Do you need a phone supporting the 5G connectivity but you have a very limited budget? At the moment, you have a very high amount of choices, especially if you are from China. That is why we decided to publish a comparison between the latest affordable 5G phones. In this comparison, you will see three phones available in Asia, two of which already hitten the shelves in Europe as well. We are talking about Realme 7 5G and OPPO A73 5G, both available worldwide. Given its high value for money, we also included the Redmi Note 9 5G which is only sold in the Chinese market for now, but it will surely debut in other regions soon.
Realme 7 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G vs OPPO A73 5G
| Realme 7 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G | OPPO A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1 mm, 195 grams | 162 x 77.3 x 9.2 mm, 199 grams | 162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm, 177 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, 20:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Dimensity 800U, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Mediatek Dimensity 800U, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Mediatek Dimensity 720, octa-core 2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, ColorOS |
| CONNECTIVITY | 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.3 front camera |
Triple 16 + 8 + 2 MP f/2.2, f/2.2 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, fast charging 30W | 5000 mAh Fast charging 18W |
4040 mAh, Fast charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
With Realme 7 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and OPPO A73 5G you do not get premium designs, unfortunately. All the phones are built with a plastic body, so you do not get premium materials. If you want the best build quality, then you should go for the Redmi Note 9 5G which boasts the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front panel and it has a water-repellent coating. If you want the best look, then I believe you should opt for the Realme 7 5G as it comes in more attractive color variants. If you need the most compact phone, then choose the OPPO A73 5G which is actually thinner and lighter.
Display
You should definitely discard the Redmi Note 9 5G if you want the most advanced display. Unlike its two rivals, the IPS panel of the Redmi Note 9 5G has a standard refresh rate. With the Realme 7 5G, you can get a 120 Hz refresh rate, while the OPPO A73 5G has a 90 Hz refresh rate. The refresh rate is the most important difference between these displays, that is why Realme 7 5G wins the comparison. Each of these devices features a 6.5-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2400 pixels.
Hardware/Software
Do you need the most powerful hardware department? Then go for the Redmi Note 9 5G without thinking twice. It is fueled by the Dimensity 800U chipset by MediaTek, it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 internal storage up to 256 GB. Realme 7 5G has exactly the same chipset and the same amount of RAM, but the internal storage is UFS 2.1. The OPPO A73 5G is available in the 8/128 GB configuration only, but unfortunately, it has a weaker Dimensity 700 chipset. OPPO A73 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G, and Realme 7 5G are all based on Android 10.
Camera
The most advanced camera phone of this trio is the Realme 7 5G: on the rear side, it has a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth calculation. You get the same department with the Redmi Note 9 5G with the exception of the depth sensor. The OPPO A73 5G is a bit disappointing because it has a 16 MP main sensor instead of the better 48 MP one found on the Realme 7 5G and the Redmi Note 9 5G. The best front camera belongs to the Realme 7 5G boasting a 16 MP sensor.
Battery
Realme 7 5G and Redmi Note 9 5G have the same 5000 mAh battery capacity, but the Redmi Note 9 5G provides a longer battery life because its display has a standard refresh rate. Naturally, you could achieve a similar result by using 60 Hz on the Realme 7 5G. Further, the Realme 7 5G has a faster charging technology with 30W power. The OPPO has a smaller 4040 mAh battery and it can not compete with its opponents.
Price
Realme 7 5G is priced €279/$343 globally, OPPO A73 5G has a €300/$369 listing price, Note 9 5G is still not available in the global market and it carries a €192/$236 price tag in China. The winner of this comparison is the Realme 7 5G due to its 120 Hz refresh rate and great cameras.
Realme 7 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G vs OPPO A73 5G: PRO and CONS
Realme 7 5G
PROS
- 120 Hz display
- 30W fast charging
- More cameras
- Worldwide availability
CONS
- Nothing particular
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
PROS
- Stereo speakers
- Up to 256 GB storage
- Water-repellent
- IR blaster
CONS
- Limited availability
OPPO A73 5G
PROS
- Worldwide availability
- 90 Hz display
- Lightweight design
- Thin
CONS
- Inferior cameras
