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Upcoming Realme Smartphones To Feature Quad Cameras, Will Launch Before Diwali

At Realme’s Camera Innovation Event on 8th August, the company gave out a few features to be expected on its upcoming smartphones. The brand which was previously an Oppo subsidiary has grown to be one of the top 10 company since its relatively short run in the industry. Now, the brand has confirmed that its next-gen Realme Pro and Realme X series of the smartphone will feature quad cameras. They are also confirmed to launch before Diwali.

We are excited to announce our new generation of #realme smartphones with Quad Camera set-ups which include realme series, Pro series and X series. #LeapToQuadCamera #realme #CameraInnovationevent pic.twitter.com/FZZEMJFugh
— realme (@realmeIndia) August 8, 2019

The company’s official Twitter handle and a few of its top executives have been pushing the phrase dare to leap. The “leap” was to describe the jump to quad-camera technology. In the event, the company confirmed that the Realme 3 and X series will have successors that feature quad cameras. Notably, Realme X was just launched in July and is speculated to receive a Pro variant soon. Previously, a 64MP smartphone had been teased by the company that was speculated to be the Realme 5 or 5 Pro.

Realme X

In April, it was reported that Realme would soon launch a flagship smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 or 855+. It now remains to be seen which device in the various lineups features the top end mobile chipset. After the event, the company also shared its future plans on Twitter. According to the images shared, the quad cameras are set up in a vertical manner on the top left on all three series. Furthermore, the images also hint at an in-display fingerprint scanner since no physical sensor is visible on the rear.

The new Full-Function Quad Camera System on our smartphones will be packed with various features like Ultra Resolution, Super Wide Angle, Ultra Macro and Ultra Nightscape to provide our users an excellent camera experience.#LeapToQuadCamera #realme #CameraInnovationevent pic.twitter.com/HxFteRN0wK
— realme (@realmeIndia) August 8, 2019

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Furthermore, Realme has also unveiled camera features such Ultra Resolution, Super Wide Angle, Ultra Macro, Telephoto Lens, Portrait Mode, Expert Mode, Panorama Mode, Ultra Nightscape Mode and Chroma Boost. Unfortunately, the exact launch date of the smartphone is still uncertain. However, we can expect them to launch sometime between now and October 27th 2019. It remains to be seen if the latest iterations launch together or separately.

August 9, 2019

Realme X Vs Redmi K20 : Which One Should You Pick?

Earlier this month, Realme launched the Realme X mid-range handset which due to its value for money was able to turn a lot of heads. Now, India’s number one smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has launched its mid-ranger which is dubbed the Redmi K20. Due to similar pricing and features of the two handset, a confusing situation for the end-user has manifested. In this article, we will look into each and every aspect of both devices which will subsequently help the reader in selecting the best choice based on their needs and requirements.

Design and Build

Due to the highly subjective point of view of different human beings, it is hard to state which smartphone out of the two has a better design. Nevertheless, we can still place the Realme X and Redmi K20 head to head, on behalf of aspects like the type of notch and materials used.

In terms of build, the Redmi K20 has glass on both the front and back which is held together with an aluminium alloy chassis. On the other hand, the Realme X has front glass but both the rear panel and chassis of the smartphone are made of hard plastic. Besides both devices have a motorised module on top which houses the front-facing selfie camera.

Due to a glass back which is extremely hard to scratch and an ultra-durable aluminium chassis, the winner of this round we feel is the Redmi K20.

Display

The display of any smartphone is definitely one of its most crucial feature and the contenders in this face-off are no exception. The Redmi K20 features a 6.39 inch display whereas the Realme X has a 6.53 inch display which is a tad better larger. Both smartphones are equipped with a Super AMOLED display which provides for adequately bright illumination and great viewing angles.

Moreover, display on both the Realme X and Redmi K20 is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. In terms of the pixel density, the display on the former has a ppi of 394 ppi while the latter has a display with 403 ppi. Even though Redmi K20’s display has slightly higher pixel density, the difference is inconsiderable. Besides human eye can only different pixels if the density is below 326 ppi.

