The Realme GT 5G came out in March 2021 and is part of our High-End ($400-$599) segment. Let’s see how it did in our array of comprehensive display tests.
Key display specifications:
- 6.3-inch super AMOLED display
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 (409 ppi)
- Aspect ratio: 20:9
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. This article highlights the most important results of our testing. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.”)
Test summary
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Realme GT 5G
120
display
101
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Best: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (164)
139
Google Pixel 8
Best: Google Pixel 8 (165)
123
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Best: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (165)
143
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Best: Google Pixel 7 Pro (164)
Please be aware that beyond this point, we have not modified the initial test results. While data and products remain fully comparable, you might encounter mentions and references to the previous scores.
Position in Global Ranking
131
st
5. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
155
6. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
154
6. Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Exynos)
154
6. Samsung Galaxy S24 (Exynos)
154
12. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
152
13. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
151
18. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
150
18. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
150
23. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
148
28. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
147
31. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
33. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
145
37. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
144
39. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
143
39. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
143
43. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
142
43. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
142
49. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
140
54. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
138
65. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
65. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
135
70. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
134
73. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
133
73. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
133
73. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
133
73. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
133
78. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
132
83. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
131
83. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
131
87. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
130
87. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
130
87. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
130
98. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
129
102. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
127
106. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
126
123. Motorola Edge 30 Pro
123
127. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
127. Motorola Edge 40 Pro
122
131. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
120
137. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
114
139. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
113
142. Crosscall Stellar-X5
109
143. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
108
149. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
82
Position in High-End Ranking
19
th
9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
135
13. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
129
19. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
120
22. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
114
26. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
108
Pros
- Faithful color rendering in most tested conditions
- Generally smooth both in gallery and playing video games
- Well-defined lines when playing video games
Cons
- Hard to read under sunlight
- Video rendering lacks brightness and dark tones
- Shows some ghost touches when playing video games
The Realme GT 5G put in a respectable middle-of-the-pack performance in our Display protocol tests. Although it could be brighter overall for both readability and video, it renders color well and provides smooth scrolling and gaming experiences.
Brightness vs Contrast comparison (0 Lux)
Brightness vs Contrast comparison (30 000 Lux)
The Realme GT 5G’s brightness is too low in outdoor conditions and its readability is also affected when viewing the phone at an angle. Viewed indoors, the device is bright enough despite a slight pinkish cast…
Readability indoors, from left to right: Realme GT 5G, Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi Mi 11, Samsung A52 5G
(Photo credit: DXOMARK; for illustration only)
… but under sunlight, the GT 5G is hard to read.
Readability under sunlight, left to right: Realme GT 5G, Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi Mi 11, Samsung A52 5G
(Photo credit: DXOMARK; for illustration only)
In terms of color, the Realme GT 5G has a reddish cast when viewed indoors and outdoors.
Color rendering outdoors in shade, left to right: Realme GT 5G, Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi Mi 11, Samsung A52 5G
(Photo credit: DXOMARK; for illustration only)
The left-hand chart below shows the Realme GT 5G’s color fidelity in the P3 color space. The center of each circle is the target color; the further the tip of the arrow is outside of the circle, the more users will notice the difference between the color on the display and the original color of the source material. The scatter chart on the right shows the Realme device’s pink-blue oscillations when holding it at different angles, which appear almost iridescent on the screen.
Realme GT 5G, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the P3 color space
Realme GT 5G, scatter graph of white point on angle
The photo arrays below illustrate the color shift measured in the scatter chart above. The reddish cast mentioned above is visible in the Realme’s on-axis photo below. Its on-angle photo shows an even more pronounced, almost purplish cast.
Indoor color rendering on axis (top) and on angle (bottom), left to right: Realme GT 5G, Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi Mi 11, Samsung A52 5G
(Photo credit: DXOMARK; for illustration only)
The Realme GT 5G’s video brightness is slightly low. Some dark details are missing and the contrast on midtones could be more pronounced. As illustrated below, the Realme device shows saturation on vivid colors in HDR10 content.
Video color, clockwise from top left: Realme GT 5G, Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi Mi 11, Samsung A52 5G
(Photo credit: DXOMARK; for illustration only)
The Realme GT 5G shows some frame drops at 30 fps and 60 fps, but no frame drops are visible when playing games; further, it does not show any frame duplications and appears sharp on moving objects. After jumping forwards or backwards in the timeline, the GT 5G pauses slightly before resuming video playback.
The GT 5G is accurate when zooming in the gallery app. When gaming, the device is smooth and every area of the screen is responsive, with generally good accuracy.
The Realme device shows some flicker, as does the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G:
Temporal Light Modulation
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency. The combination of a low frequency and a high peak is susceptible to inducing eye fatigue. Displays flicker for 2 main reasons: refresh rate and Pulse Width Modulation. This measurement is important for comfort because flickering at low frequencies can be perceived by some individuals, and in the most extreme cases, can induce seizures. Some experiments show that discomfort can appear at a higher frequency. A high PWM frequency (>1500 Hz) tends to be safer for users.
The Realme GT 5G responds frequently to ghost touches, and aliasing is slightly visible when gaming. However, the device is well adapted to a comfortable gaming experience.
Realme GT 5G, closeup of aliasing
(Photo credit: DXOMARK; for illustration only)
Realme GT 5G, closeup of aliasing
(Photo credit: DXOMARK; for illustration only)
Realme GT 5G, closeup of aliasing
(Photo credit: DXOMARK; for illustration only)
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