Google began pushing Android security patches for January 2020 to all the pixel models earlier this month. OEMs were soon to follow, including Chinese tech giant Realme. Realme had earlier released the update for the Realme 2 Pro and that was soon followed by updates for the Realme 2, 3, 3i and C1. The Realme X2 has now joined the party.

The Realme 2 and C1 updates usher in the version RMX1805EX_11_A.63, Apart from bringing Android security patches for January 2020, the update equally brings some minor bug fixes and system stability improvements. Here’s the official changelog of the ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 2 and C1:

Security:
Android security patch: January, 2020
System
Fixed some known bugs and improved system stability
The ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 3 (v.RMX1821EX_11.A.25) is a bit more comprehensive when compared to the one released for the Realme 2 and Realme C1. It not only includes the Android security patches for January 2020, but also brings a new flash on call feature, a new fast toggle for dark mode, and more.

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The Realme 3i has also received a similar update (v.RMX1821EX_11.A.25) with the same features. Here’s the official changelog for the ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 3 and 3i:

• Security:
  • Android security patch: January 2020
• System:
  • Added flash on call feature
  • Added click the blank area to back to the launcher on recent task interface
  • Notification Center and Status Bar:
  • Added fast switch toggle of dark mode in the notification center

The update for the Realme X2 comes with version number RMX1992EX_11.A.18 and apart from the Android Security patch for January 2020, there are also a few system optimisations and bug fixes.

• Security:
• • Android Security patch: January 2020

• Lock Screen:
  • Modified the charging animation display where the decimal point will not be shown after charging for twenty seconds
• Fixed:
  • Fixed error prompt issue while video call using WhatsApp
  • Fixed the issue that album cache data can not be deleted
  • Optimized navigation menu display in settings

The latest ColorOS update has reportedly started rolling out to users in India. However, you can as well download the OTA package from the link below and flash the update manually on your device.

Download: ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1992EX_11_A.18) for the Realme X2

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1805EX_11_A.63) for the Realme 2

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1805EX_11_A.63) for the Realm C1

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1821EX_11.A.25) for the Realme 3

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1821EX_11.A.25) for the Realme 3i

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Realme reportedly sold over 15 million smartphones in the first year of operations. CEO Madhav Sheth has plans to double that figure in 2020. Realme launched in May 2018, and swiftly became a favorite with the Indian youngsters. Realme’s portfolio has emerged as a strong contender against seasoned players like Xiaomi and Samsung.

According to Sheth’s statement to PTI, “We conclude our business for 2019 by selling 15 million smartphones. We plan to double the figure in 2020”. Realme currently enjoys a 14.3 percent market share. Xiaomi is the undisputed winner with 27.1 percent, followed by Samsung with 18.9 percent and Vivo with a 15.2 percent share of the market in the third quarter.

Unlike other Chinese manufacturers like Oppo and Vivo, Realme adapted Xiaomi’s online-first strategy closely, helping it reach the fourth spot within one year of commencing business. Both Vivo and Oppo were busy focusing on channel marketing during its initial years. According to CEO Sheth, who co-founded Realme with BBK Electronics, Realme is the world’s seventh fastest-growing smartphone manufacturer.

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Starting its business from India, Realme currently operates in 20 global markets including China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Russia. Realme sold 5.2 million smartphones in Diwali alone. Its best-selling models include the Realme 5, Realme 3i and Realme C2. According to Counterpoint Research, Realme exported over 10 million smartphones in Q3 2019, an 808 percent YoY growth in shipping since 2018.

Sheth confirmed Realme’s plans to launch exclusive models for offline stores in India, and the lineup will be revealed before the end of 2019. Designed for the mid-range, the new series will be an all-rounder with better aesthetics, battery, and performance. “Our focus is on designing trendy products with enhanced performance and a range of smart yet affordable accessories. Realme plans to emerge as a trendy lifestyle electronics brand for 2020” Sheth added.

Realme is hoping to garner 30% sales from the offline market and accumulate the remaining 70% from online stores. “We would like to clarify that Realme Mobile Telecommunications Private Limited is an independent brand and legal enterprise set up by Sky Li and me on May 4, 2018” Sheth added.

