Side-by-side technical data
Realme Q3 Pro Carnival vs vivo S9
Comparison between Realme Q3 Pro Carnival and vivo S9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Q3 Pro Carnival, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 50 W
- against 33 W
vivo S9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 733,600 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Kryo 475 Prime, Gold, and Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Aurora | Black, White, Blue, Turquoise |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | — | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | — | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 173 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 85.5 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.44″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | AMOLED, 120Hz | HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 4,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Q3 Pro Carnival | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3142 | V2072A |
