Last week, Realme launched a new GT-series smartphone – the Realme GT 6 in the Indian market. The Realme GT 6 is a flagship killer segment smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. Priced at Rs 40,999, the Realme GT 6 competes against the OnePlus 12R, which is one of the most popular smartphones in its segment. Let us compare the specifications of the Realme GT 6 and the OnePlus 12R.
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Specs at Glance
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Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Display | 6.78″ (17.22 cm) 120Hz Display | 6.78″ (17.22 cm) 120Hz Display |
Rear Camera | 50+8+50 MP Rear | 50+8+2 MP Rear |
Front Camera | 32 MP Front | 16 MP Front |
RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM 256 GB Storage | 8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage |
Battery | 5500 mAh 120W Charging | 5500 mAh 100W Charging |
OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Price in India
Smartphone | Realme GT 6 | OnePlus 12R |
8GB +128GB | NA | Rs 39,999 |
8GB + 256GB | Rs 40,999 | Rs 42,999 |
12GB + 256GB | Rs 42,999 | NA |
16GB + 256GB | NA | Rs 45,999 |
16GB + 512GB | Rs 44,999 | NA |
The Realme GT 6 is cheaper than the OnePlus 12R if we compare the 8GB+256GB variant. However, the 12R comes in more configurations. There’s also a Genshin Impact Limited Edition variant, which costs Rs 49,999 and offers 16GB+256GB configuration.
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Design
- The Realme GT 6 features a nano mirror design and retails in two colours: Fluid Silver and Razor Green. It weighs 199 grams and has a polycarbonate frame. It features an IP65 dust and water-resistant rating.
- The OnePlus 12R has a matte aluminium frame and a luxurious circular camera module. It weighs 207 grams and is available in three colours: Iron Gray, Cool Blue, and Electro Violet.
The OnePlus 12R has an aluminium frame making it sturdier than the Realme GT 6. On the other hand, the Realme GT 6 comes with an IP65 dust and water-resistant rating. Both devices offer a curved display that integrates well with the frame for a seamless in-hand experience.
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Display
- The Realme GT 6 offers a 6.78-inch ProXDR LTPO Curved AMOLED screen with 10-bit colour depth, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, 1000nits typical brightness, 1600nits HBM brightness, 6000nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and a 50,00,000:1 contrast ratio. The display panel features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and supports Dolby Vision content.
- The OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch LTPO ProXDR Curved AMOLED display with 10-bit colour depth, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, 1600nits HBM brightness, 4500nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM dimming. It supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision content and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The OnePlus 12R and Realme GT 6 offer similar specifications when it comes to the display department. The Realme GT 6 supports 6000 nits peak brightness but this shouldn’t create much difference in real life since it can be achieved only in a controlled environment.
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Performance
- The Realme GT 6 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile platform, which comes with an integrated Adreno 735 GPU. The handset also gets a 9-layer Iceberg Vapour cooling system with a 10000mm² cooling area. It features up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.
- The OnePlus 12R is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and an integrated Adreno 740 GPU. It is equipped with a Cryo-velocity VC cooling system, including a 9140mm² vapour chamber area. It packs up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
The Realme GT 6 features a faster CPU compared to the OnePlus 12R. However, the OnePlus 12R comes with a stronger GPU. Overall, the Realme GT 6 outperforms the OnePlus 12R when it comes to performance as seen in synthetic benchmarks. Check out the results below.
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Software
- Realme GT 6 boots Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. It is eligible for four Android version upgrades and four years of security patch updates.
- The OnePlus 12R comes with OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14. It features support for four years of software updates including three Android OS upgrades.
The Realme GT 6 has an advantage over the OnePlus 12R as it will get an Android 18 update. Android 17 will be the last Android update for the OnePlus 12R.
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Cameras
- The Realme GT 6 offers a triple rear camera setup, which includes a 50MP Sony LYT808 camera with an f/1.69 aperture, a 1/1.4-inch sensor size, and OIS. It comes equipped with a 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto camera with a 46mm focal length, a 1/2.8-inch sensor size, and an f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone also offers an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide-angle camera with a 112° field of view and an f/2.2 aperture. Upfront, it has a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor with a 90° field of view, 21mm focal length, and an f/2.45 aperture.
- The OnePlus 12R sports a triple-rear camera setup, including a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with a 24mm equivalent focal length, a 1/1.56-inch sensor size, an f/1.8 aperture, and OIS. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 112° field of view and an f/2.2 aperture. There is also a 2MP macro sensor on the rear. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP shooter with a 24mm focal length and an f/2.4 aperture at the front.
The Realme GT 6 offers a more versatile camera setup, including a telephoto camera. Also, it has a bigger primary camera sensor which should help it capture better photos in low-light environments. The Realme GT 6 also offers a higher-resolution front camera. These combined give the Realme GT 6 an advantage over the OnePlus 12R.
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Battery & Charging
- Realme GT 6 is equipped with a 5,500mAh battery (2750mAh dual-cell) and 120W SuperVOOC fast charging support. Realme includes a 120W GaN charging adapter in the retail box.
- The OnePlus 12R offers a 5,500mAh (2750mAh dual-cell) battery and supports 100W SuperVOOC fast charging. The company includes a 100W charging adapter in the retail package.
The Realme GT 6 and OnePlus 12R sport 5,500mAh battery. However, the Realme smartphone features slightly faster 120W fast charging and beats the OnePlus 12R.
Realme GT 6 vs OnePlus 12R: Verdict
The Realme GT 6 offers a versatile camera experience, better performance, and faster charging. It also comes with a better software policy but has a polycarbonate frame.
The OnePlus 12R, on the other hand, has an aluminium chassis but misses out on the ingress protection rating. It has a flagship-grade processor, a big battery, and crazy fast charging. The Realme GT 6 might appeal more to the masses due to the prowess in the camera segment, while the OnePlus 12R may be likeable for an overall balanced performance.