Two of the biggest and popular smartphone brands, Realme and OPPO are set to battle it out in this NoypiGeeks spec comparison.
Luckily, if you’re looking for a phone but a little tight on the budget – The Realme XT and the OPPO A9 2020 are two great phones for you to choose from. Both phones are priced under Php17,000 so if your budget is within that price point – then this specs comparison is for you.
Let’s talk about the first phone in this matchup: the Realme XT. Realme has a flagship feature in its 64-megapixel quad-camera shooter. The device has an ultra-high resolution sensor, 3D HDR Technology, and Tetracell which guarantees crystal clear and high-quality images.
The second phone in this battle is the OPPO A9 2020. This one sports a 48-megapixel quad-camera along with a huge battery with the size of 5,000mAh.
The huge battery capacity will come in clutch if you’re a heavy mobile phone user. The A9 2020’s camera also has an Ultra Night Mode 2.0 feature that’ll allow you to take great night pictures.
Both phones have their own set of strengths and weaknesses, but which one provides the best bang for the buck? Are you better off investing on the more expensive phone or is going with the cheaper, but still good, phone the best option? These are the questions we’re going to answer in our Realme XT vs OPPO A9 2020 specs comparison.
Realme XT | OPPO A9 (2020) | |
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Operating System | Android 9 Pie ColorOS 6 | Android 9 Pie ColorOS 6.1 |
SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby |
Display | 6.4-inch Super AMOLED 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution ~403 ppi 84.3% screen-to-body ratio | 6.5-inch LCD 1600 x 720 pixel resolution ~270 ppi 82.5% screen-to-body ratio |
Processor | 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 octa-core | 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core |
RAM | 8GB | 4GB/8GB |
GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 610 |
Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable up to 256GB | 128GB expandable up to 256GB |
Front camera | 16-megapixel f/2.0 | 16-megapixel f/2.0 |
Rear Camera | 64-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.25) 2-megapixel (depth sensor) 2-megapixel (macro) LED flash AI Scene Detection Chroma Boost Super Nightscape | 48-megapixel (wide, f/1.8) 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.3) 2-megapixel (depth sensor, f/2.4) 2-megapixel (Mono) AI Scene Detection Dazzle Color Night mode |
Audio | Single loudspeaker Headphone jack | Stereo Speakers Headphone Jack |
Security | Under-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock | Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner |
Connectivity | 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, BDS, Galileo, A-GPS USB Type-C | 4G LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS Micro USB |
Dimensions | 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6mm | 163.6 x 75.6 x 9.1mm |
Weight | 183g | 195g |
Colors | Pearl White Pearl Blue | Marine Green Space Purple |
Battery | 4,000mAh VOOC 3.0 20W fast-charging | 5,000mAh Reverse Charging |
Price | Php16,990 | Php15,990 |
As you can see from the information above – both phones are different from one another. We would have to say the main, obvious difference would be their cameras. The Realme XT has a flagship camera in its arsenal. It has a 64-megapixel main camera, 8-megapixel (ultrawide), 2-megapixel (macro) and 2-megapixel (depth sensor). It’s actually one of the first to make use of that 64-megapixel sensor.
That’s compared to the OPPO A9 2020’s 48-megapixel main shooter, 8-megapixel (ultrawide), 2-megapixel (macro) and 2-megapixel (depth sensor). On the selfie camera aspect, both phones are packing a 16-megapixel (f/2.0) front shooter.
Another difference is the phone display. The Realme XT has a Super AMOLED display along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It shall offer better colors and protection versus the OPPO A9’s LCD display. Unfortunately, the A9 2020 has no Corning Gorilla Glass protection – so there’s that.
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Processor and GPU wise, the Realme XT has the better offerings in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 and the Adreno 616 vs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 and Adreno 610 of the OPPO A9.
The OPPO A9 has stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos sound, something the Realme XT lacks. It also comes with active noise cancellation and a dedicated mic. This feature is perfect for mobile gamers who like to communicate with their team members in-game or those who like to watch videos on their phone.
Battery wise, the OPPO A9 2020 has the bigger battery size in 5,000mAh compared to the Realme XT’s 4,000mAH. Again, if you’re a heavy mobile phone user the OPPO A9 might be the best option for you.
Both the Realme XT and OPPO A9 have their own set of strengths. But due to the better camera, processor, display, and other extras like a UD fingerprint scanner – well have to give the win on the Realme XT on this one. We have a hands-on review of this device that you can check out.
Don’t get it twisted though as the OPPO A9 is also a good option especially with its bigger battery size and stereo speakers. Oh, did I forget to mention that it’s cheaper than the Realme XT as well?
Overall, you can’t go wrong with these two phones. If you’re into photography, I would suggest going with the Realme XT. But if you want a device that can keep up with you for an entire busy day, the OPPO A9 might be the best option for you. You can learn more about it in our OPPO A9 2020 hands-on review.
The Realme XT can now be bought for the price of Php16,990 while the OPPO A9 2020 can be purchased for the price of Php15,990.