The under 30k segment has become hotter after the launch of the POCO F3 GT, OnePlus Nord 2, and RealMe X7 Max. All three smartphones are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and the price is also close enough, so it becomes hard to choose which smartphone to buy.
As you already know, I have reviewed all three smartphones buy still let’s compare the POCO F3 GT, OnePlus Nord 2, and RealMe X7 Max and find out which one would be the best buy Under Rs 30,000 in India but before that let me tell you India price of each smartphone.
| Device | Price in India | Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|
| OnePlus Nord 2 | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage: Rs 27,999 8 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage: Rs 29,999 12 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage: Rs 34,999 | Amazon |
| Poco F3 GT | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage: Rs 26,999 8 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage: Rs 28,999 8 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage: Rs 30,999 | Flipkart |
| Realme X7 Max 5G | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage: Rs 26,999 12 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage: Rs 29,999 | Amazon |
Now, let’s start the comparison and find out the best buy Under Rs 30,000 in India.
- OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review With Pros And Cons
- POCO F3 GT Review With Pros And Cons
- RealMe X7 Max 5G Review With Pros And Cons
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Contents
OnePlus Nord 2 5G Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC | Plastic Frame |
| Massive 66W Fast Charging | Integrated Color OS |
| Seven 5G Bands | No 3.5mm Jack |
| Good Cameras | No SD card Slot |
| Solid Battery Life | |
| Clean OS | |
| Stereo Speakers |
POCO F3 GT 5G Pros and Cons
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Gaming triggers | Only Two 5G Bands |
| MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC | No SD Card Slot |
| 120Hz AMOLED Display | No 3.5mm Audio jack |
| Massive 67W Fast Charging | Decent cameras |
| Stereo Speakers | |
| Solid Build | |
| Good Battery Life | |
| Well-Priced |
RealMe X7 Max 5G Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 120Hz AMOLED Display | Plastic Build |
| Massive 50W Fast Charging | Ads in the UI |
| Powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC | Above Avarage Cameras |
| Excellent Battery Life | |
| Good Enough 5G bands | |
| NFC Support | |
| Well-Priced |
Display Quality
The OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes with a 6.43-inches 90Hz AMOLED display while POCO F3 GT has a 6.67-inches 120Hz AMOLED display and RealMe X7 Max 5G has a 6.43-inches 120Hz AMOLED display.
OnePlus Nord 2 and POCO F3 GT display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 while RealMe hasn’t anything about what kind of glass is present on the RealMe X7 Max display.
All three smartphone has good quality display quality but the POCO F3 GT has slightly better display quality. Also, keep in mind, OnePlus Nord 2 doesn’t support FHD+ content on Netflix, altho the phone does have Widevine L1 support.
Winner: POCO F3 GT 5G
Cameras
The POCO F3 GT features 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP macro lens while there 16MP selfie shooter. The rear camera can shoot video up to 4k@30fps while the front can record up to 1080p@fps. The camera doesn’t have EIS or OIS support but POCO has enabled the Camera2Api.
The OnePlus Nord 2 5G features Sony IMX 766 50MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro sensor while there is a 32MP selfie shooter. The rear camera can record video up to 4k@30fps while the front can shoot up to 1080p@30fps, it also has OIS which gives an extra advantage while shooting videos.
The RealMe X7 Max comes with a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP macro lens while there is a 16MP selfie shooter. The phone can shoot 4k@60fps & 1080p@60fps with Real cameras while the front can shoot up to 1080p@30fps only.
If you want the best camera then OnePlus Nord 2 5G is the best option because OnePlus Nord 2 5G has the flagship Sony IMX 766 50MP and OIS support.
Winner: OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Performance
All three smartphones come with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC but the OS is different on each smartphone.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G is running on Oxygen OS 11.3-based on Android 11 while the POCO F3 GT 5G is running on MIUI 12.5-based on Android 11 and RealMe X7 MAX is running on RealMe UI 2.0-based on Android 11.
If you want a smooth and clean UI then OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a better option but if you want more customization then POCO F3 GT would be a good option.
- RealMe X7 Max 5G Bands: N1/N28A/N40/N41/N77/N78/N79
- OnePlus Nord 2 5G Bands: NR NSA: N41, N78, N40
NR SA: N41, N78, N28A, N1, N3, N40 - POCO F3 GT 5G Bands: n77/n78
If you ask me, Oxygen OS is my first love because of its clean UI but before you make any decision, make sure you read OnePlus Nord 5G review because OnePlus has integrated Color OS into the Oxygen OS 11.3.
Most mid-budget gaming smartphones don’t come with gaming triggers but that’s not the case with POCO F3 GT. So if you love to play mobile games then the gaming triggers will give you the gaming experience that you always wanted.
Winner: All three but for Gaming POCO F3 GT is the best option
Battery
The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W wired fast charging support which will charge the device from 1% to 100% in 30 Minutes.
The POCO F3 GT 4Ghas a 5,060 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support and it has an L-shaped cable which helps a lot while gaming as the cable won’t disturb you while gaming.
The RealMe X7 Max 5G does have a 4,500 mAh battery but it has support for massive 50W fast charging which means it will take only 16 minutes to charge 0% to 50%.
Winner: POCO F3 GT
Audio
It OnePlus Nord 2 5G stereo speakers and there is a secondary noise-cancellation microphone at the top side.
The sound quality is superb whether you’re watching videos in a public place or playing games, you will be able to hear the sound clearly. Also, the noise-cancellation microphone does help a lot in calling.
Yes, the POCO F3 GT has Stereo Speakers which are loud enough and give the best audio quality.
