Realme GT 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
The Verdict
Realme GT 5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 serve completely different purposes, making direct comparison challenging. The Realme excels as a traditional flagship with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display reaching 4500 nits brightness, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with superior AI performance, and equipped with a versatile camera system featuring a 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom plus OIS on the main 50MP sensor. Its 5400 mAh battery supports impressive 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 prioritizes form factor innovation with its unique foldable design, though it sacrifices raw specs: older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, dimmer 1200-nit display, smaller 3700 mAh battery with 25W charging, and camera sensors one generation behind. The Z Flip 4 weighs 187g versus Realme's 220g and offers water resistance without dust protection. For pure smartphone performance, camera quality, and charging speed, the Realme GT 5 Pro delivers significantly more capability at $400 less. Choose the Realme if you want a powerhouse flagship; select the Z Flip 4 only if the foldable novelty justifies compromising on performance and battery life.
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 Z Flip 4 if…
- →Compact clamshell design fits in any pocket
- →Improved battery over Flip 3
- →Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is efficient
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 Z Flip 4
Pros
- Compact clamshell design fits in any pocket
- Improved battery over Flip 3
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is efficient
- IPX8 water resistance
- Flex mode for hands-free selfies and video calls
Cons
- Visible crease on inner display
- Small cover screen limits functionality
- 12 MP cameras lag behind competitors
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 12, One UI 4.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm | 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.65, 3x periscope optical zoom | — |
| 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 | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 1.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 2640 x 1080 (inner), 512 x 260 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz (inner) |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1200 |
| 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 (1x3.19 GHz + 3x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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