Category Breakdown
Realme 7 5G
Realme Q3 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.947.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
65.465.4
Summary
- The Realme 7 5G and Realme Q3 5G both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, but the Q3 has a higher peak brightness of 600 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 7 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, while the Q3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, which may offer slightly better efficiency.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera and 16 MP selfie camera, but the Q3 includes an additional ultrawide lens with a wider field of view.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 30W charging for both devices.
- The Realme 7 runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, whereas the Q3 comes with Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build-wise, the Q3 is slightly lighter and thinner than the 7 5G.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 7 5G
Realme Q3 5G
General
Release Date
2020, November 19
2021, April 22
Announced
2020, November 19
2021, April 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 26 min, 100% in 65 minReverse wired
30W wired, 100% in 63 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1 mm (6.39 x 2.96 x 0.36 in)
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
189 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Baltic Blue (Mist Blue)
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G 2.3 Gbps DL
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
N/A
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

