Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3 Pro: Detailed Comparison

The budget smartphone segment in India is extremely saturated. Xiaomi is the market leader in this segment and one of its extremely popular smartphone from this segment is Redmi Note 7 Pro. Samsung could not do well in the sub 15k price segment last year but this year the company has launched its Galaxy M series consisting of Galaxy M10, M20 and M30 which aims to capture the lost market share. Out of the three phones launched so far under the M series, the closest competitor to Redmi Note 7 Pro is the Galaxy M30. And now there’s another new device in the market that takes a jab at Redmi Note 7 Pro i.e. the Realme 3 Pro which is a substantial upgrade over its predecessor Realme 2 Pro. The highlights of the device include Snapdragon 710 SoC, 25-Megapixel Selfie Camera and up to 6GB of RAM. Today, we’ll compare the three devices in detail to find out if Redmi Note 7 Pro can continue to dominate the market.

The comparison will be based on several key parameters such as Price in India, Design & Display, Processor and Memory, Software, Battery Capacity and Camera Configuration. Continue reading further if you are planning to buy a good device under 15k.

Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3 Pro: Price in India

The Redmi Note 7 Pro was launched in India on February 28th with a starting price tag of Rs. 13,999 for the base variant of 4GB RAM + 64GB inbuilt storage. Whereas the top variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage is priced at Rs. 16,999.

The Galaxy M30 price starts at Rs. 14,990 for the base variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB inbuilt storage. The price goes up to Rs. 17,000 for the top variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage. The phone can be purchased from Amazon.in and Smasung.com.

The Realme 3 Pro comes in two variants. The base variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage comes with a price tag of Rs. 13,999. Whereas its top variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage carries a price tag of Rs. 16,999

So, the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 3 Pro are priced aggressively as compared to the Galaxy M30.

Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3 Pro: Design and Display

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has a completely revamped design compared to previous Redmi Note phones and the most noticeable change is the glass back. It comes with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front as well as back. The Realme 3 Pro is designed, thanks to its very catchy two-tone colour and DewDrop-notch screen with thin bezels on the base. Overall, the phone has a pretty solid build for a mid-range device. The Galaxy M30 follows design language that is similar to Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. It has a teardrop notch at the top which Samsung refers to as the Infinity-U display. It features a plastic unibody with curved sides making it comfortable to hold in the hand.

In terms of colours, there are three options available with Redmi Note 7 Pro- Space Black, Neptune Blue and Nebula Red. Samsung is offering gradient colour options on the Galaxy M30 – Gradation Black and Gradation Blue. The Realme 3 Pro comes in Carbon Grey, Nitro Blue, and Lightning Purple colour options with a gradient finish.

In terms of display, the Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD with Full HD+ resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display has a U-shaped notch at the top that the company calls ‘Dot-notch’, thin bezels on all sides, and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. The Galaxy M30 comes with a slightly larger 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a U-shaped (Infinity-U) notch on the top. The Realme 3 Pro features a 6.3-inch display with FHD+ resolution of 2340×1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, up to 400 nits of brightness and a screen-to-body ratio of over 90 per cent. The display gets a dewdrop notch at the top and a 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. All three phones come equipped with almost the same size display, however the Galaxy M30 gets a slight edge over the other two, thanks to its Super AMOLED display.

In terms of dimensions, the Redmi Note 7 Pro measures 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm and it weighs about 186 grams. The dimensions of the Realme 3 Pro are 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm, and it weighs 172 grams. While, the Galaxy M30 measures 159 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm and weighs in at 174 grams. So, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is the slimmest, while the Realme 3 Pro is the lightest of the three phones.

Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3 Pro: Processor and Memory

The Redmi Note 7 Pro draws its power from 2.0 GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 671 AIE SoC paired with an Adreno 612 GPU clocking up to 845 MHz. There are two options in terms of memory- 4 GB RAM + 64GB inbuilt storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage. The storage can be expanded further up to 256 GB using a microSD card.

The Galaxy M30 is powered by the octa-core Exynos 7904 processor paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM. There are two options in terms of internal storage- 64GB and 128GB.

The Realme 3 Pro octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC clocked at 2.2GHz, ticking alongside Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of memory, there’s up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of inbuilt storage.

In terms of performance, both Realme 3 Pro as well as Redmi Note 7 Pro are almost at par with each other. However, the Realme 3 Pro gets a slight upper hand due to its more power-efficient Adreno 616 which enhances gaming experience. Needless to mention, the Galaxy M30 lags behind in this department.

Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3 Pro: Software

In terms of software, the Redmi Note 7 Pro boots MIUI 10 based on Google’s latest Android 9 Pie operating system out of the box. The Galaxy M30 runs on Samsung Experience 9.5 UI based on Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Realme 3 Pro runs on ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie OS.

Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3 Pro: Battery Capacity

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is backed by a large 4,000 mAh battery that supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.0 Fast Charging technology. The Realme 3 Pro is equipped with a 4,045mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging. However, it is the Galaxy M30 that emerges as a winner here as the phone is kept alive by a massive 5,000mAh capacity battery and also has support for fast charging facilitated by the bundled 15W charger. It is company’s first smartphone to support VOOC 3.0 fast charging. The battery can charge from zero to 100 per cent in just 80 minutes as claimed by the company.

Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3 Pro: Camera Configuration

The Redmi Note 7 Pro bears a dual rear camera set up comprising of a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor + a 5MP secondary sensor. The front hosts a 13MP AI selfie camera that is housed inside the notch.

The Galaxy M30 comes equipped with a vertically stacked triple camera setup on the back that comprises of a 13-megapixel primary RGB sensor with f/1.9 aperture + a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture + a third 5-megapixel ultra wide angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 16-megapixel sensor on the front that has support for selfie focus.

The Realme 3 Pro features a dual rear camera set up which is placed at the top left corner and consists of a 16-megapixel primary camera (IMX519 sensor) with f/1.7 aperture + a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front gets a 25-megapixel selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

The Realme 3 Pro comes with a host of features along with a decent camera configuration, while the Redmi Note 7 Pro features an impressive 48-megapixel rear snapper. So, both the phones are almost at par in terms of camera, at least on paper. You can refer to actual user reviews before you make a final purchase decision.

CompareRaja’s Verdict

In terms of performance, both Realme 3 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro are almost at par with each other. Both the phones are also price aggressively. The Realme 3 Pro gets a slight upper hand due to its impressive 5,000mAh battery, whereas the Redmi Note 7 Pro scores a bit more in the camera department due to its 48-megapixel primary snapper. The Realme 3 Pro has a better selfie camera though. It is also a slightly better buy for game lovers due to the presence of Adreno 616 GPU. Samsung’s Galaxy M30 is lags behind in this race but it is still one of the best budget offerings by Samsung. We leave the final decision up to you but don’t forget to check the quick specs comparison below which will help you further in decision making…