Realme GT 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Realme GT 5 Pro delivers exceptional value with flagship performance at half the price of Galaxy S24 Ultra. Both pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processors and 12GB RAM for identical performance, but Realme excels with a brighter 4500-nit LTPO AMOLED display, faster 100W charging, and 50W wireless charging versus Samsung's 45W wired only. Samsung counters with a superior camera system featuring 200MP main sensor and dual telephoto setup for more versatile zoom, plus premium titanium build and IP68 rating. Battery capacity favors Realme at 5400mAh versus 5000mAh. For content creation and zoom photography, S24 Ultra justifies its premium. However, most users gain superior value from Realme's faster charging, brighter screen, and comparable performance at $600 less—making it the smarter choice for price-conscious flagship buyers.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.65, 3x periscope optical zoom | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 2600 |
| 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 (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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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 S24 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
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