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Realme GT Explorer Master vs Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro

What GT Explorer Master does better (7) and where Redmi K40 Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Realme GT Explorer Master
Realme · 2021GT Explorer Master
8.3Score
7 advantages≈ $410
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Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi K40 Pro
7.8Score
6 advantages≈ $390
7.6Display7.9
8.9Camera8.2
5.2Battery4.2
8.7Features7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT Explorer MasterRedmi K40 Pro
72.5 × 159.9876.4 × 163.77.8
GT Explorer MasterRedmi K40 ProDifference
Height159.9 mm163.7 mm−3.8 mm
Width72.5 mm76.4 mm−3.9 mm
Thickness8 mm7.8 mm+0.2 mm
Weight185 g196 g−11 g

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

Why is GT Explorer Master better than Redmi K40 Pro?

  1. Wired charging65 W vs 33 W+97%
  2. Optical stabilisationYes · Redmi K40 Pro: No
  3. Charged in 30 min115% vs 58%+98%
  4. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+13%
  5. Weight185 g vs 196 g+6%
  6. Selfie camera32 MP vs 20 MP+60%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio89.3% vs 85.9%+4%

Why is Redmi K40 Pro better than GT Explorer Master?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 64 MP+28%
  2. Max video4K vs 8K
  3. Peak brightness1,100 nits vs 1,300 nits+18%
  4. Process7 nm vs 5 nm+40%
  5. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
  6. Thickness8 mm vs 7.8 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight185 g196 g
Thickness8 mm7.8 mm
Height159.9 mm163.7 mm
Width72.5 mm76.4 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackPlastic—
Ingress protection—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursGray, White, Aurora, ApricotBlack, White, Aurora
Display
Screen size6.6″6.7″
PanelSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density402 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,300 nits
Measured brightness805 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio89.3%85.9%
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 score717,879—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,050—
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 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.7"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera32 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,520 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging65 W33 W
Charged in 30 min115%58%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.6 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—MIUI 12
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