The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Realme X3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 514,747
- against 330,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Diagonal
- 6.6″
- against 6.4″
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Realme X7, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 480 nits
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 202 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.96 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 514,747 Best value | 330,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 924 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,493 | — |
| CPU Description | 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. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | Silver, Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 160.9 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % Best value | 82.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 4,310 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 50 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 399 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 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 | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps Best value | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos Best value |
Technical
| Specification | X3 | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2142, RMX2081, RMX2085, RMX2083 | RMX3092 |