Realme Q3 5G
#1973
Realme Q3s
#1833Category Breakdown
Realme Q3 5G
Realme Q3s
Performance
83.386.7
Camera
65.264.5
Display
81.382.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
69.678.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.954.4
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Silver
Aurora, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass