Realme has unveiled the Realme GT2 Pro smartphone in India. To recall, it was first announced in China earlier this year and in Europe in March. The GT2 Pro is the company’s most premium flagship phone. Some of the best features of the phone are its AMOLED screen, the latest Snapdragon 8-series chipset, the 50-megapixel triple cameras, and its attractive design.
Design and Display
Realme aims to accomplish net-zero carbon emissions in corporate operations and zero waste to landfills by 2025. In a bid to achieve its ‘Double Zero’ target, the company has launched the Realme GT2 Pro as the world’s first smartphone to use a biopolymer, which replicates the look of paper, for its entire rear shell.
The front side of the device features a massive 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED punch-hole panel with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The screen uses LTPO 2.0 technology and supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Other features of the display include 1,400 nits of brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut.
Hardware
Under the hood of the Realme GT2 Pro is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which tags along with the Adreno 730 GPU. Realme’s flagship phone offers users up to 12 GB of LPDDR55 RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.
Software
The Realme GT2 Pro comes preinstalled with the Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with Realme UI 3.0. Realme has promised to provide 3 years of major Android upgrades and 4 years of security patch updates to the users of the Realme GT2 Pro.
Cameras
The Realme GT2 Pro has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 camera for snapping selfies and video calls. The front camera supports 30fps 1080p video recording. The rear camera setup of the device is headlined by an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 camera. It is coupled with a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 150-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel micro-lens that promises up to 40x magnification.
Battery and charging
The Realme GT2 Pro packs a 5,000mAh battery, which carries support for 65W SuperDart charging. The company claims that it takes around 33 minutes for the phone to charge completely.
Connectivity and other features
When it comes to connectivity, the Realme GT2 Pro supports dual SIM connectivity with 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Like other premium flagship phones available in the market, the GT2 Pro lacks a 3.5mm audio jack and a microSD card. The GT2 Pro features a 9-layer liquid cooling system with a large 36,761mm2 cooling area.
The other features that are available on the device include super linear dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support, face unlock, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It measures 8.18mm in thickness and weighs around 189g.
Pricing and availability
Realme GT2 Pro has arrived in India in two variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs 49,999 (~$658) and Rs 57,999 (~$764), respectively. The GT2 Pro comes in three colors such as Steel Black, Paper White, and Paper Green.
The first sale of the Realme GT2 Pro will be carried out at 12 pm (local time) on April 14 through Flipkart and Realme India’s site. Buyers will get the Realme Watch S worth Rs 4,999 (~$66) for free. Other launch offers include flat Rs 5,000 instant discount on HDFC debit / credit card and EMI transactions and flat Rs 5,000 instant discount on SBI credit card and EMI transactions.
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