Previous devices have typically featured good specs – especially for their price range – but have suffered in build quality, with chunky bodies and cheap, plasticky builds.

The GT Master Edition feels like Realme’s first attempt at a smartphone that can compete with the big boys – albeit at a mid-range price point.

It touts a 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED panel display which is vibrant and responsive and features a 120Hz refresh mode. This last spec is something that often separates the mid-range from pricier devices, but its inclusion here is nice if not earth-shattering.

While only noticeable when switching between 60Hz and 120Hz modes, it makes the device feel snappier, especially paired with Qualcomm’s capable 778G chip. Multi-tasking and app switching is also smooth and lag-free – the device comes with 8GB RAM and 3GB of what Realme calls “Dynamic...