The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Q2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 202 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
Realme X3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 514,747
- against 330,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.96 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 330,000 | 514,747 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 924 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,493 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.96 GHz Kryo 485 core, three 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 cores, and four 1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Purple, Silver | Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 202 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.7 % | 84.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, Glass, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 399 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, AGC Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B28B, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 210 Mbps | 318 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Two Microphones | Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Q2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2117 | RMX2142, RMX2081, RMX2085, RMX2083 |
