Realme and Xiaomi have been competing with each other for a long time now. The recently launched mid-range devices from Realme, i.e., the Realme X7, comes with decent specifications. We thought to compare the device with the mid-range device from Poco, i.e., the Poco X3. Both devices almost come with similar specifications and are available to purchase in the market for a similar price tag. That said, both these devices are available for a price tag of Rs 20,000. So, let us start the comparison by looking into the similarities between the Poco X3 vs Realme X7.
When it comes to displaying, both vary in the display tech, display size, refresh rate, touch sampling rate, and in every aspect. That said, they don’t share any similarities between them. Also, when it comes to the processor, Poco X3 gets a Snapdragon SoC, While Realme X7 gets a MediaTek Dimensity SoC. However, both use the exact RAM and storage type, i.e., LPDDR4X and UFS 2.1 tech. Both devices are also available in a similar storage variant. And yes, both devices run on Android 10 out of the box.
Talking about optics, both get a similar rear camera setup with a primary 64MP sensor. However, Poco gets a better sensor, i.e., a Sony sensor, compared to the Samsung sensor on Realme. Further, both get a different size ultra-wide-angle sensor. And both get the same 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, the selfie cameras of both these device sits inside the punch hole. Poco gets a massive 6000 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging tech when it comes to batteries. While Realme gets a smaller 4310 mAh battery with support for a quicker 50W fast charging tech. So now, let us look into the apparent differences between both the devices.
| Basis of Difference | Poco X3 | Realme X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 inches FHD+ IPS LCD Display 395 PPI 120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch sampling rate HDR 10 | 6.4 inches FHD+ Super AMOLED screen 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate 409 PPI Contrast ratio 1,000,000: 1 600 nits |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Adreno 618 GPU Android 10 MIUI 12 | Dimensity 800U Processor Mali-G57 GPU Android 10 Realme UI |
| Variants | 6GB+64GB 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB RAM - LPDDR4x Storage - UFS 2.1 | 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB RAM - LPDDR4x Storage - UFS 2.1 |
| Cameras | Quad-rear cameras 64MP Sony IMX 682 sensor 13MP ultra-wide angle sensor 2MP macro sensor 2MP depth sensor Front Camera 20MP sensor | Triple rear cameras 64MP Primary Camera with f/1.8 aperture, 6P lens, PDAF 8MP Ultra Wide-angle Lens with f/2.3 aperture, FOV 119°, 5P lens 2MP Macro Lens with f/2.4 aperture, 4cm shooting distance Front Camera 16MP In-display Selfie Sony IMX471 Sensor with f/2.5 aperture, 5P lens |
| Battery | 6000mAh 33W Fast Charge | 4310 mAh battery 50W SuperDart Charge |
| Biometric options | Side mounted fingerprint sensor Face unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor Face unlock |
| Dimensions and Weight | 163.3 x 76.8 x 10.08mm Weight: 225g | 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1mm Weight: 176g |
| Color options | Two Shades of Black Out of the Blue | Space Silver Nebula |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor Gyroscope Accelerometer Electronic compass Hall sensor Ambient light sensor GPS / AGPS / GLONASS / BEIDOU | Light sensor Proximity sensor Magnetic induction sensor Acceleration sensor Gyro-meter sensor GPS / GLONASS / BEIDOU / GALILEO / QZSS |
So that was the difference between both these devices. However, the main advantage of the Realme X7 is that it supports 5G. However, it is the Poco that gets a faster refresh rate display which is better for gamers. When it comes to cameras, both devices perform more or less similarly. So, if you want to choose either of these devices, ultimately, your preference depends on choosing. We hope our comparison of Poco X3 vs Realme X7 have guided you in choosing the best smartphone.
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