Realme GT 6: Best Value with 6,000 Nits Screen & AI Features

The Realme GT 6 series, particularly the GT 6, is causing quite a stir in the smartphone market, being hailed as the best-value smartphone globally. Chinese smartphone brands have long been known for offering top-tier features at competitive prices, often outshining their American and Korean counterparts such as Poco and Redmi.

Recently unveiled in Milan, the GT 6 series introduces two models: the €349 GT 6T and the €600 GT 6. Despite their similar design language, the GT 6 sets itself apart with its updated Qualcomm silicon and advanced camera hardware.

Having spent an extensive period with the higher-tier 6T model, I can confidently attest to its exceptional camera and display performance. The phone’s 6.8-inch OLED panel boasts an impressive maximum peak brightness of 6,000 nits. While this level of brightness may seem excessive, especially considering that anything beyond 2,000 nits is generally deemed sufficient for outdoor use, the 6,000 nits ensure unparalleled visibility even in the brightest of sunlight.

The display itself offers a visual feast with its vibrant colors and silky-smooth animations. The main camera is equipped with a sizable 1/1.4-inch sensor, a rarity for a mid-tier device, alongside a telephoto zoom lens featuring a commendable sensor size. This hardware, complemented by sophisticated processing, consistently delivers stunning photographs.

Realme has strategically positioned the GT 6 series as an AI-centric lineup, showcasing a range of artificial intelligence features. Notably, the phone allows users to extract text and images directly from the screen with a simple long press, and then drag them to a side panel featuring context-aware applications. This functionality streamlines tasks that would typically require multiple taps and app switching, enhancing overall user experience.

In terms of battery life, the Realme GT 6 does not disappoint, boasting a robust 5,500 mAh battery that supports 120W charging. This combination ensures prolonged usage throughout the day, with the added benefit of rapid charging that can fully replenish the battery from 0 to 100% in under 30 minutes. Additionally, the phone offers IP65 water and dust resistance, although the absence of wireless charging and a longer zoom lens may be viewed as minor drawbacks.

However, these slight limitations do not overshadow the Realme GT 6’s standout features, namely its exceptional price-to-performance ratio and innovative software features. Priced at €600 (marginally lower in Asia at approximately HK$3,500), the Realme GT 6 emerges as the undisputed leader in value for mid-range smartphones.