Realme GT 2 series launch will be held at 9am UTC.
Realme GT 2 series launch is taking place today (December 20). The new series is expected to bring Realme GT 2 Pro — the next-generation flagship smartphone by the Chinese company. The handset is already confirmed to get the top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It is also tipped to have premium features including an under-display selfie camera. The Realme GT 2 Pro may debut alongside the regular Realme GT 2 that would come with specifications similar to those of the flagship, but with a few compromises.
Realme GT 2 series launch livestream details
The Realme GT 2 series launch will begin at 9am UTC (2:30pm IST) today. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube. You can watch it through the video player embedded below.
Realme GT 2 Pro price (expected)
Among other devices, the Realme GT 2 Pro is expected to be the key announcement at the launch. The smartphone is tipped to be priced at CNY 4,000 (roughly Rs. 47,700). Realme may also bring a special variant of the Realme GT 2 Pro that is said to be priced at CNY 5,000 (roughly Rs. 59,600).
Realme GT 2 Pro specifications (expected)
Last month, Realme confirmed the existence of Realme GT 2 Pro. The smartphone also purportedly received certifications from authorities including the China Compulsory Certification (3C) and the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Realme GT 2 Pro is tipped to launch in India in the first quarter of 2022.
On the specifications front, Realme GT 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The smartphone is tipped to have a 6.8-inch WQHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and include a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor. Realme GT 2 Pro is also said to have up to 12GB of RAM and a maximum of 512GB storage. It may also include a 150-degree ultra-wide shooter.
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According to previous leaks and renders, the smartphone’s rear camera module appears to be inspired by Google Nexus 6P from 2015. The Realme GT 2 Pro may arrive with a 32MP front camera for selfies and video calling. Realme had earlier confirmed the new smartphone would be unveiled with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that the previous-gen Snapdragon 888 (888 Plus) chipset.
Some other expected specs of the Realme GT 2 Pro include a 6.8-inch screen, an OLED panel, a 120Hz refresh rate and WQHD+ (2960×1440 pixels) resolution. The device may also be the first smartphone from Realme to house 1TB internal storage. Connectivity options will include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, and more. The handset may house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 125W fast charging and speculated price of the Realme GT 2 Pro is something between Rs 50,000-Rs 60,000.
“Realme GT 2 series is the most premium flagship ever, and Realme intends to step ahead into the global high-end market and explore leading technologies,” the company had earlier said in a statement.
