Note:This Review is for india country( price is on indian currency)
The Realme GT Neo 2 performs admirably, but it falls short of justifying your investment over the iQOO 7 and the rest of the competition.
Should you purchase it?
Like no other brand, Realme and Xiaomi understand and shape the Indian smartphone industry. This great recipe shouldn't get old, right? High-end specs at an inexpensive price. As humans' desires deteriorate with age, so does this formula. Consider the Realme GT Neo 2, which went on sale a few days ago for INR 31,999. It's a terrific phone to use, but Realme's cautious approach may have already harmed the device.
The 8GB RAM edition of the Realme GT Neo 2 costs INR 31,999, while the 12GB RAM variant costs INR 35,999. Given the total package, the costs are tempting, but is it worth investing in?
Design of the Realme GT Neo 2
Unless folding phones become more affordable, the classic candybar shape can only go so far. Realme's designers take a risky approach to set the GT Neo 2 apart from the competition. The back of the phone has a sleek glass finish, and the rectangular camera hump contains lenses grouped in the shape of an emoji — like this "OoO." Cute.
The fun ends there, as the rest of the Realme GT Neo 2 is identical to the myriad other phones Realme sells in India. A recognizable form, with an edge-to-edge display and a curved plastic frame. However, it is really pleasant to handle, and the added weight adds to the overall satisfaction.
Realme deserves praise for supplying a case, a screen protector, and a 65W charger in the box.
Display on the Realme GT Neo 2
The Realme GT Neo 2's 6.6-inch AMOLED display is enjoyable to use. It uses vibrant rich colors to depict photographs, videos, and even the basic phone interface. The display's brightness is high enough to make it viewable even in direct sunlight. Furthermore, the 120Hz refresh rate smooths out animations and movements. Although it is similar to other high-end Realme phones, it still has a premium feel to it.
Performance of the Realme GT Neo 2
The Realme GT Neo 2 is the middle child of the GT series, hence it has Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870, which is the middle order chip. Although not as quick as the Snapdragon 888, the Snapdragon 870 can handle any Android application. The Realme UI 2.0 interface is perfectly optimized to make the most of it, and daily phone chores are smooth. So far, I haven't experienced any lags or app crashes on this phone.
The Realme UI 2.0 is pleasant to the eye, and it makes use of better haptics (vibrations) to make interactions feel more natural. However, it still comes packed with a number of third-party and Realme-developed apps, the majority of which are unnecessary. Except for obnoxious notifications from the Browser app, you may delete the third-party programs, and I didn't notice any system-level advertisements.
The Realme GT Neo 2 is, nevertheless, purchased for its gaming performance. The Snapdragon 870 has been tweaked to handle high-end games at their highest settings. Without any apparent frame drops, I was able to play Call of Duty: Mobile at Very High visuals and Max frame rates. While the Game Space gives you more options for adjusting touch sensitivity, switching to GT mode boosts the touch response rate to 600Hz, making for a more enjoyable gaming experience.
During the gaming periods, I did not notice the phone warming up. During my time with the phone, casual games like F1 Clash and Shadow Fight 4: Arena did not put the Realme GT Neo 2 to the test. The dual speakers, which don't go very loud but provide a pleasant music experience, also help in this scenario.
The call quality was loud over the earpiece, and the Realme GT Neo 2 did not drop connections on my Jio 4G network. For speakerphone calls, though, I wish the loudspeaker volume could be increased.
Cameras from the Realme GT Neo 2
The GT Neo 2 isn't a camera-centric phone, like most Realme GT phones, and it doesn't appear to be based on the results. The cameras on this phone are adequate for most people, however connoisseurs may prefer the iQOO 7 and Pixel 4a. The main camera takes decent shots in daytime, with good contrast and noise reduction. However, because the dynamic range is limited, color fidelity may be compromised.
In low light and at night, things don't get any better, but you still obtain decent sharpness and averagely exposed photos. Turning on Night Mode makes a bigger difference. The ultra-wide camera is fine to use, however it falls short of the primary camera in terms of quality. I enjoyed the selfie camera's results, especially the subject cut out in portrait mode. The Street mode effects are a lot of fun to use because they make even the most mundane images look spectacular.
Take a look at the sample photos above to get a sense of how the camera works.
Battery for Realme GT Neo 2
What more could you want from a phone that costs $320 than a 5000mAh battery and 65W rapid charging? The phone easily survived a day with 45-50 percent charge remaining with moderate use patterns of a typical work day. You'll need to charge at the end of the day after an hour of gaming. The 65W charging takes about 40 minutes to fully recharge; I miss this convenience now that I'm back on my iPhones.
Verdict
If you've read thus far, you've probably concluded that the Realme GT Neo 2 is a fantastic smartphone, especially considering the price tag. It has a good display, smooth speed, an intuitive operating system, long battery life, quick charging, and decent cameras. It's also well-built, albeit the non-green colors are a little dull. The Realme GT Neo 2 is an obvious recommendation for someone looking for a speedy and hassle-free Android phone around $300.
However, the competition has phones that are just as good. The iQOO 7 is currently the most popular smartphone among young people, while Xiaomi's Mi 11X and the OnePlus Nord 2 remain well-balanced alternatives. With the Reno 6, Oppo appeals to the photography crowd, as does Samsung with the Galaxy S20 FE and the recently released Motorola Edge 20 Pro. The Realme GT Neo 2 is a newcomer to the mix.
Realme sticking to its old strategy for the GT Neo 2 scarcely appeals in a world where innovation drives growth. This phone has no distinguishing features; this was originally a selling point for Realme. The phone appears to be uninteresting, and unless it receives a significant reduction, most of you (including myself) will forget about it in the following days. Where is the distinction, the innovation, Realme? Bring us something unique and intriguing now; enough with the safe choices.
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