Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Realme GT 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3216
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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10 Advantages 
17 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| 8GB LPDDR5 / 8GB LPDDR5X |
| 256GB (222GB available) / 256GB (218GB available) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| HDR10+ |
| 120Hz |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Model | Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) |
| Other model names | Realme GT2 Pro 5G (RMX3300, RMX3301) | Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B/Dual-SIM) |
| Country or region available |   (Global, International), China | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Realme | Samsung |
| Release date | 1/8/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022 | 2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.7 x 163.2 millimeters (2.94 x 6.43 in) | 76.2 x 157.8 millimeters (3 x 6.21 in) |
| Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3216 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 526 PPI | 390 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak] HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz | 1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
| User Interface | Realme UI 3.0 | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 966251 (v9) Geekbench: 3501 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1234088 (v9) Geekbench: 5073 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1920 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | LTE Cat20 () |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 () |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | LTE Cat20 () |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.215mm150°1/2.76"0.64µm 3MP microscope f/3.320mmAF40x-magnification | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/1.56" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Sony IMX766 (back) Sony IMX615 (front) | 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+ |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 65W Wired fast charging | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Steel Black, Paper White, Green, Titanium Blue • Screen protector included • Protective case included | • Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Realme GT 2 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.766W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body) |