As I have already told you, the phone has three microphones which are good for gaming but also very good for calling too. By the way, POCO F3 GT doesn’t have a 3.5mm audio jack but POCO has included an audio dongle in the box.
The RealMe X7 Max comes with Stereo speakers and it’s quite loud & clear too. For example, if you’re crowded place and if you want to watch YouTube videos without earphones then you can use a smartphone speaker, and you will be able to hear the audio without any problem.
Winner: POCO F3 GT
Conclusion: Oneplus Nord 2 Vs POCO F3 GT Vs Realme X7 Max – Best Buy?
If you want a gaming smartphone then the POCO F3 GT is a good option but keep in mind it doesn’t have the best camera but that doesn’t mean, this phone has a bad camera. The Problem is we have OnePlus Nord 2 5G and it has the best camera under Rs 30,000 in India.
Keep in mind, OnePlus Nord 2 has seven 5G bands while POCO F3 GT has only two 5G bands and RealMe X7 5G also has seven 5G Bands.
So if you want a true 5G smartphone then OnePlus Nord or RealMe X7 Max 5G is a better option.
RealMe X7 Max 5G is available at 25k and OnePlus Nord 2 5G is priced at 30k, from here, I feel RealM X7 Max 5G is the best to buy Under Rs 30,000.
Now, if you’re a gamer then don’t search for anything else, POCO F3 GT should be your first choice.
My choice would be POCO F3 GT 5G.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G Specifications
| Launch Date | 22 July 2021 |
| First Sale | 26 July 2021, at noon via Amazon |
| Display Size | 6.43 inches FHD+ AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution |
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 73.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen Refresh Rate | 90Hz AMOLED |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) Plastic frame Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) |
| OS | Android 11-Oxygen OS 11.3 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Storage | 6GB Ram + 128GB Storage 8GB Ram + 128GB Storage 12GB Ram + 256GB Storage |
| Card Slot | hybrid sim slot |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
| Video | 4k@30fps, 1080p@30fps/60fps |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Selfie Shooter |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR NSA: N41, N78, N40 NR SA: N41, N78, N28A, N1, N3, N40 |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Electronic compass Gyroscope Ambient light sensor SAR Sensor Proximity sensor Sensor core |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-Display |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging Speed | 65W wired fast Charging |
| Charging Time | 1% to 100% in 30 Minutes |
| Colours | Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green-Wood |
| Weight | 189 Gram |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.815 W/Kg Body: 0.485 W/Kg |
| Performance Score | AnTuTu: 512164 (v8) | 598022 (v9) GeekBench: 2792 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Price | 6GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 27,999 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 29,999 12GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 34,999 |
| In the box | OnePlus Nord 2 5G Warp Charge 65 power adapter Warp Type-C cable (Support USB 2.0) Phone case Screen protector (pre-applied) SIM tray ejector Welcome letter Brand sticker Red Cable Club Membership card Quick start guide Safety information and warranty card Highest SAR value & Plastic recycling card |
| Available at | Amazon.in |
POCO F3 GT Full Specifications
| Launch Date | 23 July 2021 |
| First Sale | 26 July 2021, at noon via Flipkart |
| Display | 6.67 inches FHD+ AMOLED 10-bit display with HDR10+ support 480Hz touch sampling rate |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen Refresh Rate | 120Hz AMOLED |
| Display Brightness | 500 Nits |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) Metal frame Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) |
| OS | Android 11-MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Storage | 6GB Ram + 64GB Storage 8GB Ram + 128GB Storage 8GB Ram + 256GB Storage |
| Card Slot | hybrid sim slot |
| Rear Cameras | 64 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
| Video | 4k@30fps, 1080p@30fps/60fps |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Selfie Shooter |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n77/n78 |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor (Ultrasonic) 360 Degree Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope Electronic Compass Vibration Motor, IR Blaster |
| Gaming Feature | Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Side-Mounted |
| Battery | 5,060 mAh (non-removable) L-shaped cable |
| Charging Speed | 67W Wired Fast Charging |
| Charging Time | 100% in 42 minutes |
| Modal Number | MZB09C4IN |
| Black, Gray, and Silver | Black, Gray, Silver |
| Weight | 205 Gram |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.815 W/Kg Body: 0.485 W/Kg |
| Price | 6GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 26,999 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 28,999 8GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 30,999 |
| In the box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable Type-C to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card |
| Available at | Flipkart |
RealMe X7 Max 5G Full Specifications
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| Launch Date | May 31, 2021 |
| First Sale | June 4, 2021, at noon via Flipkart |
| Display Size | 6.43 inches FHD+ AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution |
| Display Brightness | 1000 nits (peak) |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Display Protection | Dragontrail Glass |
| Screen Refresh Rate | 120Hz AMOLED |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Storage | 8GB Ram + 128GB Storage 12GB Ram + 256GB Storage |
| Card Slot | hybrid sim |
| Rear Cameras | 64 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Selfie Shooter |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| 5G Bands | N1/N28A/N40/N41/N77/N78/N79 |
| NFC Support | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, in-Display |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging Speed | 50W |
| Charging Time | 0% to 50% in 16 Minutes |
| Colours | Mercury Silver, Asteroid Black, Milky Way |
| Weight | 179 Grams |
| In the box | Realme X7 Max 5G 65W SuperDart Charger USB Type-C Cable Protect Case SIM Card Tool Screen Protect Film Quick Start Guide Important Product Information (including the Warranty Card) |
| Model Number | RMX3031 |
| Price | 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 26,999 12GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 29,999 |
| Available at | Buy@Amazon |
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