Realme 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 3 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| Price | $159 | $80 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,230 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.22 in | 6.26 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 180 g |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 |
Summary: Realme 3 is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 7 is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Realme 3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi 7 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.26 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P60 (International) or Helio P70 (India) (12 nm) | Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) or Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
2 MP, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Nightscape, Chroma Boost | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3'', 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR, panorama, AI Beautification, AI Facial Unlock | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W wired |
| Capacity | — | 4000 mAh |
Body
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) | 158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 180 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Realme 3 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, March | 2019, March 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, March | — |
| Released | — | 2019, March 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme 3 or Xiaomi Redmi 7?
Realme 3 — 4,230 mAh for the Realme 3 versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 7.
Which is lighter, Realme 3 or Xiaomi Redmi 7?
Realme 3 — 175 g for the Realme 3 versus 180 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 7.
Which is newer, Realme 3 or Xiaomi Redmi 7?
Xiaomi Redmi 7 — Mar 2019 for the Realme 3 versus Mar 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi 7.
Is the Realme 3 or the Xiaomi Redmi 7 rated higher?
We rate the Realme 3 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7 7/10.
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