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Realme GT Explorer Master vs Vivo iQOO 9 SE

What GT Explorer Master does better (8) and where iQOO 9 SE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Realme GT Explorer Master
Realme · 2021GT Explorer Master
8.3Score
8 advantages≈ $410
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Vivo iQOO 9 SE
Vivo · 2022iQOO 9 SE
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ $430
7.6Display7.8
6.2Performance6.6
8.9Camera8.3
5.2Battery5.4
8.7Features8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT Explorer MasteriQOO 9 SE
72.5 × 159.9876.4 × 163.28.4
GT Explorer MasteriQOO 9 SEDifference
Height159.9 mm163.2 mm−3.3 mm
Width72.5 mm76.4 mm−3.9 mm
Thickness8 mm8.4 mm−0.4 mm
Weight185 g199 g−14 g

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

Why is GT Explorer Master better than iQOO 9 SE?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 48 MP+4%
  2. Selfie camera32 MP vs 16 MP2×
  3. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+13%
  4. Weight185 g vs 199 g+8%
  5. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
  6. Charged in 30 min115% vs 107%+7%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio89.3% vs 84.9%+5%
  8. Thickness8 mm vs 8.4 mm+5%

Why is iQOO 9 SE better than GT Explorer Master?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,050 vs 3,442+13%
  2. Peak brightness1,100 nits vs 1,200 nits+9%
  3. Measured brightness805 nits vs 863 nits+7%
  4. Process7 nm vs 5 nm+40%
  5. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo iQOO 9 SEVivo iQOO 9 SE≈ $4308.2
Design
Weight185 g199 g
Thickness8 mm8.4 mm
Height159.9 mm163.2 mm
Width72.5 mm76.4 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackPlastic—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Panda Glass
ColoursGray, White, Aurora, ApricotSpace Fusion, Sunset Sierra
Display
Screen size6.6″6.6″
PanelSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density402 ppi398 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,200 nits
Measured brightness805 nits863 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.3%84.9%
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 score717,879727,771
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,0503,442
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/2.0"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera32 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired charging65 W66 W
Charged in 30 min115%107%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.6 LUFS-26.1 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Funtouch 12
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