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Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs Vivo iQOO 9 (China)

What GT2 Explorer Master does better (8) and where iQOO 9 (China) wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Realme · 2022GT2 Explorer Master
8.7Score
8 advantages≈ $540
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Vivo iQOO 9 (China)
Vivo · 2022iQOO 9 (China)
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $600
7.9Display8.2
8.6Camera8.2
7.7Battery6.8
7.4Features7.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GT2 Explorer MasteriQOO 9 (China)
74.3 × 161.38.276.7 × 164.58.4
GT2 Explorer MasteriQOO 9 (China)Difference
Height161.3 mm164.5 mm−3.2 mm
Width74.3 mm76.7 mm−2.4 mm
Thickness8.2 mm8.4 mm−0.2 mm
Weight195 g206 g−11 g

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

Why is GT2 Explorer Master better than iQOO 9 (China)?

  1. Stereo speakersYes · iQOO 9 (China): No
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh+6%
  3. Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  5. CPU frequency3.19 GHz vs 3 GHz+6%
  6. Weight195 g vs 206 g+6%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio90.4% vs 88%+3%
  8. Thickness8.2 mm vs 8.4 mm+2%

Why is iQOO 9 (China) better than GT2 Explorer Master?

  1. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  2. Telephoto cameraNo · GT2 Explorer Master: Yes
  3. Wired charging100 W vs 120 W+20%
  4. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 6+50%
  5. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight195 g206 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.4 mm
Height161.3 mm164.5 mm
Width74.3 mm76.7 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackCeramic—
ColoursGray, White, GoldWhite (BMW M branding), Orange, Black
Display
Screen size6.7″6.8″
PanelOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density393 ppi388 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,500 nits
Measured brightness798 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio90.4%88%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.19 GHz3 GHz
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 730
AnTuTu score1,045,876—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,021—
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.57"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—2×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired charging100 W120 W
Charged in 30 min—158%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.8 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—OriginOS Ocean
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