Realme X3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme X3

Performance 55
Display 70
Camera 48
Battery 28
Portability 48
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52

What makes Realme X3 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (72/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme X3 Samsung Galaxy S25+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 859084 3219688
Geekbench Single 1031 3050
Geekbench Multi 2864 9700
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10, Realme UI Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 202 g 190 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Realme X3

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Realme X3

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Realme X3

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme X3 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme X3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100
859084 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +73.3%
3219688 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Realme X3 by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme X3

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (54/100 vs 28/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (72/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Realme X3 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.