Realme Q3t Review – The Realme smartphone comes with impressive features most of the time, and it’s one of the important reasons why Realme as a brand dominates in the mid-range. The company recently unveiled the Realme Q3t which offers robust build quality, impressive design layout, decent processing power, and long battery life.
However, the availability of this phone is unique to mainland China, but there is little hope that this phone will reach other markets, perhaps with a renamed name. The Realm Q3t is the long-lost sibling of the Realme Q3 and Q3i, offering nearly identical specs. However, you will get some exceptional features with this phone. Let’s start with a detailed review of the Realme Q3t smartphone.
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Realme Q3t Review
Highlights
- The phone features a standard 6.6-inch IPS LCD display, but the 144Hz refresh rate is noteworthy.
- As for processing power, you will get a Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset that joins the Adreno 642L GPU.
- In terms of software layers, Realme Q3T equips Android 11 with the Realme UI 2.0 skin on top.
- A 48MP triple camera setup combined with a 16MP selfie camera plate on the front.
- Besides that, a Li-Po 5000 mAh battery supplies a fast charging speed of 30W.
Design and Display
The Realme Q3t’s design layout looks a bit glossy and has a sleek look, but somewhat resembles the Realme Q3 Pro because of the similar camera card. In addition to the camera lens, the smooth texture gives the phone a special touch, although the phone has simple plastic construction. This is a direct example of never judging a book by its cover.
Also, you can choose anything from the Aurora and Dark Blue color range. While you’re getting limited shade options, if you want something that looks bold and professional, the Dark Blue variant is a must-buy choice. As for the shape, you won’t feel any problem with weight or thickness. Even if the phone arrives with a huge battery under the hood, the holding experience would be great.
But the front display is something more surprising and notable about the Realme Q3t. As the device offers a 144 Hz refresh on the standard 6.6-inch IPS LCD display panel with 20.9 screens to body ratio, while offering a decent brightness rating of 600 nits, the fingerprint reader will be present on the side panel as you are getting an IPS LCD. However, you won’t find any Corning glass protection here.
Memory and Internal
The memory section includes 8GB RAM support that teams up with 256GB internal storage. However, the availability of secondary storage is still a mystery. On the other hand, at least one thing confirms that you’re getting the 6nm Snapdragon 778 chipset to boost performance to a level where you don’t have to worry about your daily tasks. Plus you’ll also get a decent Adreno 642L GPU configuration.
So don’t worry about the gaming experience, it will look great, while the phone already has a 144Hz refresh rate that further improvises the gaming session. As for the end of the software, Android 11 comes with Realme UI 2.0. However, you have to wait for the look and feel of Realme UI 3.0, as this release has updated the overall look and feel of the ecosystem.
Last but not least, the overall UI experience is great as you’re getting tons of customization features that let you create a personalized experience. Plus, you’ll get unique themes, wallpapers, widgets, and screen customization. In upcoming Android 12 updates, these things will get even better. As for processing power, the phone features a 2.4GHz cloaking speed, which meets market standards.
Camera
The Realme Q3t’s image processing is great when you’re capturing photos in daylight as you’ll get unique colors and saturation. The color exposure level is good and the images don’t look so hot. In addition, you can also use the 48MP primary lens in Pro mode to further enhance overall image quality. Also, low-light shots are also decent.
Although you don’t get any ultra-wide-angle lens for the dynamic range, the zoom effects still work superbly. Portrait shots look good and edge detection covers other flaws, but the quality drops a bit if you mess up the focus. However, the phone also renders a 2MP macro lens that takes a decent close-up but decreases the size of photos. With that, the Realme Q3t’s triple camera completes.
On the other hand, the company provides a 16MP point-notch selfie camera that does its job correctly and delivers an immersive photography and videography experience. Main camera videography will achieve a 4K recording, but there is no signal from the video stabilization software. Now, let’s talk about the native camera app, where you’ll get dedicated AI mode, portrait, macro, HDR, Pro mode, and many other modes at your disposal.
Battery and Others
The phone offers a Li-Po 5000 mAh battery capacity which equips fast charging support of 30W in terms of battery life. With so much battery life, the Realme Q3t can stay active for more than 6+ hours on average, while playing, you can easily squeeze 3+ hours. On the other hand, the charger will take less than an hour to charge the battery from zero to 100% through the Type C 2.0 charging port and OTG support.
So, watch your favorite content, surf the Internet, and enjoy a long gaming session with this battery. Still, even though the Realm Q3t is a 5G phone, it has missed the NFC features that are crucial when buying a mid-ranger 5G phone. The phone may face competition with general features, but it cannot be considered an incredible deal in the $329 (Rs 24,999 in India) price range.
Realme Q3t Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Realme Q3t smartphone.
| Specifications | Realme Q3t |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | November 2021 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | – |
| Weight | 200 g (approx) |
| Size | 6.6 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD 144Hz 600 nits 20:9 ratio ~400 PPI density |
| Protection | No |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 |
| Chipset | 6nm – Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G |
| CPU | Octa-core 4×2.4 GHz Kryo 670 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 670 |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Internal | 256GB |
| Camera | 48 MP (wide), PDAF 2 MP (depth) 2 MP (macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 4K@30fps |
| Selfie | 16 MP (wide) HDR, panorama Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh Fast charging 30W |
| Colors | Aurora, Dark Blue |
| Expected Price | $330 (Rs 24,999) Approx. |
Conclusion
The main selling point of the Realme Q3t smartphone is that it brings an impressive 144Hz refresh rate and 5G connectivity features at an average price. Some features will improve the overall UI experience and features you might never see in another custom skin. While this doesn’t mean it’s the best option you can get in the same price range, several other options can provide impressive features at a comparatively low price.
An excellent example would be the iQOO Z5 which brings a magnificent level in every aspect. But if you’re looking for a better alternative on the Realme umbrella, the Realme Q3 and Q3 Pro aren’t that bad as you’re getting better camera features and NFC support. If we have to recommend the Realme Q3t to you, we’ll be happy to recommend alternative options in the same price range. However, the final decision must meet your checklist.
