Continuous in design, plenty of power and with a camera that gains in versatility, this is how I could define this in short Real X3 SuperZoom. The manufacturer's new high-end is yet another demonstration of where they are aiming, at a gap that little by little is becoming empty: that of a brand that offers quality and performance at a very attractive price.
Realme X3 SuperZoom, video analysis
With several phones already on the Spanish market, Realme has managed to position itself very well in a few months in that space that little by little Xiaomi seems to be abandoning, especially as far as the high-end is concerned. He Realme X3 SuperZoom is another demonstration that a lot can still be offered at a very reasonable price. But if it seems and interests you, let's go in parts and start with a quick review of his technical sheet.
| Features | Real X3 SuperZoom |
|---|---|
| Screen | 6,6" and 120 Hz refresh rate |
| Litigation, Arbitration | X |
| Processor | Snapdragon 855 + |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS 3.0 |
| Battery | 4.200 mAh with 30W fast charging system |
| Frontal camera | Dual sensor 32MP f2.5 (angle) + 8MP f2.2 (wide angle) |
| Rear camera | four sensors 64MP 26mm f1.8 8MP 15,7mm f2.3 8MP 124mm f3.4 2MP Macro 16mm f2.3 |
| Price | 499 Euros |
On paper, the Realme X3 SuperZoom technical sheet meets that high-end idea. And seeing its price also with that of offering a lot at a reasonable price. Of course, theory is one thing and practice is another. Let's see how it behaves on a day-to-day basis, but first let's talk about the design.
A continuous aesthetic
Physically this Realme X3 SuperZoom will not surprise you. What's more, if you don't know what model it is, it will be easy for you to confuse it with any of the other ranges available in Spain. Because the only thing that stands out on the front is the dual camera integrated into the screen and on the back... well, the finish Arctic White with those reflections as the light falls (although there is another option in color Glacier Blue).
As you can see in the images, even if it is a continuation phone in design, it does not have to be bad. The proposal maintains that appeal that most users demand from a phone that aspires to fight in that high-end sector.
The back has a white finish that, according to the light, generates quite striking reflections. But best of all is that the glass is matte and that for the issue of fingerprints is much more appreciated than glossy finishes.
The edges, for their part, with that small curvature make it comfortable in the hand despite their generous dimensions. Because yes, we are in front of a large phone. It is not much more than other rivals, but if you are used to more compact bodies you will quickly notice its size.
Don't worry anyway, because despite all this It is a device that is not heavy. Yes, it is bulky, but not heavy, so you can carry it with you all day comfortably. By the way, the power button integrates the fingerprint reader. This one works quite well, quickly and accurately. So all you have to do is get used to its position, but the rest is no problem in terms of how it works.
ultra-smooth display
On the front of the X3 SuperZoom we find a 6,6 inch which they call Ultra Smooth Display and it is, together with the integrated double camera, one of the aspects that will attract your attention the most for performance and for a feature that is already essential today: its refresh rate.
In terms of color, brightness, contrast and viewing angles, this panel with Full HD resolution (2040 x 1080 pixels) offers very good performance. The factory setting is convincing, although I did have to play a little with the options to move the temperature setting a bit towards a slightly warmer tone.
However, in general, the screen allows you to enjoy all kinds of visual content quite well, from videos to photos or video games. But what stands out is its refresh rate of 120 Hz.
With this refresh rate, the speed at which each and every one of the elements of the system and other applications are drawn is surprising. A characteristic that is noticeable and makes the experience very rewarding.
Without a doubt, any device that wants to compete this year must include a minimum refresh rate of those 90 Hz. Realme has done it and it is undoubtedly right. It is very likely that it is not the best screen on the market, but it complies perfectly and is very balanced for all types of uses.
Power, lots of power
We can talk quickly about the rest of the hardware set, because this Realme X3 SuperZoom is not going to surprise you, although that does not indicate that it is something negative. On the contrary, its technical sheet is known by all and makes it a device with high performance in all kinds of situations and uses. No matter what you want to do, the terminal flies.
As you can imagine, with the Snapdragon 855+, 12 GB of RAM and super fast storage memory, the experience is outstanding with games, playback of all kinds of multimedia content, execution of demanding applications, etc.
Here it must also be said that its customization layer on Android 10 helps a lot. This Realme UI is not more particular than any other layer on the market, it has its pluses and minuses, but with some interesting adjustments such as those that affect the screen, the personalization of the icons and other small details, the truth is that it is easy to adapt to it. And the most important thing is that it performs well.
So, having seen all this, together with a autonomy that offers two days of use without any problem and 30W fast charge that convinces (ideal for those moments of trouble), let's move on to the other important section that gives this device its name: the camera.
super zoom
The Realme X3 SuperZoom is a phone with a very versatile set of cameras. Together with the screen, it is the great attraction of a terminal that wants to offer something more than what it has been doing up to now, and that was not bad at all.
This time we have a total of six cameras. In the front we have two and in the back four. So let's go by parts, first the front camera.
It offers a set consisting of two 32 and 8 megapixel sensors They offer a wide angle and wide angle. Performance is good with both, it's true that the wide angle slightly overexposes the other, but it's somewhat easy to control and you can get striking results in photos you take yourself or in a group with other people.
Of course, it is the main camera, the rear one, which is really interesting. Here the set formed by four sensors has a clear objective: offer a powerful zoom. With a set made up of sensors with different resolutions and focal lengths, I focus on its versatility and quality.
With a periscope-type lens and an 8 MP sensor, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is capable of offering a 5x optical and hybrid zoom up to 60x. Ok, that last value is not really usable because it is obtained by cutting the sensor plus digital zoom with which the image loses a lot of quality, but up to 10x it does allow you to reach and obtain attractive results.
Personally, I am more of a fan of zooms than of other focal lengths, I liked the cameras of the Realme X3 SuperZoom. The work carried out by the manufacturer since that X2 Pro that I was able to analyze has been taking firm steps. It is true that in some situations the colors may appear a little blurry, but in others the performance has little to envy of other supposed terminals with better cameras.
In addition, the camera application comes with a night mode, a mode for taking pictures of the stars and some other settings that, among other things, allow you to make slow-motion video with which you can also do quite striking things.
Did I like the camera of this X3 SuperZoom? Yes, via software it could always be improved a little more, but in general terms it seems to me that the brand has succeeded in terms of options with this model. And that for me is more than enough.
A phone to keep in mind
The arrival of Realme X3 SuperZoom is a new step by the manufacturer in the right direction, at least in my opinion. That name SuperZoom may seem excessive seeing what other phones offer in terms of zoom, but the truth is that they are not getting involved either.
The camera is one of the main draws and if you're looking for a high-end experience at a competitive price, just It costs 499 euros, it does quite well. I am not going to deny that there will always be details that can be improved, but in general, I would say that this proposal from Realme is capable of convincing the vast majority.
Without surprising in any section, in everything he does he gets a good grade. So, this is all you need to know, if you want a terminal with good features and a reasonable price, the Realme X3 SuperZoom could be what you were looking for.