Realme made its name by delivering flagship levels of performance at incredibly affordable prices. With the new GT5 Pro, they’re taking direct aim at the premium tier. But can it compete with the big guns?

Design and Display

Available in elegant glass or sustainable vegan leather designs, the GT5 Pro exudes understated prestige. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED screen boasts QHD+ resolution, a buttery smooth 144Hz refresh rate, and peaks at an incredible 4500 nits.

Images practically leap off the screen with vibrant colors and inky blacks. Motion looks ultra-smooth while HDR and Dolby Vision ensure entertainment really pops. The compact 9.2mm frame also slips easily in pockets.

Hardware and Performance

Driving the GT5 Pro is Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip paired with generous memory configurations up to 1TB of storage and 16GB RAM. Early usage feels blisteringly quick across interfaces and intensive loads.

Gaming performance easily maxes out any title without experiencing the slightest stutter. Benchmark scores have it surpassing everything else currently available, upholding its flagship aspirations. 5G connectivity delivers searing fast internet speeds too.

Cameras

Its versatile triple rear setup features a capable 50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto lens for 5x optical zoom and an ultrawide providing versatile shooting.

Early photography samples showcase intricate detail and accurate colors in various lighting. 8K video recording also makes it a powerhouse content creator tool. Selfies look adequately detailed from its capable 32MP shooter.

Battery Life

The 5400mAh battery paired with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging ensures it can outlast heavy usage throughout demanding days. Early results validate Realme’s claims of 0-50% charge in just 12 minutes.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing starts from around €430 which undercuts the competition significantly. Build quality matches flagships while specs surpass them. Early impressions mark the GT5 Pro as a true “flagship-killer” reinventing the premium experience.

Performance remains to be validated long-term but first impressions leave no doubt – the GT5 Pro has what it takes to seriously compete at the highest level. Realme may have struck gold again here.