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Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs Vivo iQOO 9

What GT2 Explorer Master does better (12) and where iQOO 9 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Realme · 2022GT2 Explorer Master
8.7Score
12 advantages≈ $540
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Vivo iQOO 9
Vivo · 2022iQOO 9
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ $550
7.9Display7.6
7.6Performance6.7
8.6Camera8.3
7.7Battery6.3
7.4Features8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT2 Explorer MasteriQOO 9
74.3 × 161.38.275.1 × 159.18.6
GT2 Explorer MasteriQOO 9Difference
Height161.3 mm159.1 mm+2.2 mm
Width74.3 mm75.1 mm−0.8 mm
Thickness8.2 mm8.6 mm−0.4 mm
Weight195 g200 g−5 g

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

Why is GT2 Explorer Master better than iQOO 9?

  1. AnTuTu score1,045,876 vs 745,168+40%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,350 mAh+15%
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,021 vs 3,503+15%
  4. Main camera50 MP vs 48 MP+4%
  5. Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  6. CPU frequency3.19 GHz vs 2.99 GHz+7%
  7. Measured brightness798 nits vs 749 nits+7%
  8. Weight195 g vs 200 g+3%
  9. Screen size6.7″ vs 6.6″+2%
  10. Process4 nm vs 5 nm+25%
  11. Thickness8.2 mm vs 8.6 mm+5%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio90.4% vs 87.5%+3%

Why is iQOO 9 better than GT2 Explorer Master?

  1. Telephoto cameraNo · GT2 Explorer Master: Yes
  2. Wired charging100 W vs 120 W+20%
  3. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
  4. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo iQOO 9Vivo iQOO 9≈ $5508.3
Design
Weight195 g200 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.6 mm
Height161.3 mm159.1 mm
Width74.3 mm75.1 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackCeramicGlass
Glass protection—Panda Glass
ColoursGray, White, GoldLegend, Alpha, Phoenix Orange
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
PanelOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,376 px
Pixel density393 ppi398 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,200 nits
Measured brightness798 nits749 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.4%87.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.19 GHz2.99 GHz
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 660
AnTuTu score1,045,876745,168
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,0213,503
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 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 cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—2×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,350 mAh
Wired charging100 W120 W
Charged in 30 min—250%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.8 LUFS-25.5 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Funtouch 12
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