I don't know if you have smelled the smell of gunpowder in the ring recently, and it is getting more and more intense.
Not long ago, Redmi and Realme released their own thousand-yuan mid-range products - Redmi Turbo 3 and Realme GT Neo6 SE.
In the case of the similarity of positioning, configuration, price, and even appearance of these two mobile phones, which one to choose? In line with the principle of "watching the excitement is not a big deal", this editor has tested the two machines, and I believe it will provide a valuable reference for your purchase.
There is a difference in performance, but not much overall
Before talking about the performance part, I still have to thank the two manufacturers, Redmi and Realme, for their involution of mid-range performance, so that we can spend less than 2,000 yuan to buy a mobile phone comparable to flagship performance in 2024, which was unimaginable a few years ago.
First of all, let's take a look at the specific configuration of the two mobile phones.
Redmi Turbo 3 uses a combination of Snapdragon 8s Gen3 + LPDDR5X + UFS 4.0, with a maximum operating memory of 16GB and a maximum storage space of 1TB;
The realme GT Neo6 SE is powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen3+LPDDR5X + UFS 4.0 combo, with a maximum RAM of 16GB and a maximum storage of 512GB.
Just looking at the parameters on paper, there are only some differences between the two phones in the core CPU, but it is not impossible to fight to the death.
Judging from the running scores, the Realme GT Neo6 SE Antutu scored 150W, and the Redmi Turbo 3 Antutu scored 160W, and Redmi won in terms of running scores.
However, it is basically no problem for the two phones to run some daily apps, or to play light-load games such as "Honor of Kings" and "Peace Elite".
In order to see how the two phones perform under high load, the editor also tested their performance at the highest image quality of "Genshin Impact" in 30 minutes.
Judging from the actual test results, although the difference between the two phones is 10W, the average frame rate of their games is actually 57 frames. However, although the Redmi Turbo 3 does not have a high frame rate at times, it is better than being stable, only when some multi-skills are released and characters are quickly switched, and other situations are still very stable.
The realme GT Neo6 SE starts with a stable frame rate like a "flagship", and even stabilizes at around 60-57 fps for the first ten minutes, just as I was about to blow about the chip, it starts to heat up and reduce the frequency and lock the frame, and after two or three minutes it gradually resumes running at a high frame rate, but once the temperature overheats, it starts to lock the frame again, until the frame rate stabilizes at about 55 fps in about 27 minutes.
In addition, the two phones have also been optimized for the game.
On the real me, you can turn on ultra-high image quality and HDR image quality in the game, and you can also enable game frame stabilization. In particular, this HDR image quality can make the game picture more realistic and the gaming experience better.
And Redmi's side can also modify some CPU parameters,There are more options for customization,But for the modification of game image quality,Redmi only has a few display enhancement options,There is no substantial change in the picture,It's more like adding a few "filters"。
If you are based on gaming for daily use and pursue performance, then it will be more appropriate to choose the Redmi Turbo 3, but the performance of the Realme GT Neo6 SE is not weak, and it is recommended to have a cooling clip for long-term heavy load games, so that the experience will be better.
The real self screen in the same price segment is "invincible"
For the realme GT Neo6 SE screen, I can only say two words - invincible.
Why? Just look at these parameters.
The first is that it has the brightest peak brightness of 6000nit in this price segment, but this is a publicity stunt after all, and there are very few scenarios that can actually be used. But its manual maximum brightness and excitation brightness can also achieve a class-leading level, and the outdoor performance is better than that of the Redmi Turbo 3.
Secondly, this screen has 8T LTPO, which is also something rare in this price segment. With the blessing of LTPO, the screen can take into account high refresh rate and battery life. In addition, the Pro XDR function is not left behind in the realme GT Neo6 SE this time.
And the screen of the Redmi Turbo 3 looks a bit decent. Not only does it only have a peak brightness of 2400nit, but even the screen substrate is LTPS substrate, and the accurate performance of the screen's power consumption control and refresh rate is also inferior to the realme GT Neo6 SE.
Of course, both of them have their own advantages in eye protection. Redmi Turbo 3 supports 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and can also dynamically adjust the color temperature and brightness of the screen according to different usage scenarios and the current time.
Realme GT Neo6 SE also supports AI to automatically adjust the brightness and color temperature of the screen, and at the same time, the screen also supports medium and high brightness DC dimming, and low-brightness and high-frequency PWM dimming.
Overall, the screen of the realme GT Neo6 SE is better than that of the Redmi Turbo 3, and it is also a dimensionality reduction blow in this price segment, and it can even break wrists with the flagship machine in some aspects, it can be said that the realme GT Neo6 SE has achieved the extent that no one else has it with this screen.
Taking pictures is remarkable, enough to record life on a daily basis
In terms of taking pictures,The performance of the two mid-range machines is remarkable,After all, both of them have already spent their money where they should be spent,It is enough to meet the simple record of daily life in taking pictures,But since it is necessary to divide the highs and lows,Naturally, this piece of photography cannot be left behind。
Both mobile phones invariably use a dual-camera scheme, that is, the main camera + ultra-wide angle, and there is no depth of field lens added in order to make up the number like the previous mid-range machines.
