Is it a flagship killer? Or just a flagship? The Realme GT 6 is now available in Europe and India and tries to deliver top end performance and high quality components while keeping the price reasonable.
Let’s start with the price. In Europe, the 8/256GB base model sells for €600, and there are 12/256GB options for €700 and 16/512GB for €800. Note that for a limited time these prices will be lower – €550, €600 and €700. In India, the base 8/256GB model starts at ₹36,000, but there are 12/256GB and 16/512GB models available as well.
Realme GT 6 in: Fluid Silver • Razer Green
Here’s a quick summary of what you get for your money. A Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.4” sensor (LYT-808). This is limited to 4K @ 30fps, even though the 8s can do it at 60fps. There’s a 50MP portrait camera (47mm, 1/2.8” JN5) and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The selfie camera is a 32MP module.
Other great features include a flat 6.78” LTPO display (1-120Hz), a 10-bit OLED panel (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) with 1,264 x 2,780px resolution, and up to 6,000 nits of brightness (with DC dimming). Plus, a large 5,500mAh battery with super-fast 120W charging (power brick included), which charges up to 50% in 10 minutes and 100% in 28 minutes.
Of course, there are AI features included as well, but check out the announcement post for more details. Here we want to focus on the options.
After a long absence, the GT-series returned to India in May with the Realme GT 6T. At launch, the base 8/128GB model was priced at ₹31,000 and the 8/256GB version was priced at ₹33,000, which is slightly less than the GT 6 base model. And Realme is now bringing the GT 6T to Europe as well – the 8/256GB model is normally priced at €550, with a 12/256GB version also available for €600. Note that the 8/256GB model will be available for just €400 as an early bird promo until July 4 (and it’s bundled with a 120W adapter and Realme Air6 buds). The T-version uses a slightly weaker Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset. Also, the main camera has a smaller 1/1.95” sensor and there is no portrait or tele module. Everything else is more or less the same.
The OnePlus 12R currently costs €600 for the 16/256GB model. Instead of the 8s chip, it uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It has a comparable 6.78” LTPO display (4,500 nits) and a 5,500mAh battery with 100W charging (which only needs 25 minutes to reach 100%). The main camera has a 1/1.56” sensor and the ultra-wide is 8MP. Again, there’s no portrait or tele camera here.
The Poco F6 Pro is similar to the 12R with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a 50+8+2MP camera setup (1/1.55” main sensor). The 6.67” display is higher resolution (QHD+), but it’s not an LTPO panel (and maxes out at 4,000 nits). The 5,000mAh battery is smaller, but supports 120W fast charging (full charge in 27 minutes). The F6 Pro (12/256GB) is currently priced at €580 in Europe and isn’t available in India (only the vanilla F6 has launched there).
Realme GT 6T • OnePlus 12R • Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro • Oppo Reno12 Pro • Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Oppo Reno 12 Pro recently arrived in Europe and costs €500 for the 12/256GB model. The phone has a 50MP 47mm module to match the GT 6 (1/2.75” sensor), but a smaller 50MP main (1/1.95”). On the positive side, the selfie camera is better, with a 50MP sensor and autofocus. This is a cheaper phone than the GT 6, so its 6.7” OLED is an FHD+ non-LTPO panel and the 5,000mAh battery does “only” 80W charging (46 minutes to fully charge).
The Xiaomi 14 Civi recently launched in India, but the starting price for the 8/256GB model is ₹43,000, which is significantly higher than the Realme. It has the same Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, a 6.55” OLED display (non-LTPO, 3,000 nits) and a smaller, slower 4,700mAh battery with 67W charging. The triple camera on the back consists of a 50MP main (1/1.55”), a 50MP 50mm portrait module and a 12MP ultra-wide. As a highlight feature, there are two 32MP selfie cameras – with wide and ultra-wide lenses.
Any other options? Well, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ costs a lot. The Xiaomi 14 series is expensive too. The Nothing phone (2) is priced well and has an LTPO display (with a lower FHD+ resolution and 1,600 nits peak brightness), a 50MP ultra-wide but no portrait cam and a 4,700mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. In short, it’s not exactly a rival to the GT 6.
It seems that Realme has identified a gap in the market – there are phones cheaper than the Realme GT 6 that lack some features and there are phones that have better features but cost more. What do you think, can this be your next phone purchase?
Now that we’re here, now that the Realme GT 6T is available in the European market, what do you think of it? The promo price certainly sounds great and once it’s over, we doubt it’ll stay at €550 for long (the GT 6 isn’t priced that low). Is the 6T a better fit for your needs?
