Our last article discussed how Infinix and Tecno are replacing the so-called budget smartphone brands like Realme and Redmi in India. Thereafter, we received numerous responses stating that Realme hasn’t lost the crown of “budget Smartphone brand” yet!
And yes, upon research we found that how Realme 10, Realme C55, and Realme C35 have given tough competition to Infinix Note 40, Infinix Note 30, and Infinix Note 11S respectively.
So, here we will dive into Infinix vs Realme to determine which is better and why.
Stay tuned!
Infinix vs Realme: Profile Comparison
First of all, let’s look at their profiles briefly so that you can get an overall idea of what each company does-
| Particulars | Infinix | Realme |
| Type of Company | Subsidiary | Independent Smartphone Brand |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China | Shenzhen (Guangdong), China |
| Founders | Transsion Holdings | Sky Li |
| Area Served | Africa (except Eritrea, Namibia, and South Africa), Southeast Asia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, India, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic | Worldwide |
| Key People | Benjamin Jiang (CEO) | Sky Li (Founder and Global CEO), Xu Qi (CMO), Yao Kun (CTO), Wang Wei (CPO) |
| Products | Smartphones, Tablet Computers, Earphones, Powerbanks, Phone cases, Bags, Smart TVs, Smartwatches, Laptops | Smart Phones, Tablet Computers, Earphones, Powerbanks, Phone Cases, Bags, Smart TVs, Smart Watch, Laptop |
| Parent Company | Transsion Holdings | Oppo |
| Divisions | – | Realme Techlife, Realme Dizo |
| Competitors | Tecno, ITEL, Redmi, Realme, Carlcare, Oraimo, Syinix | Poco, Infinix, Realme, Xiaomi, iQOO, Vivo, OnePlus, etc. |
Note: For those who haven’t read our previous article on comparing budget smartphone brands, here is the link: Infinix vs Techno.
Comparing the Features of Infinix vs Realme
Now, here comes the features comparison. We would like to mention here that we have compared the overall features of these smartphone brands. The specific features may vary from one model to another.
| Features | Infinix | Realme |
| Target Market | Budget smartphones | Budget to mid-range smartphones |
| Design Philosophy | Bold, vibrant designs with unique aesthetics | Sleek, modern designs with a premium feel |
| Display Technology | AMOLED and IPS LCD Options | AMOLED |
| Camera Capabilities | High-resolution cameras (often 108 MP) | Competitive camera systems, often with good low-light performance |
| Performance | MediaTek processors (Dimensity series) | MediaTek and Qualcomm Processors |
| Battery Life | Generally 5000mAh with fast charging | Generally 5000mAh with fast charging |
| Software Experience | XOS (custom UI) | Realme UI Color OS (custom UI) |
| Connectivity Options | 3G/4G/5G | 3G/4G/5G |
| Audio Features | Often includes stereo speakers | Stereo speakers in some selected models |
| Price Range | Competitive pricing, often lower than rivals | Competitive pricing, often slightly higher for better specs |
Thus, Infinix tends to focus on offering high specs at lower prices, appealing to budget-conscious consumers who want good performance and features.
Realme, on the other hand, emphasizes a balance of design and performance, often incorporating newer technologies and competitive pricing.
Business Comparison: Infinix vs Realme
Let’s compare certain business aspects of both the Chinese smartphone companies-
| Business Aspects | Infinix | Realme |
| Market Valuation | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| YoY Growth Rate (2023) | 42% (Southeast Asia) | 18% |
| Market Share (India) | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Smartphone Sales (2023) | N/A | 17.4 million units |
| Revenue | Rs.4,980 crore ($621 million in 2023) | $1,080 crore ($145 million in 2022) |
The data given in the above table represents the performance of Infinix vs Realme in terms of business. Surprisingly, both companies haven’t disclosed their market valuation, expenditures, and profits explicitly.
Both of them have shown good year-on-year growth. However, Infinix has performed better in Southeast Asia.
In terms of market share, Infinix is far behind Realme but it is obvious due to the broad range of smartphones offered by Realme. Also, Realme entered India before Infinix. So yes, the factor of time played a crucial role in market share.
If you look at the revenue, the revenue earned by Infinix is much higher than that of Realme. Here, I would like to clarify that the revenue data of Realme belongs to 2022. We will soon update it once the latest data is released by the company.
Before coming to the final judgment, let’s look at the highlights of both companies-
Infinix’s Performance in India 2024
- Market Share: In 2023, Infinix’s market share in India increased from 2.4% to 3.1%.
- Growth: Infinix has seen five consecutive quarters of positive year-on-year growth in global smartphone shipments.
- New Products: Infinix launched the Infinix Note 40 Series and the GT 20 Pro in 2024, which were well-received by young people and gaming enthusiasts.
- Partnerships: Infinix partnered with Open AI and Bollywood actor Bobby Deol.
- New Product Launches: Infinix recently launched the Infinix Zero 40 5G smartphone in India, which features a 6.78 inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 108 MP main camera, and 50 MP front shooter camera.
Realme’s Performance in India 2024
- Market Share: In the second quarter of 2024, Realme had a market share of around 12% in India.
- Sales: Realme expects to increase sales by 10% in India in 2024, with seven to eight million of those sales of 5G smartphone segments.
- Price Segments: Realme secured the top spot in the Rs.20,000 to Rs.30,000 segment on Flipkart in the first quarter of 2024.
- Expansion: Realme plans to expand offline and into tier 2 and tier 3 towns.
- New Models: Realme launched the Realme GT 6 in 2024, the second GT smartphone from the company.
- Popularity: Realme is popular among Indian youth, who consider it to be a good value for money and to offer the latest technology.
- Partnerships: Realme has partnered with colleges across India for their annual campus fests.
Final Words: Who is the winner?
In this section, we will discuss the climax of the battle Infinix vs Realme or Realme vs Infinix. Look, both brands have their ups and downs. But when it comes to the competition in the budget smartphone segment, we can’t overlook the mindblowing performance of Infinix.
However, Infinix has a long way to go in order to give tough competition to Realme in terms of market share. Also, Infinix hasn’t disclosed its data related to smartphone sales which makes it difficult to analyze its sales performance.
So, businesswise we can say that Realme is ahead of Infinix. But from the perspective of smartphone features, the winner will be decided by you…
How? You may ask.
The features that align with your requirements will be best for you… So, who is the winner according to you? Comment down below!
