realme X3 SuperZoom Review - Android

These days with a lot of phones coming out with similar hardware specs and almost identical designs, it seems like the ‘make it or...

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These days with a lot of phones coming out with similar hardware specs and almost identical designs, it seems like the ‘make it or break’ it factor when picking a new device often boils down to the whole user experience.

Now with that said, Realme has always been considerate when it comes to introducing reliable performing daily drivers at very affordable prices; and the Realme X3 SuperZoom is no exception. We’ve had this phone for about a month now and here is our full review, let’s get right into it.

Design and Construction

Kicking it off with design and construction, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is probably one of the better-looking phones with this type of configuration. And despite the redundant design approach that I mentioned earlier, some qualities give it a bit an edge compared to other devices out there. The unit that we have now is in Arctic White, which has a smooth, matte finish at the back and has this Aluminum alloy texture that gives off a very premium feel. The rear panel is made of glass, and beneath that, you have this holographic-like effect when exposed to different lighting scenarios. The frame is made out of polycarbonate but doesn’t feel cheap at all and helps with overall grip. Apart from Arctic White, there’s also the more vibrant Glacier Blue if you prefer that more. But I think white looks good.

Coming in with a display size of 6.6-inches, a thickness of 8.9mm, and weighing 202 grams, this device is a little bit on the chunkier side of things. Though if you like phones that have a good amount of heft and feel well constructed, then this fits the bill.

Looking at the front, we have a dual-punch hole camera layout located at the top left that lights up whenever the front shooter is being utilized. Bezels are thin on all sides, except for the bottom chin, and if you were wondering, it doesn’t have a notification light either, but it doesn’t take that long to get over, which is a good thing. It also comes pre-installed with a screen protector, so you don’t have to worry about any scratches on this device.

On the left, you can find the standard volume rocker keys, while on the right sits your power button that also acts as a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The power button has a satisfying clicky response that requires a little more force than usual to activate, which I like a lot. Some people might prefer having these buttons located on one side instead of two, but since this button is a little recessed, it doesn’t get in the way when propping the phone on landscape mode. It does slip from time to time, especially on smooth surfaces, but the included clear jelly case makes up for those minor issues.

The top is flush with nothing but the secondary mic, and at the bottom, we have your USB Type-C Charging port, a single bottom-firing speaker, the primary mic, and your dual SIM card slot. Sorry guys, no 3.5mm audio jack and MicroSD card slot for this one.

Display and Multimedia

Moving on to display and multimedia, the X3 SuperZoom has a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS Panel with a screen to body ratio of 90.5%, a pixel density of 399 PPI, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

As mentioned in our hands-on, the X3 SuperZoom comes with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, which feels super buttery smooth when navigating throughout the user interface. It’s easily one of the most attractive features of this device, particularly if you’re familiar with how important it affects competitive gaming, which we’ll get into in a bit. But if you think this will improve your viewing experience when watching multimedia content, you might be a little disappointed as most videos don’t support frame rates that high. While I do appreciate the experience of having a phone with a high refresh rate display, I wouldn’t necessarily say it makes a significant impact when going through your daily tasks.

The IPS display is nice and crisp, but an AMOLED screen would have been better to see. It does have rather good viewing angles, though, and with a screen brightness of up to a nice 480 nits, using this device in bright environments won’t be much of a problem.

Audio quality is well balanced and was loud enough to fill up an average-sized room and is pretty good for a bottom-firing speaker. Output was pretty clear, and with Dolby Atmos support, you can fine-tune your sound to your personal preference. However, trying out the different options didn’t give much of an audible difference — at least when it comes to its built-in loudspeaker.

Camera

Moving over to the star of the show, the Realme X3 SuperZoom comes with your typical, vertically aligned quad-camera setup. But what makes this phone a little bit more special is what’s in it. We have a 64MP Main Sensor, an 8MP Periscope Lens with OIS, another 8MP for Ultrawide at 119 degrees FOV, and a 2MP Macro lens with a 4cm focus distance.

The X3 SuperZoom’s 64MP primary camera uses Samsung’s latest GW1 sensor. If you’re wondering how this compares to the Sony IMX 686, they don’t differ much by a large margin except for Sony having a slightly larger sensor. However, other factors, like post-image processing, still play a huge role in the quality of the final image. Nonetheless, the X3 SuperZoom features a very respectable rear camera module. Pictures are nice and crisp, with overall excellent color reproduction. You have the option to switch AI Color Dazzle mode on to give images a little bit more of a pop. Still, colors could often become too overblown, especially under bright environments, so do use this feature sparingly.