Realme GT 6T Review Design: Treading a skinny line
- Dimensions -162mm x 75.1mm x 8.65mm
- Weight – 191g
- Durability – IP65 (mud and water)
The Realme GT 6T is offered in Fluid Silver, Miracle Purple, and Razor Green finishes. I obtained the Fluid Silver colourway within the top-end 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant for overview, which is priced at Rs. 35,999.
Its design is each sensible and classy. I just like the dual-tone end of the rear panel, which has a piece across the three floating digital camera cutouts completed in a mirror-like end, whereas the remainder of the rear panel has this misty metallic end which shines when mild hits it at an angle.
The Realme GT 6T has a dual-tone end for its plastic rear panel
The body that holds each entrance and rear panels collectively is flat on all 4 sides, however that is outstanding on the high and backside. Despite the body’s skinny look on the edges, which is the place each the show and the rear panels converge, Realme has managed to squeeze within the energy and quantity rocker on the precise, leaving the left facet clear. The flat sides, which have bevelled edges, additionally make it simpler to grip the in any other case slippery cellphone.
While the Realme GT 6T’s design seems to be an identical to the extra premium GT 6, the model has minimize down on the end and supplies used. For instance, the rear panel of the GT 6T might be pressed down simply and has a flex to it. It shouldn’t be made from glass or stiff polycarbonate however seems like comfortable plastic.
Realme might have its causes (weight discount or saving just a few millimetres for its massive VC cooling system) for going with this materials, however it does really feel a bit low cost for a mid-range smartphone. Then there’s its shiny end, which makes the cellphone fairly slippery. The mixture of plastic and a shiny end additionally makes it a serious mud and smudge magnet. And in a metropolis as humid as Mumbai, it takes just a few seconds for the rear panel to grow to be messy and dirty.
The Realme GT 6T’s plastic rear panel is a correct mud and fingerprint magnet
Given the flex that the rear panel has and that the body is made out of polycarbonate, I used to be a bit shocked to study that the cellphone has an IP65 score, which provides good safety towards mud and splashes of water. However, do remember the fact that water harm won’t be lined underneath guarantee.
Realme GT 6T Review Display: Looks nice and runs nice!
- Display – 6.78-inch, 1,264 x 2,780 pixels, full-HD+, 120Hz
- Display kind – 3D curved, AMOLED (8T LTPO)
- Display safety – Gorilla Glass Victus 2
The massive show has 3D curved edges, however Realme does make use of it by including a slide-out console. Called the Smart Side-bar, it’s helpful when multitasking and might be pulled out by swiping on the curved edge. The curved edges, aside from making the show’s black borders seem thinner and uniform (they’re bodily thicker on the edges), additionally give the cellphone a smooth look regardless of its 8.65mm thickness.
The Realme GT 6T’s 3D-curved edge AMOLED panel offers the cellphone a slimmer look
Since that is an LTPO AMOLED panel, it’s able to dropping the display’s refresh charge to 1Hz when not in use and cranks it as much as 120Hz, 60Hz or 30Hz, relying on the applying, lowering battery utilization. The show is clearly seen even in direct daylight and even has an additional brightness mode to make it even brighter by manually dialling it up when wanted. It’s additionally HDR10 and Dolby Vision licensed, and supported content material in OTT apps appeared as anticipated. Colours are nearer to correct when seen within the Pro (Cinematic) display color mode. HDR photographs snapped by the cellphone’s cameras additionally regarded nice in full dynamic vary on the Pro-XDR supported show.
Realme GT 6T Review Software: A bit messy
- Software – Realme UI 5.0
- Version – Android 14
- Latest safety patch – 5 June, 2024
The cellphone’s software program consumer interface is usually Realme and comes with the identical personalisation choices and settings out there on OnePlus and Oppo units. This additionally means Realme has acquired the newer AI-friendly updates and software program options.
The AI Eraser photograph modifying software is not dependable in terms of tweaking photographs. (Left: Original, proper: edited)
One of them is known as AI Smart Loop, which acknowledges the content material you long-press on and (with the facility of AI) predicts the precise suggestions (or apps). This works for pictures, textual content picks and screenshots. However, I didn’t discover it as helpful as a result of the suggestions all the time appeared comparable. The similar goes for AI Smart Removal, which by no means managed to do an ideal job of object elimination, even within the best of eventualities.
The Realme GT 6T comes pre-loaded with a number of third-party apps
With loads of bloatware and preinstalled third-party apps (a few of which can’t be uninstalled), I additionally seen quite a lot of double apps. There are two apps for SMS (Google Messages and Messages), two file managers (Google Files and My Files), two net browsers (Internet and Google’s Chrome) and even two gallery apps (Google Photos and Photos). This can get overwhelming for somebody who’s used to a near-stock Android expertise.
Realme GT 6T Review Performance: No issues right here
- Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
- RAM – 8/12GB LPDDR5X
- Storage – 256/512GB UFS 4.0
With a top-end mid-range processor contained in the Realme GT 6T, I anticipated no points by way of efficiency, and there have been none.
