Redmi Note 7 vs Realme 3 Pro Specs Comparison – Has Redmi Found Its Match?

Sub-brand vs sub-brand — Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 is one of the best budget phones out there right now starting at P7,999 and goes up to P11,490. OPPO, on the other hand, recently released the Realme 3 Pro with an estimated price of P10,990. Although the difference in price is significant, there’s a reason why it’s worth your attention.

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Realme 3 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Differences

Advantages of Realme 3 Pro

1. slightly higher screen-to-body ratio (83.7%)
2. weighs 172g only
3. Snapdragon 710
4. bigger pixel size at 1.22µm and wider aperture at f1.7 for the main camera
5. up to 4K video recording, FHD @ 120fps
6. 25MP f2.0 selfie camera
7. dedicated microSD slot of up to 256GB
8. Super VOOC 3.0 fast charging at 20W (50% in 30mins)

Advantages of Redmi Note 7

1. glass body
2. 48MP + 5MP main camera
3. bigger pixel size at 1.25µm for the selfie camera
4. USB Type-C

Realme 3 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Similarities

1. waterdrop notch
2. FHD+ IPS LCD panel
3. Corning Gorilla Glass 5
4. microSD slot of up to 256GB
5. dual main camera
6. single selfie camera
7. Android 9.0 Pie
8. 1080p selfie video recording
9. rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
10. 4000mAh battery
11. BT 5.0
12. Wi-Fi ac

Which is a better buy between the Realme 3 Pro and Redmi Note 7?

Glass vs Plastic

The looks of the two phones might be the same, however, the difference lies in the build quality. The Realme 3 Pro has a polycarbonate build providing a cheaper feel in the hands, while the Redmi Note 7 comes with a glass back already for that premium feel. But in terms of display quality, it’s the same FHD+ IPS LCD panel with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Snapdragon 710 vs 660

Both are based on Android 9.0 Pie with their respective OSes. However, the Realme 3 Pro should come with better performance due to the Snapdragon 710 (vs the SD 660 of Redmi Note 7).

The cameras might see the Redmi Note 7 taking the lead, but the Realme 3 Pro gets a slight technical advantage — the Redmi has a 48MP camera, while Realme has a bigger pixel size at 1.22µm (vs 0.8µm). In theory, this provides better low-light photos. The same story is shared with the selfie cameras, but vice versa.

Micro USB vs USB Type-C

Where the Redmi Note 7 stands out is port-selection. It comes with a USB Type-C port providing faster data transfer speed.

Both phones come with 4000mAh battery but expect faster top ups with the 20W Super VOOC charging of Realme 3 Pro vs the 18W Quick Charge 4 of Redmi Note 7.

At 4GB/64GB configuration, the Redmi Note 7 is priced at P9,990, while the Realme 3 Pro is expected to arrive at P10,990. The former device offers more premium build for its less expensive price, however, sacrificing that means a better overall handset when picking up the latter.

READ: Realme 3 Pro sample camera shots