Realme X3
#1457
ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G
#1532Category Breakdown
Realme X3
ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G
Performance
89.590.0
Camera
68.166.5
Display
80.392.8
Battery
29.529.5
Build
75.00.2
Connectivity
52.985.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.157.3
Summary
- The Realme X3 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G has a slightly lighter build but lacks detailed material specifications.
- The X3's 6.6-inch IPS LCD display offers a 120Hz refresh rate but lacks HDR support, whereas the Axon 30 Pro's 6.67-inch AMOLED display supports HDR10+ for enhanced color and contrast.
- In terms of performance, the Axon 30 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 888, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 855+ in the X3.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Axon 30 Pro includes additional features like a 16 MP selfie camera and HDR video recording.
- Both devices have a 4200 mAh battery, but the Axon 30 Pro supports faster 55W charging.
- The Realme X3 runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, while the Axon 30 Pro comes with Android 11 out of the box, offering a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme X3
ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2020, June 25
2021, April 15
Announced
2020, June 25
2021, April 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF64 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
16 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
4200 mAh
Li-Po 4200 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 55 min
55W wired, QC4
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)
163.6 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
202 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Glacier Blue, Arctic White
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, 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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, MyOS 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass