Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3: Price, Design and Specifications Compared

The sub-10k price segment is the most busy one in the smartphone market. Almost every handset maker is eyeing for a bigger share in this market as it has a lot of potential. The demand is increasing and so is the supply with several brands expanding their budget product portfolio. At the start of the year Samsung launched its new Galaxy M series (Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20) targeted at this segment and recently the company launched the third device from the series dubbed as Galaxy M30. Xioami is already the market leader in the budget smartphone segment and one of its most popular offerings for the segment is Redmi Note 7 Pro. The phone recently went on sale in India for the first time and went out-of-stock in seconds due to high demand. Another Chinese player Realme extended its budget segment offering by means of Realme 3 which is successor to company’s successful Realme 2. The device went on sale twice in India on Tuesday (12th March) and the company sold over 2,10,000 units through the first two sale rounds of sale. So, all three smartphones are priced aggressively and come loaded with decent set of specifications for the tagged price. Let us compare the three phones today to find out which one provides a better value for user’s money.

As usual, the comparison will be based on several key factors such as:

• Price in India
• Design, Display and Dimensions
• Processor, RAM and Storage
• Battery Capacity
• OS (Software)
• Camera Configuration

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

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro starting price in India is set at Rs. 13,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model is priced at Rs. 16,999. The smartphone is sold via Xiaomi’s online store and ecommerce giant Flipkart.com.

The Galaxy M30 is the most expensive of the Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy M series smartphones so far. It gets a starting price tag of Rs. 14,990 for the base variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage and the top variant with 6GB of RAM + 128GB of inbuilt storage is priced at Rs. 17,990. It can be purchased from the Samsung e-shop and Amazon.in online.

The Realme 3 is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the base variant i.e. 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage and Rs. 10,999 for the top variant i.e. 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage option.

If compare the prices of 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variants of all three phones, then the Realme 3 is the least expensive one. However, let’s see how the specs of the three phones compare.

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

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro gets a revamped design with the all-new gradient finish. It is also the first Redmi Note phone to come with the water drop shaped notch at the top of the display to host the selfie camera. Both the front as well as back of the device is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Galaxy M30 features a seamless unibody (plastic) design with lesser lines of disruption which provides a good grip on the phone. The tiny tear drop notched display which Samsung refers to as Infinity-U display looks good too. Realme 3 gets a fresh design as compared to its predecessor Realme 2. It features plastic unibody back that seamlessly curves around the frame and meets the glass panel on the front.

In terms of colours, the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes in Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Classic Space Black variants. Samsung is offering two gradient colour options with the Galaxy M30 i.e. Gradation Black and Gradation Blue. Realme 3 comes in three colour opions- Black, Dynamic Black and Radiant Blue (will go on sale starting March 26).

The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Dot Notch screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Galaxy M30 gets a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with a U-shaped notch on the top and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Realme 3 bears a 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixels) display with 450 nits peak brightness, and a 19:9 aspect ratio resulting into 88.3 percent screen-to-body-ratio. The display gets a Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top. The Galaxy M30 is a winner in this department, thanks to its Super AMOLED display which is really great for a budget smartphone

In terms of dimensions, the Redmi Note 7 Pro measures 159.21 x 75.21 x 8.10 mm and weighs about 186 grams. The Galaxy M30 has dimensions of 159 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm and weight of 175 grams, while the Realme 3 measures at 156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm, and it weighs in at 175 grams. So, the Realme 3 is the slimmest and the lightest of the three phones.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3: Processor, RAM and Storage

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core SoC along with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The internal storage capacity options include- 64GB and 128GB. The Galaxy M30 features a 1.8GHz octa-core Exynos 7904 chipset underneath which powers the device along with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB internal storage. The Realme 3 draws its power from the 2.1GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC paired with 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM options. The inbuilt storage capacity options are 32GB and 64GB, with the option to expand further using a dedicated microSD card slot (up to 256GB). The Redmi Note 7 wins this battle as Snapdragon 675 outperforms the other two chipsets.

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

The Redmi Note 7 Pro packs a 4,000mAh capacity battery that comes with support for 18W Quick Charge 4 which the company says can last up to two days on a single charge. The Realme is backed by a 4,230mAh battery with an optimisation mode support. While, is is the Galaxy M30 that scores high with its massive 5,000mAh capacity battery with support for fast charging facilitated by the bundled 15W charger.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3: OS

In terms of software, the Redmi Note 7 Pro runs company’s own MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system out of the box. The Galaxy M30 is shipped with Samsung Experience 9.5 UI based on Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Realme 3 is shipped with Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.0.

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

On the rear, the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes equipped with Sony’s IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor and 5-megapixel depth sensor. The rear camera set up supports 4K video recording at 30fps and features EIS. The front of the device gets a 13-megapixel selfie camera with studio lighting, beautify mode and AI mode.

The Galaxy M30 features a vertically aligned triple camera set up on the back which is placed at the top left corner and 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. It is one of the affordable phones that comes with a triple rear camera module. The front hosts a 16-megapixel selfie sensor with support for Selfie Focus.

The Realme 3 also bears a dual rear camera set up consisting of a 13MP + 2MP sensors. The primary sensor gets a f/1.8 aperture, PDAF and 5P lens, while the secondary sensor is used for depth sensing. The front gets a 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture for selfies and video calls.

On paper, Redmi Note 7 Pro scores more over Galaxy M30 due to its 48-megapixel camera. But the Galaxy M30 also gets a triple camera module. However, the camera output is not just about megapixels or no. of sensor, thus we recommend you refer actual under reviews before you take a call based on camera configuration.

CompareRaja’s Verdict

Although the Realme 3 is a good device for its price, it definitely lags behind in performance as compared to Redmi Note 7 Pro and Galaxy M30. The Redmi Note 7 Pro scores high in terms of camera and processor, while the Galaxy M30 scores on display and battery back up. So, we’ll call it a tie between the two devices, and you can take a call based on your preferences.

Here’s a quick specs comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M30 and Realme 3 for your reference…