Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OnePlus 8 – Which flagship device should you buy?

• Realme announced the flagship X3 SuperZoom in India today.
• The device competes with the OnePlus 8 smartphone in the premium segment.
• In this post, we compare the two devices to help you decide which device to go with.

Realme today announced the launch of its latest flagship device, dubbed as the Realme X3 SuperZoom in India. The device was launched in Europe in May and has finally made its way to India.

The Realme X3 SuperZoom competes with the OnePlus 8 in the premium smartphone segment. In this post, we will compare the two devices to help you decide which device to buy.


Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OnePlus 8: Price

Realme X3 SuperZoom	Price	OnePlus 8	Price2
8GB + 128GB	₹27,999	6GB + 128GB	₹41,999
12GB + 256GB	₹32,999	8GB + 128GB	₹44,999
-	-	12GB + 256GB	₹49,999

Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OnePlus 8: Specifications

Device	Realme X3 SuperZoom	OnePlus 8
Display size	6.6-inch	6.55-inch
Resolution	2400 x 1080 pixels	2400 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	3D Corning Gorilla Glass
Android version	Android 10 with realme UI	Android 10 with OxygenOS 10
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Rear camera	64MP primary	48MP primary
	8MP ultra-wide-angle lens	16MP ultra-wide-angle lens
	8MP periscope camera	2MP macro sensor
	2MP macro sensor	-
Selfie camera	32MP primary	16MP primary
	8MP ultra-wide-angle lens	-
Fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted	In-display
Battery	4,200mAh	4,300mAh
Fast charge	30W	30W
5G	No	Yes

Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OnePlus 8: Display

The Realme X3 SuperZoom features a 6.6-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It features a dual punch-hole notch that houses the dual selfie camera.

Coming to the OnePlus 8, it features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The device sports a punch-hole notch for the selfie camera.

If you are looking for a device with a higher refresh rate that allows for a smoother scrolling experience, the Realme X3 SuperZoom with a 120Hz display is the better option. However, if you are looking for a device with an AMOLED display that offers better viewing angles and consumes less power, the OnePlus 8 is the better option.

Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OnePlus 8: Design

In terms of design, the Realme X3 SuperZoom features a glass back with a glossy design on the Glacier Blue color variant and a matte look on the Arctic White color variant. It has a vertically aligned camera module on the left side at the back and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor which is faster than in-display fingerprint sensors.


The OnePlus 8 has a glass back and is available in Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow and Onyx Black color options. The device features a vertically aligned camera at the back and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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