Realme Q2
#1197
Realme Q3s
#1235Category Breakdown
Realme Q2
Realme Q3s
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.947.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
65.465.2
Summary
- The Realme Q2 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Q3s has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher 144Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Q2 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, whereas the Q3s utilizes the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 48 MP rear camera, but the Q3s includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor compared to the Q2's ultrawide and macro lenses.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, with both supporting 30W charging.
- The Q2 runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, while the Q3s is equipped with Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build dimensions show the Q3s being slightly larger and heavier than the Q2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q2
Realme Q3s
General
Release Date
2020, October 13
2021, October 19
Announced
2020, October 13
2021, October 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 600 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
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
30W wired, 50% in 25 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)
164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
194 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Violet
Aurora, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 10, Realme UI
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