Realme GT 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Realme GT 5 Pro delivers flagship performance at a compelling $400 discount, featuring the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, superior 5400 mAh battery with 100W charging, and a stunning 4500-nit LTPO AMOLED display with 3216x1440 resolution that dwarfs the Galaxy S23+. Camera systems differ strategically: Realme's 50MP periscope telephoto provides 3x optical zoom while Samsung leans on computational photography with 10MP hardware. Samsung's Armor Aluminum feels premium and the IP68 rating beats Realme's IP65, plus One UI remains polished despite running Android 13. Realme counters with 12GB RAM standard, larger storage options up to 1TB, and faster 50W wireless charging. Performance gaps favor Realme marginally with Gen 3 chip handling demanding games and apps slightly better. For value-conscious buyers wanting cutting-edge specs, Realme GT 5 Pro is the clear winner.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Realme GT 5 Pro if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance at $599
- →4500-nit peak brightness is class-leading
- →100W wired and 50W wireless charging
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Realme GT 5 Pro
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance at $599
- 4500-nit peak brightness is class-leading
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Periscope 3x telephoto at this price is exceptional value
- Wi-Fi 7 future-proofed connectivity
Cons
- Heavy at 220 g
- Realme UI carries some bloatware
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak link in the camera system
- USB-C 2.0 despite flagship ambitions
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.65, 3x periscope optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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