Realme GT2 Master Explorer Review: Surprisingly Good Camera, Excellent Performance, Super Fast 100W Charging

Launched in July 2022, the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is Realme's latest flagship offering, featuring top-notch features found on a smartphone. The Realme GT2 Master Explorer boasts a luxurious design, powerful configuration with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and a high-quality camera. So what's new with the Realme GT2 Master Explorer? How is the performance of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer? Does the Realme GT2 Master Explorer take beautiful photos? How long does the Realme GT2 Master Explorer battery last? Let's find out the answers through the Realme GT2 Master Explorer review below!

Note: The content of this article is referenced from GSMArena.

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Elegant and Sophisticated Design of Realme GT2 Master Explorer

Firstly, let's take a look inside the box of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer and see what accessories it comes with. Realme still provides users with basic accessories such as a protective case and a 100W fast charger. The author evaluates the quality of the included protective case as quite good, without feeling cheap like some other included cases.

The design of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer seems to depart from the design language that Realme typically employs on its devices. The author observes a blend of modern and classic elements on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer. The unique design of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer, called Travel Trunk, features a square metal frame surrounding the device and a back panel finished with faux leather material. This combination not only brings a sense of sophistication but also provides a user-friendly grip.

The overall dimensions of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer are moderate for a device with a large 6.7-inch display and a 5,000 mAh battery. The weight of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is 195g, which is relatively ideal to ensure users do not feel uncomfortable during prolonged usage. Perhaps using the faux leather back panel has helped make the device lighter.

Although the back of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is made of plastic, the company has managed to create a feeling as if holding a genuine leather product. This back panel has a certain degree of grip and feels slightly soft to the touch. Three corners of the back are adorned with three screws. Realme has also cleverly chosen the colors for the Realme GT2 Master Explorer, with the beige back panel combined with the brown frame creating a distinctly retro feel. If you prefer a more modern look, the Realme GT2 Master Explorer also comes in black and white versions.

The camera module on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer has a design quite similar to its sibling, the Realme GT Neo3. The main camera, which is the largest, is placed at the top, with two smaller secondary cameras below. The protrusion of this camera module is quite significant and can be clearly felt when placing the device on a flat surface.

While the frame of the device may not be glossy, the finishing and sensible color choices by the manufacturer have helped the Realme GT2 Master Explorer exude elegance and sophistication from any angle. Let's take a look at some images of the device's edges below.

The front of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is not inferior to other flagships, with an extremely slim bezel screen - the thickest bezel measures only 1.48 mm. The selfie camera is also not too large and occupies little space on the front.

The performance of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer ranks among the top in the smartphone market with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset

Let me summarize the specifications of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer for you to easily grasp!

• Display: 6.7-inch size, OLED panel, Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate.
• CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.
• RAM: 8 GB or 12 GB.
• Internal Storage: 256 GB.
• Rear Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP + 3 MP.
• Front Camera: 16 MP.
• Battery Capacity: 5,000 mAh, supports 100 W fast charging.

Compared to its predecessor, the Realme GT Master Explorer, the Realme GT2 Master Explorer sees a significant upgrade in performance, even outperforming the Realme GT2 Pro. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 on the device promises to deliver 30% better energy efficiency than the previous generation, despite still being manufactured on a 4nm process. The performance of this chip sees a modest increase - around 10%, mainly due to the higher clock speeds.

Below are the results obtained when testing the Realme GT2 Master Explorer with some performance benchmarking software:

It's evident that the performance of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is extremely powerful, ranking at the top in the world of Android smartphones. Users can confidently use the device for many years without worrying about slowdowns or lagging issues.

To achieve sustained high performance, the cooling system of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is indispensable. The cooling area of the device measures 37,924 mm2, with 11 layers of heat dissipation to enhance the efficiency of heat dissipation for the SoC. Some of the materials used in this heat dissipation layer include stainless steel, graphene, etc. GSMArena's reviewer tested the cooling capability of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer by running the CPU at 100% capacity for 1 hour.

The results obtained are quite impressive: the Realme GT2 Master Explorer was only limited to 80% power after 30 minutes and remained stable for the rest of the time. Thanks to the faux leather back panel, the heat emitted from this panel is not excessive and does not cause discomfort even when the device operates at 100% capacity for extended periods.

The OLED display on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer won't disappoint you

The Realme GT2 Master Explorer features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2,412 x 1,080 pixels. Along with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, the Realme GT2 Master Explorer has a touch sampling rate of up to 1,000 Hz. The display supports 100% DCI-P3 color gamut with 10-bit color depth. It can be said that the display of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer sets a flagship standard.

When comparing quickly, the display of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer and the Realme GT Neo3 have many similarities in terms of size, resolution, specifications, and brightness and color test results. One notable drawback is that the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is not equipped with an LTPO2 OLED panel for energy efficiency like the Realme GT2 Pro.

In manual mode, the device achieves a brightness of 497 nits, while in automatic mode, the maximum brightness reaches 798 nits. This brightness level allows the Realme GT2 Master Explorer to be comfortably used outdoors. Additionally, the color accuracy (measured through Delta E) of the device is also very good. The Realme GT2 Master Explorer offers only 2 refresh rate options: 60 Hz and 120 Hz. When the Auto mode is enabled, the device adjusts the refresh rate based on actual usage to ensure optimal performance.

The battery life of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is quite impressive, with full charging taking only 25 minutes.

The Realme GT2 Master Explorer boasts a commendable battery life with a 5,000 mAh battery. In GSMArena's battery test, the Realme GT2 Master Explorer achieved a runtime of 126 hours. This includes continuous chatting on 3G, continuous web browsing, and continuous video playback. It's worth noting that the company claims the battery on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer will have superior longevity, with the battery capacity retaining at least 80% after 1,200 charging cycles.

