The Realme Q3 Pro 5G takes the offerings of the Regular Realme Q3 5G, and adds a more capable processor, improve camera system and more, all wrapped in a chassis that shows disparity. Aside from being a more premium sibling, it is also a successor to the Realme Q2 Pro 5G which was released last year.
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Realme Q3 Pro 5G Key Specs & Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels (~409 PPI)
- Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6891Z Dimensity 1100 5G (6 nm)
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 64MP + 8MP + 2MP Triple Rear Cameras
- 16MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (side-mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- 5G Network
- Fast Charging 30W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 4500 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Realme Q3 pro 5G may not look entirely different from the standard Realme Q3 Pro 5G, but there is no denying there is a measure of disparity. Which is mainly noticeable on the rear panel.
Enthusiasts who have meticulously observed the rear panel will observe a reduction in the size of the camera module on the rear, as well a change in the placement of the LED flash sitting from in the module It was moved from being horizontal to being vertical.
Lastly, colour options on both smartphones are actually different. On the Realme Q3 Pro 5G, we have Black, Blue, and Electric Yellow, while on the regular Q3 we have just black and Silver.
Upfront, we basically have the same setup as seen on the regular Q3 Pro. Here we have a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole camera in the top-left position. This display has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 and a density of 409 PPI.
The Cameras
On the camera department, the Realme Q3 pro takes the lead, with a more superior primary camera on the rear. It features a 64MP primary camera on the rear, in lieu of the 48MP primary camera on the Regular Q3 Pro.
The other cameras are basically the same as seen on the regular Q3 Pro. The remaining cameras on the rear include a 2MP macro camera with an aperture of f/2.4 and an 8MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.3 and a 119˚ field of view. This setup is capable of video recording up to 4k @ 60fps.
Upfront we have a single 16MP camera with an aperture of f/2.5. video recording on this camera is capped at 1080 @ 30fps.
Hardware and Software
On the performance side, the Realme Q3 Pro 5G swaps the Snapdragon 720G processor on its less premium sibling for a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G processor with a 6nm process as opposed to the 8nm process on the former.
The other performance facilitators include a Mali-G77 MC9 GPU, a non-removable 4500mAh battery as opposed to the 5000mAh battery on its less premium sibling. This battery is paired with a 30W fast charge mechanism. The RAM and storage options available includes 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM and 256GB 8GB RAM.
On the software side, we have got the Realme UI 2.0 running on the Android 11 operating system.
Connectivity
The highlights of the Realme Q3 Pro 5G include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and low-energy Bluetooth 5.1.
Internet connectivity on this device is capped at 5G, which means enthusiasts can utilize 5G connectivity for downloads, streams, and uploads.
Realme Q3 Pro 5G Price and Availability
The price of the Realme Q3 Pro 5G starts at $249 for the base model, which translates to about 102,713 Naira in Nigeria, 26,950 KSH in Kenya, and 1,441 GHC in Ghana.
The Realme Q3 Pro 5G was announced on April 22 2021 and released for purchase on April 29 2021.
Realme Q3 Pro 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme Q3 Pro 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
- Processor: Octa-core MediaTek MT6891Z Dimensity 1100 5G (6 nm), (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G77 MC9
- Memory: 6GB, 8GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Blue, Electric Yellow
- Dimension: 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 179 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.43 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 64MP (Primary) f/1.8 + 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.3, 119˚ FOV + 2MP (Macro) f/2.4
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
- Front Camera: 16MP Camera, f/2.5, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB / 256GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: CDMA 800
- 3G WCDMA: 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: CDMA2000 1x
- 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: 1, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 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: Stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos)
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: 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 (Under display, optical))
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- 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: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable 5000 mAh Li-Po
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 30W Capacity
