The Realme 13 Pro+ 5G has launched in India as the brand’s latest mid-range smartphone. The phone also introduces the HyperImage+ AI-based camera system, enabling features like AI Smart Removal, AI Ultra Clarity, and more. The emphasis is on AI prowess and cameras.
However, by stretching your budget by Rs 8,000, you can purchase the performance-centric Realme GT 6. The latest Realme GT series smartphone offers AI features, powerful cameras, and flagship-grade performance. To solve this confusion, we have compared both these devices. Let’s see which one is a better pick.
The Realme 13 Pro+ 5G is offered in three variants with a starting price tag of Rs 32,999. The Realme GT 6 is on the pricier side with a starting price of Rs 40,999 and with offers, the Realme 13 Pro+ will appear more value for money. However, it doesn’t offer a 16GB RAM variant, so if RAM is more important to you, the Realme GT 6 is the one to pick.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme GT 6: Design & Build
Realme 13 Pro+
Realme GT 6
Dimensions
161.34 x 73.9x 8.2mm(Monet Gold), 161.34 x 73.9 x 8.4mm (Emerald Green)
The Realme 13 Pro+ flaunts a Monet-inspired design with a watch dial camera module on the back. Realme offers the handset in two finishes – Monet Gold with a glass sandwich design featuring a finish inspired by beach sand and Emerald Green with a luxurious vegan leather back panel. The curved edges, 8.4mm thin chassis, and 190 grams of weight translate to a comfortable in-hand feel with a confidence-inducing heft.
The Realme GT 6, on the other hand, comes with a glass sandwich design in two colours: Fluid Silver and Razor Green. The two-tone finish on the back makes the handset stand out but the glossy camera island strip is a fingerprint magnet. The device is also slightly thicker and heavier than the Realme 13 Pro+.
With the IP65 rating common in both, the Realme 13 Pro+ is the one to go for because of the slimmer and lighter profile. The vegan leather variant is ideal for those who want a premium-looking device.
The Realme 13 Pro features a curved AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, which is par for course in this price segment. The claimed peak brightness is sufficiently bright even with the brightness set to 50%.
The display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, which offers the same durability and scratch resistance as the Gorilla Glass Victus but is aimed at mid-range smartphones. The audio quality from the Hi-Res dual speaker is commendable with great clarity and loudness. However, at full volume, the sound cracks a bit.
The Realme GT 6 flaunts a slightly bigger 6.78-inch AMOLED display, which supports the LTPO tech. However, the key differentiator between the two is that the GT 6 flaunts a whopping 6,000nits of peak brightness, 3x that of the Realme 13 Pro+. The display is plenty bright in direct sunlight as well as in dim lighting situations.
Moreover, the LTPO panel ensures battery efficiency. The screen is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which gives GT 6 a leg up on the Realme 13 Pro+ in terms of durability. The Realme GT 6 also offers dual speakers with crisp and clear sound but the advantage is that the sound remains rich and distortion-free at full volume.
While Realme 13 Pro+ offers a great display at the price, multimedia and gaming enthusiasts will prefer the higher brightness, efficiency of the LTPO panel, better durability and improved audio by the GT 6.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme GT 6: Performance and Software
Feature
Realme 13 Pro+
Realme GT 6
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CPU
Octa-core (4 cores Cortex-A78 at 2400 MHz and 4 cores Cortex-A55 at 1950 MHz), 4nm
Octa-core (1 core Cortex-X4 at 3000 MHz, 4 cores Cortex-A720 at 2800 MHz, and 3 cores Cortex-A520 at 2000 MHz), 4nm
GPU
Adreno 710
Adreno 735
NPU
Hexagon NPU
Hexagon NPU
RAM
8GB/12GB
8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage
128GB/256GB/512GB
256GB/512GB
Realme has equipped the 13 Pro+ with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, which is an odd choice considering similarly priced devices like the POCO F6 5G come with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. This could be a conscious decision since the Realme GT 6 comes with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
Because of the disparity between the two processors, there’s a significant difference in the performance of these devices. The Realme 13 Pro+ takes around 27 seconds to boot up completely, whereas the Realme GT 6 takes under 20 seconds. The difference is more stark in the AnTuTu the Realme GT 6 annihilated its cousin with a score of 15,61,973. This is also evident in Geekbench scores. You can check out the benchmark comparisons below.
The numbers translate into real-life performance as well. While the Realme 13 Pro+ can handle everything from routine tasks to heavy gaming, the Realme GT 6 takes the whole experience to another level. In BGMI, the Realme 13 Pro+ supports HDR + Extreme graphics setting and the Realme GT 6 offers Ultra HDR+Ultra FPS graphics quality.
If you are a casual user who indulges in occasional gaming, the Realme 13 Pro+ will serve you well. However, if you are a power user and a competitive gamer, the Realme GT 6 is the way to go.
