Realme GT2 Pro

Gorgeous display ; Flagship-grade performance ; Excellent battery life and fast charging

Lacks a dedicated telephoto camera ; Paper-like design will divide opinion ; No wireless charging or IP rating

The best Realme phone to date has ample performance, a great screen and versatile set of cameras, all wrapped up in an eco-conscious shell that feels almost as premium as the considerably more expensive competition. For a company best known for its...

Pretty design Camera takes highly shareable photos 150-degree wide-angle mode is fun Fast battery charging Latest Qualcomm processor

No optical zoom No water resistance No wireless charging

“The excellent Realme GT 2 Pro takes instantly shareable photos, has masses of performance, super-fast charging, and a pretty design, yet is cheaper than most flagship phones.”

Superb 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display with granular HRR control.

The Paper designs might not feel as premium for some.

So even at €750, the Realme GT2 Pro is an easy recommendation, but it could have been one of our top picks for this year if it wasn't for the telephoto camera and wireless charging omission.

Distinctive design ; Neat camera features ; Snappy performance

No wireless charging ; No IP rating ; Zoom is weak

Incredible performance ; Very fast charging ; Unique, eco-conscious design

Camera could be improved ; No headphone jack

The Realme GT 2 Pro is one of the most powerful phones you can buy right now. That's not all it's good for though, it can charge from empty to 100% in just 33 minutes and it has a stunning screen, as well as a unique design. The camera system could be...

Smooth and vivid display ; Surprisingly versatile camera features

Impractical, if pretty, design ; Occasional performance stutters

Very competitive price for the spec/performance ; Slim and practical design ; Lightweight and customisable software ; Great display

Some data loading hangups ; Ultrawide camera could be better

Whether you like the design or not, Realme's GT 2 Pro has a lot of positives going for it, from its flagship-grade innards to capable (and quirky) cameras. It might not be the biggest brand name right now, but, with pricing this keen, it's hard to not...

Improved update support ; Great performance ; Rapid charging ; Good value

Underwhelming camera quality ; Graphical discrepancies ; Prone to heat build-up ; Plastic construction

While the GT 2 Pro doesn't break the mould to quite the degree as Realme's marketing would have you believe, it's still a very well-rounded flagship at a competitively low price

Made of environmentally friendly material ; Ultra-wide fisheye camera ; Screaming fast performance ; 65W fast charging ; Long lasting battery life ; HyperSmart antenna switching ; 360° NFC technology ; Super responsive adaptive refresh rate ; Beautiful...

No expandable SD card ; No headphone jack ; No optical zoom ; Macro camera is only 2MP ; Not available in the U.S.

Impressive, novel camera mix ; Top-tier specs and storage capacity ; Excellent screen quality

No telephoto camera ; Misses out on SD card ; No wireless charging

Realme's definitely one to watch if you're not in a life-long commitment with Apple. Its Android phones have been getting better and better, and the GT 2 Pro represents the best from the brand, with a quirky but fantastic camera combination, novel use...