Realme GT Neo 2

Novel paper design ; Great value for money

Pretty big ; Slippery design

Big 5000mAh battery ; Really fast wired charging ; Impressive 120Hz refresh rates and 1300nits peak brightness ; Android 12 out of the box

Camera specs seem underwhelming ; Competition is fierce from Poco and Redmi

On our first look at the GT Neo 2 it's not at all difficult to see the appeal of such a phone. It's sleek, but has a mega battery, almost top tier processing power and a 120Hz screen that's up there with the best of them (on paper at least).

Near-flagship performance ; Responsive 120Hz Super AMOLED display ; 65W fast charging

Mediocre supplementary cameras ; No wireless charging ; Not as fast as the Realme GT

The Realme GT Neo 2 is another excellent mid-range smartphone phone to rank alongside the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G. It’s got a poised design, an excellent 120Hz AMOLED display, and superb battery. All in all, this is one of the...

Almost the same performance as the GT 5G ; Even bigger battery and screen than other GT series models ; Android 12 update imminent from time of release ; Extremely bright display and punchy stereo audio

Lack of telephoto camera and lacklustre 2-megapixel macro sensor ; Not officially available in UK, so must be purchased from Europe or China/Hong Kong

Bright AMOLED screen, 120Hz, HDR10+ support.

Games capped at 60fps.

And if you are willing to forget about the missing microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack, the Realme GT Neo2 is still easy to recommend.

Affordable price tag ; Bright and vibrant display ; Impressive performance ; Excellent thermal management ; Clean Android 11 experience

Cameras are OK but not exceptional ; Limited availability in global markets

High-end chipset ; 120Hz AMOLED screen ; Good battery life & 65W fast charging

No IP rating for dust/water resistance ; No MicroSD slot or 3.5mm headphone jack ; No wireless charging

High-quality 120Hz AMOLED display ; Stereo speakers ; 65W fast charging ; Good gaming performance ; Excellent battery life

Average camera performance

After using the Realme GT Neo 2 for more than a week, it's clear that it's not an all-rounder. This is mainly down to its unreliable camera performance, which fell short of expectations, given its price tag. Simply put, you can get better camera...

The Realme GT Neo2 is an excellent offering with top-tier specs at an affordable price point. There’s an excellent E4 AMOLED display on offer with a 120Hz refresh rate. With Snapdragon 870 at the helm of things, the Realme GT Neo2 does well in every...