The Realme GT 6T and Motorola Edge 50 Pro (review) boast comparable specifications in many respects. However, a notable contrast lies in their battery capacities. While the Motorola Edge 50 Pro features a modest 4,500mAh battery, the Realme GT 6T (review) boasts a substantial 5,500mAh unit. With that said, does the Realme GT 6T’s battery life in practical usage align with its impressive capacity? We aim to find out in this battery comparison test. Read on.
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PC Mark
The Realme GT 6T, with its 5,500mAh battery, scores 13 hours and 16 minutes on the PC Mark battery test, outperforming its counterpart. In contrast, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro achieves 12 hours and 30 minutes, which is actually decent for a phone with a 4,500mAh battery.
Winner: Realme GT 6T
Video streaming
Our video streaming test also favours the Realme GT 6T. After streaming a 30-minute YouTube video at the maximum supported resolution, the handset used 3 percent of its battery life, equivalent to 165mAh from its 5,500mAh cell. In comparison, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro consumed 220mAh, or 5 percent of its total battery life, for the same video.
Winner: Realme GT 6T
Gaming test
The larger 5,500mAh battery on the Realme GT 6T also delivers superior results in the gaming test, which involved playing BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3. The handset consumed a total of 368.7mAh of battery life after playing each game for half an hour. Meanwhile, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro’s battery life dropped by 478.5mAh during the same test.
Winner: Realme GT 6T
Charging speeds
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro supports 125W fast charging technology, taking just 25 minutes to charge the battery from 20 to 100 percent. On the other hand, the Realme GT 6T achieves the same in 32 minutes with its 120W fast charger. Since the Motorola smartphone has a smaller 4,500mAh battery, it can charge faster and thus wins the charging test.
Winner: Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Verdict
As expected, the larger battery capacity makes the Realme GT 6T an outright winner. The handset showcases superior battery performance in various tests, including PC Mark, video streaming, and gaming. While the Motorola Edge 50 Pro has a slight advantage in charging speed, the impressive battery endurance of the Realme GT 6T smartphone makes it a compelling choice for users prioritising long-lasting power.
