Realme Q3 5G
#1973
vivo iQOO Z1x
#2047Category Breakdown
Realme Q3 5G
vivo iQOO Z1x
Performance
83.378.4
Camera
65.262.6
Display
81.384.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
69.685.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.952.2
Summary
- The Realme Q3 5G features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the vivo iQOO Z1x has a slightly larger 6.57-inch IPS LCD with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q3 is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset, whereas the Z1x uses the Snapdragon 765G, both supporting 5G connectivity.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Z1x includes a depth sensor alongside a macro lens, while the Q3 has an ultrawide lens.
- They both house a 5000 mAh battery, with the Q3 supporting 30W charging and the Z1x at 33W.
- The Q3 runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the Z1x operates on Android 10 with iQOO UI 1.0, indicating a difference in software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q3 5G
vivo iQOO Z1x
General
Release Date
2021, April 22
2020, July 09
Announced
2021, April 22
2020, July 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.57"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
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), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, 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/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
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
33W wired
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)
164.2 x 76.5 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
189 g
199.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, Blue, White
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 (2CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass