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Entry-level · 2019

Realme Q

Nobody owns this yet
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A05 Camera shares the OnePlus 8's main sensor
Watch out No Google Play, No more updates
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking
6.3″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
712 4 / 64 GB
4035 mAh 20W charging
48 MP 3 rear · 16 MP selfie
4G LTE
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In the Real World

See how the Realme Q looks and feels in everyday use.

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Full specifications

Display

6.3″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
6.3"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+

Performance

Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · Adreno 616
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
AnTuTu
233,869
v8
CPU
8-core, 2.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 616
Process
10 nm
RAM type
LPDDR4X RAM
Storage type
UFS Storage 2.1
CPU layout
2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz

Software & updates

Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

48 MP f/1.8 main · 16 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
48 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Macro
2 MP
Front camera
16 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS, 1/2", 0.8µm
Mainstream sensor
Same sensor in
OnePlus 8 , OnePlus 7 Pro
Slow motion
Yes, 960 fps
Camera extras
RAW
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video

Battery

4035 mAh · 20 W wired

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4035 mAh
Wired charging
20 W
Removable
No

Memory

4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
4 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
64 GB
Fills fast
Configurations
4/64GB · 6/64GB · 8/128GB
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB OTG
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Network bands

4G works on all four carriers — no 5G

Radio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.

M MTN
4G works · no 5G No B20 or B7 — weaker indoor signal, and slower speeds where the network is busy.
Works
A Airtel
4G full · no 5G
Full
G Glo
4G works No B28 — signal can get weak indoors and outside the big cities.
Works
9 9mobile
4G full
Full

The bands Nigerian networks use

B3 main band
M A G 9
B7 extra speed
M
B20 indoor reach
M
B28 indoor reach
G
n78 the 5G band
M A

The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.

All reported bands

2G BC0, B2, B3, B5, B8
3G B1, B5, B8
4G B1, B3, B5, B8

Build & Design

184 g · 8.9 mm
Height
157.0 mm
Width
74.2 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
Weight
184 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone 11

Trades blows 2 wins 3 losses
Sharper screen
1080 × 2340 vs 828 × 1792 resolution
30% larger battery capacity
4,035 mAh vs 3,110 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
234k vs 816k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 48 MP · f/1.8 vs 12 MP · f/1.8 main
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
30% larger battery capacity
4,035 mAh vs 3,100 mAh battery
Weaker display tech
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.3″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
234k vs 390k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 48 MP · f/1.8 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Full comparison

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