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You have seen the teasers, and now, they are finally here. realme Philippines has just launched its newest mid-range contender – realme GT Master Edition, and its first ever laptop, realme Book. These highly-anticipated products were introduced through a livestream at the brand’s Facebook and YouTube accounts and are testaments of the brand’s mission of delivering premium experiences without the exorbitant price tag.
realme GT Master Edition
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With one of its variants designed by Naoto Fukasawa, realme GT Master Edition is the brand’s newest mid-range flagship, and runs on the industry-leading Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC, backed by 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Content is shown on a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
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For optics, there’s a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro lens. The front camera utilizes a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor.
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The device runs realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11 and packs a 4,300mAh battery with 65W SuperDart wired fast-charging via a USB-C port. Other features include a dedicated vapor chamber cooling system, and Dynamic RAM Expansion technology (up to 5GB).
Specifications
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
Selfie Camera | 32MP |
Camera system | 64MP Main, f/1.8 |
119° Ultra-wide, 8MP, f/2.3 | |
4cm Macro, 2MP, f/2.4 | |
Display | 6.43”120Hz Samsung AMOLED Fullscreen |
Battery | 4300mAh |
Dual-cell design, 3C certification | |
65W SuperDart | |
Weight | Voyager Grey (designed by Naoto Fukasawa)- 180g |
Daybreak Blue – 174g | |
Connectivity | WiFi 6, NFC, dual 5G, bluetooth |
Color option | Voyager Grey & Daybreak Blue |
RAM | 8GB + up to 5GB Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
OS | Android 11 + realme UI 2.0 |
realme Book
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Designed for young professionals, realme Book boasts an aluminum alloy body design and comes in Real Silver and Real Blue colors. It’s got a 14-inch 2K Full Vision display that boasts 400 nits brightness and covers 100% of the sRGB color space.
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Under the hood is an Intel Core i3-1115G4 with Intel UHD Graphics or a Core i5-1135G7 with Intel Iris Xe graphics, along with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and either a 256GB or a 512GB PCIe SSD. It features the Dual-fan Storm Cooling System for sustaining peak performance.
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It also features 65W PD Super-Fast Charge which charges the 54Wh battery to 50% in 30 minutes. The 65W adapter can also charge compatible devices at up to 30W (Dart Charge).
Specifications
Version | i3 Version | i5 Version |
Display | 14 inches | 14 inches |
Type: LCD(IPS) | Type: LCD(IPS) | |
Screen-to-body Ratio: 90% | Screen-to-body Ratio: 90% | |
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 | Aspect Ratio: 3:2 | |
Resolution: 2160 × 1440 | Resolution: 2160 × 1440 | |
Brightness: 400 nits Peak Brightness | Brightness: 400 nits Peak Brightness | |
330 nits Typical Brightness | 330 nits Typical Brightness | |
Color Gamut: 100% sRGB | Color Gamut: 100% sRGB | |
Contrast Ratio: 1500: 1(Typical) | Contrast Ratio: 1500: 1(Typical) | |
Viewing Angle: 170° | Viewing Angle: 170° | |
Processor & Graphics | 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 | 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 |
Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | |
Memory | 8GB Dual channel 3733MHz LPDDR4x RAM | 8GB Dual channel 4266MHz LPDDR4x RAM |
Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Charging | 65W PD Super-Fast Charge | 65W PD Super-Fast Charge |
50% Battery in 30 Minutes | 50% Battery in 30 Minutes | |
65W Adapter (Compatible 30W Dart Charge) | 65W Adapter (Compatible 30W Dart Charge) | |
Battery | 54Wh (Typical) Large Battery | 54Wh (Typical) Large Battery |
Dimensions | Length: 307.21 mm | Length: 307.21 mm |
Width: 228.96 mm | Width: 228.96 mm | |
Height: 14.9 mm (thickest point: 15.5mm) | Height: 14.9 mm (thickest point: 15.5mm) | |
Weight: Approx. 1.38 kg | Weight: Approx. 1.38 kg | |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
i3 Version: WIFI 5: IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/Wi-Fi 5 | i5 Version: IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/Wi-Fi 5/WI-FI 6 | |
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | |
2 x 2 MIMO | 2 x 2 MIMO | |
Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
Ports | USB-C 3.2 × 2 Gen 2 | Thunderbolt 4/ USB 4 |
USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | |
3.5mm Headphone and Microphone Jack | USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 | |
3.5mm Headphone and Microphone Jack | ||
Keyboard & Trackpad | 3-level Backlit Keyboard | 3-level Backlit Keyboard |
Large Multi-touch Trackpad | Large Multi-touch Trackpad | |
Power Button | Fingerprint Power Button | Fingerprint Power Button |
Operating System | Windows 10 Pre-installed | Windows 10 Pre-installed |
Free Upgrade to Windows 11 | Free Upgrade to Windows 11 | |
Camera | In-built HD Camera | In-built HD Camera |
Audio | 2 HARMAN Speakers | 2 HARMAN Speakers |
2 Microphones | 2 Microphones | |
Featured Applications | PC Connect | PC Connect |
In the Box | realme Book | realme Book |
65 W USB-C Power Adapter | 65 W USB-C Power Adapter | |
USB-C Charger Cable | USB-C Charger Cable | |
Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | |
Warranty Card | Warranty Card |
Pricing and Availability
realme GT Master Edition
Variant | SRP | Flash Sale Price | Where to Buy |
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8GB + 128GB | PhP18,990 | PhP17,490, September 24 (Whole Day), | Lazada |
8GB + 256GB | PhP21,990 | PhP19,990, September 24 (Whole Day) | Lazada |
Offline pre-orders can be done from September 24 to October 1 for the 8GB+256GB variant. Units can be claimed on October 2 and 3 (those who will pre-order will also receive a FREE realme Smart Scale).
realme Book
Variant | SRP | Pre-Order Price | Pre-Order Period |
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Core i3 (8GB+256GB) | PhP37,990 | PhP29,990 | September 24 to 29 via Lazada |
Core i5 (8GB+512GB) | PhP47,990 | PhP41,990 | September 24 to 29 via Lazada |
Note that you’ll need to pay a minimum of 10% down payment to secure your pre-order.
realme Book will also be available in all Silicon Valley stores starting October 1, with freebies worth PhP5,500 that include a 1-year Microsoft Office 365 subscription, a realme laptop bag, and a mouse.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.