Realme XT is packed with competitive specs for the price. But, can it compete with a pricier device. Let's compare it with the Samsung Galaxy A70.
Realme XT has a premium-looking 3D glass New Hyperbola Design at the back while the Samsung Galaxy A70 is made out of glass-like polycarbonate material.
In terms of build, the realme XT offers a more attractive solution with its new Hyperbola design that sports 3D glass.
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| Realme XT vs Samsung Galaxy A70 |
Realme XT vs Samsung Galaxy A70 Specs Comparison
| Device | Realme XT | Samsung Galaxy A70 |
| Display | 6.4-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5 protected Super AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution at 402 ppi | 6.7-inch 2.5D curved Super AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 393 ppi |
| CPU | 2.3GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 712 octa-core process | 2.0GHz Snapdragon 675 octa-core processor |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 612 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| ROM | 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated) | 128GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB |
| Back Camera | 64MP f/1.8 ISOCELL Bright GW1 + 8MP f/2.25 119-degree ultra wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth w/ LED flash | 32MP f/1.7 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle lens + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor w/ AF and LED flash |
| Selfie Camera | 16MP f/2.0 Sony IMX471 w/ AI Portrait | 32MP f/2.0 |
| Battery | 4,000mAh w/ 20W VOOC 3.0 flash charge | 4,500mAh w/ 25W Super Fast Charging |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie w/ ColorOS 6.0 | Android 9.0 Pie w/ One UI |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM | WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic | Accelerometer, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic |
| Others | In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, splash resistance, Smart PA, Super Linear Speaker, Dolby Atmos, USB-C, Colors: pearl blue, pearl white | In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, USB-C, Colors: black, blue, coral, white |
| Dimensions | 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm | 164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 183 g |
| Price | PHP 16,990 | PHP 22,990 (PHP 20,990 new SRP) |
Can the realme XT compete?
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| Pearl White XT |
Realme XT has a premium-looking 3D glass New Hyperbola Design at the back while the Samsung Galaxy A70 is made out of glass-like polycarbonate material.
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| Galaxy A70 back design |
In terms of build, the realme XT offers a more attractive solution with its new Hyperbola design that sports 3D glass.
In the looks department, the design of the back is technically a tie with both offering pretty colorways.
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| XT big screen |
Display - The realme XT has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It also has an FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 at 403 ppi.
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| 6.7-inch huge 20:9 screen |
Samsung Galaxy A70, on the hand, has a huge 6.7-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED screen with a 2400 x 1080 FHD+ resolution as well at 393 ppi. No mention of Gorilla Glass protection though.
Specs - For performance, realme XT has a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 712 octa-core processor, Adreno 616 GPU, 8GB of RAM with 128GB of UFS 2.1 expandable storage and a 4,000mAh battery with 20W VOOC 3.0 flash charge.
Samsung Galaxy A70 has the 2.0GHz Snapdragon 675 octa-core processor and Adreno 612 GPU, 6GB of RAM with 128GB of expandable storage, and a huge 4,500mAh battery with 25W Super Fast Charging.
The realme XT has a faster CPU and GPU, 2GB more RAM, faster storage solution but the Galaxy A70 has a bigger battery and faster charging.
The realme XT has a faster CPU and GPU, 2GB more RAM, faster storage solution but the Galaxy A70 has a bigger battery and faster charging.
Both also come with speedy 4G LTE connectivity and dual-band WiFi.
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| Quad-cam |
Cameras - Realme XT is equipped with quad rear cameras sporting 64MP f/1.8 ISOCELL Bright GW1 + 8MP f/2.25 119-degree ultra wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth with LED flash. For the selfie camera, it has a 16MP f/2.0 Sony IMX471 with AI Portrait.
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| Triple-cam of A70 |
Samsung Galaxy A70 has a 32MP f/1.7 main sensor paired + 8MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle lens + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor with AF and LED flash. It also has a 32MP f/2.0 selfie sensor.
In terms of main camera specs, the realme XT has a bigger 64MP main camera sensor while the Galaxy A70 has 32MP only. In addition, the realme XT also has a quad-camera setup that takes it ahead.
For selfies, Galaxy A70 has a 32MP f/2.0 sensor compared to the 16MP one found with realme XT.
In terms of main camera specs, the realme XT has a bigger 64MP main camera sensor while the Galaxy A70 has 32MP only. In addition, the realme XT also has a quad-camera setup that takes it ahead.
For selfies, Galaxy A70 has a 32MP f/2.0 sensor compared to the 16MP one found with realme XT.
Other features - Both phones offer dual-band WiFi, In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, USB-C, Bluetooth 5, FM Radio, GPS + GLONASS, and dual SIM slots.
Realme XT offers a bit more with OTG, splash resistance, Smart PA, and Super Linear Speaker with Dolby Atmos.
Realme XT offers a bit more with OTG, splash resistance, Smart PA, and Super Linear Speaker with Dolby Atmos.
Realme XT advantages - Better build and design, faster CPU and CPU, bigger RAM, faster storage, bigger 64MP main camera sensor, quad cameras, more extra features, lower price
Samsung Galaxy A70 advantages - Bigger screen with 20:9 cinematic screen aspect ratio, bigger battery, faster charging, bigger selfie sensor
Our thoughts
Realme XT takes this one in terms of sheer specs on paper. At just PHP 16,990 and it presents a more compelling and complete package.
It could be the phone for those who want more performance, quad cameras, and overall more bang for their buck.
On the other hand, Galaxy A70 could be the one for those who need a phone with a larger cinematic screen and battery capacity.
But as usual, we need to do an actual test to determine the real winner.
It could be the phone for those who want more performance, quad cameras, and overall more bang for their buck.
On the other hand, Galaxy A70 could be the one for those who need a phone with a larger cinematic screen and battery capacity.
But as usual, we need to do an actual test to determine the real winner.
What do you guys think?