The global smartphone market has been shifting from 4G to comparatively faster 5G connectivity. In this case, everyone wants to have a 5G smartphone within an affordable budget. So, if you want to buy a 5G smartphone in your limited amount of budget, then you’ll probably have to get it in China. Because the Chinese smartphone market has a huge variety of 5G smartphones in an affordable range. Keeping this in mind, we’ve picked three 5G smartphones available in Asia, two of which already have hit in Europe as well, we’re talking about Realme 7 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and OPPO A73 5G. So, let’s do a full specs comparison of those three affordable 5G smartphones.
1. Design:
Realme 7 5G has a plastic body and it comes in so many attractive color variants. But as it has a plastic back, you do not get the premium feel from it.
Redmi Note 9 5G offers the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front panel and it has a water-repellent coating on its back.
On the other hand, Oppo A73 5G is famous for its thinner and lighter body.
2. UI and Processor:
Realme 7 5G runs Realme UI, based on the Android 10 OS, and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset (octa-core 2.4 GHz).
Redmi Note 9 5G runs MIUI, based on the Android 10 OS, and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset (octa-core 2.4 GHz).
Oppo A73 5G runs ColorOS, based on the Android 10 OS, and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset (octa-core 2 GHz).
3. Storage:
The Soc of the Realme 7 5G is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable internal storage (6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB).
The Soc of the Redmi Note 9 5G is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of expandable internal storage (6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB).
The Soc of the Oppo A73 5G 5G is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable internal storage.
4. Display:
Realme 7 5G offers a 6.5 inches (1080 x 2400 pixels) Full HD+ IPS LCD display. This display supports a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
Redmi Note 9 5G offers a 6.53 inches (1080 x 2340 pixels) Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 395 ppi and a 19.5:9 ratio.
Oppo A73 5G offers a 6.5 inches (1080 x 2400 pixels) Full HD+ LTPS IPS LCD display with 405 ppi and a 20:9 ratio. This display supports a higher refresh rate of 90Hz.
5. Camera:
The Realme 7 5G offers a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, this phone has a 16MP selfie snapper at the front.
The Redmi Note 9 5G offers a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, this phone has a 13MP selfie snapper at the front.
The Oppo A73 5G offers a triple rear camera setup that includes a 16MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, this phone has an 8MP selfie snapper at the front.
6. Battery:
Realme 7 5G is fueled up by a massive 5,000mAH battery with faster-charging support of 30W.
Redmi Note 9 5G is fueled up by a 5,000mAH battery with the support of 30W of fast charging.
Oppo A73 5G is fueled up by a 4,040mAH battery with 18W of fast charging.
6. Price:
Realme 7 5G carries a price tag of €279/$343 in the global market.
Redmi Note 9 5G carries a price tag of €192/$236 in China. It is still not available in the global market.
Oppo A73 5G is priced at €300/$36.
Our Conclusion:
We compare all three of them and now we came to a conclusion that to be exact both the Realme 7 5G and Redmi Note 9 5G seems to be in the same line in case of specifications and others. You can consider any one of the two, whereas, the Oppo A73 5G seems to disappoint us with its offerings at such a price point.
Both the smartphones look pretty impressive with powerful Dimensity 800U processors integrated
Going for the powerful Mediatek Dimensity chipsets in the smartphones was a great call