Side-by-side technical data
Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Comparison between Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,411,968
- against 749,146
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 199 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.2 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.91 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,411,968 Best value | 749,146 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | 1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Brown | White, Grey, Lavender, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 155.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90 % Best value | 86.7 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass, Leather | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B28B, 4G LTE B32, 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 n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, GPS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, HDMI Port, ANT+ |
| USB Version | — | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | GT 2 Master Explorer Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3 |
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