Therefore, due to a larger sized display, the winner of this round, according to us is the Realme X.

Battery

Another important factor that buyers consider while choosing a smartphone is battery capacity. The Realme X has a 3765 mAh battery while the Redmi K20 has a 4,000 mAh battery. Both handsets also support fast charging, the former supports 18 W Qualcomm Quick charge technology whereas the latter supports 20 W VOOC 3.0 proprietary charging technology.

Even though there is negligible difference between the battery capacities on the Realme X and the Redmi K20, Xiaomi’s offering is able to steer ahead due to the Snapdragon 730 SoC which is manufactured using 8 nm technology. In comparison, the Snapdragon 710 on the Realme smartphone is manufactured using 10 nm process.

Though, not by a huge margin, the Redmi K20 is able to regain its lead in the battery department.

Camera

For photography, the Redmi K20 has a total of four cameras out of which three are placed on the rear and one selfie sensor is housed in the motorised pop-up camera module. On the contrary, the Realme X only has a total of 3 cameras, out of which two are present on the back and one sensor is placed in the popup module on top.

Speaking of resolution, the Realme X has a 16 MP sensor while the Redmi K20 is equipped with a 20 MP shooter. Nevertheless, a lot is dependent on the image processing and both the companies load their handsets with tons of artificial photo and video enhancing capabilities. Hence, we cannot pick an outright winner in the front camera department. Though the things are a bit different when it comes to the rear camera setup.

The triple camera setup on the Redmi K20 is comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 582 sensor, 8 MP telephoto sensor and a 13 MP ultrawide sensor. The Realme X, on the other hand, has a 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. On paper, the Sony IMX 586 on the latter is better than the IMX 582 on the Redmi K20. The additional ultrawide and telephoto sensor provide the Xiaomi’s offering with a clear advantage.

The winner in the photography domain, according to us is the Redmi K20. For users who are interested in knowing the video capturing capability, both devices can capture 2160p videos from the rear camera setup and 1080p videos at 30 fps from the single selfie camera.

Chipset

The Realme X features the Snapdragon 710 SoC while the Redmi K20 features the Snapdragon 730 SoC. Both the chipsets are manufactured by Qualcomm and have Octa-Core CPU. As previously mentioned, the Snapdragon 730 is fabricated using 8 nm process whereas the Snapdragon 710 is manufactured using 10 nm process.

Besides being more power-efficient, the Snapdragon 730 also incorporates the superior 618 GPU. Hence, with the better overall chipset, the Redmi K20 steer far ahead from the Realme X.

Other Notable Features

Connectivity options on both the Redmi K20 and the Realme X are similar. The two devices support 802.11 ac Wi-fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE and USB Type C ports. But, the offering from Xiaomi additionally supports NFC which is used for wireless payments and instantly connecting or sharing data between compatible handsets.

Moreover, the Redmi K20 has a USB C 2.0 port which offers faster data transfer speed than USB C 1.0 which is present on its contender. For biometric security, both smartphones also have an indisplay fingerprint scanner, in addition to face unlock and the conventional screen lock. The two devices also support 3.5 mm audio jack which is slowly becoming a novelty.

Due to built-in NFC support and faster USB C technology, the Redmi K20 once manages to defeat the Realme X.

Price

Both the Redmi K20 and Realme X are offered in two storage options for which the price is as follows:

Realme X	Redmi K20
4 GB + 128 GB: 15,999	6 GB + 64 GB: 21,999
8 GB + 128 GB: 19,999	6 GB + 128 GB: 23,999

Neither of the smartphones supports memory expansion.

