The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 3i, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,155
- against 1,066
Realme 3, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 329
- against 299
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 136,500 | 132,764 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 299 | 329 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,155 Best value | 1,066 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53, or 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red, Black | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 156.1 mm | 156.1 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.3 % | 81.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,230 mAh | 4,230 mAh |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.22″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 271 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,464 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 3i | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX1827 | RMX1825, RMX1821, 1821 |
