realme GT Master Edition Unboxing and First Impression!

We take a look at the new realme GT Master Edition with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G that will arrive in the Philippines soon!

realme GT Master Edition

After several teasers, realme GT Master Edition has been confirmed to arrive in the Philippines. It features a 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Inside is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB of storage, and 4,300mAh with 65W SuperDart.

At the back is the 64MP f/1.8 main camera, 8MP f/2.3 ultra-wide camera, and 2MP f/2.4 macro camera. While on the display's punch hole is the 32MP f/2.5 selfie camera.

Let's dive in.

Unboxing/Accessories

Box inclusions

The realme GT Master Edition arrives in a black box with large realme branding, specs, and regulatory information.

Inside the box are the realme GT Master Edition smartphone, silicone bumper case, SIM ejector tool, 65W SuperDart wall charger, USB Type-A to Type-C cable, and documentation.

There are no 3.5mm audio headphones.

Build Quality/Design

realme GT's back panel

Out of the box, the realme GT Master Edition is eye-catching. The unique concave vegan leather back evokes the look of travel luggage.

The phone is premium-looking because of is vegan leather material at the back...

The phone is premium-looking because of this leather-like material. The front is made of glass while the in-between the glass and the leather is a polycarbonate frame with a shiny finish. This polycarbonate frame makes the phone incredibly lightweight.

It is boasting a body designed by Naoto Fukasawa, a famous Japanese industrial designer known for his work with MUJI, Herman Miller, and more.

The frame and the back curve making the phone easier to hold. On top of the glass is the pre-installed screen protector. The glass front and the frame are both fingerprint smudge magnets.

SIM tray and ejector tool

The SIM tray can carry up to two nano-SIM cards. There is no slot for a microSD card to expand the storage.

We recommend wearing the included silicone bumper case to avoid slipperiness and fingerprint smudges.

Front display!

In front of the phone is the aforementioned 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1000 nits peak brightness, and 2400 x 1080 resolution.

Around the display are slim top and side bezels. The chin bezel is thicker while on the top left corner is the punch hole that houses the selfie camera. Above the display is a super slim slit where the earpiece is located.

Top and bottom

On top, is a microphone while at the bottom is a 3.5mm audio jack, microphone, USB-C port, and speaker grill.

Left and right side

On the left side are the SIM tray and volume buttons while on the right side is the power button. Each button has decent feedback but does feel like polycarbonate.

The phone measures 159.2 x 73.5 x 8 mm and weighs 174 grams.

Rear triple cameras!

At the back of the phone is the 64MP f/1.8 main camera, 8MP f/2.3 119-degree ultra-wide camera, and the 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro camera while in front is the 32MP f/2.5 selfie camera.

Other features include Face Recognition (unlocking) and a fingerprint scanner. Both were easy to set up and works as they should.

Stay tuned for our full review, camera samples, and the rest of the features of the new smartphone.

realme GT Master Edition 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: 2.4GHz 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 642L

RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1

Back Camera: 64MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF, EIS + 8MP f/2.3 119-degree ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.5 Sony

Battery: 4,300mAh w/ 65W SuperDart Charge

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, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, dual SIM

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

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, Hi-Res Audio, USB-C, Tactile Engine Linear Motor, Vapor Chamber Cooling System, Colors: Voyager Grey, Daybreak Blue

Dimensions: 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0 mm (Daybreak Blue), 8.7 mm (Voyager Grey)

Weight: 174 g (Daybreak Blue), 180 g (Voyager Grey)

Price: PHP 18,990 (128GB), PHP 21,990 (256GB)

As of the moment

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The realme GT Master Edition looks premium and is eye-catching. What makes it even better is the specs are great too. Depending on the price, it may be a value-for-money pick.

Very promising so far!

As mentioned earlier, the phone is exciting but we will have to reserve judgment until the price is announced and until we managed to use the phone in real life.

For our full review: realme GT Master Edition Review - SD778G is capable!