Tech Blog #118 | Realme GT5 - Fast Charging = Apple's Fast Charging x 10..

Realme is famous for providing featureful smartphones for buyers. They like to introduce new technology to smartphones. That's their strength. The Realme GT5 is a powerhouse of a smartphone, boasting impressive specifications and cutting-edge features. Here's a detailed review of Realme GT5.

The Realme GT5 has a sleek and modern design with a glass front and back, accompanied by an aluminum frame. It surely has a premium look and feel. Despite its powerful internals, it maintains a relatively slim profile. The phone is available in two attractive colors: Flowing Silver and Starry Oasis. It also has an LED display for indicating activities such as charging, missed calls, message notifications etc.

The device features a gorgeous 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth and fluid visuals. The Full HD+ resolution and 10-bit color depth make for sharp and vibrant visuals. With a peak brightness of 1400 nits and HDR10+ support, it offers excellent outdoor visibility and an immersive viewing experience. It's a 1080P panel. So it'll save battery. But it's not an LTPO display.

Under the hood, the Realme GT5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a top-notch processor that delivers top-notch performance. It boasts an octa-core CPU configuration and Adreno 740 GPU ensures exceptional graphics performance, uninterrupted multitasking experience and impressive gaming capabilities. The phone is available in two memory configurations: 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM with 512GB of storage. This ample memory and storage ensure smooth multitasking and ample space for apps, games, and media.

The Realme GT5 features an average camera system. On the rear, you'll find a 50MP main camera with a large sensor, optical image stabilization (OIS), and a wide f/1.9 aperture. There's also an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 112° field of view and a useless 2MP macro camera. The main camera should deliver good low-light performance and detailed shots since it has a larger sensor. The 16MP front camera captures clear and vibrant selfies. Only the main cam can capture 4K videos.

One of the standout features of the Realme GT5 is its fast charging capabilities. The 150W wired charging can take the battery from 0% to 50% in just 7 minutes, making it one of the fastest-charging smartphones on the market. The 240W version, while having a smaller battery, offers even faster charging times. The 5,240mAh battery in the 150W version and the 4,600mAh battery in the 240W version provide excellent battery life.

Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos enhance the audio experience, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader provides quick and secure biometric authentication. Heat is managed by a 9-layer cooling system with 20,827mm² vapor chamber. The Realme GT5 runs on Android 13 with the Realme UI 4.0 skin on top. The UI offers a smooth and interactive user experience.The pricing for the Realme GT5 starts at around €380, making it an attractive option considering its exceptional features and capabilities.

The Realme GT5 is a flagship-level smartphone with impressive processor, a stunning display, and lightning-fast charging. It's an ideal choice for users who seek top-tier specifications for a lower price. With its competitive pricing, it offers excellent value for those looking for a high-performance device.