Realme GT 6 Review: A potent flagship challenger with notable superlatives

Realme GT 6 Review: Continuing its spree of launches in 2024, Realme has introduced Realme GT 6 in the Indian market. This offering follows the introduction of Realme GT 6T earlier this year. More powerful than its predecessor, the Realme GT 6 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC along with an impactful camera module, including a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and a 2x 50MP telephoto lens. We shall have a glimpse at the features and notable upgrades this device has received in the subsequent sections.

Realme GT 6 Review: Design

Design-wise, the Realme GT 6 has a similar profile to that of the GT 6T, barring the small camera ring adorning its back. It dons a silver-mirror kind of finish, with side frames made up of polycarbonate. Surprisingly, the device has managed to maintain its sleek profile despite doing away with the plastic back and going for a glass panel at the back instead.  However, the glossy finish on the back tends to attract smudges. Overall, the device scores highly in the design aspect.

Realme GT 6 Review: Display

The Realme GT 6 features a 6.73-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and peak brightness that goes up to 6,000 nits. Well, that’s bright enough for even outdoor conditions, although, this can only be achieved for a short time. For regular usage, the brightness pegs at 1000 nits, going up to 1600 nits, which is commendable too.

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Equipped with stereo speakers, and having an LTPO panel that adjusts the refresh rate, as well as Widevine L1 certification enhancing the content streaming, the multimedia experience is going to be seamlessly superb.

Realme GT 6 Review: Performance and Software

Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, the Realme GT 6 takes the performance a notch higher. From running games to watching content, the experience has been buttery smooth. Observable stutters are not to be found even during intense activities. Games like BGMI run seamlessly at 60 frames per second (FPS), which is a nice proposition. Other games like Real Racing and Call of Duty also went smoothly. The chipset ensures the integration of AI capabilities, taking the device’s overall flagship status to the next level. It runs on Realme UI 5.0, based on Android 14. The UI does have pre-installed bloatware, rendering it a cluttered profile. However, the software offers various customisation options, enhancing the user experience. The brand claims to offer three years of major Android updates along with four years of security patches.

Realme GT 6 Review: Camera

The Realme GT 6 sports a triple camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with OIS support, backed by a 50MP 2x telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The 50MP primary camera performs well, delivering proper colours and details; however, the skin tones tend to feature a bit of noise. The dynamic range it captures is praiseworthy, and its lowlight photography is decent, offering satisfactory results. The 8MP ultrawide camera captures good photos in well-lit surroundings.

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The 50MP telephoto lens boasts up to 20x zoom capabilities, nicely complementing the camera module. For selfies, you get a 32MP shooter, which does the job, barring the overprocessed results more often than not.

Realme GT 6 Review: Battery

Cutting across different sections, the presence of Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC has an overarching impact, ensuring an efficient battery prowess for the Realme GT 6. Packing a 5,500mAh battery, the device lasts for at least an entire day, even when subject to intense usage scenarios. It supports 120W fast charging, which takes 30-odd minutes to fill the tank. You will get the charger in the box, thanks to Realme.

Realme GT 6 Review: Verdict

The Realme GT 6 is a mixed bag, offering most of the features one expects from a flagship device. The brand appears to have struck a good balance between affordability and a flagship experience. The smartphone might not be aesthetically pleasing at first glance, but its structural robustness is certainly to be reckoned with. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC is an impressive performance enabler, while the camera prowess and enhanced battery life are pleasant additions. The software is smooth, and the display is as seamless as ever. With the discount offers, the device is a good option to explore if you are looking for a new phone.

Realme GT 6 Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

• The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC is an impressive performance enabler

• Comes with 120W fast charging

• Camera is impressive, especially low-light photography

Cons:

• Smudge-free finish at the back could have been better

• Noise in the skin tone is discernible in the photos