Side-by-side technical data
Realme GT Explorer Master vs Honor Magic3
Comparison between Realme GT Explorer Master and Honor Magic3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Realme GT Explorer Master, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 203 g
Honor Magic3, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Display Pixel Density
- 456 ppi
- against 402 ppi
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging
- Usable Surface
- 94.9 %
- against 89.3 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 717,879 | 898,700 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585, and 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 cores. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Aurora, Apricot | Black, White, Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | — | 8.99 mm |
| Body Width | 72.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 162.8 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 203 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % | 94.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ | 6.76″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,344 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 456 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, 120Hz | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, Altimeter |
Software
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Three Microphones, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
Technical
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Magic3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3366 | ELZ-AN00 |
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