Since the advent of the third-generation Snapdragon 8s, many mobile phone manufacturers have rushed to choose this chip as the core SoC of their mid-range mobile phones. This fully proves that the performance of this chip is second only to last year’s top flagship SoC Snapdragon 8s Gen3. The popularity is so high that it can even be described as “hot”.
The reason behind this popularity, the Snapdragon 8s Gen3 has the same CPU architecture as the top flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen3 and can be regarded as a “little 8 Gen3” in terms of performance. Additionally, the Snapdragon 8s Gen3 offers a huge advantage in price compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen3, and its price/performance ratio is incredible.
Therefore, this is the main reason why so many mobile phone manufacturers are stuffing Snapdragon 8s Gen3 chips into their mid-range mobile phones. However, users’ expectations for them are not limited to performance, but also excellent screen quality, and they must not be held back in terms of battery life and charging experience.
The just-released Realme 6th generation Neo model is a pioneer in mid-to-high-end mobile phones. Having the performance iron triangle of Snapdragon 8s Gen3 is not enough. It also needs to achieve leadership in screen, charging, battery life, and experience.
The Realme GT Neo6, boasts BOE’s 6000nit customized unparalleled screen, the industry’s first 120W light speed second charge + 5500mAh combination, IP65 waterproofing, dual-frequency GPS + tri-frequency Beidou positioning system, and Corning Victus2 Gorilla Glass. This mobile phone quickly popularized flagship features and has set off a “white-hot” wave in the mid-range mobile phone market. It is the Realme GT Neo6, known as the “most powerful third-generation Snapdragon 8s flagship”.
Now, let’s delve into the highlights of this Realme GT Neo6, which regards the quality-price ratio as the golden criterion for product creation.
Firstly, the Realme GT Neo6 is equipped with the most powerful Snapdragon 8 series sub-flagship platform, the Snapdragon 8s Gen3. To maximize this chip, Realme combines full-level LPDDR5X 8533Mbps memory, UFS4.0 flash memory, and gaming-grade Wan, along with the introduction of level 1 cooling VC and AI combustion mode, achieving triple full-level status in terms of hardware performance, software tuning, and heat dissipation specifications. Among them, the e-sports grade 10,000-level cooling VC adopts a double-layer three-dimensional heat dissipation structure with a total area of 10014mm², making it the mobile phone with the highest heat dissipation area among the Snapdragon 8s Gen3 platform. The AI burning mode is another feature of the Realme GT Neo6. When using the cooling back clip, the phone will automatically sense and turn on the AI burning mode, giving full play to the ultimate performance of the phone.
Moving on to the display, the Realme GT Neo6 uses a customized BOE S1 unparalleled screen, boasting a peak brightness of 6000nit, a global maximum brightness of 1600nit, and a manual maximum brightness of 1000nit. This makes it one of the mobile phones with the highest screen brightness to date, and among the Snapdragon 8 series, it’s the only mobile phone with a screen brightness exceeding 6000nit.
In terms of charging and battery life, the Neo6 is the first in the industry to use a 120W light-speed second charge + 5500mAh combination, which can charge to 50% in 10 minutes. It is the mobile phone with the highest charging power among the Snapdragon 8s Gen3 products so far.
Finally, the Realme GT Neo6 brings over IP65 waterproofing, dual-frequency GPS + tri-frequency Beidou positioning system, and Corning Gorilla Victus2 glass, forming a benchmark for the flagship experience.
Design and Display
The design and display features of, the Realme GT Neo6 boasts a 6.78-inch customized BOE S1 screen. This screen stands out with a local peak brightness reaching up to 6000nit, a global maximum brightness of 1600nit, and a manual maximum brightness of up to 1000nit. Remarkably, it ranks among the mobile phones with the highest screen brightness to date. Furthermore, it distinguishes itself as the only mobile phone in the Snapdragon 8 series with a screen brightness exceeding 6000nit.
Moreover, Realme GT Neo6 excels in eye protection capabilities. The incorporation of Greenfield AI eye protection, alongside 3+1 Pulse DC low-frequency flicker technology and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, sets a new standard. This, combined with the 8T LTPO substrate, facilitates adaptive high refresh rates from 0.5 to 120Hz. This not only ensures comprehensive eye protection but also enhances screen refresh smoothness while conserving power consumption, effectively “killing three birds with one stone” in Realme mobile phones.
