Category Breakdown
Realme Q3 5G
Sharp Aquos R3
Performance
70.864.8
Camera
47.947.6
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.061.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
65.463.3
Summary
- The Realme Q3 5G features a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the Sharp Aquos R3 has a 6.2-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Q3 is powered by the Snapdragon 750G, whereas the R3 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855.
- The Q3's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor and lacks optical image stabilization (OIS), while the R3 has a dual-camera setup with a 12.2 MP main sensor and OIS.
- The Q3 has a significantly larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the R3's 3200 mAh, but the R3 supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Q3 runs Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the R3 operates on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q3 5G
Sharp Aquos R3
General
Release Date
2021, April 22
2019
Announced
2021, April 22
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
IGZO IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 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
12.2 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)
12.2 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS20 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide), AF, OIS
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 3200 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 63 min
Wired, PDWireless
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)
156 x 74 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight
189 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Classic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