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This year it is very hard for other smartphone manufacturers to beat Xiaomi in the affordable segment. The Chinese giant released a lot of affordable mid-rangers and entry-level phones which are currently among the best sellers of 2019. The latest cheap phone launched is Redmi 8A and it belongs from the most affordable Xiaomi line-up if we exclude the Redmi Go. Its value for money is huge thanks to its great camera, big battery, and high performance, that is why it is a very hot device and it is hard to find a rival. After comparing it with Realme C2 and Honor 8A, here is another comparison with entry-level smartphones from the concurrence: the new Samsung Galaxy M10s and Realme 3i.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy M10s vs Oppo Realme 3i

Design

Redmi 8A adopts a brand new ergonomic design with gradient colors and a stripe in the middle of the rear cover which reminds of Oppo Reno smartphones. It is definitely too elegant and it almost does not look like an entry-level phone. It does not have a fingerprint scanner and it relies on face unlock, but this solution makes the rear side cleaner and even more elegant. Realme 3i is another beautiful phone with its diamond-like rear pattern which is available in gradient hues as well. Samsung Galaxy M10s has a traditional plastic body with a single color, so it offers nothing special in terms of design.

Display

Samsung Galaxy M10s wins the display comparison as it is the only to sport a Super AMOLED panel, despite its resolution is only HD+. Besides providing better colors thanks to the AMOLED technology, Samsung Galaxy M10s also offers a wider 6.4-inch panel which is more comfortable for advanced users. Both Realme 3i and Redmi 8A have an IPS panel with the same diagonal and the same HD+ resolution, as well as a waterdrop notch.

Specs & Software

The presence of the Helio P60 chipset and a higher-end memory configuration makes the Realme 3i more powerful and smoother than Samsung Galaxy M10s and Redmi 8A. It is the only to sport up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of internal storage. The silver medal goes to Redmi 8A because it has a Snapdragon 439 chipset which delivers better and more stable performance than the Exynos chipset found on the Galaxy M10s. But you should not notice big differences between their performance, while Realme 3i is definitely superior with all the usage patterns. Samsung Galaxy M10s, Redmi 8A, and Realme 3i are all shipped with Android 9 Pie out of the box, customized by the custom user interfaces One UI, MIUI, and Color OS, respectively.

Camera

If we consider both the rear and the front camera departments, Realme 3i offers a more complete and improved camera experience. Its dual rear camera with bright focal aperture and an additional depth sensor is more suitable for most of the scenarios, while the higher resolution of the front camera allows capturing more detailed selfies. But photo quality is not everything: Samsung Galaxy M10s has an ultrawide sensor which is considered much more useful than depth sensors. So if you need it, go for the Galaxy M10s as the photo quality does not differ so much.

Battery

With its mammoth 5000 mAh battery, Redmi 8A is able to deliver three days of battery life with moderate usage, and it is the longest-lasting phone not only in this comparison since it lasts more than most of the smartphones out there. It even supports a nice fast charging technology with a max power of 18W, so it does not take a lot of hours to fully charge it despite its huge capacity.

Price

Realme 3i is available at about €100/$110 in India, Samsung Galaxy M10s starts from about €110/$120, and Redmi 8A costs €100/$110 in its base variant with 2 GB of RAM. Despite Redmi 8A rocks a way bigger battery, Realme 3i is a more convincing device due to its higher performance, good cameras, fingerprint reader and more. Even Samsung Galaxy M10s is a very nice device, especially for its ultrawide sensor and its AMOLED display, but overall I would personally choose the Realme 3i for the above-mentioned specifications.

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Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy M10s vs Oppo Realme 3i: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme C2

PROs

• Nice performance
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Big battery
• Good cameras

CONS

• Worse chipset

Samsung Galaxy M10s

PROs

• Bigger and better display
• Fingerprint scanner
• Good performance
• Good cameras
• Micro SD Dedicated slot

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Huge battery
• Good cameras
• Fast charging

CONS

• No depth sensor

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Realme is celebrating ‘Realme Festive Days’ in collaboration with Flipkart between Sept. 29 and Oct. 4. In just one day, the newcomer brand has managed to sell 1 million smartphones. For Realme fans in India, it’s a good time to purchase Realme phones since they are now available with attractive discounts.

On Flipkart, Realme has been the bestselling smartphone brand since June, July and August. In August, Realme accounted for 41.5 percent of smartphones sales on the retailer site. Xiaomi came second with 30.2 percent and Vivo was next with 6.8 percent sales. Hence, the Chinese brand is celebrating festive sales on Flipkart until Oct. 4.

During the ongoing sales on Flipkart, customers who purchase a Realme phone can avail the Complete Mobile Protection plan only for Re. 1. The reason behind it is that CMIR Mobile Industry Consumer Insights have rated Realme as the number one Quality Smartphone Brand in September.

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Until Oct. 4, the recently launched Realme XT is on open sale on Flipkart and Realme.com. The Snapdragon 712 chipset powered smartphone that comes with a 64-megapixel quad camera, a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint scanner and a 4,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support is available with a price tag of Rs. 15,999 (~$225) for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage starting variant. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models of the Realme XT are respectively priced at Rs. 16,999 (~$239) and Rs. 18,999 (~$266).

