The new Narzo 30 series recently hitten the Indian shelves with three variants: the most powerful of them is the Narzo 30 Pro 5G, which is also the only 5G phone from the series. It belongs to the midrange segment and offers a very high value for money, but is it actually the highest? In order to understand this, we decided to compare it to two other amazing mid-rangers, one of which is equipped with 5G connectivity: the POCO X3 by Xiaomi and the Realme X7, both available in the Indian market.

Realme Narzo 30 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X3 vs Realme X7

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC Realme X7 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1 mm, 196 grams 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm, 215 grams 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, IPS LCD  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 411 ppi, AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 800U, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, octa-core 2.3 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 800U, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE Android 10, MIUI  Android 10, MIUI Android 10, Realme UI
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 Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 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 5000 mAh, fast charging 30W, USB-PD 15W  5160 mAh, fast charging 33W 4300 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, splash proof Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

If you mind having a beautiful phone with an attractive design, go for the Realme X7. You should go for it because it is actually thinner, lighter, and more compact than Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and POCO X3. The aesthetics are very similar to the Realme Narzo 30 Pro but given that the Narzo is thicker and bigger, it is also less attractive. The POCO X3 does not come with an amazing design, but it offers a great build quality. Its frame is made of aluminum and the phone has the IP53 certification which makes it dust resistant and splash resistant. Further, its front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

 

Display

Despite it comes with a standard refresh rate, the best display belongs to the Realme X7 for a simple reason: it has an AMOLED panel. AMOLED displays are able to show more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. The phone is also equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader allowing for a more comfortable unlock. The Realme Narzo 30 Pro has a 120 Hz display just like the POCO X3, but a higher refresh rate does not stand for better image quality. You can get a smoother viewing experience, but the quality of these IPS displays is actually lower if you compare them to the Realme X7.

 

Specs & Software

The POCO X3 NFC is inferior when it comes to the hardware department because its chipset, the Snapdragon 732G, is actually less powerful than the Mediatek Dimensity 800U found on the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and the Realme X7. But the most important difference between the two chipsets is 5G: with the Snapdragon 732G, you do not get 5G connectivity, while you do with the Dimensity 800U. All the phones are based on Android 10 and run a highly-customized user interface. Further, they all pack up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage.

 

Camera

On the paper, the Realme X7 looks like the device with the best camera setup. On the rear side, it has a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth. Last but not least, a great 32 MP selfie snapper.

 

Battery

The POCO X3 has the biggest battery and, given that the components are similar to the Realme Narzo 30 Pro in terms of energy consumption, it should provide a longer battery life. The Realme X7 has a smaller 4300 mAh battery, but it charges faster with its 65W fast charging technology.

 

Price

Realme Narzo 30 Pro is priced Rs. 18,799 / $257, POCO X3 costs Rs. 16,999 / $232, and Realme X7 starts from Rs. 19,999 / $273. Given that it does not support 5G, the POCO X3 is not the smartest choice for everyone. The Realme X7 is for those who love the camera and display quality, while Realme Narzo 30 Pro provides a longer battery life. Overall, the Realme X7 is more interesting (but also costlier) and it wins the comparison.

 

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X3 vs Realme X7: PROs and CONS

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G

PROs

  • 120 Hz display
  • Micro SD slot
  • USB-PD
  • Long battery life

CONS

  • Limited availability
  • IPS display

 

Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC

PROs

  • Great price
  • Best hardware
  • Good cameras
  • Stereo speakers
  • 120 Hz HDR10 wide display
  • Worldwide availability
  • Huge battery

CONS

  • IPS display

 


Realme X7 5G

PROs

  • AMOLED display
  • Faster charging
  • More compact
  • Thinner

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

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