Realme unveiled the Realme GT 6T after taking a two-year hiatus from GT series phones in the Indian market. At the launch, the brand claimed that the letter “T” in the moniker of the device indicates top performer. Hence, it is a performance-driven phone offering some great specs with a starting price of Rs 30,999. I have used the phone for a couple of days, and here’s what I think of it.
1. Built for Gaming
Realme GT 6T is India’s first phone featuring the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset. The chip inherits architectures and cores from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The inclusion of the chip allows it to deliver powerful performance suitable for gaming and resource-intensive tasks.
The phone ships with up to 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 128GB (UFS 3.1) / 256 GB (UFS 4.0) / 512GB (UFS 4.0) storage. It offers one of the best battery size and charging combinations by packing a 5,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. With my limited use, the phone could easily last for 1.5 days of nominal use. It took me around 35 minutes to achieve a full charge using the in-box 120W SuperVOOC charger
For an enhanced gaming experience, the phone features dual speakers, which offer a good immersive output, and an x-axis linear motor for haptics. To keep the internals cool, the Realme GT 6T features a dual-layer vapor cooling structure encompassing a surface area of 10,014mm².
2. Unmatched Display
The 6.78-inch OLED screen produces a peak brightness of 6,000 nits, making it easily visible even in direct sunlight. The 8T LTPO panels support a 1.5K resolution and a 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate, ideal for gaming and media consumption. For precise touch response while gaming, the display supports a 2500Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate. No other phone in its price range offers such a marvellous screen.
3. Decent Cameras
The Realme GT 6T has an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 main camera on the back, which is joined by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The 32-megapixel front-facing camera offers above-average performance. Since it is performance-driven, photography is not the major strength of the device. Nevertheless, it does manage to produce some good shots.
4. Software Support and Flagship-like Features
While the company seems to be experimenting with providing fewer preloaded apps as it did on Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G, the GT 6T continues its usual affair with plenty of them. Thankfully, the phone comes with longer software support of three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates. The phone comes preloaded with the Realme UI 5.0-based Android 14.
Features like dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and IR blaster are some good additions to the device.
5. Durability
In terms of design, the Realme GT 6T offers a curved-edge OLED screen on the front. Its frame and its dual-tone rear panel are made out of plastic. The shiny portion on the phone’s back attracts fingerprint marks. Nevertheless, the phone promises good durability as it features Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection for the screen and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. The phone comes in two shades: Fluid Silver and Razor Green.
Overall Impressions
The Realme GT 6T has made a strong first impression. Its performance, display, and charging speeds are simply outstanding for a mid-range device. If Realme can deliver on its camera promises, the GT 6T could be a serious contender for the best mid-range smartphone of the year. I’m excited to spend more time with this phone and put it through its paces in a full review. If you are thinking about this phone, now could be the ideal time as buyers can benefit from the initial offers.
6. Realme GT 6T Price in India
The Realme GT 6T has arrived in India in four options: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512GB. The variants are priced at Rs 30,999, Rs 32,999, Rs 35,999, and Rs 39,999, respectively. With Rs 4,000 bank cashback and Rs 2,000 exchange bonus, the GT 6T can be bought for as low as Rs 24,999.
The Realme GT 6T will go on sale on May 29. It will be sold via Realme India’s website and Amazon.
Disclaimer: These are my initial impressions based on limited use. A full review will provide a more comprehensive assessment of the Realme GT 6T’s features and performance
