Realme Q3s
$218Starting price · USBudget2021
7.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.6"
Display
48MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
30W
Charging
199g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Realme Q3s offers exceptional value for budget-conscious users, pairing a high-refresh-rate display with a capable mid-range processor. While it lacks premium features like NFC or advanced camera stabilization, its core performance and battery life make it a strong daily driver.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.5
Performance7.5
Battery8.5
Display7.8
Build6.0
Value9.0
Strengths
Excellent 144Hz display
Reliable Snapdragon 778G performance
Large 5000mAh battery
Dedicated microSD slot
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Weaknesses
No NFC support
Basic camera setup lacks OIS
Slow 30W charging for capacity
IPS LCD instead of AMOLED
Plastic build quality
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