Launch report · Realme
Realme GT Neo 5: The phone that shocked the market with 240 W charging.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2023·$449·Score 83/100
The GT Neo 5 made headlines with 240 W charging and pairs it with flagship performance. The cameras, IP54 rating and short update policy are the compromises.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.74" AMOLED 144 Hz
Chipset
SD 8+ Gen 1
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.88
Battery
4,600 mAh
Weight
199 g
What stands out
- 240 W charging — a full battery in under 10 minutes.
- Flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance.
- Smooth 144 Hz AMOLED.
- Quality Sony IMX890 main camera.
What to watch
- Weak ultrawide and token macro camera.
- IP54; plastic frame.
- Only 2 years of OS updates.
- No wireless charging.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16
$799 · score 86/100