Realme GT 2 Pro test: a smartphone that comes to search in high-end lands
Realme GT opts for an ambitious photo configuration consisting of a 50MP main sensor, whose wide-angle lens opens at f/1.8, with an ultra-wide angle of 50MP (f/2.2), but also offers a microscope up to 40x zoom. This unit is clearly reminiscent of a program Look for the X3 ProAnd the To which we have devoted a laboratory article. It turns out to be very interesting, but it quickly loses interest after a few uses.
We could have compared it to the Pixel 6, which is currently one of the best photogenic of all the reviewers, but the duel would have pretty much turned against it. So we chose to put it against the Oppo Find X3 Neo, which was doing well in a workout. This is even more interesting because they both share the same main unit: the Sony IM766. This sensor is now found in (very) high-end mid-range smartphones. It is therefore interesting to analyze its behavior in different devices.
Main unit: 50 MP, f / 1.8, eq. 24 mm
Wide angle format is used pixel binning To take “standard” shots. This technology allows four pixels to be combined into one unit to recover more light when they are used up. By default, the smartphone captures 12.5 mega-pixel snapshots. Find X3 Neo works similarly.
In good conditions, the GT 2 Pro’s shot is very convincing. Not only is color scaling better controlled, but it also provides more detail. Although they both use the same sensor, Realme’s algorithm forces the color saturation a bit more so the whole thing looks more satisfying. The exposure time is also shorter than that of the Find X3 Neo, which limits blackout effects.
In the most difficult conditions, the Realme smartphone keeps its rank. It benefits from much better exposure than its competitor, and manages to retain a good level of detail. Digital smoothing isn’t too aggressive, even if it’s felt (on the cover of the book, for example).
All are easy to read, even if the colors necessarily lose their power. It’s not a great camera for night photography, but it will handle a bit of darkness.
50 MP mode
It is always possible to enjoy maximum definition. So we compared the 12.5MP photos to the 50MP photos to see if the differences were clear. For this, we isolated an area of 0.45 MP in each shot, which is enough to give an idea of the difference in size.
Day or night, full definition doesn’t make much profit, even if we see more details on the faces. This will be useful for cropping certain shots, but we don’t recommend using this mode constantly, especially since photos weigh a lot more on storage.
Ultra wide-angle module: 50 MP, f / 2.2, eq. 15 mm
The results obtained from the ultra-wide angle are rarely satisfactory in the medium term. The module Realme chose is still very interesting, especially compared to the Find X3 Neo module.
In good conditions, the result provided by the GT 2 Pro is much better than that of the Find X3 Neo. Colorimetry is more accurate and the level of detail is much higher. However, we would have liked to take advantage of more sharpness and contrast on the faces or the map. However, the result is really satisfactory.
At night, the view is unfortunately too blurry to really exploit. The exposure is again better than its rival, but the level of detail has fallen apart. In this little game, the Google Pixel 6 stays ahead.
Front and video unit
Realme GT 2 Pro has a 32 MP front unit whose lens opens at f/2.4. The result is convincing when light is present, even if there is a general pigment that pulls a lot towards yellow. The sensor sometimes struggles to handle high exposures, but the experience overall is pleasant.
The smartphone is capable of shooting up to 8K at 24 fps and in 4K, Full HD and 720p at 60 fps. If 8K is not very interesting, then 4K and 1080p viewing is good quality, provided that you do not make too sudden movements. There is still a way to take some beautiful shots.
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