Side-by-side technical data
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition
Comparison between Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ and Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nubia and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,752,151
- against 1,411,968
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 228 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,752,151 Best value | 1,411,968 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,714 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,193 | — |
| CPU Description | 1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3×2.02 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, White, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 161.3 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass, Titanium Best value | Aluminium Alloy, Glass, Leather |
Battery
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 165 W Best value | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,116 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px Best value | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 394 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 11 |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, GPS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Red Magic 8 Pro+ | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
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