Despite Infinix is not a “global” brand, it is highly competitive in India and releases affordable devices which have nothing to envy to the smartphones released by mainstream brands in the global market. The latest arrival is the Infinix Note 7, bringing a huge display and a powerful chipset to the market at a very affordable price. We think it is time to compare it with other potential best-sellers in the Indian market. We chose the Redmi Note 9S and the Realme C3 because we believe they are potential best-sellers in that price range. Here is an in-depth comparison of the specifications.
Infinix Note 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Oppo Realme C3
| Infinix Note 7 | Oppo Realme C3 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 173.4 x 79 x 8.8 mm | 164.4 x 75 x 9 mm, 195 grams | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.95 inches, 720 x 1640p (HD+), 258 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Helio G70, octa-core 2 GHz | Mediatek Helio G70, octa-core 2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, XOS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4, f/2.4 and f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 12 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 5 MP f/2.4 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W | 5000 mAh, battery charging 10W | 5020 mAh, fast charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, splash resistant | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant |
Design
With their punch-hole displays, glass backs and very narrow bezels, Redmi Note 9S and Infinix Note 7 have impressive designs, if we consider that they are just affordable phones. The Infinix Note 7 is one of the biggest mid-rangers out there, so not everyone may be comfortable with it. That is one of the reasons why Redmi Note 9S wins the design comparison. Redmi Note 9S and Realme C3 are splash resistant, but while the Redmi Note 9S has a glass back, Realme C3 has a full plastic design. On the other hand, Realme C3 is the most compact device of the trio.
Display
Redmi Note 9S is also the winner of the display comparison. The reason is simple: its display has a higher resolution: while Infinix Note 7 and Realme C3 come with HD+ displays, Redmi Note 9S has a Full HD+ resolution with a higher pixel density and a higher level of detail. It even boasts pretty high brightness, but the panel is a classic IPS and not an AMOLED display. Infinix Note 7 remains interesting because it has a huge 6.95-inch panel, despite HD+ resolution on a so big display is not the best solution a manufacturer can adopt.
Specs & Software
Again, Redmi Note 9S takes the gold medal. It has a way more powerful chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 720G by Qualcomm paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB UFS 2.1 internal storage. It is a better SoC for gaming, power users, and productivity. Both Infinix Note 7 and Realme C3 pack the Helio G70 SoC paired with slower eMMC 5.1 native storage. Realme C3 loses the comparison against Infinix Note 7 due to its lower amount of RAM: 4 GB against 6 GB. But each of the devices offers Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
Redmi Note 9S has the most advanced camera departments and it offers better sensors on the back. Both Redmi Note 9S and Infinix Note 7 have a 48 MP main sensor, but Redmi Note 9S has better secondary sensors including an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 5 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. With the Infinix Note 7, you get three 2 MP secondary sensors including a dedicated video camera. On the paper, the front camera of the Infinix Note 7 looks better. Realme C3 is pretty disappointing on the camera side with an inferior 12 MP main sensor and a 5 MP front camera.
Battery
The best battery phone here should be Realme C3. It has a 5000 mAh battery just like the Infinix Note 7 (Redmi Note 9S has 5020 mAh), but it has a smaller display and it should be more efficient. Unfortunately, we still did not test the battery life of the Infinix Note 7 because we make comparisons as soon as smartphones get announced.
Price
Infinix hasn’t yet shared the pricing details of the Infinix Note 7. Redmi Note 9S is sold at a price ranging from $190 to $210 depending on the market (we still do not know how much it will cost in India), while Realme C3 starts from just $98 and it offers a higher value for money. But the winner of this comparison is the Redmi Note 9S which offers a better display and higher performance, as well as a more promising camera setup.
Infinix Note 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Oppo Realme C3: PROs and CONS
Infinix Note 7
PROs
- Widest display
- Dedicated video camera
- Stereo speakers
- Good front camera
CONS
- Dimensions
Oppo Realme C3
PROs
- Great battery life
- Affordable
- Splash resistant
- Reverse charging
CONS
- No fingerprint reader
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
PROs
- Highest performance
- Punch-hole display
- Greatest rear cameras
- Splash resistant
CONS
- Price
