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
118
display
102
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Best: Google Pixel 8 Pro (162)
140
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Best: Google Pixel 8 Pro (164)
124
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
Best: Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon) (162)
148
Huawei P40 Pro
Best: Huawei P40 Pro (155)
144
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Best: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (168)
101
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Best: Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (161)
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
115
th
3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
152
6. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
149
6. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
149
6. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
149
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
148
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
148
13. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
146
16. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
145
21. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
140
34. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
136
37. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
135
42. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
134
42. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
134
42. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
134
48. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
133
48. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
133
48. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
133
48. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
133
54. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
131
54. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
131
58. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
130
65. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
129
65. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
129
74. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
128
74. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
128
78. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
127
85. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
125
85. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
125
101. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
123
101. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
123
105. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
122
105. Motorola Edge 30 Pro
122
111. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
120
115. Motorola Edge 40 Pro
118
118. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
117
122. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
116
127. Motorola Edge 20 Pro
111
127. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
111
131. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
110
137. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
107
139. Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
105
140. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
104
147. Microsoft Surface Duo
99
149. Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
97
150. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
95
158. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
74
159. Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
69
161. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
60
Position in High-End Ranking
16
th
13. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
122
14. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
120
20. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
111
23. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
110
25. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
107
27. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
104
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:
Flicker comparison
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
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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