Both Realme and Xiaomi fight to maximize the quality / price ratio. Therefore, in both brands we find terminals that are very worthwhile, and sometimes the purchase decision becomes very complicated. Today we wanted to compare two cheap terminals of both firms such as the Realme 7i and the Poco M3 , to see on paper the technical differences of both.
The purchase decision in terminals of less than 200 euros should not be very complicated. Perhaps the most thoughtful reflections are carried out when the user is going to spend considerably more money on a mobile. But that doesn’t mean that brands make it easy for us in the lower price ranges, like the Realme 7i and Poco M3.
- Realme 7i
- Little M3
Screen and dimensions
The first thing we see is a significant difference in the screens. The Realme 7i has a 6.5-inch panel , with HD + resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20: 9, with a density of 270 dpi. For its part, the Poco M3 has a slightly higher panel, 6.53 inches, with a FullHD + resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 19.5: 9 and a density of 395 pixels per inch.
The Realme terminal does not indicate any additional protection, but the Poco M3 does reveal the existence of a Gorilla Glass 3 . In terms of thickness and weight, the Realme 7i has a weight of 208 grams and a thickness of 9.8 millimeters. Its rival manages to lower these numbers thanks to its 9.6 millimeters and 198 grams of weight.
Processor and memory
When we raised the hood of both terminals, we also found very different engines. In the case of the Realme 7i, it has opted for a MediaTek Helio G85 , a gaming chip with good performance but far from other more advanced mid-range processors and light years away from the high-end ones. For its part, the Poco M3 has a Snapdragon 662, in line with its rival, although with a slightly fairer overall performance.
The Realme 7i can be purchased in Spain in a single version with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, while the Poco M3 offers versions with the same 4 GB of RAM and internal memory, but adding a higher version of 128 GB. The good news is that in both cases it is expandable via microSD cards.
Triple camera in both cases
Subtle differences however in the bet on the cameras. The Realme 7i has a triple rear camera, with a 48 megapixel main sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor and a 2 megapixel macro sensor.
On the front, both terminals have an 8 megapixel selfie sensor , and housed in a drop-shaped notch. The two terminals can record video at a maximum resolution of 1080p, but only the Realme 7i does so at 60 fps, while its rival does so at 30 fps.
Connections and battery
The good thing about the midrange and input is that they still keep the 3.5mm jack in the vast majority of cases. This is what happens on both devices. They also have the main connections such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, or FM Radio, but they do not have NFC to make mobile payments. The fingerprint sensor is located on the back in the case of the Realme 7i and on a side button in the Poco M3
The two terminals have a huge 6,000 mAh battery, being compatible with 18W fast charging and having a reversible charging option. In addition, they move with Android 10, with the respective Realme UI and MIUI layers of their manufacturers.
Similar prices
Both terminals are very even in prices and technical features. However, if the screen is important to you, the Poco M3 may leave you more satisfied, while the Realme 7i can offer higher performance peaks. The official price of the Realme 7i is 159 euros, while the Poco M3 costs 149 euros in its more modest version and similar to that of its rival, or 169 euros in the 128 GB variant.
