Compare: POCO C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB) vs realme C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB)

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The realme C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB) is a slightly better phone, but the POCO C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB) is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? It’s a close call, but if your budget allows for it, then realme C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB) might be a slightly better choice.

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	POCO C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB)	realme C3 (3GB RAM, 32GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	22.4	24.1
Value for Money Score	72.7	71.3
Price	₹ 6,999 onwards	₹ 8,409 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2020	Feb, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.53 inches	6.5 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1600 pixels (~ 269 pixels per inch)	720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode	Night mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Mediatek Helio G35Ranked #68 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	MediaTek Helio G70Ranked #36 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G52
RAM	3 GB	3 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	microUSB	microUSB
Primary Camera	13MP + 2MP + 2MP	12MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	13MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 28mm Focal Length; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Macro camera, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor	12MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 5P lens; PDAF, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 4x Digital Zoom, AI HDR, AI beauty, Chroma boost, Panorama, Expert mode, Time-Lapse mode
Secondary Camera	5MP	5MP
Secondary Camera Features	f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 5.0, HDR, Screen flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Portrait selfies, Palm shutter	f/2.4 Aperture, 5P lens, AI beauty, AI HDR
Internal Memory	32 GB	32 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	9 mmThick	8.9 mmMedium
Weight	196 gmHeavy	195 gmHeavy
Width	77.0 mmInconvenient for one-handed use	75.0 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash Resistant
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support
Included Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Well-built, sturdy design - the unique dual-tone ridged pattern similar to other Poco phones at the back looks really nice The front carries a dew-drop notch with decent bezels, which works for the price The textured back surface feels grippy and doesn't attract fingerprints The Face Unlock works decently in well-lit surroundings (though it leaves you at the helm of the passcode at night) It doesn't feel too thick or heavy even though it measures around 9mm and weighs 194g Good 6.53-inch IPS HD+ display - the viewing angles and colours are pretty good, better than those of the Realme C12 and C15 The brightness is also adequate (though, it could have been better) MIUI 11 is as feature rich as ever, the overall interface on the phone is user friendly - Android 10 is running beneath all the jazz Decent entry-level performance from the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC - good for day-to-day tasks and can handle a bunch of light to medium apps at once (though, there's some noticeable stutter in the animations and opening apps at times) Decent triple rear cameras for the price - a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor The quality of photos from the main camera is decent, given enough light - shots came out looking crisp and vivid The macro camera works nicely, it produces usable photos in well-lit conditions for social media Portrait mode works fairly well, even for objects The 5MP selfie camera can produce decent selfies during the day - photos maintain good color, and exposure levels Very good battery life - easily able to go about a day and half or even longer, on a single charge The Poco C3 is a good smartphone for first-time buyers, or for those wanting a cheap secondary phone	Catchy, elegant 'Sunrise' rear design, similar to the Realme 5i - the back panel produces a sun-ray like pattern when light hits it which looks stunning Trendy, tear-drop notch front design - the bezels on the sides are impressively thin for smartphones at this price The matte finished back with lines and patterns almost completely eliminates the chances of getting fingerprints or smudges - it also adds a lot of grip and gives the phone a very solid, sturdy feel The 20:9 aspect ratio makes the smartphone tall and slim, so it's relatively comfortable to hold and use Face recognition is quick to unlock the smartphone in different lighting conditions Large, 6.5 inch IPS display with HD+ resolution - the colors are vibrant with a decent amount of sharpness Sunlight legibility is also good - the display gets bright enough for comfortable outdoor use The Realme C3 comes with Realme UI based on Android 10 which is much more streamlined and clean compared to previous realme phones - it still packs a lot of useful features like Dark mode, Focus mode, Game Space and Personal Information Protection Excellent performance for the price - the MediaTek Helio G70 throws the competition out of the park and scores even higher at benchmarks than the much pricier Galaxy A51 and the Oppo F15 - there's no noticeable lag in regular use and PUBG Mobile on the Realme C3 defaults to High presets and runs fairly smooth Decent dual camera setup for the price - a 12MP primary shooter + a 2MP depth sensor In daylight, the Realme C3 is quick to lock focus and does a fair job of metering light, photos look good and the quality is better than what some of the other smartphones at this price point can produce There's also a decent Macro mode which lets you get very close to the subject (focusing at close distance could be an issue though) Decent portrait mode, with good edge detection (though, the quality could have been better) Decent video recording quality, with a option to shoot slow motion videos Impressive battery life with a big 5000 mAh battery - it lasts for two full days on a single charge with moderate usage The Realme C3 is an easy smartphone to recommend and a solid update to the Realme C2 - it packs a powerful SoC, battery life is excellent, offers a large screen for media consumption and camera performance is acceptable for the price
2-minute Review [Negatives]	It packs in plenty pre-installed bloatware, the ads are still here, it isn't the perfect user experience The Redmi 9 really struggles in low light - details are generally weak when shooting at night Video quality is strictly average The phone doesn't support fast charging and an hour of charge could only fill the battery to 40-percent charge Thought if you can spend little more, there are better options available from Xiaomi and Realme	A bit heavy, at 195g There is no Widevine L1 certification which means that you cannot enjoy HD content on Netflix and Amazon Prime There's still some bloatware that comes pre-installed Low light photos are average, as expected, they lack detail and aren't very sharp Selfies are average too with inaccurate colour tone and low sharpness and details Still offers the old MicroUSB, while the competition has started offering USB Type-C in the budget segment Charging is on the slower side with the 10W charger - it takes over 3 hours to charge the smartphone completely
Expert Reviews	The Poco C3 is a decent pick in-depth Read Review » Poco C3 is a good smartphone for first-time buyers in-depth Read Review » The Poco C3 does not beat its competitors in terms of the performance on offer, but it does offer three cameras at the back and good battery life in-depth Read Review » The Poco C3 is an entry-level smartphone that gets you the basics at a low price tag in-depth Read Review » A pocket-friendly phone in-depth Read Review »	Realme C3 is an easy smartphone to recommend in-depth Read Review » A budget smartphone with good performance and great gaming experience, realme C3 won’t disappoint you and is definitely recommended in-depth Read Review » Considering the price, Realme C3 is one of the best phones in the market that you can spend your money on in-depth Read Review » Realme C3 is a good budget smartphone that you will love in-depth Read Review » Good performance, average camera in-depth Read Review » Good option for those looking for a performer... but cameras could have been better in-depth Read Review » Realme C3 is definitely a great phone for the price in-depth Read Review » Realme C3 is a well-rounded smartphone that punches above its weight in gaming performance in-depth Read Review » A big thumbs-up to Realme C3 and highly advise you to consider buying the phone in this budget in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
User Reviews	4.3 8,921+ reviews » 4.0 31+ reviews »	4.4 9,775+ reviews » 4.2 6+ reviews »
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