Realme 3 vs Realme 3 Pro: What’s the difference?

Realme has made quite a name for themselves thanks to their bang-for-the-buck offerings. And sure enough, they are staying away from the shadows of its parent company — OPPO.

A few weeks ago, the brand wow-ed the industry when they introduced the Realme 3, a sub-Php7k smartphone that pushes the envelope by having a couple of interesting specs that we never thought we’d find on a device at this price.

But now, the company is upping their game by introducing the Realme 3 Pro, an obvious step-up to the Realme 3 that is also geared to obliterate those of the competition.

The question that we want to answer here is, how is the ‘Pro’ version really differs from the vanilla model? Here in our Realme 3 vs Realme 3 Pro specs comparison, we shall see what’s the difference between these two devices. Let’s start.

	Realme 3 Pro	Realme 3
Operating System	Android 9.0 Pie ColorOS 6.0	Android 9 Pie ColorOS 6.0
SIM	Dual SIM Dual Standby	Dual SIM Dual Standby
Display	6.3-inch FHD+ IPS 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution ~409ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.2-inch HD+ IPS 1520 x 720 pixel resolution ~271ppi
Processor	2.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core	2.0GHz MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core
RAM	4GB/6GB	3GB/4GB
GPU	Adreno 616	Mali-G71 MP3
Storage	64GB/128GB expandable via microSD up to 256GB	32GB/64GB expandable via microSD up to 256GB
Front camera	25-megapixel f/2.0	13-megapixel AI Face Beauty
Rear Camera	16-megapixel (Sony IMX519) + 5-megapixel f/1.7 Dual-Pixel AF LED flash AI scene detection Chroma Boost Nightscape 960fps slow-mo	13-megapixel + 2-megapixel f/1.8 PDAF LED flash AI scene detection Chroma Boost Nightscape
Audio	Single loudspeaker Headphone jack	Single loudspeaker Headphone jack
Security	Fingerprint scanner Face unlock	Fingerprint scanner Face unlock
Connectivity	HSPA+, LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS FM Radio microUSB	HSPA+, LTE WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS FM Radio microUSB
Dimensions	156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3mm	156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3mm
Weight	172g	175g
Colors	Lightning Purple Nitro Blue Carbon Grey	Radiant Blue Dynamic Black Classic Black
Battery	4,045mAh non-removable VOOC 3.0	4,230mAh non-removable 10W fast charger
Price	4GB/64GB: INR13,999 (~Php10,400) 6GB/128GB: INR16,999 (~Php12,600)	3GB/32GB: Php6,990 3GB/64GB: Php7,990 4GB/64GB: Php9,990

As you can see, the Realme 3 Pro is a major step up from the Realme 3. Both devices are positioned well far from each other, so Realme fans have the flexibility to choose which device to get depending on their budget.

For its price, the Realme 3 and its MediaTek Helio P60 processor is really a great steal. It can handle day-to-day tasks well, especially most game titles like PUBG Mobile, NBA 2K19, and the popular Mobile Legends. We have a dedicated gaming review for you to check out if, that’s your top priority.

But if you want an extra horsepower, you cannot go wrong with the Realme 3 Pro and its more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. It also comes with more RAM and storage options if you really want to go all out.

Another big thing about the Realme 3 Pro is its camera system. This device boasts a 16-megapixel Sony IMX519 primary camera, which is the same sensor found on some flagship devices like the OnePlus 6T.

However, the 13-megapixel primary shooter on the Realme 3 is not too shabby either. It also has the same Chroma Boost and Nightscape feature, which allows you to take a more colorful photo and brighter images at low-light scenarios.

There’s also the pixel-packed 25-megapixel selfie camera, which can offer sharper details than the 13-megapixel camera that the former has.

Oddly enough, the Realme 3 Pro has a 4,045mAh battery, which is marginally smaller than the 4,230mAh capacity that the former has. However, I doubt that the difference will be noticeable in daily use.

Plus, the VOOC 3.0 charging technology that the Pro model has is really fast, as what we found out on our OPPO F11 Pro.

Probably one underrated difference that these devices have is their design. The Realme 3 has a shiny, plain back panel that is available in different color gradient options.

But on the Realme 3 Pro, we have a more distinct new design pattern on the back. It has a Le-Mans speedway-inspired look with an S-curve accent that reacts to light. Realme really wants you to feel that you’re getting the more expensive model on this one.

See also: Realme 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: Specs Comparison

Speaking of “expensive”, both of these devices are not costly at all. The Realme 3 starts at only Php6,990 here in the Philippines and goes up to Php9,990 for the top-of-the-line model.

Meanwhile, the Realme 3 Pro retails in India for INR13,999 and INR16,999 for the 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB models, respectively. Its official launch details in the Philippines is yet to be announced. But as per the direct conversion of its price, we expect it to be priced at under Php14k when it gets here.