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Realme GT Explorer Master vs Sony Xperia 1 III

What GT Explorer Master does better (11) and where Xperia 1 III wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Realme GT Explorer Master
Realme · 2021GT Explorer Master
8.3Score
11 advantages≈ $410
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Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony · 2021Xperia 1 III
8.0Score
13 advantages≈ $370
7.6Display7.4
6.2Performance6.3
8.9Camera9.2
5.2Battery3.8
8.7Features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT Explorer MasterXperia 1 III
72.5 × 159.9871 × 1658.2
GT Explorer MasterXperia 1 IIIDifference
Height159.9 mm165 mm−5.1 mm
Width72.5 mm71 mm+1.5 mm
Thickness8 mm8.2 mm−0.2 mm
Weight185 g186 g−1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is GT Explorer Master better than Xperia 1 III?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 12 MP4.2×
  2. Wired charging65 W vs 30 W2.2×
  3. AnTuTu score717,879 vs 607,423+18%
  4. Peak brightness1,100 nits vs 620 nits+77%
  5. Selfie camera32 MP vs 8 MP4×
  6. Charged in 30 min115% vs 50%2.3×
  7. Measured brightness805 nits vs 620 nits+30%
  8. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+13%
  9. Screen-to-body ratio89.3% vs 84.2%+6%
  10. Loudspeaker loudness-25.6 LUFS vs -26.5 LUFS+-3%
  11. Thickness8 mm vs 8.2 mm+2%

Why is Xperia 1 III better than GT Explorer Master?

  1. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  2. Telephoto cameraNo · GT Explorer Master: Yes
  3. Pixel density402 ppi vs 643 ppi+60%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,050 vs 3,515+15%
  5. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  6. Memory card slotNo · GT Explorer Master: Yes
  7. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 120 fps2×
  8. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · GT Explorer Master: Yes
  9. USB version2 vs 3.1+55%
  10. Resolution (width)1,080 px vs 1,644 px+52%
  11. Rear cameras2 vs 3+50%
  12. Process7 nm vs 5 nm+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight185 g186 g
Thickness8 mm8.2 mm
Height159.9 mm165 mm
Width72.5 mm71 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protection—IP65
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx5
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
ColoursGray, White, Aurora, ApricotFrosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
Display
Screen size6.6″6.5″
PanelSuper AMOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,644 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px3,840 px
Pixel density402 ppi643 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits620 nits
Measured brightness805 nits620 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.3%84.2%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5GQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process7 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 660
AnTuTu score717,879607,423
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,0503,515
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—1,485
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage type—UFS 3.
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.7"
Rear cameras23
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—4.4×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps120 fps
Selfie camera32 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging65 W30 W
Charged in 30 min115%50%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.1
USB version23.1
Video output—Yes
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness-25.6 LUFS-26.5 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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