The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand Realme has a habit of releasing new handsets every other week. The company is no stranger to rebranded products, either. But today, the brand has done something really weird and traditionally unheard of. It seems to have relaunched an existing model in the same market with huge fanfare.

A few hours back, Realme launched a new phone in China called the Realme GT Neo 2T (stylized as realme GT NEO2T). With both the Realme GT Neo 2 and 2T present in the same market, things were getting too confusing for the average consumer. 

So we decided to take a closer look at the newly launched model. Surprisingly, after careful analysis, we have come to the conclusion that this device is nothing but a realme GT NEO with a glass back and a new name.

Chinese handset maker Realme had been teasing the launch of Realme GT Neo 2T for the past few days as if it was a brand-new smartphone. The brand even held a full-blown press event to unveil this phone.

These actions made us believe that the device was indeed a new model. But turns out, it isn’t.

Initially, we were confused as to why the Realme GT Neo 2T sports a different design when compared to Realme GT Neo 2. We got even more skeptical when we compared the specifications in detail. Neither the specs nor the design suggested that both these handsets were part of the same lineup/generation.

Then, as we started comparing the new phone with the previously released devices, we hit a home run. Upon closer observation, we can, for sure, confirm that the Realme GT Neo 2T is a Realme GT Neo (review) in disguise.

Earlier this year, realme replaced the Realme X series with the introduction of the Realme GT lineup but confirmed it only in August. The first model in the lineup was simply called the Realme GT (stylized as realme GT 5G). The same model was launched worldwide.

The original GT smartphone from March 2021 was soon followed by a new model called Realme GT Neo (stylized as realme GT NEO) in the same month. The newer device later made its way to India in the form of the Realme X7 Max at the end of May.

Now, almost seven months after its initial debut, Realme has re-released this handset in a new avatar. It is called Realme GT Neo 2T and has a glass back instead of plastic. 

The name and the rear finish are the only major differences between the two products. In fact, even their dimensions are identical (158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4mm).

If we talk about minor changes between these two models, there are things like charging speed and chipset. The original Realme GT Neo only supported 50W fast charging, compared to 65W on the Realme GT Neo 2T. But interestingly, there’s a variant of the GT Neo which has these missing features. If you recall, around late May, Realme had launched a new variant called Realme GT Neo Flash Edition with 65W fast charging in China.

As far as silicon is concerned, both Realme GT Neo and Realme GT Neo 2T house a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC inside, However, the chipset on the latter model has some optimizations made possible through ‘Dimensity 5G Open Resource Architecture’. Hence, it is known as Dimensity 1200-AI, just like the silicon powering the OnePlus Nord 2.

Coming to the price, despite being the same phone, the Realme GT Neo 2T is costlier than the Reame GT Neo. If the new product was announced alongside the original, we would have been fine with the price as it offers a premium matte glass finish.

However, seven months later, it does not make sense when we know that this is the exact same handset. It even runs the same old Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. So it will be also receiving identical software support (2 Android updates). Just because Realme advertises Realme GT Neo 2T as a brand-new phone, it doesn’t make it one.

At the end of the day, we have to agree that Realme is good at doing business. It knows how to target customers and market products. Though the realme GT Neo 2T is a rebadged smartphone from a few months ago, the company presents it in such a way that no one seems to remember that it’s nearly the same phone from seven months ago.

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After teasing for days, realme has finally launched the realme GT NEO 2T (stylized as realme GT NEO2T) in China. Although the name of this smartphone sounds similar to the realme GT NEO2, it is completely different with a  discrete design and varying set of features. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer.

realme GT NEO 2T Specifications and Features

The realme GT NEO2T flaunts a 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, an 800,000:1 contrast ratio, and a punch-hole. The panel has a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio, supports DC dimming, features 1000 nits peak brightness, and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI SoC. Going by the name, it appears to be the same custom chipset used by OnePlus Nord2. However, realme claims that it worked with MediaTek for customization through the chipmaker’s ‘Dimensity 5G Open Resource Architecture’.

As far as memory is concerned, the device maxes out at 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. Additionally, it also comes with a virtual RAM option (up to 7GB).

Talking about cameras, there’s a triple-lens system on the rear consisting of a 64MP primary snapper, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 16MP shooter.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM 5G, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-frequency GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO, QZSS), NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3,5mm headphone jack.

The phone arrives with all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and in-display fingerprint sensor. It also has a linear motor for haptics and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certifications.

The device not only has a matte glass back but also a VC liquid cooling system to control the thermals. It measures around 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4mm in dimensions, weighs 186g, and comes in two colors (Glaze White, Jet Black).

Last but not least, the realme GT NEO2T runs Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 and it is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.

realme GT NEO 2T Price and Availability

The realme GT NEO2T will retail at the following price tags in China.

• 8GB + 128GB – ¥2,099 ($328)
• 8GB + 256GB – ¥2,299 ($359)
• 12GB + 256GB – ¥2,599 ($406)

For a limited time, as part of Double Eleven promotions, customers will get a flat ¥200 ($31) discount on all three variants. Pre-orders for the handset start tonight, followed by sales from November 1.

As of now, it’s not known whether this smartphone will make its way to international markets.

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