The charging speed of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is also very impressive. With the 100 W UltraDart fast charger, the device can fully charge the battery in just 25 minutes. This is a remarkably fast charging time compared to many other competitors in the same segment.

The camera of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer delivers excellent quality, meeting all user needs.

The Realme GT2 Master Explorer features a triple-camera setup that meets 'flagship' standards. The main camera boasts a 50 MP resolution, utilizing the familiar Sony IMX766 sensor, with an aperture of f/1.9. The ultra-wide camera also offers a 50 MP resolution, with a fairly large aperture of f/2.2, and this lens provides a wide-angle view of up to 150 degrees - similar to fisheye lenses on cameras.

The camera setup on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer includes the following attractive specifications:

• Main camera: 50 MP resolution.
• Ultra-wide camera: 50 MP resolution.
• Macro camera: 3 MP resolution, with up to 40X magnification.
• Selfie camera: 16 MP resolution.

• Daylight photos captured by the Realme GT2 Master Explorer

The Realme GT2 Master Explorer shares similar camera specifications and image signal processor (ISP) with the GT2 Pro, so there's not much noticeable difference in the image quality. Under adequate lighting conditions, the Realme GT2 Master Explorer produces nearly perfect photos. The lighting in the photos is well-balanced, with good detail reproduction. In some cases, there might be a slight reduction in detail due to the noise reduction algorithm used by the device.

Under indoor conditions, the image quality remains excellent on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer, with good noise reduction and preserved sharpness. Colors tend to be realistic without excessive manipulation. If you prefer vibrant colors, you can activate the AI feature to enhance colors in certain scenes.

The 50 MP photo mode isn't particularly impressive as it doesn't significantly increase detail, and it may slightly reduce the dynamic range in photos.

Despite the lack of a telephoto camera, with the 50 MP resolution of the main camera coupled with the excellent processing capability of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer, photos with 2X zoom are of completely satisfactory quality, even surpassing some cameras with 2X optical zoom on the market.

The ultra-wide-angle camera on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer offers a viewing angle of up to 150 degrees. In automatic mode, the device will crop the center of the frame and process it to produce the least distorted image possible. When shooting with this camera, sharpness and colors will be quite similar to the main camera.

There are 2 modes that users can choose to make the most of the 150-degree viewing angle on the ultra-wide-angle camera, one mode allows capturing the entire 150-degree angle and one mode simulates the fisheye effect. Both modes yield image quality similar to the default ultra-wide-angle shooting mode. The only drawback may be a slight reduction in sharpness, but the photos are still good enough for sharing on social media.

The microscope camera of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer features a 20X optical zoom and can zoom up to 40X. According to GSMArena's reviewers, users should shoot at 20X magnification for the best quality since this camera has only 3 MP resolution. Photos taken with the microscope camera have good detail, and when using this camera, the LED flash will be activated to provide good lighting in most situations.

• Photo taken in low-light conditions with the Realme GT2 Master Explorer

The Night Mode on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is recommended by the author for producing incredibly sharp photos with virtually no noise. Even details in dark areas are impressively reproduced.

The Dynamic Range and color rendition of photos taken in low-light conditions are also commendable. Overall, the image quality in low-light conditions of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is excellent and worthy of a flagship segment.

The ultra-wide camera of the Realme GT2 Master Explorer captures surprisingly high-quality photos in low-light conditions, with the Night Mode automatically activated in most cases. The photos exhibit sharpness, good detail, vibrant colors, and contrast comparable to the main camera, with minimal visible noise. The author rates this ultra-wide camera as of excellent quality.

• Portrait photo taken with the Realme GT2 Master Explorer

Portrait photo quality taken with the Realme GT2 Master Explorer even surpasses that of the Realme GT2 Pro. Portrait photos exhibit detailed subject, good contrast, and natural-leaning colors, yet remain harmonious. Particularly, the balance between subject and environment lighting is consistently managed. The simulated bokeh effect is also very effective, with the subject almost seamlessly separated from the background.

• Selfie photo taken with the front camera on the Realme GT2 Master Explorer

The majority of selfies taken with the Realme GT2 Master Explorer boast good quality and excellent dynamic range. Additionally, the balance between facial and ambient lighting is generally handled well, although in some instances, you may need to enable HDR for more even lighting in the photo.

• Video captured with the Realme GT2 Master Explorer camera

The Realme GT2 Master Explorer can shoot stable 4K videos with electronic image stabilization (EIS). The videos exhibit good quality, although some details may be overexposed. Overall, there is good detail, contrast, and colors tend to be realistic. Notably, the video quality captured with the ultra-wide-angle camera is also impressive.

How much does the Realme GT2 Master Explorer cost? Is it worth buying?

In the Chinese market, the Realme GT2 Master Explorer is available for sale at the following specific prices:

• The 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage variant is priced at 3,499 Chinese Yuan (approximately 12 million Vietnamese Dong).
• The 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage variant is priced at 3,799 Chinese Yuan (approximately 13.1 million Vietnamese Dong).
• The 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage variant is priced at 3,999 Chinese Yuan (approximately 13.8 million Vietnamese Dong).

The Realme GT2 Master Explorer embodies the best features that Realme can equip on its smartphone, such as a beautiful display, powerful performance, and luxurious design. With a price starting from 12 million, I consider the Realme GT2 Master Explorer a flagship worth considering with its impressive features. What do you think about the Realme GT2 Master Explorer? Leave a comment below the article to let me and everyone know! Thank you for taking the time to read my article.

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