Category Breakdown
Realme X3 SuperZoom
vivo NEX 3
Performance
89.689.3
Camera
96.468.4
Display
80.381.7
Battery
29.530.6
Build
75.078.7
Connectivity
60.964.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
63.358.4
Summary
- The Realme X3 SuperZoom features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the vivo NEX 3 has a more premium aluminum frame, contributing to a slightly heavier build.
- In terms of display, the X3 SuperZoom offers a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the NEX 3 boasts a larger 6.89-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support but only a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, but the X3 SuperZoom provides more RAM options.
- Camera-wise, the X3 SuperZoom excels with a periscope telephoto lens featuring OIS, while the NEX 3 lacks OIS and has an additional ultrawide lens.
- The NEX 3 has a larger 4500mAh battery with faster 44W charging compared to the X3 SuperZoom's 4200mAh battery and 30W charging.
- Lastly, the X3 SuperZoom runs on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 10, while the NEX 3 operates on Funtouch 9.1 based on Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme X3 SuperZoom
vivo NEX 3
General
Release Date
2020, May 26
2019
Announced
2020, May 26
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.89"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2256 pixels (~363 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/3.4, 124mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, (telephoto), PDAF13 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4200 mAh
4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 55 min
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm (6.59 x 3.00 x 0.37 in)
Weight
202 g
217.3 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Glacier Blue, Arctic White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

