realme smartphones never fail to deliver an exceptional user experience, especially when it comes to performance. The GT Neo series stands out for its outstanding performance. The GT Neo6 SE not only provides high performance but also offers strong battery support, while the GT Neo6 offers flagship-level performance at a price point of around 2000 yuan.
Of course, with high-performance phones like the GT Neo6, performance is not a concern. What users are more interested in is what sacrifices are made outside of performance. So, can the GT Neo6 deliver a comprehensive top-notch experience?
Performance: The Realme GT Neo6 debuts with the mid-range Genshin Impact 1.5K native image quality powered by the third-generation Snapdragon 8s.
The Realme GT Neo6 boasts a strong configuration, featuring flagship components such as the third-generation Snapdragon 8s, LPDDR5X, and UFS 4.0, showcasing Realme's consistent trend of surpassing expectations.
The third-generation Snapdragon 8s chip, positioned as Qualcomm's flagship product this year, incorporates many of the same architectures as the third-generation Snapdragon 8 series. For instance, in the CPU realm, it utilizes the Cortex-X4 super-large core, differentiated mainly by frequency, delivering high energy efficiency performance from its cutting-edge architecture. In terms of graphics, it employs the same GPU architecture as the third-generation Snapdragon 8, supporting 144Hz displays with QHD+ resolution and providing hardware ray tracing support.
Based on preliminary tests, the third-generation Snapdragon 8s performs at a level similar to the Snapdragon 8 Gen2. The realme GT Neo6 achieves a benchmark score of around 1.55 to 1.56 million at room temperature, showing consistent performance. When the ambient temperature is lowered, the benchmark score of the realme GT Neo6 increases to nearly 1.6 million points.
In actual gameplay, the realme GT Neo6 runs Genshin Impact at ultra-high graphics settings for an average of 57.91 frames per second over 30 minutes. During intense monster battles, the frame rate may fluctuate slightly, but the good news is that all fluctuations remain above a smooth gaming experience without any noticeable lag. The average power consumption during gaming is slightly high at 6.06 watts, with the highest front temperature reaching 49.2 degrees Celsius and the highest back temperature hitting 49.5 degrees Celsius. Clearly, realme adopts an aggressive approach in tuning performance, which is well-suited for gaming enthusiasts seeking to maximize the full potential of the hardware.
The realme GT Neo6 offers improved visual performance, especially with the debut of 1.5K resolution in the mid-range segment with "Genshin Impact." Realme provides a pixel-to-pixel native rendering effect that, compared to commonly used super-resolution functions, shows no sharpening or jitter. In contrast to the default 810P resolution rendering, the native 1.5K effect is significantly clearer, making 810P appear quite blurry.
Of course, when enabling 1.5K native rendering, it is best to activate AI performance mode and use a cooling back clip to balance smoothness and heat dissipation.
In terms of battery life, the realme GT Neo6 is equipped with a large 5500mAh battery, providing reassuring battery performance. In actual tests, after 3 hours of use, the remaining battery level was as high as 71%, ranking second among models tested in 2024. When considering only high-performance models, it takes the top spot. In individual tests, it shows efficient power usage during gaming, with estimates suggesting Genshin Impact can be played for approximately 8 hours. This demonstrates that the realme GT Neo6 offers reliable battery life, with the combination of a large capacity battery and the high energy efficiency of the third-generation Snapdragon 8s exceeding expectations.
In terms of fast charging, the realme GT Neo6 is equipped with 120W fast charging, and realme has always been reliable in fast charging technology. In real-world tests, it charges 31% in 5 minutes with the screen off, 52% in 10 minutes, reaches 100% in 24 minutes, and fully charges in 29 minutes. Among the models tested in 2024, it ranks second in charging speed and tops the list in charging efficiency.
Design: Rich layering, high recognition Waterproof and drop-proof
In terms of design, the realme GT Neo6 is similar to the previously released GT Neo6 SE, with a classic curved body design. The dual-color splicing design gives the phone a strong sense of recognition, with the Wild Hacker color scheme primarily in dark green, and the lens area treated with nano-coating technology for a deeper color, presenting two different visual impact effects, showcasing a restrained style for the whole device.
The lenses and flash both feature a circular design, with three circles arranged in a triangular pattern, creating a sense of order and beauty. One downside is that the surface has a glossy finish, which looks great in the light but is not very resistant to fingerprints. If aesthetics are a concern, consider using a matte case to maintain the look.
The realme GT Neo6 has a slim profile, with a body thickness of only 8.65mm and a weight of 191g, providing a good hand feel. It comes equipped with features like linear motor, infrared remote control, NFC, and more.
Equipped with a flagship-grade 6.78-inch curved screen, this display is custom-made by realme in collaboration with JD.com, featuring S1 luminous material, 1.5K high resolution, and supporting 8TLTPO technology. The refresh rate can be adaptively adjusted between 0.5Hz and 120Hz.
After our testing, the screen brightness of the Realme GT Neo6 can maintain a stable level at 5775 nits, with peak brightness reaching up to 6246 nits in a short period, surpassing the official limit of 6000 nits. The high brightness significantly enhances HDR video effects and improves the display of ProXDR photos.
In addition, the screen provides Green Field AI eye protection support, supporting hardware low blue light and up to 2160Hz high-frequency dimming. In terms of screen touch refresh rate, it offers a maximum of 2500Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, and especially provides a Smart Touch feature in Honor of Kings, which optimizes the screen into different hot zones to enhance control responsiveness.
Imaging: AIGC under flagship algorithm performs exceptionally well
The imaging performance of the realme GT Neo6 is impressive, with a main camera using a 50-megapixel LYT-600 sensor, featuring a 1/1.95-inch photosensitive area, F/1.88 large aperture, optical image stabilization, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The algorithms support the Super Light and Shadow Engine and Super Clear Image Engine, delivering realistic light and shadow effects.
In well-lit environments, photos are clear with high scene restoration. Outdoor sky looks realistic, greenery appears natural, resulting in an overall pleasing image. The ultra-wide-angle lens provides an epic view, with straightened edges and no distortion. Food photos are sharp, slightly saturated, with a good overall effect and a layered blur.
In low-light photography, highlights are well suppressed, but there may be noise in the shadow areas when zoomed in. The threshold setting for long exposure mode is relatively high, often used in night scenes with a long exposure algorithm, typically for only 1 second, resulting in high overall image quality and a strong nighttime atmosphere.
AI removes after-effects naturally
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The AI removal feature is also well adapted, especially effective in removing passersby, even night scene photos can be easily handled, it works well without the need for further explanation.
Obviously, the realme GT Neo6 is a smartphone designed for high-end gamers. For just over 2000 yuan, you can have high performance, ample storage, outstanding gaming graphics, and excellent controls. In daily use, the 1.5K screen provides an immersive experience with impeccable viewing and eye protection effects. It also boasts long battery life and fast charging speeds.
In conclusion, the realme GT Neo6 is a highly practical smartphone, especially suitable for users with high performance demands. Coupled with its competitive pricing, it continues to outshine others in providing a top-tier experience.
