Realme Q3 5G
#1200
vivo iQOO Z1x
#1380Category Breakdown
Realme Q3 5G
vivo iQOO Z1x
Performance
70.868.5
Camera
47.947.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
65.464.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, 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/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
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
33W wired
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)
164.2 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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, Blue, White
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 (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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
OS Version
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes