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
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
iQOO 9 (India)
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
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
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
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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