Realme X2 Pro v/s OnePlus 7T: Which one is better?
As its first-ever flagship smartphone, Realme recently introduced the X2 Pro in India, offering flagship-grade internals, versatile cameras, smooth 90Hz display, and industry-leading 50W fast-charging tech. With these highlight features and an affordable price tag, Realme's flagship not only matches its rivals but also looks to beat many including the best-selling OnePlus 7T. But can it outperform the OnePlus flagship? Here's our head-to-head comparison.
Realme X2 Pro v/s OnePlus 7T: At a glance
In terms of dimensions and feel, the Realme X2 Pro is almost identical to the OnePlus 7T with the latter being just 0.57mm thinner and 9gm lighter. Both models also feature non-curved waterdrop notched screens with metal frames and curved glass backs. However, with matte-finished gradient design, the OnePlus 7T looks more attractive than the glossy design of the Realme flagship. Winner: OnePlus 7T.
All about the screen
This is one area where both models are actually indistinguishable and sport almost the same hardware. Both the Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T feature a 6.5 inch AMOLED screen with a full-HD+ resolution of 2400x1080 pixels at 402 ppi. The displays are HDR10+ certified, offer a high refresh rate of 90Hz and support 1000-nit max brightness. Winner: It's a tie.
For the shutterbugs
The Realme X2 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup including a 64MP (f/1.8) main sensor, 13MP (f/2.5) telephoto lens, 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. In comparison, the OnePlus 7T offers a triple-lens arrangement featuring a 48MP (f/1.6) primary sensor, a 12MP (f/2.2) telephoto sensor, and a 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle lens. Winner: Realme X2 Pro, at least on paper.
For the selfie lovers
For all the selfie lovers, both the OnePlus 7T and Realme X2 Pro offer a decent 16MP (f/2.0) camera which supports 1080p video recording at 30fps and supports face unlock as well. Winner: Tie
Under the hood
Under the hood, both handsets come with a flagship Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, upto 12GB RAM (8GB on OnePlus 7T) and upto 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. For thermal management, the OnePlus 7T gets a graphite heat sync pipe while the X2 Pro packs a vapor-cooling system. However, OnePlus's flagship runs Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 while Realme's offering ships with Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.1.
Battery to biometrics
The OnePlus 7T packs a 3,800mAh battery with WARP Charge 30T fast-charging, Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speakers, and a really fast in-screen fingerprint scanner. In comparison, the Realme X2 Pro houses a 4,000mAh battery with SuperVOOC Flash Charge (50W) fast-charging technology which promises a full charge in 35 minutes. Then you also get stereo speakers and a dependable in-screen fingerprint reader. Winner: Realme X2 Pro.
Pricing: The key factor
The Realme X2 Pro costs Rs. 29,999 for the entry-level 8GB/128GB model and Rs. 33,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant. In comparison, the OnePlus 7T comes at a starting price of Rs. 37,999 for the 8GB/128GB model and goes upto Rs. 39,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant.
How things stack up?
The Realme X2 Pro borrows several features and hardware from the OnePlus 7T (90Hz display, 16MP front camera, Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, UFS 3.0 storage) to come at par with the flagship killer. However, it never settles there and becomes a 'flagship killer' killer with the addition of a versatile 64MP quad-camera, bigger battery, 50W fast-charging, and an affordable price. Winner: Realme X2 Pro.
