realme GT 5G with flagship SD888 chip escapes from China

More than 3 months following its first release, fast-rising mobile maker realme earlier launched the realme GT 5G in Europe.

realme GT 5G

realme GT with flagship SD888 chip launched in Europe!

This is the first time that the said handset escaped from China and it is one of the most affordable Snapdragon 888 today.

realme GT 5G in Europe

The realme GT launched in Europe has similar specs to the one found in China. It still goes with a body in Galactic Silver, Deep Sea Blue, and Dawn Yellow colors and a 6.43-inch 2.5D curved Super AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 409 ppi.

This is paired with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage, 4,500mAh battery with USB-C 65W SuperDart fast charging.

Keeping the performance in check is the 3D Cooling System. This handset is also complete with a Tactile Engine Linear Motor, stereo speakers, and Hi-Res Audio.

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realme GT 5G Specs

Display: 6.43-inch 2.5D curved Super AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 409 ppi

CPU: 2.84GHz 5nm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 660

RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5

ROM: 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 64MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF + 8MP f/2.3 ultra-wide-angle + 2MP macro + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 16MP

Battery: 4,500mAh w/ 65W SuperDart fast charging

OS: Android 11 w/ realme UI 2.0

Connectivity: WiFi 6, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, OTG, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Tactile Engine Linear Motor, 3D Cooling System, USB-C, Colors: Galactic Silver, Deep Sea Blue, Dawn Yellow

Dimensions: 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm

Weight: 186 g

Price: TBC

Euro price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

realme GT 8GB/128GB - EUR 449 (around PHP 26K), discounted price EUR 369 (around PHP 21.5K)

realme GT 12GB/256GB - EUR 599 (around PHP 34.9K), discounted price EUR 499 (around PHP 29K)

realme GT 8GB/128GB will be available from June 21 via AliExpress with a 4-day sale price. The realme GT 12GB/256GB will be available at a discounted rate on Amazon Prime Day until June 22.

There's no info yet if it will reach other parts of the world like the Philippines. We are keeping our fingers crossed.