Category Breakdown
Realme 3 Pro
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Performance
76.482.1
Camera
66.257.1
Display
58.978.6
Battery
29.123.2
Build
73.075.1
Connectivity
56.267.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
50.157.2
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 XZ2 Compact has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, whereas the Xperia XZ2 Compact utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 845.
- The camera setup on the Realme includes a 16 MP rear camera and a 25 MP selfie camera, compared to the Xperia's 19 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Realme at 4045 mAh, compared to the 2870 mAh of the Xperia, although both lack wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android with the Realme on ColorOS 6 and the Xperia on a version of Android 8.0, upgradeable to Android 10.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Xperia has an aluminum frame, making it slightly more premium in feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 3 Pro
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019, April 22
2018
Description
Also known as Realme X Lite for ChinaVersions: RMX1851
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~483 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 SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 630
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
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/5.0"
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), 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4045 mAh
2870 mAh
Battery Details
4045 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2870 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)
135 x 65 x 12.1 mm (5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
Weight
172 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Carbon Gray, Nitro Blue, Lightning Purple
Black, White Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink
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) Cat15 800/150 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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, ColorOS 6
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

