Realme X3
#1900
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
#2005Category Breakdown
Realme X3
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
49.748.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
48.048.0
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.562.1
Summary
- The Realme X3 features a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother experience on the X3.
- Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the X3 has a slightly higher clock speed for its CPU.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the X3 offers a 64 MP main sensor compared to the Black Shark 2's 48 MP, although the latter has a higher-resolution selfie camera at 20 MP.
- The X3's battery capacity is 4200 mAh with 30W charging, slightly outperforming the Black Shark 2's 4000 mAh and 27W charging.
- Build quality differs as well, with the X3 utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 and a plastic frame, while the Black Shark 2 has an aluminum frame and back.
- Software-wise, the X3 runs on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 10, while the Black Shark 2 operates on JoyUI 11 based on Android 9, though both are upgradable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme X3
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
General
Release Date
2020, June 25
2019
Announced
2020, June 25
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.39"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.5, 51mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4200 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 55 min
27W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
202 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Blue, Arctic White
Black, Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, JoyUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No