The verdict
Your pick: vivo X30, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
Realme X3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 514,747
- against 332,541
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 924
- against 861
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,493
- against 1,858
vivo X30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,350 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 800 nits
- against 480 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Samsung Exynos 980 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G76 MP5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.96 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 514,747 Best value | 332,541 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 924 Best value | 861 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,493 Best value | 1,858 |
| 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 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| 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 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | Black, Peach, Blue, Multicolor, Orange, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 158.5 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 196.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 85.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 4,350 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 399 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, 120Hz | HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 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 n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value |
| 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 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X3 | X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2142, RMX2081, RMX2085, RMX2083 | V1938CT |
