Realme GT 6 and GT 6 Plus: Unleashing Power with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 – A Tale of Two Worlds

Realme GT 6 (China) vs Realme GT 6 (Global): What’s the Difference?

1. Chipset and Battery:

   • The Chinese version of the Realme GT 6 features the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the global variant uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which is commonly found in affordable flagship phones.
   • Additionally, the Chinese GT 6 boasts a larger 5,800mAh battery, whereas the global model comes with a 5,500mAh cell. Both support 120W wired fast charging¹.

2. Design and Build:

   • The global GT 6 has a sleek design with a mirror finish on the camera module, featuring a plastic frame and rear panel to keep costs down.
   • In contrast, the Chinese model sports an aerospace-grade aluminum middle frame and a glass back. It also has a dual-tone design with a raised camera module.
   • Both variants offer IP65 water and dust resistance, but the materials differ¹.

3. Display:

   • Both versions share a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR, 1 billion colors, and 6000 nits of peak brightness.
   • Notably, the Chinese GT 6 uses a BOE S1+ AMOLED Pro XDR panel¹.

4. Camera Setup:

   • The Chinese GT 6 features two rear cameras: a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The front houses a 16MP selfie shooter.
   • In the global markets, the GT 6 boasts a more versatile setup: a 50MP Sony LYT-808 sensor with OIS, an 8MP IMX355 ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto camera. Plus, a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor handles selfies and video calls¹.

5. Pricing:

   • Realme officially launched the GT 6 in the global market with a starting price of €600 (approximately $650) in Europe and 40,999 INR (about $490) in India.
   • Considering the differences, we’ve decided to call the Chinese variant the “GT 6 Plus,” positioning it as a lower high-end device.
   • If you’re interested, the GT 6 Plus is already available for purchase at bludiode.com¹.

In summary, while the global GT 6 is a mid-range device, the Chinese GT 6 (or GT 6 Plus) offers higher-end specifications. Choose the one that best suits your needs!