The Realme Q3 5G is the successor of the Realme Q2 that was announced last year. The smartphone is part of the Q3 series and it comes with an impressive camera setup and a 5G network.
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Realme Q3 5G Key Specs & Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
- Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
- Octa-core Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (side-mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- 5G Network
- Fast Charging 30W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Realme Q3 comes with a bold design. It has a metal back cover that features a metallic lattice dot pattern with “DARE TO LEAP” characters that give it a visual impact. It measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm in dimensions and weighs 189 grams.
The front side offers a screen size of 6.5-inch LCD with realistic color effects and clear details which will be best for gaming. It also packs an unobstructed high-definition field of vision and some features like 90.5% Ultra-high screen-to-body ratio, 600nits peak display brightness, 2400×1080 resolution, and 96% covers NTSC color gamut.
Cameras
On the rear panel, the phone has a triple camera configuration of 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel. The camera features an LED flash for night shots, HDR, and panorama. It can record 4K videos quality as well. The front snapper on the other hand is 16 MP for selfies.
Hardware and Software
The Realme Q3 is blessed with a Snapdragon 750G 5G processor that is paired with an eight-core 8nm process, an advanced Kryo 570 CPU, and Adreno 619 GPU.
It has a gaming-grade VC liquid cooling system which is composed of multiple high-efficiency heat dissipation materials, 100% coverage of the core heat source, layer by layer, and rapid heat dissipation.
It has 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage which is expandable via the dedicated micro SDcard slot.
Battery and Network
Fueling the Realme Q3 is a 5000mAh super-capacity battery and it has a super power-saving mode that can last long even when the battery is remaining just 5%. The battery is equipped with 30W (Max) wisdom flash charge that can charge the phone up to 100% in 63 minutes.
There is also an intelligent five-core protection system that allows you to flash charge even while playing games. The handset is compatible with global 5G mainstream frequency bands and SA/NSA dual networking mode.
It also Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE and USB Type-C 2.0. It packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and is powered by Android 11 OS.
Realme Q3 5G Price and Availability
The Realme Q3 will sell for $154 which is about 60,000 Naira in Nigeria, around 900 Ghs in Ghana, and 17,000 Ksh in Kenya.
Realme Q3 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme Q3 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
- Processor: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm), Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
- GPU: Adreno 619
- Memory: 6GB, 8GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Silver
- Dimension: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 189 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Triple Cameras, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes, CDMA 800
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes, CDMA2000 1x
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: Yes, 1, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 30W
