Compare: POCO X3 (8GB RAM, 128GB) vs realme X3 (8GB RAM)

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The POCO X3 (8GB RAM, 128GB) is a slightly better phone than the realme X3 (8GB RAM), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the POCO X3 (8GB RAM, 128GB)!

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	POCO X3 (8GB RAM, 128GB)	realme X3 (8GB RAM)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	67.9	64.8
Value for Money Score	91.3	84.0
Price	₹ 19,999 onwards	₹ 22,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Sep, 2020	Jun, 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	6.67 inches	6.6 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2400 pixels (~ 395 pixels per inch)	1080x2400 pixels (~ 399 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	120 HzSuper High	120 HzSuper High
Display Features	HDR10	N/A
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2.96 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732GRanked #18 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 PlusRanked #8 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 618	Adreno 640
RAM	8 GB	8 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	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	64MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP	64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	64MP: f/1.9 Aperture; 1/1.73" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 13MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 119-degree ultra-wide; 1.0um Pixel Size, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Macro Camera, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]/120fps; [email protected], EIS	64MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/1.72" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 12MP: f/2.5 Aperture; 51mm Focal Length; Telephoto; PDAF; 2x Optical Zoom, 8MP: f/2.3 Aperture; 119-degree Field-of-view; 16mm Focal Length; Utra-wide Lens; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Macro Lens, HDR, Panorama, Video: [email protected]/60fps; [email protected]/60fps; [email protected], EIS
Secondary Camera	20MP	16MP + 8MP
Secondary Camera Features	20MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 27mm Focal length; 1/3.4"; 0.8um Pixel Size, HDR	16MP: f/2.0 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/3.06" Sensor Size; 1.0um Pixel Size, 8MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 105-degree Field-of-view; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, EIS
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)	GSM+GSM
Thickness	10 mmThick	8.9 mmMedium
Weight	225 gmHeavy	202 gmHeavy
Width	76.8 mmInconvenient for one-handed use	75.8 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	USB-C
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant (IP53 Rated)
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh	4200 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	Yes, 33W Fast Charging (100% in 65 min)	Yes, 30W VOOC Flash Charge
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 33.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 30.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	UFS 2.1 Storage; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration	UFS 3.0 Storage; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Unique, flashy rear design - the polycarbonate back has a thick etched strip running through the middle with large Poco branding towards the bottom which shines in iridescent colours when light hits it The front has a sleek look with just a single punch-hole camera in the middle-top and thin bezels The Poco X3 is well-built for a phone at its price The side-positioned fingerprint scanner is easy to find, very responsive, and accurate There’s also IP53 rating for dust and water resistance Vibrant and crisp 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen - the expansive canvas with smooth transitions and rich colours with high refresh rate make it one of the best in this segment The 120 Hz refresh rate is exclusive to Poco for this segment - it makes the UI very quick and responsive and general content and scrolling on the display looks smooth HDR10 support for content and sites like YouTube while Widevine L1 brings high-res OTT streaming Poco's UI is identified as Poco Launcher as well as MIUI in different parts of the UI - MIUI has always been one of the most refined Android UIs out there, and continues to get even better - it offers a good combination of aesthetics, useful added functionality, lots of customizability, and optimisation - everything is neatly categorized and colour coded for easier access Excellent performance for the price from the new Snapdragon 732G SOC - it raises the bar in terms of how smooth budget phones can be - regular usage like scrolling pages, switching between apps is extremely fluid and heavy games like COD: Mobile can also be cranked up to higher graphics or frame rates for a respectable performance Good quad cameras for the price - a 64MP primary snapper, a 13MP ultrawide shooter, followed by a 2MP macro cam and a 2MP depth sensor The default 16MP photos from the main camera are excellent