Realme Q3 5G
#1200
Realme Q3s
#1235Category Breakdown
Realme Q3 5G
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 Q3 5G features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Realme Q3s has a slightly larger 6.6-inch display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate, both offering similar resolutions.
- In terms of performance, the Q3 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset, whereas the Q3s utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 778G, providing improved efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the Q3s includes additional depth and macro sensors compared to the Q3 5G's ultrawide and macro setup.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 30W charging for both models.
- The software experience remains consistent with Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0 on both phones, and connectivity options are enhanced in the Q3s with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 compared to the Q3 5G's Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q3 5G
Realme Q3s
General
Release Date
2021, April 22
2021, October 19
Announced
2021, April 22
2021, October 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
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
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
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)
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; 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, 100% in 63 min
30W wired, 50% in 25 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
189 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Aurora, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
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