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/1.73", Sony IMX682 (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
Ultra-wide lens | - 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.3 - Focal length: 16 mm |
- 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.3 - Focal length: 16 mm - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/4.0" (CMOS) |
Macro lens | - 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 |
- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 |
Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Samples | - | Photo samples of Realme GT Neo from DxOMark |
Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Image resolution | 4920 x 3264 | 4920 x 3264 |
Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.5 |
Focal length | 26 mm | 26 mm |
Pixel size | 1 microns | 1 microns |
Sensor type | Exmor-RS CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3.13" | 1/3" |
Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
DxOMark camera tests
Photo quality
Video quality
Generic camera score
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Bluetooth features | LE, A2DP | LE, A2DP |
USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
USB version | 2 | 2 |
USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
NFC* | Yes | Yes |
Infrared port | No | No |
Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
eSIM support* | No | No |
Hybrid slot | No | No |
LTE Cat* | - | 19 |
5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
FM radio | No | No |
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Other
Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
Announced | October 2021 | March 2021 |
Release date | November 2021 | April 2021 |
Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Bundled charger | Yes, 65 W | - |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
These smartphones have a lot in common, but we would recommend the Realme GT Neo 2T. It has a better performance, gaming, software, and design.
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