Realme has surprisingly discontinued its line of GT series of mid-range smartphones after the GT Neo 3. The Neo series has not achieved the same level of popularity as the older GT phones, notably the leather-clad Master Edition, in part because of their higher pricing relative to less comprehensive performance but with the tag of premium.

In 2024, Realme announced the return of the GT series with two new models: the more elevated GT 6 and the Realme GT 6T, this last in the T-series lineup. For what it’s worth, the Realme GT 6T wants to give users stable all-round performance at an aggressive price point. But does it really live up to expectations? How does it compare to the just-launched OnePlus Nord 4? This Realme GT 6T review explores this in a little more detail.

Design and Build Quality

The Realme GT 6T review unit is in Fluid Silver, Miracle Purple, and Razor Green; this specific one retails at Rs. 35,999 for 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It has a dual-tone rear panel for practicality cum elegance. There is a part around the three camera cut-outs with a mirror-like finish and the rest of the rear, which comes in misty metallic appearance that reflects light.

The phone’s frame is flat on all sides but more prominent at the top and bottom, with beveled edges that help you grasp it better. This does make the Realme GT 6T feel a touch less premium next to the GT 6, and in reality, the glossy finish on that soft plastic rear made the phone slippery and a dust and smudge magnet, especially in humid conditions. However, the phone is rated IP65 for dust and splash resistance, although this type of damage is not within the warranty.

Screen: Display Performance and Quality

The Realme GT 6T has a large LTPO AMOLED display with fine 3D curves. It also has a Smart Sidebar to help boost the multitasking experience by a slide on the edge. The refresh rate on the display adjusts between 1Hz and 120Hz according to usage, thereby saving battery. The display is clear under direct sunlight, even with an extra brightness mode. An HDR10 and Dolby Vision-supported screen will offer you great colors on the screen, and HDR photos will be displayed accurately.

Software: Ease of Use and Features

The software interface on the Realme GT 6T is much like the ones on other Realme devices. There are plenty of personalization options and many AI features that predict recommendations in view of content, but not all of them really make a whole lot of sense. AI Smart Removal does not remove an object perfectly, even in very simple cases. It also has bloatware and redundant apps that just may be too much for some users who are looking for a near-stock Android experience.

Performance: Seamless Performance

Running on top of that high-end mid-range chip, the Realme GT 6T is a smooth operator with no hint of a stutter or a lag, making day-to-day interactions proper and fluid. More so in this 12GB RAM variant, because the animations and transitions run very smoothly over the LTPO panel. The device is good for gaming; Call of Duty: Mobile and Asphalt Legends Unite ran smoothly. With the vapor cooling system, there was a nice job done to prevent overheating during aggressive use.

Performance and Quality of the Cameras

The primary camera of the Realme GT 6T takes 12-megapixel shots with good detail and dynamic range; however, colors can be a bit saturated. Quality is reduced at 2X digital zoom, especially in poorly lit scenes. At native focal length, it does very well and provides decent night shots with minimal noise. Edge detection with Portrait mode is decent but otherwise does a poor job in complex scenes. It captures sharp selfies in daylight but isn’t that great in low light due to noise reduction and flattened textures.

Daylight

During the day, the primary sensor captures some pretty good shots. There are good (if not the best) details upon zooming in. Shadows and highlights are good too, thereby capturing the dynamic range well in shots.

However, shifting to the ultrawide is probably a bad idea. There’s only so much an 8MP sensor can capture. It understandably smudges the details and lightens the shot, creating a color disparity with the primary sensor. The dynamic range is negatively affected a bit as well.

Night Time

At night, while the details are not lost by much, photos appear pretty grainy. If you’re into those kinds of shots, you will likely favor this flaw. Otherwise, it will just turn into an annoyance, which you can’t fix. Oh, don’t you dare shift to the ultrawide at night.

Battery Life: Charging and Longevity

The dual-cell battery on the realme GT 6T delivers good battery life, stretching to two days of casual look. For heavier camera and gaming use, it took a full day and then a bit into the next. It went 24 hours and 32 minutes in standard video loop tests. Charging, on its part, is super fast 93% in 30 minutes, full charge in 38 minutes.

Verdict

The Realme GT 6T brings stellar performance, a massive battery, super fast charging and a stunning display. While it doesn’t hit the spot with its cameras and may fall a tad flat with its design, these are pretty subjective and may not matter to you at all. If that’s the case and you’re in the market for a powerful and reliable all-rounder, there’s nothing quite like it.