The Redmi Turbo 3 main camera uses a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 with an aperture of F1.59, and this main camera is also widely used in mid-range phones.
The main camera of the Realme GT Neo6 SE is the 50-megapixel IMX882 with an aperture of F1.88, which is also the main camera of the highly acclaimed Realme 12Pro+.
The following are three sets of sample shots.
It can be seen that the realme GT Neo6 SE has brighter photos and more transparency in well-lit outdoor conditions, and with the Pro HDR function, the photo playback effect on the phone is also better.
In these hot pot restaurant scenes, you can clearly feel that the color of the Realme GT Neo6 SE is slightly stronger, which makes the food look a little more appetizing. But in some scenes, the edges of the picture are blurred, and the colors of the sky and street signs are also restored more accurately.
On the whole, the two mobile phones are commendable in terms of taking pictures, and if you just send them to Moments, Weibo, and Xiaohongshu, it is not a big problem. The photos of the real me are brighter and more transparent, and Redmi can also make it easier to shoot scenes and some flowers and plants.
The real me has a big battery, and the battery life experience is better
For consumers who buy mid-range phones around me, they are either used as a spare machine, or for the elders or students at home, they may not need much performance but must require the mobile phone to last enough.
The battery capacity of the Realme GT Neo6 SE is 5500 mAh, while the Redmi Turbo 3 is only 5000 mAh.
After the weekend test, both mobile phones started to use from 100% battery and connected to the iPhone hotspot throughout the process. In the middle, take a look at the live broadcast, 30 minutes of photo shooting, fragmented time to brush Weibo, Station B, Xiaohongshu, and more than 10 minutes of navigation.
In the end, the Realme GT Neo6 SE has 72% battery remaining, and the Redmi Turbo 3 has 62% battery remaining. Sure enough, no matter how much Redmi is optimized, the battery is not as big as the real me, and the two mobile phones are completely enough to be charged once a day when used as the main machine, and if it is a spare machine, it can even be charged once a day and a half or even two days.
Since we talk about charging, I also measured it. The Redmi Turbo 3 is fully charged in 37 minutes with the original 90W charger, and the Realme GT Neo6 SE is fully charged in 33 minutes with the original 100W charger. The charging speed of the two phones is also very close, so if you only think about battery life, the Realme GT Neo6 SE is more suitable.
The appearance has always been a song
When I saw these two machines for the first time, I thought of this sentence: "Isn't this the same?
However, fans who are familiar with these two brands can still tell who is who at a glance, after all, they both continue the design style of their own homes.
The exterior styling of the Redmi Turbo 3 follows the design of the previous Redmi Note 12 Turbo, giving it a tough, uninhibited feel. However, the transition between the bezel and the edge of the back panel is not well done, which makes it a bit diaphragmatic to hold in the hand.
Fortunately, Redmi comes with a silicone case from the factory, which feels great after putting it on, and this case also protects areas other than the lens and flash, which is still worthy of praise.
Realme GT Neo6 SE is also a continuation of the GT Neo series design, the same rectangular lens DECO design, but this time it is more simplified, replacing the original entire glass area with a silver nano mirror coating, giving people a futuristic sci-fi feeling. Moreover, the Realme GT Neo6 SE adopts a hyperboloid design, and the curvature of the back panel is larger than that of the Redmi Turbo 3, and it feels better in the hand.
Miscellaneous
Realme GT Neo 6 SE uses dual-band GPS and three-band Beidou, while Redmi Turbo 3 is equipped with single-frequency GPS+ dual-band Beidou, in terms of positioning accuracy, Realme GT Neo 6SE has more advantages, for some reasonRedmi chose to castrate in this regard.
Other basic configurations such as X-axis motor, dual speakers, NFC, infrared remote control, etc., are supported by both phones.
A few final words
As a new generation of mid-range phones, the Realme GT Neo 6 SE and Redmi Turbo 3 both perform well, they are not ambiguous in their outstanding places, it can be said that they have spent their money on the cutting edge, and in terms of overall product quality, the two phones are also worthy of their price. The Redmi Turbo 3 has slightly better performance, a lighter and thinner body, and a surging OS, while the Realme GT Neo 6 SE has a better screen, longer battery life, and a lower starting price. In the final analysis, buying a mobile phone is ultimately buying the right one for you, parameters are important, but the most important thing is experience.
Finally, let's take a look at the prices of the two phones:
Redmi Turbo 3 12GB + 256GB 1999元;12GB + 512GB 2299元;16GB + 512GB 2499元;16GB + 1TB 2799元。
真我GT Neo 6 SE 8GB + 256GB 1699元;12GB + 256GB 1899元;16GB + 256GB 2099元;16GB + 512GB 2399元。
Two mobile phones positioned at very similar prices, I don't know how you will choose?