The default choice
Realme XT
Realme XT has a lot going for it: the design has been refreshed, with the phone featuring a glass back that’s protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The internal hardware is great for a device in the mid-range segment, the phone charges over USB-C, and ColorOS 6.0 isn’t annoying to use. The primary reason to be interested in this phone, however, is the 64-megapixel shooter at the back.
Pros
- 64-megapixel camera is magnificent
- Gradient design with glass back
- Decent hardware
- USB-C port
Cons
- Macro lens is terrible
- Wide-angle lens is almost as bad
- No launch date yet
Just as good
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Xiaomi continues to dominate the budget segment, and right now, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the only 64-megapixel phone that you can actually buy. The camera is on par with that of the Realme XT, and the macro lens is usable. You also get NFC, IP52 rating for dust and water resistance, and a 4500mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Pros
- Upmarket look
- Chipset optimised for gaming
- Outstanding battery life
- NFC
Cons
- Global launch still a few months away
- Fingerprint sensor is too small
| Realme XT | Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie ColorOS 6.0 |
Android 9.0 Pie MIUI 10 |
| Display | 6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 2340×1080 (19.5:9) Gorilla Glass 5 |
6.53-inch IPS LCD 2340×1080 (19.5:9) Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 712 2 x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 6 x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Adreno 616 |
Helio G90T 2 x 2.27GHz Cortex A76 6 x 1.7GHz Cortex A55 Mali G76 12nm |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB | 64GB/128GB |
| MicroSD slot | Yes (up to 256GB) Dedicated slot |
Yes (up to 256GB) Hybrid slot |
| Rear camera 1 | 64MP, f/1.8, 0.8um Dual Pixel PDAF |
64MP, f/1.8, 0.8um Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Rear camera 2 | 8MP, f/2.2, 1.12um Wide-angle |
8MP, f/2.2, 1.12um Wide-angle |
| Rear camera 3 | 2MP, f/2.4, 1.75um Macro lens |
2MP, f/2.4, 1.75um Macro lens |
| Rear camera 4 | 2MP, f/2.4, 1.75um Portrait lens |
2MP, f/2.4, 1.75um Portrait lens |
| Front camera | 16MP, f/2.0 HDR |
20MP, f/2.2 HDR |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi ac 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 AptX HD, LDAC, A-GPS |
Wi-Fi ac 2×2 MIMO, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 AptX HD, LDAC, A-GPS |
| Audio | 3.5mm jack Single speaker |
3.5mm jack Single speaker |
| Battery | 4035mAh Non-removable |
4500mAh Non-removable |
| Charging | USB-C 20W |
USB-C 2.0 18W |
| Water resistance | No rating | IP52 |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.4mm 191g |
161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm 199g |
| Colors | Pearl White, Pearl Blue | Mineral Grey, Pearl White, Forest Green |
Key Specs
- Display 40-inch (1080×2340)
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
- Front Camera 16MP
- Rear Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
- RAM 4GB
- Storage 64GB
- Battery Capacity 4000mAh
- OSAndroid 9 Pie
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- Display 53-inch (1080×2340)
- Processor MediaTek Helio G90T
- Front Camera 20MP
- Rear Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
- RAM 6GB
- Storage 64GB
- Battery Capacity 4500mAh
- OSAndroid 9 Pie
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