Realme comparison: The test overview of the smartphones
Within a short period of time, Realme has become one of the largest smartphone brands in Europe. The Chinese manufacturer is a subsidiary of BBK Electronics, which owns electronics giants such as Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus. Realme set itself the goal of producing smartphones for the most diverse requirements. There is now a plethora of devices with similar names. It’s no wonder that those interested quickly lose track of things. COMPUTER BILD presents the most important models and shows the differences between the individual smartphones. Clicking on the product name takes you to the detailed test report.
Test winner: Realme GT Neo 2
Bright screen
Big battery
With the Realme GT Neo 2, the company has once again achieved a respectable success. Although the performance is not absolutely top, it is definitely dangerous for the competition. Modes such as the star mode or the new street mode are nice additions, especially for photo fans. The recordings and the equipment were also convincing in other respects. That Realme GT Neo 2 offers a bright display and a large battery that can be refilled with a short pit stop. More is not to be expected from a top model for everyday use.
Big battery
Strong charger
Camera with weaknesses
uncomfortable edges
With the Realme 7 5G, the manufacturer is bringing a smartphone with the new mobile communications standard at an affordable price. At least in the benchmark test, the model equipped with a MediaTek Dimension 800U processor poses a threat to the competition. That Realme 7 5G convinces with a powerful battery and a powerful power supply unit. There that too Realme 7 5G only has an LC display, the quality is correspondingly weaker. The camera pretty much fails when you take pictures with zoom or in low light conditions. The smartphone is future-proof thanks to its 5G equipment – and it is comparatively cheap.
This is how COMPUTER BILD tests smartphones
The smartphones have to prove themselves in five categories in the COMPUTER BILD test.
The COMPUTER BILD test is divided into five categories:
working and operating speed: The evaluation of the operating speed is based on the speed when opening apps and the response time. COMPUTER BILD measures the pace of work with various benchmarks.
battery and charging performance: The COMPUTER BILD mobile phone battery test is tough. A robotic arm abuses the device in an endless loop with calls, text messages, surfing and videos until it runs out of juice. We also log how efficiently the candidate uses energy and how quickly it is recharged.
camera quality: With the main and selfie cameras, we take and analyze hundreds of photos in all lighting conditions.
display quality: The laboratory determines contrast, sharpness (in ppi = pixels per inch), brightness, color space and color fidelity. We also note a slim edge around the display as a positive. You can find the results in the article “The smartphones with the best screens”.
equipment and value: This category includes, among other things, the maximum storage capacity and access locks such as a fingerprint sensor or face recognition. The scratch resistance of the display and case is also on the list here, as are equipment components such as dual SIM, memory expansions and the mobile and WLAN transmission speed. In addition, we award points for a waterproof housing.
Fast processor
Short loading time
The Realme GT is absolutely top when it comes to charging speed. The smartphone has a lot to offer, especially in terms of performance – and sometimes outperforms the competition. The speed is decent, especially the loading speed is impressive. The battery is full again within 36 minutes – this is made possible by a powerful power pack and special charging technology. However, the camera is not a Ferrari and is only convincing in good lighting. If you value good pictures in difficult conditions, you should rather look around at the competitors. Overall that is Realme GT a fast and solid smartphone with an eye-catching design.
Price tip for photo fans: Realme 8 Pro
good camera
Short loading time
Working speed a bit slow
Videos quickly become shaky
The Realme 8 Pro is a smartphone for photo fans who don’t want to dig deep into their pockets. In addition to the star mode, the camera offers other gimmicks that are well implemented. An additional plus point is the fast charging speed, thanks to which the smartphone is ready for use again in no time. The processor doesn’t stand a chance compared to other top models, but this only bothers us to a limited extent in everyday use. If you like the eye-catching design and don’t mind the comparatively modest performance, you’ll get a good deal with the Realme 8 Pro.
Designer piece: Realme GT Master Edition
Many camera modes
Bright screen
At first glance, the Realme GT Master Edition is not an improved version of the Realme GT. In fact, the manufacturer is doing something different with the new version, especially with the design, which was partially penned by Naoto Fukasawa. With the suitcase look, he expresses his passion for travel. The front camera has more megapixels and thus adapts to the lenses installed at the back. The quality of the images was convincing in the practical test. You have to accept losses in the battery and in the performance of the processor and RAM. However, this is bearable in everyday life, because the power is quite sufficient.
Realme now offers a model with 5G in almost every price segment. The company relies on the current mobile communications standard and thus on future-proof technology. The company is still in the minority, especially in the lower price categories. On the other hand, the IP certification for water resistance does not seem so important. None of the models meets the standard here.
New test procedure
This is how COMPUTER BILD tests: smartphones
Conclusion: Realme smartphones in comparison
Realme offers a broad portfolio. The line-up in the different series is growing regularly – it’s difficult to keep track of things. The devices of the GT series turn out to be absolute top models. They are the top of Realme in terms of performance and loading speed. In the number series you will find comparatively cheap smartphones – some even with 5G. As so often, it is advisable to take a close look at the specifications. You can read about the advantages and criticisms of the individual devices in the detailed tests by COMPUTER BILD.
Realme smartphones: Frequently asked questions
Is Realme a good brand?
It is not possible to determine in general whether a brand is good. However, several Realme smartphones were able to achieve a good test score in the COMPUTER BILD test. These include the Realme GT, the Realme GT Master Edition and the Realme GT Neo 2.
Is Realme trustworthy?
Realme does not disclose its supply chains and otherwise only gives few details. This also applies to the update policy: The company does not provide any update guarantees, which is why the duration of the delivery of fresh software for the models is a matter of luck. Apart from that, Realme has so far not attracted any negative attention with scandals related to customer data.
Which Realme smartphone is the best?
The Realme GT Neo 2 took the lead in the COMPUTER BILD test. Although the performance is not absolutely top, it is definitely dangerous for the competition. Modes such as the star mode or the new street mode are nice additions, especially for photo fans. The recordings and the equipment were also convincing in other respects. That Realme GT Neo 2 offers a bright display and a large battery that can be refilled with a short pit stop. More is not to be expected from a top model for everyday use.
What brand is behind Realme?
The parent company BBK Electronics is behind Realme. This is a large Chinese company that owns other brands such as Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus. Originally Realme was a sub-brand of Oppo – in 2018 it was spun off by Sky Li.
Is Realme from Xiaomi?
No, Realme is not owned by Xiaomi. However, Xiaomi has a similar-sounding sub-brand with Redmi at the start. However, the brands do not have common businesses. However, they are both in similar price segments and it is therefore sometimes worth looking twice at the model name.
Is Realme Huawei?
No, Realme is not owned by Huawei. That is why the company is not affected by the trade embargo imposed by the USA and in some areas it benefits from the disadvantages that Huawei suffers from the embargo.
Which is better, Oppo or Realme?
It is not possible to say in general which of the two manufacturers is better. In COMPUTER BILD’s list of the best Android smartphones, Oppo is currently ahead by a nose: The Oppo Find X5 Pro achieved a test score of 1.4. But some of the smartphones from Realme also achieve good test results. Since the split of the two companies, the two manufacturers are definitely direct competitors.
Where does Realme produce?
Like many other smartphone manufacturers, Realme produces its smartphones in China. The company’s headquarters are in Shenzhen, China. There is no precise information about the production facilities.
