Realme GT 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme GT 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
VS
Head to head
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,227 | $414 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,400 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 218 g | 168 g |
| Released | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Realme GT 5 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S24 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme GT 5 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S24 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Brightness | 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak local brightness) | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (North America, East Asia) or Exynos 2400 (International) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Snapdragon: 1x 3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x 3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x 2.96 GHz Cortex-A520 & 2x 2.27 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 (Snapdragon) |
Memory
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 | — |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-808); 50 MP, f/2.6, 65mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (Sony IMX890); 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0" (Sony IMX355) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Color spectrum sensor | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5 (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 100W wired, 1-50% in 12 min (advertised); 50W wireless | 25W wired (50% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 75.1 x 9.2 mm | 70.6 x 147 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 218g (glass back) or 224g (silicone polymer back) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Durability | IP64 dust and splash resistant | — |
Comms
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Realme GT 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2023 | January 17, 2024 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released January 31, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme GT 5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Realme GT 5 Pro — 5,400 mAh for the Realme GT 5 Pro versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Which has the smoother screen, Realme GT 5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Realme GT 5 Pro — 144 Hz for the Realme GT 5 Pro versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Which is lighter, Realme GT 5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Samsung Galaxy S24 — 218 g for the Realme GT 5 Pro versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Which is newer, Realme GT 5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Samsung Galaxy S24 — Dec 2023 for the Realme GT 5 Pro versus Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Is the Realme GT 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 rated higher?
We rate the Realme GT 5 Pro 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 8/10.