Moving on to the physical design, the front camera sits neatly in the middle atop the device, boasting a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 sensor. The screen features a hyperbolic design with a slight curvature, making it comfortable to hold with one hand while minimizing accidental touches during phone operation.
On the rear, a nano-mirror double-piece back cover enhances the aesthetics with a matte metal anode texture, complementing the glossy material. This unique material choice creates a distinct tactile experience.
For photography enthusiasts, the camera setup includes a dual-camera module featuring a main camera and an ultra-wide-angle lens. Additionally, two single-color temperature LED fill lights and a rear light sensor are seamlessly integrated on the right side, enabling 360° all-round light sensing.
Moreover, Realme GT Neo6 offers an immersive audio experience with independent speakers located at the top and bottom, forming a stereo sound field. Practical features include an infrared remote control sensor at the top and an independent noise-reduction microphone. At the bottom, users will find a convenient Type-C and headphone two-in-one interface, along with a microphone and SIM card slot.
Lastly, the package comes complete with a 120W fast charging set, a mobile phone case, a manual, and a SIM card pin, ensuring users have everything they need right out of the box.
Hardware and Performance
Equipped with the third-generation Snapdragon 8s mobile platform, the Realme GT Neo6 boasts an impressive architecture inherited from the top third-generation Snapdragon 8 chip. It features an eight-core combination of Cortex-X4 ultra-large core + Cortex-A720 + Cortex-A520, along with the Adreno 735 GPU clocked at 1.1GHz, ensuring exceptional performance in the mid-range phone segment.
Moreover, all models come standard with LPDDR5X and UFS4.0 flagship storage, ensuring no compromises on performance. To evaluate its performance thoroughly, let’s explore the results of several tests conducted on the Realme GT Neo6.
In our tests, we activated the GT mode of the Realme GT Neo6 and disabled memory expansion.
Starting with performance testing, we first conducted the AnTuTu comprehensive performance test. The device achieved an impressive total score of nearly 1.56 million, marking a significant 23% increase compared to the previous generation Realme GT Neo5 equipped with the full-blooded Snapdragon 8+.
Moving on to CPU performance, we examined the Geekbench6 single-core and multi-core scores. The single-core score reached 1925 points, with a multi-core score of 4988 points, showcasing consistent performance compared to its predecessor.
Additionally, we evaluated the flash memory performance of the Realme GT Neo6. It demonstrated impressive sequential read and write rates of 3794.62MB/s and 3271.12MB/s, respectively, nearly doubling the speed of the previous generation Neo5.
Shifting the focus to gaming, let’s discuss the Realme GT Neo6’s performance when put to the test with demanding mobile games.
We selected two high-load mobile games, “Genshin Impact” and “Honkai Impact: Star Rail”, and tested them in a controlled indoor environment.
In our evaluation of “Genshin Impact”, running at the highest image quality and frame rate settings, the Realme GT Neo6 maintained an average frame rate of 53.21FPS in Xumi City. Despite reaching a maximum temperature of 44.9 degrees Celsius, the device delivered smooth gameplay without significant disruptions.
Notably, the Realme GT Neo6 is among the first mid-range smartphones to support native 1.5K image quality in “Genshin Impact”, thanks to its powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen3 graphics rendering capabilities. This allows for enhanced visual fidelity without the need for additional hardware.
In our assessment of “Honkai Impact: Star Dome Railway”, running at the highest settings, the Realme GT Neo6 sustained an average frame rate of 53.21FPS in the Star Sea Center. Although the device reached a maximum temperature of 49.3 degrees Celsius after 10 minutes of testing, it delivered impressive gameplay smoothness throughout.
We recommend users invest in a radiator for prolonged gaming sessions with high-load games to ensure optimal performance and device temperature management.
Cameras
Realme GT Neo6 has a built-in dual camera module. The main camera uses a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 (LYT-600) sensor. The default pixel four-in-one output is 12.5 Megapixels. It has a 1/1.953-inch photosensitive unit and supports OIS optical image stabilization.
Main Photographer
The main photo was taken in a daytime scene, and the saturation of the sample photos taken was on the bright side, but the color restoration was still very accurate, and it didn’t look fake at first glance.
Moreover, the 2x cropped picture does not have excessive pixel loss, and thanks to the blessing of the super light and shadow engine, the layered texture of the picture is displayed very well, while also avoiding common overexposure or underexposure problems, ensuring improves the overall quality of the picture.
Night view
In terms of night scenes, shooting in night scene mode only takes less than 2 seconds to produce a film. OIS optical image stabilization greatly increases the film production rate. The captured pictures will not appear whitened and can accurately capture delicate images. Picture details and natural color changes.
Super wide angle
The ultra-wide-angle proofs can take in all kinds of magnificent buildings and ultra-wide images.
Battery
Realme GT Neo6 combines a 5500mAh large-capacity battery with super 100W (120W) fast charging power for the first time, positioning itself as the fastest 5500mAh large-battery mobile phone in its class. Additionally, it inherits the family-style SUPERVOOC S power management chip, boasting a discharge efficiency of up to 99.5%, thereby further enhancing the battery life of the entire device.
To substantiate these claims, we conducted a series of tests on the charging speed and battery endurance of the Realme GT Neo6.
In the charging test, we initiated by reducing the mobile phone’s power consumption to 1%. Within just 10 minutes, the power surged to more than half, reaching 51%. In a mere 20 minutes, the power soared to 88%, providing enough juice for most of the day’s tasks. Finally, it took merely 25 minutes to achieve a full charge.
The Realme GT Neo6 stands out as the only mobile phone boasting such rapid charging speed coupled with a 5500mAh large-capacity battery, fully charging in less than half an hour. We utilized a professional battery life testing tool.
During testing, all variables were carefully controlled to ensure consistency among different models. The testing conditions included CPU high voltage, CPU multi-threading, AI recognition, picture browsing, video playback, and web browsing, accurately simulating real-world usage scenarios.
After continuous testing, from a full charge to 20% power remaining, it took 9 hours, 18 minutes, and 9 seconds. When converted, the Realme GT Neo6 offers nearly 10.5 hours of uninterrupted battery life. Such impressive results comfortably meet the average user’s daily usage requirements.
Verdict
In 2024, major mobile phone manufacturers must demonstrate utmost sincerity to establish a foothold in the mid-range mobile phone market. In today’s fiercely competitive market, mobile phones with different configurations will struggle to stand out.
Realme GT Neo6 has set a commendable example for mid-range mobile phones by harnessing the product’s raw power.
During actual tests, Realme GT Neo6 consistently stabilized the screen at over 50FPS when tackling performance-intensive mobile games like Genshin Impact and Star Wars. While there may be occasional frame drops during gameplay, as a mid-range model, expectations must be realistic, considering it does not boast top-tier performance like the Snapdragon 8 Gen3. However, within this price range, stability and high picture quality without sacrificing resolution elevate it among mid-range contenders.
It’s safe to assert that Realme GT Neo6’s performance level competes favorably with last year’s top flagship core Snapdragon 8 Gen2. Thus, following our comprehensive evaluation, Realme GT Neo6’s claim to the title “the most powerful third-generation Snapdragon 8s flagship” stands justified. Realme has substantiated this claim through its remarkable product prowess.
If Snapdragon 8s Gen3 sets the performance benchmark for mid-range machines, Realme GT Neo6 amalgamates robust performance, superior screen display, and the sole large battery within the same price bracket. It embodies a mid-range mobile phone equipped with a high-power fast charging solution. Even at the 2,500 yuan price range, Realme GT Neo6 exhibits no discernible shortcomings.
By amalgamating several flagship configurations, this is an exemplary mid-range mobile phone that genuinely caters to user needs.
In sum, for users prioritizing cost-effectiveness, the Realme GT Neo6 starts at 2,099 yuan and caps at 2,999 yuan. Within this price bracket, its screen, performance, and battery life rank among the top echelon. With these three aspects alone, rival mobile phone brands struggle to pique interest. This firmly establishes Realme GT Neo6 in the fiercely contested mid-range mobile phone market.
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