The Realme X2 Pro is officially the first Realme flagship and one of the first smartphones from Oppo’s sub-brand to hit the European market. For this reason and also for the fact that it is one of the most affordable smartphones equipped with the best Qualcomm’s chipset, the Realme X2 Pro is currently among the most attractive handsets globally. But is it really a better choice than affordable flagships and older flagships you can currently find in the smartphones market? This comparison with Huawei P30 and Nubia Red Magic 3S will clear your idea and tell you whether it is worth going for the new Realme’s flagship or to focus on something else.
Realme X2 Pro vs Huawei P30 vs Nubia Red Magic 3S
| Oppo Realme X2 Pro | Huawei P30 | Nubia Red Magic 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm, 199 g | 149.1 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm, 165 grams | 171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm, 215 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED | 6.65 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – nano memory card slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, Redmagic 2.0 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.2 and f/2.4 | Triple 40 + 8 + 16 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.2 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
48 MP, f/1.7 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 50W with SuperVOOC Flash Charge | 3650 mAh, fast charging 22.5W | 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4+ |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
Unless you are a true gamer, we do not recommend the design of the Nubia Red Magic 3S. But if you are a gamer, you will not only have a more attractive device with RGB lights but also a more comfortable gaming phone thanks to the presence of pressure sensitive areas. If you are a normal user, then you may find Huawei P30 a lot better than both its rivals since it is a more compact smartphone, it has a slimmer design and it is even splash resistant. Both Huawei P30 and Realme X2 Pro come with a glass + metal design, as well as a waterdrop notch. But the Realme X2 Pro is bigger and thicker.
Display
The most amazing display is definitely the one on board of the Realme X2 Pro. It is an AMOLED panel with a satisfying 6.5-inch diagonal and the support to 90 Hz refresh rate as well as the amazing HDR10+ technology. It is a flagship class panel and it even comes with full DCI-P3 coverage and an incredibly high peak brightness (up to 1000 nits). Right after, there is Nubia Red Magic 3S which comes with a 90 Hz refresh ratio, a wider diagonal, and full DCI-P3 coverage, but it lacks the HDR10+ standard.
Hardware/Software
While Realme X2 Pro and ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3S are fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset which is currently the most powerful in the Android world, Huawei P30 has a Kirin 980 SoC. Snapdragon 855+ > Kirin 980. Realme X2 and ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3S deliver a similar level of performance, but Nubia Red Magic 3S supports a more advanced cooling system since it integrates a real cooling fan running at 14k rpm.
Camera
Huawei P30 is the top camera phone for this comparison. With its amazing 40 MP main shooter and its telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom and OIS, as well as a great 16 MP ultrawide sensor, it clicks the best photos in every condition. Even the front camera is the best with its 32 MP resolution. The second place goes to the Realme X2 Pro and its 64 MP camera, but it lacks OIS and it has midrange-class camera quality. Nubia Red Magic 3S is all but a camera phone with its single 48 MP sensor.
Battery
Nubia Red Magic 3S has an impressive battery life since it is equipped with a huge 5000 mAh battery, no matter if it has to manage a real cooling fan. It lasts two days on a single charge even with pretty intensive usage. Right after, we got the Realme X2 Pro with a 4000 mAh battery. The Realme X2 Pro also supports the fastest charging technology with a 50W power: it can fully charge in just 35 minutes.
Price
Realme X2 Pro is going to hit the global market with a €399/$445 price tag, Huawei P30 currently costs less than €450/$502 thanks to street prices, and Red Magic 3S starts from €479/$535. For most of the users, if we exclude cameras (there Huawei P30 wins), Realme X2 Pro is overall the most complete device. But for gamers and high performance lovers, Nubia Red Magic 3S is the way.
Realme X2 Pro vs Huawei P30 vs Nubia Red Magic 3S: PRO and CONS
Huawei P30
PROS
- Better cameras
- More compact design
- Thin body
- Splash resistant
CONS
- Lower-end hardware
Oppo Realme X2 Pro
PROS
- More affordable
- Great display
- Faster charging
- Stereo speakers
- Good performance
CONS
- Midrange cameras
Nubia Red Magic 3S
PROS
- Gaming-centric features
- High performance
- Better cooling system
- Huge battery
CONS
- Design not for everyone
