Oppo unveiled another handset from its sub-brand: the Realme 3. Unlike the previous model, this device has also a global version that comes with slightly different specifications, so it will not be limited to the Indian market. However, the initial launch will happen in India, that is why we decided to compare it with other devices launched in India that will soon hit the global market just like it. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy M20 and the new Redmi Note 7, that is also the first Xiaomi phone after the separation of Redmi from Xiaomi. These devices are very different phones, but we can not say the same about their prices, so a comparison is perfect right now in order to find out which one is worth the money asked.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Oppo Realme 3

Samsung Galaxy M20 Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Oppo Realme 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm, 186 grams 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams 156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, PLS TFT 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Samsung Exynos 7904, octa-core 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz Mediatek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz or MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 Ghz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB  – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB  – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 8.1 Oreo, Samsung Experience Android 9 Pie, MIUI Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 13 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
13 MP front camera		 Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8
13 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh 4000 mAh, fast charging 4230 mAh, fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot  Dual SIM slot

Design

In order to cut costs, Oppo and Samsung opted for cheap materials for their affordable devices. We can not say exactly the same about the Redmi Note 7 as it comes with a more attractive glass back. It is not the most resistant phone out there as the endurance tests recently showed, but it is still above-average when it comes to the build quality, and it is also the most beautiful device of the trio. Despite the absence of an IP certification, Redmi Note 7 is also one of the few affordable phones equipped with water resistance, as revealed from the first teardowns.

 

Display

Samsung usually adopts its Super AMOLED panel for midrange and flagship series, while equips its entry-level line-ups with LCD panels. Samsung Galaxy M20 has a sufficient Full HD+ display, but Redmi Note 7 seems slightly better. And it has also a more resistant glass thanks to the Gorilla Glass 5 protection that is one of the strongest ones for smartphones glasses. Oppo Realme 3 totally loses the fight because it comes with a just HD display: its grade of detail is not enough to make it compete with its rivals from Samsung and Xiaomi. But we still appreciate its screen-to-body ratio and its narrow bezels.

 

Specs & Software

Realme 3 comes in two versions with different chipsets: one has Helio P60 and it will launch globally, while the other has Helio P70 and it is for the Indian market. Both are more or less at the same level as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 since it is equipped with the Snapdragon 660 chipset which is a direct rival of the Helio P60 and P70. The Helio P70 looks slightly more powerful, but the Redmi Note 7 has a configuration with 6 GB of RAM that overclasses the Realme 3 coming with up to 4 GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy M20 loses the comparison due to its lower-end Exynos 7904 chipset that is inferior to the Snapdragon 660.

 

Camera

As the Redmi Note 7 boasts the new Samsung’s sensor with a huge 48 MP resolution, it wins the camera comparison. It delivers more detail as well as more light, for more detailed photos. There is definitely no challenge as this sensor is way better than the dual cameras found on the Samsung Galaxy M20 and Realme 3. The Galaxy M20 should come at the second place with sufficient photo quality, but there should be only marginal differences between the Galaxy M20 and the Realme 3. In not any of these cases we are talking about high-end camera phones, but the Redmi Note 7 definitely offers something more. It is also the only device able to record videos in 1080p with a very high frame rate up to 120 fps.

 

Battery

Batteries are really strong points of these smartphones: all of them feature a high, above-average battery capacity. However, the most insane is the Samsung Galaxy M20 which reaches 5000 mAh. With so huge capacity, it should have the longest-lasting battery and it delivers up to two days of battery life on a single charge. It even supports a fast charging technology, even though Redmi Note 7 is the one that charges faster than everyone thanks to Quick Charge 4 and a max power of 18W.

 

Price

Realme 3 starts from just €110/$125 in the Indian market, Redmi Note 7 hitten the Chinese market with a price tag of €130/$147 and Samsung Galaxy M20 costs about €200/$225. Despite its price is not the most affordable one, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 wins this comparison due to better camera performance, a better hardware department, and a higher-end design and build quality. But its opponents still offer a very high value for money, especially the Realme 3 by Oppo whose price tag makes it almost a gift for Indian customers. Which one would you pick?

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Oppo Realme 3: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

  • Great build quality
  • Affordable price
  • Amazing camera
  • Big battery
  • Nice design

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Oppo Realme 3

PROs

  • Big battery
  • Very affordable
  • Good hardware
  • Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

  • HD display

 

Samsung Galaxy M20

PROs

  • Huge battery
  • Affordable price
  • Good cameras
  • Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

  • Android Oreo

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