Realme has quickly established itself as a leader in the flagship killer segment with devices like the GT 2 Pro. But can it truly compete with the big brands on performance and features?

Design and Build

The GT2 Pro sports an elegant design made of glass and plastic weighing just 189/199g. Its thin 8.2mm profile and curved edges make for a comfortable in-hand feel.

Available in Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, and Titanium Blue colors, it exudes a premium look befitting its flagship ambitions. The button placement is also ideal with no unsightly camera bumps.

Display

Upfront lies a simply stunning 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED screen with ultra-smooth 120Hz LTPO 2.0 technology for adaptive refresh. With a peak brightness of 1400 units, the display is readable even under direct sunlight.

Colors appear vivid and natural while inky deep blacks complement HDR and the nearly bezel-less design. It also boasts Corning’s latest Victus glass for protection against scratches and bumps.

Hardware and Performance

Powering the device is Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, promising flagship-level speeds. Up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage smoothly handles intensive tasks and gaming.

The potent Adreno 730 GPU delivers high and consistent frame rates in even the most demanding 3D titles. Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 12 provides a clean interface on top.

Cameras

The versatile triple lens setup includes a 50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, and 3MP microscope lens. Photos exhibit sharp details and natural colors in various lighting.

It can also record crisp 8K videos at 24fps or buttery smooth slow-mo at 240fps. Selfies come out sharp enough for social media use thanks to the capable 32MP front camera.

Battery Life

The sizable 5000mAh cell paired with the energy-efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 delivers well over a day of moderate to heavy usage on a charge with 65W SuperDart charging topping it up rapidly.

On a full charge, expect around 7-8 hours of screen time which is on par with flagship averages. The included 65W adapter fully juices up the phone in just 33 minutes as advertised.

Pricing and Availability

At £469, it would be difficult to find a more capable offering at this price point. You get flagship-grade performance, camera quality, and one of the best displays in any phone paired with excellent software support.

While it can’t top brand names, the GT 2 Pro easily stands shoulder to shoulder against most flagships on specifications and user experience for much less money. Highly recommended!