Realme GT2

Bright 120Hz OLED display with accurate colors.

No telephoto camera.

All in all it brings enough upgrades to remain just competent and well-rounded as the GT2 Pro six months later, but for the vast majority of users it just doesn't matter as they aren't able to buy it.

Bright, 120Hz OLED panel.

No ingress protection of any kind.

The thing is, the GT2 doesn't excel in many aspects. The great Paper design isn't enough for it to stand out. And there are quite a few affordable flagships to choose from nowadays, most of which are even cheaper than the GT2. It's hard to argue with...

Vivid 120Hz display ; Gorgeous textured design ; Powerful Snapdragon 888 chip ; Strong main camera…

…but only a so-so ultra wide ; R.I.P. Headphone jack ; Price increase

The Realme GT 2 brings a fresh new visual flair and premium attention to design, along with some small-but-welcome upgrades for one of the strongest all-round phones you can buy today.

Realme GT 2 is a very good smartphone with a 35k budget. Although the phone comes with a plastic build, the design is very attractive and strong. The design is suitable for youngsters and elder people alike. Despite having a 5000mAh battery, the GT 2...

Immersive display with 120Hz refresh rate ; Advanced cameras with clear output ; 65W SuperDart charge support ; Smooth performance

No wireless charging support ; Not comfortable for single-hand use ; Skips IP rating

The Realme GT 2 5G is designed keeping a flagship experience in mind, while also being considerate about the budget. I loved the cameras and the display on the smartphone, which catered to most of my needs. The overall processor performance and the...

Bright AMOLED screen ; Reliable camera ; Very fast charging

No zoom lens ; Sometimes unreliable fingerprint sensor ; Lots of pre-installed apps

The Realme GT2 is an accomplished high-end smartphone with a commendable screen, a great primary camera and more than enough performance. But for the presence of a zoom lens this might have been a simple choice over its more expensive peer, instead it...

Powerful processor ; Good value ; Very strong primary camera

HDR Camera can be a little lax with highlight retention ; Weak secondary cameras ; Needs bug fixes and UI tweaks

Speedy charging ; Long battery life ; Solid specs & performance ; 120Hz AMOLED screen

Basic ultrawide & macro cameras ; No waterproofing ; Entry-level SKU only in black

There's still lots to like about the follow-up to last year's flagship killer, but the GT 2 hasn't moved on quite enough and with a higher price and key features missing it doesn't quite have the same knock-out punch.

You can buy the phone now from for £399 of the 128GB Storage and 8Gb RAM variant with the 256GB Storage and 12GB RAM version being £100 more. This on special early bird offer until the 21st of March when the prices will go up to £499 and £549...