Earlier today, Chinese consumer tech brand Realme finally launched the Realme GT 2 Pro in India. The latest handset from the company is its first proper flagship smartphone. The device offers almost all the bells and whistles that are found on a premium phone. However, not everyone may like this handset. Hence, in this article, we have listed the best alternatives to the Realme GT 2 Pro in India.
The Realme GT 2 Pro is priced aggressively in India. It ties with the Motorola Edge 30 Pro as the most-affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone in the country.
The device costs ₹49,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹57,999 for the higher 12GB + 256GB model. These price tags come down to ₹44,999 and ₹52,999 respectively via HDFC Bank and SBI card transactions. You can learn more about the offers here.
One of the main highlights of the smartphone is the material used for its back. The handset’s rear panel is made of biopolymer, which gives it a paper-like feel and texture. Customers can also opt for a regular glass back version. Visit this link to learn about the phone’s design.
The device will hit the shelves on April 14. If you can’t wait that long or looking for alternatives, we have got you covered.
As of writing this post, the Realme GT2 Pro does not have fierce competition in India. Despite that, we have 5 alternatives. Out of which, only two of them cost the same or more than the Realme flagship smartphone.
Let’s have a look at the competitors one by one. But before that, here’s a quick rundown of Realme GT 2 Pro’s specifications.
| BUILD | Aluminum Frame + Glass/Biopolymer Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 163.2 x 74.7 x 8.18mm 199g (Glass)/189g (Biopolymer) |
| DISPLAY | 6.7-inch AMOLED Panel 3216 x 1440 (QHD+) Resolution LTPO 2.0 (1Hz-120Hz) Refresh Rate 1400 Nits Peak Brightness Punch Hole At Top Left Corner |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 |
| REAR CAMERA | 50MP Sony IMX766 Main Camera With OIS 50MP 150° Ultra-wide Camera 3MP 20x Microscope Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 32MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C |
| OTHER FEATURES | In-display Fingerprint Sensor With Heart Rate Monitoring Support Dual Stereo Speakers |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery 65W Fast Wired Charging |
Best Realme GT 2 Pro Alternatives in India
1. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Galaxy S21 FE is the only premium smartphone sold by Samsung in this price category in India. The phone comes in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB memory configurations priced at ₹54,999 and ₹58,999 respectively.
With bank discounts, the handset is usually available at the retail price of Realme GT 2 Pro. Though it does not offer the latest chipset, it does come with some unique set of features.
| BUILD | Aluminum Frame + Polycarbonate Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9mm 177g |
| DISPLAY | 6.5-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | Exynos 2100 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 |
| REAR CAMERA | 12MP Main Camera With OIS 12MP Ultra-wide Camera 8MP 3x Telephoto Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 32MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 GNSS NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C |
| OTHER FEATURES | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust/Water Resistant Samsung DeX |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 4,500mAh Battery 25W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging |
First and foremost, the Galaxy S21 FE is the only competitor with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It is also the only one that is guaranteed to receive four OS updates and five years of security updates. The phone currently boots Android 12.
If that’s not enough, the device offers Samsung DeX functionality and a useful 3x telephoto camera. But unfortunately, it not only ships without a charger but only supports 25W fast charging.
2. iQOO 9
In our opinion, the second-best alternative to Realme GT 2 Pro in India is iQOO 9. This handset is priced at ₹42,990 and ₹46,990 for 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory variants in the country.
| BUILD | Aluminum Frame + Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 163.1 x 76 x 8.6/8.7mm 200g/202g |
| DISPLAY | 6.56-inch AMOLED Panel 2376 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate MEMC, SDR to HDR Conversion 1200 Nits Peak Brightness Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12 |
| REAR CAMERA | 48MP Sony IMX598 Main Camera With Gimbal OIS 13MP Ultra-wide + Macro Camera 13MP 2x Telephoto Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C |
| OTHER FEATURES | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 4,350mAh Battery 120W Fast Wired Charging |
Though it is cheaper, it arrives with some interesting features. For instance, its main camera has gimbal OIS and its display supports MEMC as well as SDR to HDR conversion.
The iQOO 9 also has 120W fast wired charging support and a 2.5x telephoto camera. Finally, it can be availed in mesmerizing BMW M Motorsport colorway, which officially goes by the name of ‘Legend’.
3. OnePlus 9RT
The OnePlus 9RT does not have any special features like the others on the list. It’s just that this phone is one of the best deals in its segment. It retails at ₹42,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version and ₹46,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
| BUILD | Aluminum Frame + Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 162.2 x 74.6 x 8.3mm 198.5g |
| DISPLAY | 6.62-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate 1300 Nits Peak Brightness Punch Hole At The Top Left Corner |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 50MP Sony IMX766 Main Camera With OIS 16MP Ultra-wide Camera 2MP Macro Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C |
| OTHER FEATURES | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers Alert Slider |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 4,500mAh Battery 65W Fast Wired Charging |
The successor of the OnePlus 9R has the same 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera as the realme GT 2 Pro. It also has support for 65W fast wired charging.
Though the device falls behind in other aspects, it is still a good buy as it costs ₹7,000 less.
4. Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Before the launch of the Realme GT 2 Pro, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro was the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in India. It comes in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration priced at ₹49,999.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 163.1 x 76 x 8.8mm 196g |
| DISPLAY | 6.7-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 144Hz Refresh Rate Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB UFS 3.1 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | My UX based on Android 12 |
| REAR CAMERA | 50MP Main Camera With OIS 50MP Ultra-wide + Macro Camera 2MP Depth Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 60MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers Ready For IP52 Rating |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 4,800mAh Battery 68W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging |
The major highlight of this phone is that it runs close to stock Android 12. Hence, users can experience Material You. The device is also compatible with Lenovo’s Ready For desktop feature.
Other than the aforementioned features, there’s nothing interesting about this handset. But if you really care about Material You, it is the only option in the country as the Pixel 6 series is not sold here officially.
5. Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Xiaomi 11T Pro is the cheapest alternative to the Realme GT 2 Pro in India. It retails at ₹39,999, ₹41,999, and ₹43,999 for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively. Customers can grab it at even lower prices via bank discounts.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8mm 204g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate MEMC, Dolby Vision 1000 Nits Peak Brightness Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 108MP Main Camera 8MP Ultra-wide Camera 5MP Telemacro Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers IR Blaster IP53 Rating |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery 120W Fast Wired Charging |
Just like the Galaxy S21 FE, the Xiaomi 11T Pro also offrs a unique set of features. It is the only smartphone in the segment with a Dolby Vision-supported display, Harman Kardon-tuned dual stereo speakers, and an IR blaster.
Finally, the device is IP53-rated and it has support for 120W fast charging like the iQOO 9.
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