Conclusion

Specifications	Redmi K20	Realme X
Price	6 GB + 64 GB: 21,999 6 GB + 128 GB: 23,999	4 GB + 128 GB: 15,999 8 GB + 128 GB: 19,999
Display	6.39 inch Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080 FHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 403 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.53 inch Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080 FHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 394 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Chipset	Snapdragon 730 8 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) Adreno 618 GPU	Snapdragon 710 10 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) Adreno 616 GPU
RAM	6 GB 6 GB	4 GB 8 GB
Storage	64 GB 128 GB	128 GB
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX582 (PDAF) 8 MP, f2.4 (telephoto) 12 MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide) 2160p video@30fps	48 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX 586 (PDAF) 5 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor 2160p video@30fps
Front Facing Camera	20 MP 1080p@30fps	16 MP 1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery 18 Watt Fast Charge Support Ships With 18 W charger	Non-removable Li-Ion 3765 mAh battery 20 Watt Fast Charge Support Ships With 20 W charger
Other Features	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Indisplay Fingerprint scanner Face unlock	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Indisplay Fingerprint scanner Face unlock

To conclude, both the Realme X and the Redmi K20 are very comprehensive smartphones that are offered lucrative price. However, if your budget is limited to sub 20k you have to pick the Realme regardless of storage capacity. But, if budget is not a concern and you are looking for a better-built handset with a superior chipset, you have to pick the Redmi K20.

What are your thoughts on the two new mid-rangers? Which one according to you is a better device, let us know in the comments below.

July 17, 2019

Realme X With Pop Up Selfie Camera Launched In India
Chinese smartphone maker, Realme launched its latest smartphone in China, in the month of May which is dubbed the Realme X. Three months later its Chinese debut, the handset has also been launched in India. The newly launched device will compete against the likes of the Redmi K20 which is set to launch on the 17th of July in the country. The key highlighting features of the Realme X include a pop up selfie camera and an edge-to-edge AMOLED display with a built in fingerprint sensor.

Realme X Features and Build

The front of the Realme X accommodates a 6.53 inch AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 394 ppi. To prevent the display against scratches and accidental drops, it is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. To safely and rapidly log in to user interface it has an inbuilt fingerprint sensor. The handset runs on ColorOS 6 which is built on top of Android 9 Pie.

Click here to pre-book the Realme X

The Realme X is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU along with Adreno 616 GPU. The 8 cores on the chipset are divided in two different clusters which provide the best of both worlds i.e is performance and battery backup. The clocks speed and architecture of the 8 cores are as follows:
- 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold
- 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver
The rear of the Realme X has an attractive gradient panel which is made out of plastic and it houses a dual camera setup and company branding. The rear camera setup of the smartphone is comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP PDAF sensor, a f/2.4 aperture equipped depth sensor that has a resolution of 5 MP and an LED flash. Noteworthy the 48 MP camera is the Sony IMX586 sensor which is also found of the Honor View 20 and Redmi Note 7 Pro.

The Realme X also features a motorised pop up on top which houses the 16 MP selfie camera. The device can also capture 2160p videos from the rear camera setup while the front sensor can capture 1080p videos. It is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which supports 20 W VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

Realme X Price, Colours, Storage Variants and Availability

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The Realme X is offered in a total of 5 colour variants which include Polar White, Space Blue, Spider Man Edition, Garlic Edition and Onion Edition. The handset will be available for purchase starting the 23rd of July from Flipkart.com and Reliance digital offline stores. It is available in two storage variants for which the prices are as follows:
- 4 GB + 128 GB- Rs 16,999
- 8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 19,999
- 8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 20,999 (Spider Man Edition)
Click here to pre-book the Realme X
July 15, 2019
India Launch Date Of Realme X May Be Revealed Next Week

Realme Mobiles, a subsidiary of Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo launched its first smartphone the Realme 1 in the the Q1 of 2018. The device accrediting to value for money was warmly received by the Indian consumers. Considering the short time of Realme’s entry in the smartphone industry, it has secured a considerable amount of market share. With the pace that it has been launching aggressively priced smartphones (1,2,3), it aims to take on the online sector which has been dominate by Xiaomi for quite a while. Nonetheless, the company has also been strengthening its offline presence by partnering with Reliance Digital and several other partners.