Both Realme 13 Pro+ and Realme GT 6 come with the Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 preinstalled on them. While the UI and interface are smooth and intuitive, the difference lies in the software support. The Realme 13 Pro+ will get two major Android updates and three years of security updates. In contrast, the Realme GT 6 will get three major updates and four years of security patches. Here, the Realme GT 6 is a better choice.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme GT 6: Cameras
Feature
Realme 13 Pro+
Realme GT 6
Primary Camera
50MP, Sony LYT-701, f/2.65, 73mm, 1/1.95″, OIS
50MP, Sony LYT-808, f/1.69, 22.86mm, 1/1.4″, OIS
Secondary Camera
50MP, Sony LYT-600, f/2.65, periscope lens
50MP, Samsung JN5, f/2.0, telephoto
Tertiary Camera
8MP, f/2.2, ultrawide
8MP, f/2.2, ultrawide sensor
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
up to 4K 30fps, EIS, OIS
up to 4K@60fps, EIS, OIS
Selfie Camera
32MP, f/2.45
32MP, f/2.45
Both Realme 13 Pro+ and Realme GT 6 have two 50MP sensors and an 8MP ultrawide lens on the back. The selfie camera on the front is identical too with a 32MP sensor. However, the difference lies in the primary sensor and zoom lenses.
The Realme 13 Pro+ shines across all lighting conditions thanks to the 50MP LYT-701 sensor and HyperImage+ camera system. The phone clicks stunning daylight shots with accurate colour reproduction. The Realme 13 Pro+ also shines in low light conditions but adds grain and noise when zooming. However, the AI Ultra Clarity feature helps sharpen the image intelligently. Apart from this, you get a suite of AI features like AI Smart Removal and AI Group Photo Enhance.
Daylight
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Thanks to the secondary 50MP periscope lens, the phone offers optical zooming up to 3x and 120x digital zoom. The zoom shots are clear and detailed, but you might notice grains above 6x zoom. The ultra-wides and portrait shots, on the other hand, are great with negligible colour shifts. You might see a little dip in the details of wide shots because of the lower-resolution camera. As for the selfies, the 32MP shoot captures detailed self-portraits with natural skin tones but beautifies the shot a little in low-light conditions.
The Realme GT 6 gets a more powerful Sony LYT-808 sensor as the primary camera, as reflected in the pictures. The camera consistently clicks excellent daylight pictures with accurate colours, good dynamic range, and great details. The camera also performs well when taking low light and portrait shots. However, you might experience lens flare and slight graininess in low light.
Realme GT 6 Daylight Camera Samples
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The secondary 50MP zoom camera is a telephoto lens, unlike the periscope on Realme 13 Pro+. You get 2x zoom with this camera and exceptional daylight shots but there will be slight grain in night shots. The ultrawide camera leaves a lot to desire with a narrow field of view and edge distortion. As for selfies, the performance is similar to Realme 13 Pro+ but there’s a noticeable red tint in pictures.
The Realme GT 6 is a capable camera smartphone but the Realme 13 Pro+ blows it away with its HyperImage+ Camera system, periscope lens, and better selfie prowess. We can expect Realme to roll out AI features to GT series in future through a software update but for now, the Realme 13 Pro+ is the one to pick for mobile photographers.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme GT 6: Battery and Charging
Feature
Realme 13 Pro+
Realme GT 6
Type
5,200mAh, non-removable
5,500mAh, non-removable
Charging
80W SuperVOOC
120W SuperVOOC
Charger included in the box?
Yes
Yes
Charging Time (0-100%)
56 minutes
43 minutes
PCMark Battery Test
17 hours 14 minutes
12 hours, 42 minutes
The Realme 13 Pro+ is powered by a 5,200mAh battery with support for 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging tech. Realme includes the charger with the device, which juices up the battery from zero to 100% in 56 minutes. In our PCMark Battery Test, the Realme 13 Pro+ lasted for an impressive 17 hours and 14 minutes. You can rest assured that the device will last the whole day and some more on a full charge.
On the other hand, the Realme GT 6 comes with a slightly bigger 5,500mAh battery with support for 120W SUPERVOOC fast charging. Once again, Realme is including the 120W charger with the device, which fully charges the battery from zero to 100% in 43 minutes. However, the device lasted 12 hours and 42 minutes in PCMark Battery Test, significantly less than Realme 13 Pro+. This can be accredited to the more powerful flagship processor. However, the smartphone will still last you all day on a single charge.
Both the Realme 13 Pro+ and Realme GT 6 can last all day on a single charge. If you want a device that lasts longer pick the Realme 13 Pro+ and if faster charging is your priority, go with the Realme GT 6.
Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme GT 6: Verdict
While both the Realme 13 Pro+ and the Realme GT 6 do a commendable job, it boils down to the budget you have set for your next smartphone purchase in the end. If you want a luxurious-looking smartphone with powerful AI features and a robust battery life, the Realme 13 Pro+ is a great pick. It offers a stunning design, a periscope lens, commendable performance, and more at a significantly cheaper price.
However, if you have another 8K to spare, the Realme GT 6 is the better bet. You get a flagship processor, great cameras, a bigger battery, faster charging, and a better display.
The difference is more stark in the AnTuTu the Realme GT 6 annihilated its cousin with a score of 15,61,973. This is also evident in Geekbench scores. You can check out the benchmark comparisons below.
