Realme has recently announced its flagship X2 Pro handset in India. Meanwhile, the Redmi K20 Pro and Asus Zenfone 6 or 6z in Indian markets are capable of matching X2 Pro’s value proposition in the same price bracket. Hence, at Rs 30,000, you have three completely different options with variety which leads to the question that out of these three smartphones which one offers the best value and price-performance?
Realme X2 Pro vs Redmi K20 Pro vs Asus 6z Check
Design
In terms of design, all three phones are pretty evenly matched i.e. all three have opted for Corning Gorilla Glass on both the back and front as well as an aluminum frame. However, the Redmi K20 Pro and Asus 6z both get notch-less screens with slim bezels, while the Realme X2 Pro gets a small water-drop notch.
Out of the three devices, the finish on the Asus 6z more on the classy side, while the Redmi K20 Pro features a more edgy finish. The Realme X2 Pro, mainly, the Lunar White finish delivers a nice balance between style and class.
Realme X2 Pro Price In India
Display
In terms of display, Realme and Redmi opt for Super AMOLED panels, while Asus goes the old fashion LCD route. All three panels feature 100-per cent DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10 support. However, the Realme X2 Pro offers 1,000 nits of peak brightness as well as a 90Hz refresh rate.
Performance
In terms of performance, none of the three phones is going to disappoint. All three phones have an undeniable good price-to-performance ratio with flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series chips. While Xiaomi and Asus pack a Snapdragon 855 chipset, Realme utilizes a Snapdragon 855+ SoC, which delivers a marginal increase in performance. Moreover, the UFS 3.0 storage standard on the X2 Pro, guarantees faster read/write speeds.
Redmi K20 Pro Specification Features
Cameras
All three phones feature a different camera layout with the Realme X2 Pro getting a quad-camera setup, the Asus 6z opting for a dual camera module, and the Redmi K20 Pro offering a triple-camera system. However, the extra camera on the Realme X2 Pro is just a 2-megapixel sensor for depth, while the Asus losses out on the telephoto lens.
As far as the rear camera performance is concerned, the Realme X2 Pro has a clear advantage over the Redmi K20 Pro. The 64-megapixel shooter of the former does surpass the 48MP sensor on the latter. Moreover, the Realme X2 Pro also does a better job of selfies than the K20 Pro, and in this case, the difference is quite significant.
On the other hand, the flipping camera module on the Azus 6z allows you to use the two rear cameras as front shooters, which means detailed selfies, capable of competing with results on the premium handsets from Samsung, Apple, Google, and Huawei. Moreover, the ultrawide lens will let you fit even more into your frame.
Asus 6z Full Specs Features
Battery
The 5,000 mAh battery capacity on the Asus 6z exceeds that on the Realme X2 Pro and Redmi K20 Pro by 1,000 mAh. But Realme is offering 50W fast-charging support, which gets the phone powered up little over half an hour. Yes, 0 to 100 percent in about 30 to 40 minutes.
Software
All three handsets were launched with their respective company’s custom skin over Android 9 Pie. However, the Redmi K20 Pro has already been updated to Android 10 with an MIUI 11 skin. While the Asus 6z will receive the Android 10 update before 2020, i.e. if it already hasn’t yet. The Realme X2 Pro won’t receive an Android 10 update until 2020.
Price
The Redmi K20 Pro and Asus 6z clearly have the upper hand over the Realme X2 Pro, when the price is concerned. However, the price isn’t as important as value. While Realme X2 Pro is priced at Rs 29,999, Redmi K20 Pro is of Rs 25,999 and the Azus 6z has been priced at Rs 27,999.
Hence, after overall comparison, inspite of being a little expensive, the best overall flagship experience is of the Realme X2 Pro and is undoubtedly the best flagship killer.