With informal every day utilization I confronted no slow-downs or lag on my 12GB RAM variant of the cellphone. Animations and transitions, due to the responsive LTPO panel, appeared fairly easy, and apps remained in RAM for a very long time.
The Realme GT 6T has a big vapour chamber cooling system, which retains the cellphone cool when harassed
Gaming efficiency was fairly easy and secure when taking part in Call of Duty: Mobile and Asphalt Legends Unite. Thanks to the massive vapour cooling chamber, I confronted no heat-related points by any means and this was efficient even when utilizing the digital camera app open air.
In phrases of benchmarks, the cellphone surprisingly carried out higher than the OnePlus Nord 4 we reviewed as is seen from the desk under. But the Poco F6 which is offered at an analogous worth level, carried out higher with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC.
| Benchmarks | Realme GT 6T | OnePlus Nord 4 | Poco F6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu v10 | 1,462,980 | 1,074,178 | 1,457,491 |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 19,517 | 12,336 | 15,743 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,843 | 929 | 1,835 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,756 | 3,817 | 4,693 |
| GFXB T-rex | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| GFXB Manhattan 3.1 | 60 | 60 | 112 |
| GFXB Car Chase ** | 60 | 60 | 71 |
| 3DM Slingshot Extreme OpenGL** | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | 5,481 |
| 3DM Slingshot | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | 4,655 |
| 3DM Wild Life | Maxed Out | Maxed Out | Maxed Out |
| 3DM Wild Life Unlimited | 11,481 | 11,588 | 11,734 |
Realme GT 6T Review Cameras: Gets the job finished
- Main digital camera – 50-megapixel (OIS), f/1.88 aperture, AF
- Ultra-wide digital camera – 8-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture, FF
- Selfie – 32-megapixel, f/2.4 aperture, FF
The Realme GT 6T’s main digital camera captures binned 12-megapixel photographs. These photographs have good element and nice dynamic vary making certain loads of visibility within the darker and brighter areas in any captured picture. However, colors are a bit saturated and taking pictures at 2X digital zoom exhibits a noticeable discount in high quality, so it is best averted in low mild.
The Realme GT 6T has two rear-facing cameras
Image high quality on the digital camera’s native focal size (1X) is kind of good when taking pictures at night time. Photos aren’t very sharp however are low on noise. Colour copy can also be fairly good, however the digital camera tends to flatten out textures in some scenes, giving them a watercolour-like impact.
When utilizing the portrait mode, edge-detection is respectable however I did discover some flaws in barely complicated scenes. Selfies captured by the first digital camera come out sharp with good element and wonderful dynamic vary in daylight however are simply satisfactory in low mild due to flattened textures and aggressive noise discount.
Realme GT 6T Daylight digital camera samples. Top to backside: Ultra-wide digital camera, main digital camera, 2X digital zoom (faucet pictures to develop)
Photos from the ultra-wide digital camera are strictly common, as they seem comfortable and blurry even in daylight. Noise is underneath management, however the longer exposures and sub-par lens setup find yourself making photographs very comfortable and blurry.
Realme GT 6T selfie and low-light digital camera samples (Tap pictures to develop)
1080p movies seem scaled-down and lack element when taking pictures in daylight. 4K recordings seem higher, however I seen some flickering when capturing complicated textures or intricate patterns. There’s additionally seen noise within the shadows, which I did discover a bit unusual. As anticipated, low-light video recordings are nearly satisfactory as they’ve loads of noise.
Realme GT 6T Review Battery: Charges actually quick
- Battery capability – 5,500mAh
- Charging charge – 120W (wired)
The Realme GT 6T comes with a 120W wired charging adapter within the field
Battery life as anticipated, is kind of good. The massive dual-cell battery not solely expenses up in a short time however can simply final two days with informal (non-gaming) utilization. With digital camera and gaming utilization, the cellphone will simply final a day and a bit extra. Running our normal video loop check, the cellphone managed an excellent 24 hours and 32 minutes. Charging the system was equally spectacular, reaching 93 % (from a useless battery) in half-hour and finishing the cost in simply 38 minutes.
Realme GT 6T Review Verdict
The Realme GT 6T has turned out to be fairly the alternative of its costlier sibling, the Realme GT 6. While it is simply as succesful because the older GT Neo fashions by way of gaming efficiency, the 6T seems to comply with the identical path as its predecessors, which makes it exhausting to advocate as an all-rounder. Battery life and quick charging speeds nonetheless stay an excellent cause to get a GT 6T, however I’m fairly positive most customers will anticipate extra from its cameras preserving in thoughts its Rs. 32,999 asking worth.
If you might be searching for higher high quality and a strong software program expertise, the OnePlus Nord 4 (Review) is a simple advice, given its all-metal design that does really feel premium. The Poco F6 (Rs. 29,999 onwards) provides an analogous function set because the 6T, however with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor is a a lot better alternative when you solely have gaming in your thoughts.
For higher digital camera efficiency, there’s Realme’s brand-new 13 Pro+ 5G (Review), which shockingly retails on the similar worth level. It provides a succesful processor and an excellent telephoto digital camera efficiency like its predecessor.
