{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-gt-6t-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T22:11:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme GT 6T vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
    "answer": "The Realme GT 6T is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme GT 6T is the cheaper of the two at PKR 89,799 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme GT 6T",
            "slug": "realme-gt-6t",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-6t/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-10_01_39-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89799,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-23T05:05:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 80.1,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 94.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 22, 2024 (announced); available from May 29, 2024.",
                    "Dimensions": "162.0 × 75.1 × 8.65 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K (2780 × 1264)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 6000 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 732",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, realme UI 5.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 / UFS 4.0 depending on variant",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, OIS + 8 MP ultrawide, f/2.2, 112° FOV, dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, 90° FOV, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 4K@60fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@60/30fps; Front: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5500 mAh Li-Po, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "120W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Front Light Sensor, Rear Light Sensor, Front Color Temperature Sensor, Rear Color Temperature Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 42,
                "overall": 69.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-gt-6t",
        "margin": 22.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-6t": 80.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-6t"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-6t": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-6t"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-6t": 94.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-6t"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-6t": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-6t": 87.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-6t"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-gt-6t": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 42
                },
                "leader": "realme-gt-6t"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme GT 6T costs PKR 80,200 less.",
        "Realme GT 6T packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme GT 6T charges 95W faster.",
        "Realme GT 6T offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme GT 6T ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme GT 6T or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 6T comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme GT 6T and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 6T is listed at PKR 89,799 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes Realme GT 6T cheaper by PKR 80,200. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme GT 6T or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 6T scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme GT 6T uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme GT 6T or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 6T leads on battery. Realme GT 6T carries a 5500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 120W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme GT 6T or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme GT 6T is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme GT 6T runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm), while Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}