The race for fast charging has begun, and while some businesses are happy with their lightning ports and 33W chargers, others want to stretch technology's limits to the very limit. Take a look at the Realme GT3, the first widely available phone with 240W wired fast charging.
If anything about this sounds somewhat familiar, it's because the gadget in question is a rebranded Realme GT Neo 5, which was just recently released in China. Which doesn't diminish the enormous effort put into the phone's battery and recharge technology.
The Realme GT3 makes use of the Super VOOC charging technology that Realme has been perfecting over the past few years. The industry-leading 240W charging technology has earned a few "leadership" awards.
A special 10C ultra-thin battery, a sizable cooling plate, a safety system with 13 sensors and 60 layers of protection to prevent the battery from overheating, and, of course, a large 12A cable for the 240W Dual GaN charger to deliver power to the phone are all features designed specifically for this model by Realme.
Realme claims that the GT3 can go through 1,600 charging cycles while keeping at least 80% of the battery capacity because of all the aforementioned improvements. In contrast, Apple states that the batteries in the iPhone are made to hold up to 80% of their initial capacity after 500 full charge sessions.
The phone, which is available in Pulse White and Booster Black, feels fairly high-end in the palm. With industrial design in mind, Realme constructed the camera bump, which has a lot of metal and a unique glass with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 branding underneath.
The white version of the phone is particularly attractive because the contrast highlights the industrial design described earlier. An RGB rectangle that functions as a low battery indicator, notification light, picture counter, and more can be found next to the camera bump and all the way around the Snapdragon nameplate. Additionally, it can be customised with 25 hues, 2 rhythms, and 5 unique modes.
The GT 3 has a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and a 6.74-inch 144Hz 1240p display. A 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera are the three rear sensors. There are five different memory combinations, ranging from the modest 8/128 configuration to the enormous 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
Despite the fact that the phone itself isn't your typical top killer, Realme thinks that this charging technology will revolutionise the market and alter the playing field for users. We were able to watch the charging process in real time, and it is astounding: the 4,600 mAh battery can be charged from 0% to 100% in just 10 minutes.
The Realme GT3 starts at $649, which is a great price, particularly if you require the quickest charging speed.
I had the opportunity to test out the Realme GT3, which is advertised as the quickest charging smartphone in the world, at MWC 2023. The device has a 5000mAh battery that can be fully charged using 125W rapid charging technology in just 15 minutes.
The Realme GT3 is brimming with outstanding features in addition to its quick charging capabilities. The phone has a 6.8-inch OLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. A 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor are all included in the triple camera setup on the rear of the device.
I was pleased by the phone's responsiveness and vibrant display during my hands-on time. For anyone in need of a quick battery boost, the fast charging function is unquestionably a game-changer and I can see it being a key selling point. The Realme GT3 is positioned to be a top competitor in the smartphone industry overall.
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