The Realme GT Neo 3 has officially launched in China, marking a bold entry into the mid-range segment. With its Le Mans-inspired design, blazing 150W fast charging, and the brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chip, the Realme GT Neo 3 pushes boundaries for what a mid-ranger can deliver.
Realme GT Neo 3: Design and Display
The GT Neo 3 breaks away from its predecessors with a sportier aesthetic drawn from the legendary 24-hour Le Mans endurance race. The dual-stripe finish on the rear panel is a clear nod to racing culture, and the phone ships in three colourways: Le Mans Blue (blue with white stripes), Silverstone White (white with black stripes), and Cyclones Black (matte finish, no stripes).
Up front, the handset sports a large 6.7-inch 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a rapid 1000Hz touch-sampling rate, and HDR10+ support — credentials that make it perfectly suited for both gaming marathons and media streaming.
Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Powers the GT Neo 3
Under the hood, the Realme GT Neo 3 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, an octa-core chip built on a 5nm process that sits at the top of the mid-range ladder. While it does not match the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in raw benchmarks, it delivers exceptional sustained performance for gaming, multitasking, and everyday use. The phone ships with Realme UI 3.0 layered over Android 11.
Charging Speed: 5 Minutes for Half the Battery
The headline feature is undoubtedly the 150W UltraDart fast charging on the top-tier variant — fast enough to charge half the battery in as little as five minutes and reach a full charge in just 20 minutes. A second variant equipped with 80W charging is also available for buyers who prefer a slightly more affordable entry point without compromising on core performance.
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Realme GT Neo 3 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch 2K, 120Hz, 1000Hz touch sampling, HDR10+ |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (octa-core) |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Charging (Variant 1) | 150W UltraDart — full charge in 20 minutes |
| Charging (Variant 2) | 80W fast charging |
| OS | Realme UI 3.0 (Android 11) |
| Colours | Le Mans Blue, Silverstone White, Cyclones Black |
Realme GT Neo 3 Price and Variants
The 150W model is offered in two configurations. The 8GB RAM + 128GB option carries a launch price of CNY 2,699 (approximately Rs 32,400), while the 12GB RAM + 128GB option is priced at CNY 2,899 (approximately Rs 34,800). Early-bird sale prices drop to CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs 31,200) and CNY 2,799 (approximately Rs 33,600) respectively.
The 80W model spans three configurations: the 6GB + 128GB variant at CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs 24,000), the 8GB + 128GB variant at CNY 2,299 (approximately Rs 27,600), and the top-spec 12GB + 256GB variant at CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs 31,200).
India Availability
The GT Neo 3 launched in China shortly after the global debut of the Realme GT 2 Pro. An India launch date has not been officially confirmed, though the GT 2 Pro was expected to arrive in India around the end of March 2022. A variant of the Realme Buds Air 3 was unveiled alongside the GT Neo 3 at the same China launch event.