Coming with some exciting news next week. #StayReal pic.twitter.com/NtVi8J8Abw
— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) June 15, 2019

The latest Tweet shared by the company CEO indicates that it’s newly launched smartphone, the Realme X will soon make its way to the Indian shores. The Tweet talks about ‘exciting news’ which is assumed to be the previously mentioned Realme X that debuted last month in China. Further adding to the claim is the fact is that it is the only handset that is currently unavailable in India in comparison to the global portfolio. Due to its features and competitive price, the device has received a lot of appreciation from reviewers across the globe. The Tweet shared by the senior executive insinuates that the India specific launch date of the device will be revealed next week. To recall, the specifications of the Realme X are as follows:

The Realme X sports a 6.5 inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The smartphone measures 161.2×76×9.4 mm and tips the scale at 191 grams. Under the hood, it is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is also present on the Realme 3 Pro. The Realme X is powered by a 3680 mAh battery and it runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with ColorOS. In terms of optics, the Realme X has a dual rear camera setup consisting of 48 MP + 5 MP sensor and a 16 MP selfie camera housed in a motorised popup notch.

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Conclusively, more details about the ‘exciting news’ from Realme will be announced next week which will put and end to assumptions and rumours.

June 15, 2019
Live Images Of The Realme X Spotted Ahead Of May 15 Launch

Oppo’s subsidiary Realme is set to launch it latest mid range smartphone, the Realme X which will be unveiled on the 15th of May in China. Days before the official announcement, the live images and the official teaser of the smartphone have been leaked on Twitter which reveals its design and key features.

Realme X Looks

For starters, the Realme X has a refreshing design with a gradient coloured back that harbours the dual camera setup and company branding. Like the previously launched Realme 3 Pro, the top most camera in the arrangement has a Golden ring around it which provides the smartphone with a distinctive look.

Moving forward to the front, the Realme X accommodates a large screen display with negligible bezels on all sides except for the bottom chin which is comparatively thicker. It also features an in-display fingerprint scanner which is slowly becoming the industry standard for both midrange and premium smartphones. Noteworthy, it also has a motorised pop up style selfie camera which helps the device to offer a high screen to body ratio. The teaser does not exhibit any specifications of the upcoming device but they can be derived from past leaks and previously discovered Geekbench listing.

Realme X Specifications

The Realme X sports a 6.5 inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The smartphone measures 161.2×76×9.4 mm and tips the scale at 191 grams. Under the hood, it is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is also present on the Realme 3 Pro. The Realme X is powered by a 3680 mAh battery and it runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which will be skinned with ColorOS. In terms of optics, the Realme X has a dual rear camera setup consisting of 48 MP + 5 MP sensor and a 16 MP selfie camera housed in the popup notch.

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In order to verify the leaks, we won’t have to wait for long as the launch of the smartphone is imminent and will take place on the 15th of May.

May 13, 2019
Realme X With 8 GB RAM Spotted On Geekbench

Oppo’s offshoot Realme is gearing up for the launch of its latest smartphone. Called the Realme X, the upcoming device will be unveiled on the 15th of May in China. Days before the official launch, the handset has been spotted on the popular benchmarking website, Geekbench.

Realme X Geekbench

On the 10th of May, an unreleased Realme smartphone with model number RMX1901 was listed on the Geekbench website which is assumed to be the Realme X. The said device registers a single core score of 1506 points and a multi-core score of 5837 points. Surprisingly, the alleged Realme X packs 8 GB of RAM which is usually seen in flagship smartphones. Notably, the listing of the same handset was previously discovered on the Chinese regulatory website TENAA which exhibited 4 GB of RAM. Accordingly, it might be offered in two storage variants.

Under the hood, the Realme X is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which has a base frequency of 1.71 GHz. The chipset consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. The listing also reveals the upcoming device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which will be skinned with ColourOS. Even though the Geekebench record does not reveal other key features of the smartphone they can be extracted from the aforementioned TENAA listing.

Vivo V15 Pro Popup Selfie Camera

Correspondingly, the Realme X sports a 6.5 inch FHD+ AMOLED display which misses out on any kind of notch. Instead, the device will have a popup style selfie camera that has 16 MP resolution. In terms of battery, the smartphone will be powered by a 3,680 mAh Lithium cell.

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Conclusively, official specifications and the price of the Realme X will be revealed once the company officially lifts the curtain from it on the 16th of May.

May 10, 2019