POCO, Realme, and Samsung released amazing mid-rangers in the second half of 2020. You are not wrong if you consider POCO X3 NFC, Realme 7 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime three of the handsets with the highest value for money out there. They offer astonishing specifications at incredibly affordable prices and a lot of expert users are opting for them. But which is the real device deserving the title of best-seller in 2020 among these three ones? We highlighted all the differences, pros, and cons of these devices in this specs comparison between POCO X3 NFC, Realme 7 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime.
Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC vs Realme 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
| Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime | Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC | Oppo Realme 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams | 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm, 215 grams | 160.9 x 74.3 x 8.7 mm, 182 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 411 ppi, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Exynos 9611, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, One UI | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Realme UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 5 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.2 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 64 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera |
| BATTERY | 6000 mAh, fast charging 15W | 5160 mAh, fast charging 33W | 4500 mAh, fast charging 65W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, splash proof | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant |
Design
I personally love the design of the Realme 7 Pro. It has a punch-hole display, a non-invasive camera module on the rear side, and pretty nice color variants. The camera module of the POCO X3 NFC looks ugly to me, and the notched display of the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime is even less interesting. Besides being so beautiful, Realme 7 Pro is also the only one with an in-display fingerprint reader: the biometric sensor is not side-mounted nor rear-mounted, unlike the POCO X3 NFC and the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime. This makes the design cleaner and sleeker.
Display
With the POCO X3 NFC, you get a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10 certification, which are not present on its rivals. The Realme 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime have a standard refresh rate and they lack HDR10, but a lot of people would still prefer them because they offer a Super AMOLED panel instead of an IPS display. This means you can get more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. With the Realme 7 Pro, you even get an in-display fingerprint reader. What would your choice be: a 120 Hz HDR10 IPS display or a Super AMOLED panel with a standard refresh rate and no additional technologies?
Specs & Software
If you want the most advanced processor, you should go for the POCO X3 NFC packing a Snapdragon 732G mobile platform. Realme 7 Pro has a slightly inferior processor, but it offers a higher amount of RAM (up to 8 GB), so it is more suitable for multi-tasking and it has better overall performance in a lot of scenarios. The chipset of the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime is too weak to compete with the POCO X3 NFC and the Realme 7 Pro. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box with a highly-customized user interface.
Camera
With these three devices, you get the same main camera on the rear side: what changes are the secondary sensors. And you can get better secondary sensors with the POCO X3 NFC, including a 13 MP ultrawide lens. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime offering an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a pair of 5 MP sensors for depth and macro. With the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime, you also get a better front camera for selfies.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime has a way bigger 6000 mAh battery and it lasts a lot more than Realme 7 Pro and POCO X3 NFC on a single charge. On the other hand, Realme 7 Pro supports 65W fast charging and it charges a lot faster, going from 0 to 100 percent in less than 35 minutes.
Price
POCO X3 NFC and Realme 7 Pro are available globally with prices starting from €250/$290 and €300/$350, respectively. Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime is only available in India with a €190/$220 starting price. My favorite handset of this comparison is the Realme 7 Pro due to its AMOLED display, water-repellent coating, good selfie camera, and 65W fast charging. But some may like the POCO X3 NFC a bit more for the above-mentioned reasons. Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime is a better choice only if battery life is your main concern or if you want to save as much money as possible.
Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC vs Realme 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime: PROs and CONS
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
PROs
- Best battery
- AMOLED display
- Great selfie camera
CONS
- Inferior hardware
POCO X3 NFC
PROs
- Great price
- Best hardware
- Stereo speakers
- 120 Hz HDR10 display
- IR blaster
CONS
- IPS display
Oppo Realme 7 Pro
PROs
- Faster charging
- Water-repellent
- In-display fingerprint reader
- AMOLED display
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Smaller battery
