Realme 3 - Our Verdict + Award | Specification Comparison
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Our Verdict + Award!
Since its inception, Realme has shocked the industry with their ability and willingness to push against the boundaries of what’s possible.
Their first slew of smartphones were incredible value propositions that helped make Realme a household name in just a few months. And they did it without noticeably sacrificing quality or features.
The new Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) impressed us no less with its incredible combination of great features, a classy unibody design, and an unbelievable price point. Unbelievably, it is a BIG UPGRADE from its predecessor, the Realme 2.
First, they gave it a big performance boost with the MediaTek Helio P60 processor. Impressively, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) was as fast as the flagship-class Kirin 970 in work performance, and delivered 32% faster gaming performance than the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 and Samsung Exynos 7885 processors.
Next, they upgraded the display; replacing the wide notch with a small dewdrop notch, and adding Gorilla Glass protection. The biggest upgrades though came in the form of its front and rear cameras.
In the front, Realme replaced the 8 MB selfie camera with a higher-resolution 13 MP camera with a brighter f/2.0 lens.
In the back, it upgraded the 13 MP camera with a new sensor with larger pixels, and a new, brighter f/1.8 lens. This camera also boasts new AI capabilities in the form of Nightscape and Chroma Boost photography modes.
Everything was packed into a really classy unibody chassis with a large 4,230 man battery. The Radiant Blue model is especially beautiful, with its blue-green gradient tones.
Now, here is the punchline. These features are not unique to Realme. You can find them in other smartphones from other brands. But only the Realme 3 offers all that at these incredible price points :
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage : RM 599 / ~US$ 147 / £ 112
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage : RM 699 / ~US$ 172 / £ 131
Ultimately, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) offers you a powerful mid-range smartphone with high-resolution front and rear cameras, at the price point of entry-level smartphones!
For delivering an incredible value proposition.. an incredible bargain.. yet again, we proudly award the Realme 3 our Reviewer’s Choice Award! Great job, Realme!
Realme 3 Specifications Compared
| Specifications | Realme 3 (India) | Realme 3 (International) | Realme 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch display - 720 x 1520 pixels - 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi | 6.2-inch display - 720 x 1520 pixels - 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi | 6.2-inch display - 720 x 1520 pixels - 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass | NA |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0 | Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0 | Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1 |
| Platform | MediaTek Helio P70 | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor | 4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores (2.1 GHz) 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 GHz) | 4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores (2.0 GHz) 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 GHz) | 8 x ARM Cortex A53 cores (up to 1.8 GHz) |
| Graphics Processor | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (900 MHz) | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (800 MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 3 GB / 4 GB RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB / 64 GB internal flash storage microSD card (up to 256 GB) | 32 GB / 64 GB internal flash storage microSD card (up to 256 GB) | 32 GB / 64 GB internal flash storage microSD card (up to 256 GB) |
| Front Camera | 13 MP image sensor with f/2.0 lens | 13 MP image sensor with f/2.0 lens | 8 MP image sensor with f/2.2 lens |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP image sensor with f/1.8 lens 2 MP depth sensor | 13 MP image sensor with f/1.8 lens 2 MP depth sensor | 13 MP image sensor with f/2.2 lens 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 lens |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear-mounted | Yes, Rear-mounted | Yes, Rear-mounted |
| Other Sensors | Light Sensor, G-sensor, Acceleration sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass | Light Sensor, G-sensor, Acceleration sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass | Light Sensor, G-sensor, Acceleration sensor, Magnetic induction, Proximity Sensor |
| NFC | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Battery | 4,230 mAh lithium-ion battery | 4,230 mAh lithium-ion battery | 4,230 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Dimensions | 75.6 mm wide 156.1 mm tall 8.3 mm thick | 75.6 mm wide 156.1 mm tall 8.3 mm thick | 75.6 mm wide 156.2 mm tall 8.2 mm thick |
| Weight | 175 g | 175 g | 168 g |
| Available Colours | Black, Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue | Black, Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue | Diamond Black, Diamond Red, Diamond Blue |
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