Realme X3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.9mm).
Realme X3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Overall rating 50/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (66/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme X3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme X3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Realme X3 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme X3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (76/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Realme X3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.