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Redmi Note 7S vs Realme 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 7S vs Realme 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 7S takes on the competition with its 48-megapixel primary sensor.

By Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 20 May 2019 17:20 IST

Redmi Note 7S vs Realme 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 7S, Realme 3, and Samsung Galaxy M20 all have 32GB and 64GB storage options

Highlights

Redmi Note 7S price in India starts at Rs. 10,999
Realme 3 runs Android Pie with ColorOS 6.0
Samsung Galaxy M20 packs a 5,000mAh battery

Redmi Note 7S was launched on Monday as Xiaomi's new affordable 48-megapixel camera phone in India. The new Redmi phone comes with a Snapdragon 660 SoC and has a 4,000mAh battery. Xiaomi has also provided a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display on the Redmi Note 7S to take on the competition. The smartphone comes with a starting price of Rs. 10,999. This brings it to the segment that already has the Realme 3 and Samsung Galaxy M20 as the two popular offerings.

In this article, we compare the price and key specifications of the Redmi Note 7S with that of the Realme 3 and Samsung Galaxy M20 to help you pick the best option.

Redmi Note 7S vs Realme 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 price in India

The Redmi Note 7S price in India starts at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, while its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 12,999. Both variants come in three different colour options, namely Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue. The phone will go on sale starting May 23 through Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

In contrast, the Realme 3 price in India is set at Rs. 8,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. There are also 3GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage options that are available at Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 10,999, respectively. The phone comes in Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue, and Black colour options.

The Samsung Galaxy M20 price in India, on the other hand, starts at Rs. 10,990 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, while its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version is priced at Rs. 12,990. The phone comes in Charcoal Black and Ocean Blue colour options. Recently, Samsung announced a Rs. 1,000 discount on the Galaxy M20 that dropped its price to as low as Rs. 9,990.

Redmi Note 7S vs Realme 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 specifications

The Redmi Note 7S, Realme 3, and Samsung Galaxy M20 all have dual-SIM (Nano) support. In terms of the software, the Redmi Note 7S runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 out-of-the-box. The Realme 3 also runs Android Pie but with ColorOS 6.0 on top. Distinctly, the Samsung Galaxy M20 has Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience UX 9.5.

Xiaomi has provided a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) Dot Notch Display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. However, the Realme 3 comes with a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (720x1520 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The Samsung Galaxy M20, on the other hand, has a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) Infinity-V Display along with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

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Under the hood, the Redmi Note 7S has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, paired with 3GB and 4GB RAM options. In contrast, the Realme 3 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC along with with 3GB and 4GB RAM support, whereas the Samsung Galaxy M20 has an octa-core Exynos 7904 SoC with up to 4GB RAM.

On the imaging front, the Redmi Note 7S has a dual rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor sporting an f/1.8 lens and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The Realme 3, on the other hand, a dual rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary sensor that has an f/1.8 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. This is similar to the Samsung Galaxy M20 that has a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

Realme 3 Review

For selfies, the Redmi Note 7S flaunts a 13-megapixel sensor at the front along with an f/2.0 lens. The Realme 3 also has a 13-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 lens. However, the Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with an 8-megapixel selfie camera but with the same, f/2.0 lens.

The Redmi Note 7S, Realme 3, and Samsung Galaxy M20 all have 32GB and 64GB of internal storage options that are expandable via microSD support.

Samsung Galaxy M20 Review

Connectivity options on the Redmi Note 7S include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. The Realme 3 and Samsung Galaxy M20, on the other hand, have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB port. All the three phones have a fingerprint sensor at the back.

The Redmi Note 7S packs a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4. The Realme 3, in contrast, has a 4,230mAh battery, while the Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with a whopping 5,000mAh battery that supports fast charging tech.

In terms of dimensions, the Redmi Note 7S measures 159.2x75.2x8.1mm. The phone also weighs 186 grams. The Realme 3 measures 156.1x75.6x8.3mm and weighs 175 grams. The dimensions of the Galaxy M20 are 156.4x74.5x8.8mm and the phone weighs 186 grams.

Are Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 better than budget phones from Redmi, Realme, and Asus? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

Redmi Note 7S vs Realme 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 comparison

	Redmi Note 7S	Realme 3	Samsung Galaxy M20
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
Key Specs
Display	6.30-inch	6.20-inch	6.30-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660	MediaTek Helio P70	Samsung Exynos 7904
Front Camera	13-megapixel	13-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 5-megapixel	13-megapixel + 2-megapixel	13-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	3GB	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB	32GB	32GB
Battery Capacity	4000mAh	4230mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android Pie	Android Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1520 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Xiaomi	Realme	Samsung
Model	Redmi Note 7S	3	Galaxy M20
Release date	May 20, 2019	March 1, 2019	January 1, 2019
Launched in India	Yes	Yes	Yes
Body type	Glass	-	-
Dimensions (mm)	159.21 x 75.21 x 8.10	156.10 x 75.60 x 8.30	-
Weight (g)	186.00	175.00	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	4000	4230	5000
Removable battery	No	No	No
Fast charging	Quick Charge 4+	-	-
Colours	Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue	Dynamic Black, Black, Radiant Blue	Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue
SAR value	1.60	-	-
Wireless charging	-	No	No
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.30	6.20	6.30
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1520 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass	-
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	19:9	19.5:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	409	-	-
HARDWARE
Processor	2.2GHz octa-core (4x2.2GHz + 4x1.8GHz)	2.1GHz	1.6GHz octa-core (2x1.8GHz + 6x1.6GHz)
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660	MediaTek Helio P70	Samsung Exynos 7904
RAM	3GB	3GB	3GB
Internal storage	32GB	32GB	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	256	256	512
Dedicated microSD slot	No	Yes	Yes
CAMERA
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.79, 1.6-micron) + 5-megapixel	13-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.12-micron) + 2-megapixel	13-megapixel (f/1.9) + 5-megapixel (f/2.2)
Rear autofocus	Yes	Phase detection autofocus	Yes
Rear flash	LED	Yes	Yes
Front camera	13-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron)	13-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron)	8-megapixel (f/2.0)
Front flash	No	-	No
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android Pie	Android Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Skin	MIUI 10	ColorOS 6	Samsung Experience 9.5 UX
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 4.20	Yes
USB OTG	Yes	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	-	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes	-
Micro-USB	-	Yes	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	-	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	-	Yes
SENSORS
Face unlock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes	-

Redmi Note 7S

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design
Decent battery life
Good cameras
Smooth performance

Bad
MIUI has spammy ads
Hybrid dual-SIM slot
Fast charger isn’t bundled

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Realme 3

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sturdy body
Powerful processor
Quick face recognition
ColorOS 6.0 looks slick

Bad
Front and rear get smudged easily
Average cameras
Videos aren’t stabilised
HD resolution display

Read detailed Realme 3 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio P70

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 4230mAh

OS Android Pie

Resolution 720x1520 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy M20

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sharp, crisp display
Good battery life
Up-to-date specifications

Bad
Advertising on lock screen and spammy notifications
Disappointing cameras
Gets slightly warm under stress

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy M20 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 7904

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 8.1 Oreo

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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