for this class - there is enough detail, high contrast, and commendable dynamic range - the colours are on the warmer side, but other than that the Poco X3 performs splendidly for its price The ultrawide photos are quite good for a mid-ranger - they are quite detailed, the colours are nice and there is a reasonably wide dynamic range, the lens distortion correction is decent The macro camera is decent for the occasional snap of a flower or bug The portrait shots are pretty detailed - the Poco X3 is a capable portrait shooter with proficient subject separation and natural-looking blur The low-light photos from the camera are decent, with enough details and light - the night mode brightens the whole scene and restores the highlights, the photos look great on the phone's screen and in low resolution on social media The 20MP samples from the front camera present enough details, the colours are nice, and the contrast is excellent - portrait selfies are available and are decent Video recording is good from both primary and ultra-wide cameras - electronic stabilization is available for the cameras Good set of stereo speakers - the speakers get very loud with good enough bass Excellent battery life from the 6000 mAh cell - the battery can last a whole day with heavy use, with light to moderate use it can be stretched for the second day Very good fast charging from the 33W fast charger - it takes little over an hour to charge the phone completely The Xiaomi Poco X3 is one of the best budget smartphones in its segment - it crams in a huge battery, solid screen, good cameras, and excellent performance for an unbeatable price, add in the great audio setup and it makes for a fantastic package	The design of the Realme X3 is identical to the Realme 6 Pro - it looks elegant and beautiful (though, the plastic frame and overused design might not be of everyone's taste) The dual hole-punch cutout at the front gives the phone a modern appearance Fingerprint Sensor is embedded in the unlock button and it is quick (though, it is a bit unreliable) Good 6.6-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display - it gives off quite punchy, and vivid colours (though, an AMOLED display would be appreciated at this price) The 120Hz refresh rate on the Realme X3 makes for a smooth and seamless visual experience Brightness levels are more than sufficient for outdoor use Software is one place where Realme has taken a big leap, the Realme UI is easy to use - it is also packed with features such as app cloning, Google Assistant, a gaming mode, digital wellbeing, and contactless payments among others - there are some more interesting and useful features like Realme Dual-Mode Audio, which allows you to connect a Bluetooth and a wired headset at the same time to listen to music on the smartphone Excellent performance for the price - the Snapdragon 855 Plus is a powerful chip, so as expected, general usage and multitasking is handled superbly - gaming performance is nothing to scoff at, the phone handles heavy games like PUBG at the highest settings with ease Good quad cameras for the price - there's a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, an 12MP telephoto camera, and a 2MP macro camera Daylight photos from the X3's main cam are very good - it captures a lot of fine detail and processes it in a natural manner, so it doesn't have an artificial look The 8MP ultra-wide angle cam turns in a solid performance too, with good detail and wide dynamic range The telephoto camera can zoom up to 20x hybrid shots and capture good images Portraits are good too, the blur quality is nice and the intensity is just right Good dual selfie cameras, 16MP primary and 8MP Ultra-wide - 16MP camera of the Realme X3 takes decent selfies with a good of detail and the wide-angle camera is great for taking a group selfie Very good battery life with the 4200 mAh cell - the X3 delivers a solid day and a half of battery life, even with heavy usage The bundled 30W fast charger is very quick and manages to charge the battery from zero to about 90 per cent in an hour The Realme X3 is a pretty good buy for its price - the display is great for an LCD, performance is solid, and battery life is excellent and the cameras are good enough
2-minute Review [Negatives]	A tad bit too bulky, measuring over 10mm and weighing over 225 grams Brightness could have been better for direct sunlight use There are still at least a dozen unnecessary apps pre-installed, though most of them can be uninstalled	The Realme X3 is quite chunky at 8.9mm and a bit heavy at 202g Low-light photos from the Realme X3 aren't quite as good, images from the main cam are on the soft side and quite noisy too - Night mode improves things a bit but the quality of the shots is still not exciting The macro lens doesn't really excel at what it is supposed to do, the detailing of the images is low because of the very low 2MP resolution (though, it help take closer shots of smaller subjects) Overall, the Realme X3 offer versatile cameras, but they are inconsistent and a bit unreliable to be the go-to shooter in your pocket No headphone jack
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