Realme GT 2 Pro Review: Should you spend Rs 50,000 on this smartphone?

Realme has given a decent account for itself in the budget and mid-range segment, but now the company is aiming higher. Entering the premium segment changes the game completely, and with the Realme GT 2 Pro, the company wants to spread its magic for the consumers.

This smartphone has all the premium-ness you could ask for, and it all comes in a comparatively affordable package. But the stakes in this segment mean that Realme will have to push the envelope and give us more. So, does the Realme GT 2 Pro live up to the promise or fizzle out like many others? Here are five things it will tell you about this smartphone.

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realme gt 2 pro design

Realme has talked in detail about the paper-touch design and finishing of the GT 2 Pro smartphone. While I was apprehensive about this strategy, those worries went away after using the phone.

realme gt 2 pro smartphone design
The design of the Realme GT 2 Pro is simple

The paper-like finishing not only lets you write on it with a pencil but you can also be assured that any mess can be cleaned up easily. After using it for a good few weeks, I can comfortably attest to it. The phone weighs less than 200 grams which makes it easy to use with one hand.

Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone's finish is like paper
The textured finish like the Realme GT 2 Pro paper lasts for a distance.

Using a phone without a cover was always risky but the Realme GT2 Pro handled rough usage quite well. Having said that, it would have been nice to have some sort of IP rating on the phone for added certainty.

Moreover, it seems that Realme has played it safe on the design front, even with innovative touches on its finishing.

realme gt 2 pro display

The Realme GT 2 Pro flaunts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that supports 2K screen resolution and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. Screen brightness is good enough for working outdoors, and the overall color output means you can watch videos, surf the web or even enjoy the crispness and depth of color with the deep blacks produced by the AMOLED panel. One can enjoy gaming with a touch of clarity.

Realme GT 2 Pro AMOLED display is bright and rich
The Realme GT 2 Pro has a 120Hz AMOLED display.

The display gets Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, which did a pretty good job of preventing scratches and heavy dents from the screen. For this price, the screen of the Realme GT 2 Pro won’t leave you wanting more.

realme gt 2 pro hardware

Realme was not kidding when it said that the GT 2 Pro is a premium smartphone. And the company backed up those claims by using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship SoC, offering it with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. The unit we got was the latter, and it’s fair to say that performance was never an issue.

Realme GT 2 Pro has premium hardware
The Realme GT 2 Pro gets the top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset along with up to 12GB of RAM.

You can throw heavy stuff at it, enjoy gaming at the highest graphics settings, and continue with your regular activities, the Realme GT2 Pro still has enough to give you more in the tank. But yes, excessive stress does have some effect on the chipset, which means you end up affecting the battery life. Talking about which, you have a 5000mAh battery which usually meets your needs without any hiccups, giving you a day’s juice on a regular basis. The Realme 65W fast charging adapter packed in the box means you’ll be up and running in about half an hour.

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realme gt 2 pro camera

The Realme GT 2 Pro has been conservative in the number of cameras past, but thankfully, the quality remains intact. The phone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel wide sensor with OIS, another 50-megapixel sensor but with an ultrawide lens and a 3-megapixel microscopic sensor.

realme gt 2 pro camera
The Realme GT 2 Pro gets two main 50-megapixel sensors on the back.

The main dual sensor delivers excellent pictures in most situations, but the surprising package for us was the small micro lens. It is capable of capturing minute details with clarity, and that in itself makes this camera unit capable and reliable for most of us.

realme gt 2 pro software

The biggest challenge for Realme in the premium segment is the software it provides on the device. And it is fair to say that the company will have to polish its Realme UI platform to convince people to spend big bucks on its products.

realme gt 2 pro software
The Realme GT 2 Pro gets Android 12-based Realme UI with a lot of pre-loaded apps.

The amount of bloatware we had on the Realme GT 2 Pro isn’t a good sign, but we hope that with repeated feedback, Realme either softens the platform or comes with a new software update for its high-end devices. Works on UI. Overall, the software is slick and we didn’t notice any lag or random crashes. So, if Realme can fix the bloatware problem, it could change the game for the brand.

Reality GT 2 Pro Review Verdict

The Realme GT 2 Pro is an impressive start to the company’s journey in the premium segment. At a price of over Rs 45,000, you are getting flagship hardware, a top-end QHD+ display, textured paper design that is fresh and even the cameras deliver.

realme gt 2 pro verdict
The Realme GT 2 Pro is a quality addition to the market.

The only complaint we have with this phone is software that could use some cleaning, especially with all that bloatware (even though most can be removed). But we would have also liked the IP rating or wireless charging support to round up the package and deliver the right phone. But we recommend that you get the 8GB RAM variant which gives you better value for money.

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