Realme 3 vs Vivo Y97
The Realme 3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y97 leads — 26/100 vs 24/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 3 has the bigger battery (4230 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 3
Vivo Y97
What makes Realme 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4230 vs 3315 mAh
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Vivo Y97 better?
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 175g
- Better camera (14/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 3 vs the Vivo Y97, the Vivo Y97 scores 2 points higher (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 3 leads (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y97 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y97 and the Realme 3 are nearly equal (14/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 3 is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 3 | Vivo Y97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.3" S-IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm | 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y97
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 3
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y97
- 6.3" S-IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Realme 3
- 4230 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y97
- 3315 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 3 and Vivo Y97, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y97 notably outperforms the Realme 3 (57/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y97 and the Realme 3 are nearly equal (14/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 3 is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 3 or the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo Y97 edges out the Realme 3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 3 and the Vivo Y97?
The Realme 3 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo Y97 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Realme 3 over the Vivo Y97?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo Y97 (57/100 vs 39/100).