Category Breakdown
Realme Q3s
vivo iQOO Z1x
Performance
70.868.5
Camera
47.147.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
65.264.6
Summary
- The Realme Q3s features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Z1x has a slightly smaller 6.57-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Q3s is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 765G in the iQOO Z1x.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the iQOO Z1x includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization, whereas the Q3s does not.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, with the iQOO Z1x supporting faster 33W charging compared to the 30W of the Q3s.
- The Q3s runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the iQOO Z1x operates on Android 10 with iQOO UI 1.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Q3s.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q3s
vivo iQOO Z1x
General
Release Date
2021, October 19
2020, July 09
Announced
2021, October 19
2020, July 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.57"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 600 nits
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 642L
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 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), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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
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, 50% in 25 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
164.2 x 76.5 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
199 g
199.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora, Dark Blue
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (2CA), 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
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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

