Realme 3 Pro
#2308
Sony Xperia XZ1
#1722Category Breakdown
Realme 3 Pro
Sony Xperia XZ1
Performance
76.480.0
Camera
66.256.3
Display
58.976.7
Battery
29.122.7
Build
73.079.9
Connectivity
56.270.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
50.155.6
Summary
- The Realme 3 Pro features a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 3 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, whereas the Xperia XZ1 utilizes the Snapdragon 835, offering slightly superior processing power.
- The camera setup on the Xperia XZ1 includes a 19 MP rear camera compared to the Realme's 16 MP, although both can record 4K video.
- The Realme 3 Pro has a larger 4045 mAh battery, compared to the 2700 mAh battery in the Xperia XZ1, which may result in better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Realme 3 Pro shipping with Android 9.0 and the Xperia XZ1 initially on Android 8.0 but upgradable to 9.0, while the Realme offers a more customized ColorOS experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Realme using a plastic frame and back, while the Xperia XZ1 features an aluminum frame and back, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 3 Pro
Sony Xperia XZ1
General
Release Date
2019
2017, September 19
Announced
2019, April 22
2017, August 31
Description
Also known as Realme X Lite for ChinaVersions: RMX1851
Also known as Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6.3"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.6", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
25 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 0.8µm
13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4045 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
4045 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm (6.17 x 2.92 x 0.33 in)
148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
Weight
172 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Carbon Gray, Nitro Blue, Lightning Purple
Black, Warm Silver, Venus Pink, Moonlit Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, ColorOS 6
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass