If you need a flagship but you also want the most affordable price, you have two very interesting choices this year, and they are not released by Xiaomi. We are talking about Realme GT and OnePlus Nord 2 5G: these two devices are sold in the global market with the best Qualcomm chipset and the best MediaTek chipset, respectively. Even though they vary depending on the market, their prices are always very similar and if you are not an expert you will most likely have a hard time choosing which one to buy. This comparison will highlight the main differences between Realme GT and OnePlus Nord 2 5G and, hopefully, it will tell you which handset you should opt for.

Realme GT 5G vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G

Realme GT 5G OnePlus Nord 2 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 186 g 158.9 x 73.2 x 8.3 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, Realme UI  Android 11, OxygenOS
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY  4500 mAh, fast charging 65W  4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Realme GT has a very original and attractive design. There is a color option that includes an eco leather back made of two pieces: the eco leather part and a black glass stripe with a beautiful pattern inside. This phone clearly reminds me of sports cars and that is the reason why its name is GT. The handset also comes in different color options with a traditional glass back. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a less unique phone: it has a good design, but it comes with a classic glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The dimensions of the handsets are more or less the same.

 

Display

The Realme GT and OnePlus Nord 2 5G are similar even when it comes to the displays. With these devices, you get two AMOLED panels with a diagonal of 6.43 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, as well as the HDR10 certification which improves the image quality. There are also in-display fingerprint readers. The only important difference between these two panels is the refresh rate: the Realme GT is superior because it supports up to 120 Hz, while OnePlus Nord 2 5G stops at 90 Hz. Note that the refresh rate does not impact the image quality but only the smoothness of the display.

 

Specs & Software

Realme GT has a better hardware department simply because it packs a superior chipset. We are referring to the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm which is definitely stronger than the Dimensity 1200 by MediaTek found on the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. However, you still get a flagship-class level of performance with the Dimensity 1200 SoC, so having a Snapdragon 888 is not a so big deal. The memory configurations are the same: 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage depending on the chosen variant. The phones run Android 11 out of the box with OxygenOS and Realme UI to customize it. As for now, these two user interfaces are very similar as they are both based on ColorOS by OPPO.

 

Camera

The main advantage of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is the better camera setup it is able to offer. It has a Sony IMX766 main camera with a 50 MP resolution which can provide a better photo quality and it also comes with OIS. With the Realme GT, you get an inferior 64 MP camera without OIS. The secondary sensor of the rear camera module are the same: an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G also offers a better front camera with a resolution of 32 MP, while Realme GT has an inferior 16 MP lens.

 

 

Battery

The Realme GT and the OnePlus Nord 2 5G pack the same battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh which supports 65W fast charging. Do they also provide the same battery life? It depends on the usage. If you use the 120 Hz refresh rate on the Realme GT, it will drain more battery compared to the 90 Hz of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. Further, the Snapdragon 888 is built with a better 5 nm production process, so it is able to offer a lower energy consumption in a few scenarios. But at the end of the day, the battery life should not be so different.

 

Price

The prices of the Realme GT and the OnePlus Nord 2 5G for the global market are starting from €399/$472. Overall, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G looks a bit more interesting for those who are searching for good camera performance, while Realme GT is more attractive for those who prefer an original design, a higher refresh rate, and a better chipset. For the rest, they are pretty much the same.

 

 

Realme GT 5G vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G: PRO and CONS

Realme GT 5G

PRO

  • Great price
  • More powerful chipset
  • Original design
  • Higher refresh rate

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

OnePlus Nord 2 5G

PRO

  • Better rear cameras
  • Better selfie camera
  • Great price
  • Gorilla Glass 5

CONS

  • Inferior chipset

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