Realme X3 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads — 52/100 vs 50/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme X3 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme X3 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X3
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4050 mAh
- Lighter: 202g vs 241g
- Longer battery life (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha scores 2 points higher (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X3 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X3 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, 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 — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha edges out the Realme X3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme X3 (48/100 vs 20/100).