Category Breakdown
Realme Q3 5G
Sharp Aquos R3
Performance
83.388.6
Camera
65.247.4
Display
81.392.8
Battery
33.786.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
69.667.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
52.962.6
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Silver
Classic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

