Category Breakdown
Realme Q3 Pro Carnival
ZTE Axon 20 5G
Performance
87.683.6
Camera
66.766.8
Display
84.082.1
Battery
30.629.7
Build
0.274.7
Connectivity
77.282.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
59.759.3
Summary
- The Realme Q3 Pro Carnival features a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE Axon 20 5G has a larger 6.92-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Q3 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 768G chipset, offering slightly better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 765G in the Axon 20.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Axon 20 includes HDR support for video, whereas the Q3 Pro does not.
- The Q3 Pro has a 4500 mAh battery with 50W fast charging, compared to the Axon 20's 4220 mAh battery and 30W charging.
- Software-wise, the Q3 Pro runs Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the Axon 20 operates on Android 10 with MiFavor 10.5, and the Q3 Pro includes a headphone jack and stereo speakers, which the Axon 20 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q3 Pro Carnival
ZTE Axon 20 5G
General
Release Date
2021, May 25
2020, September 01
Announced
2021, May 25
2020, September 01
Description
Also known as Realme Q3 Pro Carnival Edition
Also available with 4G/LTE only. Also known as ZTE A20 5G
Display
Size
6.43"
6.92"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits
OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250-AC Snapdragon 768G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), under display
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4220 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
Li-Ion 4220 mAh
Charging Details
50W wired, 100% in 45 min
30W wired, QC4, 60% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
7.9 mm thickness
172.1 x 77.9 x 8 mm (6.78 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
174 g
198 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Aurora
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple, Sunrise Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10, MiFavor 10.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

