Realme X7 Max Review
Before we begin our review, let’s take a look at the Realme X7 Max specifications.
Display: 6.43-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC.
RAM/ Storage: 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB.
Battery: 4500 mAh with 50W SuperDart charging.
Rear camera: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front camera: 16MP
Operating System: Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0.
Other features: Dual 5G carrier aggregation, support for up to 5G bands, dual speakers, IPX4 rating for splash resistance, etc.
Now that the specs are out of the way, here’s our experience with the Realme X7 Max.
Design and Display
Realme, lately, has tried and “dared to leap” to stand out from other smartphones with a variety of design changes. The same is the case with the Realme X7 Max. It still has the “Dare to Leap” branding slapped on the back. However, unlike the Realme 8 series, the logo on the X7 Max isn’t as striking. What is striking though is that glossy vertical strip on one side of the device.
Performance and software
Realme X7 Max’s USP is its performance unit. The phone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC under the hood. In terms of benchmark tests, It gets close to the Snapdragon 870 SoC found on the iQOO 7 and the Xiaomi Mi 11X (Review). In terms of day-to-day usage, you are barely going to notice any difference. The processor is more than enough to handle multitasking. We also played Call of Duty and PUBG Mobile KR on this device. The games ran smoothly with HD graphics and High settings. It did get slightly warm to the touch after 30-odd minutes of gameplay.
In terms of battery life, the 4,500 mAh battery is more than enough for a day’s worth of juice. We got an average screen time of six hours on this device. Our use case mainly included attending virtual meetings, scrolling through social media, playing games for an hour or two, etc. You are likely to get some more battery life if you do not play games on your smartphone.
Camera
Realme X7 Max features a triple-camera setup on the back. It has a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. The camera app is quite simple and user-friendly. You do not need to keep looking for the basic features or modes as most of the important ones are right above or below the viewfinder.
The 64MP camera offers good details. However, the software boosts the saturation to offer more vibrant colours. In some photos, there is visible chromatic aberration. This resulted in some noticeable purple and magenta colored edges on subjects. Night mode helps reduce some noise while bumping up the exposure to offer slightly better results.
Buy the Realme X7 Max if you want:
1) Flagship-grade performance unit: The Dimensity 1200 SoC makes it easy to recommend the Realme X7 Max for those who want max flagship performance at a not-so-flagship price. That being said, iQOO 7 and Mi 11X (Review) are priced a few thousand rupees higher and offer better performance with minimal throttling. If you can, spend a bit more and pick either of the two.
2) A compact, ergonomic smartphone: Realme X7 Max’s 6.43-inch display makes it among the most compact devices in the price range. It is also relatively lightweight at 179 grams. The competitors offer around 6.7-inch displays, which might be too large for some.
3) 3.5mm headphone jack: Realme X7 Max is among the very few smartphones in the mid-range and premium smartphone segment to offer a 3.5mm headphone jack. If you are someone who wants the audio jack, this one’s serves the purpose.
4) More 5G bands: At the time of writing this, India is a few months away from rolling out the 5G network. The Realme X7 Max comes with 7 5G bands in India, which is the most in its price range. Most smartphones offer two to three 5G bands and Realme definitely has an edge here.
5) Good front camera: The 16MP front camera on the Realme X7 Max clicks good quality selfies.
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