Realme Q
#2220
TCL Plex
#2273Category Breakdown
Realme Q
TCL Plex
Performance
77.381.4
Camera
68.557.7
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.127.2
Build
72.478.7
Connectivity
58.762.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.850.3
Summary
- The Realme Q features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the TCL Plex has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Realme Q is powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset, offering better efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 675 in the TCL Plex.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the TCL Plex includes a higher-resolution 24 MP selfie camera versus the 16 MP on the Realme Q.
- The Realme Q has a larger 4035 mAh battery compared to the 3820 mAh battery in the TCL Plex, although both support wired charging without wireless capabilities.
- Build quality differs as the Realme Q has a glass front and plastic back, while the TCL Plex features glass on both the front and back with an aluminum frame, enhancing its premium feel.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, with the TCL Plex being upgradable to Android 10, providing a slightly more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q
TCL Plex
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 612
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm2 MP, f/1.8
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4035 mAh
3820 mAh
Battery Details
4035 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3820 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 32 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.18 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
162.2 x 76.6 x 8 mm (6.39 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight
184 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Light Green, Light Blue
Obsidian Black, Opal White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/75 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass