Redmi Note 7S vs Oppo A5s vs Realme 3 vs Galaxy M20: A budget spec comparison

After launching the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro, earlier this year, tech giant Xiaomi had announced a new smartphone in the Redmi series — Redmi Note 7S in India.[caption id="attachment_6665591" align="alignnone" width="1280"]

Redmi Note 7S aims to plug the gap between the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro[/caption]With the Note 7S launch, the Redmi Note 7 has become more or less redundant and sure enough, the company has said that the Note 7S will be taking the place of the Note 7 in the market. The main attraction of the device happens to be the 48 MP Sony IMX586 camera that has been brought down to a starting price of Rs 10,999.The Redmi Note 7S features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels with a Dot Notch Display. The phone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, both on the front and back. Redmi Note 7S allows users to unlock the phone with both the fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock option.The Redmi Note 7S runs on an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 clocked at 2.2 GHz. It comes with a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh with type-C and Quick Charge 4 support.So how does this device compare to the rest of the budget smartphones in the segment? For the purpose of this comparison, we have pitted the Note 7S with the Oppo A5s, Realme 3, and the Galaxy M20.

Smartphone	Redmi Note 7S	Realme 3	Oppo A5s	Galaxy M20
Display Size (inch)	6.3-inch	6.22-inch	6.2-inch	6.3-inch
Resolution (pixels)	1080 x 2340	720 x 1520	720 x 1520	1080 x 2340
Pixel Density (PPI)	409	270	271	409
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Dimensions(mm)	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1	156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3	155.9 x 75.4 x 8.2	156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8
Weight (gm)	186	175	170	186
Dual SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM	Dual SIM	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Connectivity Types	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Processor	Snapdragon 660	Mediatek  Helio P70	Mediatek  Helio P35	Exynos 7904
CPU Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core
CPU Clock Speed (GHz)	4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260	4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53	2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 512	Mali-G72 MP3	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G71 MP2
RAM	3, 4 GB	3, 4 GB	2, 3, 4 GB	3, 4 GB
Ruggedness	—	—	—	—
On-Board Memory	32, 64 GB	32, 64 GB	32, 64 GB	32, 64 GB
Expandable Memory	up to 256 GB	up to 256 GB	up to 256 GB	up to 1 TB
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.8 + 5 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/1.8 + 2 MP	13 MP, f/2.2 + 2 MP f/2.4	13 MP, f/1.9 + 5 MP, f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization	No	No	No	No
Camera Array	Dual-camera	Dual-camera	Dual-camera	Dual-camera
Autofocus System	PDAF	PDAF	PDAF	PDAF
Secondary Camera	13 MP, f/2.0	13 MP, f/2.0	8 MP, f/2.0	8 MP, f/2.0
Video Capture	1080p@30/60/120fps,	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Flash	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
OS Version	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 8.1 (Oreo)	Android 9.0 (Pie)
AI (Smart Assistant)	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
GPS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NFC	No	No	No	No
Infrared	Yes	No	No	No
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, rear mounted	Yes, rear mounted	Yes, rear mounted	Yes, rear mounted
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No	No	No
USB Type	Type-C	micro-USB 2.0	micro-USB 2.0	Type-C
USB Standard	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Battery (mAh)	4,000 mAh	4,230 mAh	4,230 mAh	5,000 mAh
Fast charging	Yes,  18W	Yes, 10 W	No	Yes, 15 W
Colors	Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red	Black, Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue	Red, Black, Gold, Green	Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black
Prices in India	Starting at Rs 9,999	Starting at Rs 10,990	Starting at Rs 9.990	Starting at Rs 9,990

ConclusionThe Redmi Note 7S is offering perhaps the best camera for its price tag, at least on paper. The processing department is also in close competition with the Realme 3. But again, these are just on-paper comparisons and only real-world tests will tell how good the Redmi Note 7S actually is. Stay tuned for a detailed review of the device.