During the sale period, Realme is offering one year extended warranty for the buyers of Realme XT through Realme.com. ICICI bank card users are eligible for 10 percent discount on the smartphone.

On Flipkart, the Realme X is available with a starting price of Rs. 16,999. The Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro respectively start at Rs. 10,999 (~$154) and Rs. 12,999 (~$182). Realme 3i, Realme 5 and Realme 2 Pro are available with respective starting price of Rs. 7,999 (~$112), Rs. 8,999 (~$126) and Rs. 8,999. The Realme C2 has a starting price of Rs. 5,999 (~$84).

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After announcing its departure from the Indian market a few months ago, HTC re-entered it again by launching a new affordable handset: HTC Wildfire X. It is the first phone from a revival of the old and iconic Wildfire series which made a lot of success in the past. But will it be able to contrast the fierce competition in the same segment? It will not be easy for HTC to push the sales of this device and, in order to establish whether or not it will stand a chance against the most important brands, we decided to compare it with two amazing entry-level devices launched in the last period. We are referring to the Samsung Galaxy A10s and Realme 3i: both debuted a few days ago and both look very promising. So, let’s discover together if Wildfire X has the necessary potential to beat them.

HTC Wildfire X vs Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Oppo Realme 3i

Design

Waterdrop notches, narrow bezels, and high screen-to-body ratios. All amazing designs to be simple entry-level devices. But their bodies are made of polycarbonate. Realme 3i and HTC Wildfire X look better because they have a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio and more sophisticated back covers with patterns and reflections. Which one you should go for among these two handsets is up to your tastes. I would choose the Wildfire X because it is thinner and lighter.

Display

Here it is essentially a draw as you would not notice huge differences between the displays of these handsets. All of them come with the same diagonal as well as the same kind of panel, the same pixel density, and the same resolution. So go ahead and do not focus so much on the display. In each case, you get a sufficient panel if you consider that we are talking about very affordable phones.

Specs & Software

Given that it features a way more powerful chipset, Realme 3i wins the hardware comparison. We are talking about the Helio P60 which is faster and more suitable for multi-tasking, compared to the Helio P22 found on both the HTC Wildfire X and Samsung Galaxy A10s. The only advantage of the HTC Wildfire X is that it comes in a variant with more internal storage: up to 128 GB. We would not choose the Samsung Galaxy A10s because it only sports 2 GB of RAM. Android 9 Pie is out of the box.

Camera

HTC Wildfire X has undoubtedly the most interesting rear camera department as it is the only with triple camera setup and one of the few entry-level phones to feature 2x optical zoom. We also like the pixel size of the main sensor which should help to capture more light in the dark. But when it comes to the front camera, Realme 3i should win the challenge because of its higher 13 MP resolution and 1080p video recording.

Battery

Realme 3i has a huge 4230 mAh and, despite we still did not test the batteries of each of these phones, we are pretty sure that it will last more in a lot of scenarios. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy A10s which still features a nice 4000 mAh battery, while HTC Wildfire X disappoints with just 3300 mAh, but this does not mean that its battery life will be bad.

Price

Prices and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A10s are still unannounced, but we know that HTC Wildfire X will start from €150/$170 and Realme 3i costs €100/$110 in its base variant. Even though it carries a more affordable price tag, Realme 3i looks a more valid alternative compared to its rivals, unless you want the most amazing rear cameras (in this case go for the HTC Wildfire X). If you do not care about cameras, Samsung Galaxy A10s is a more valid alternative to the HTC Wildfire X as it features a much bigger battery, but overall, it does not make so much sense to choose it instead of the Realme 3i.

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HTC Wildfire X vs Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Oppo Realme 3i: PROs and CONS

Realme 3i

PROs

• Nice design
• Bigger battery
• Good cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• High performance

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A10s

PROs

• Big battery
• Nice cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Bluetooth 5.0

CONS

• Just 2 GB RAM

HTC Wildfire X

PROs

• More versatile cameras
• More internal storage
• Good WiFi connectivity
• Nice design

CONS

• Smaller battery

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One of the most important entry-level smartphones of the year finally hitten Indian offline stores. We are talking about the Redmi 7A which represent one of the most outstanding alternatives if you do not want to spend more than €100 to get a new phone. But even in the Indian peninsula, this device has to face a lot of rivals, especially in offline stores. Recently, Oppo launched a new entry-level from its sub-brand: the Realme 3i. It combines an amazing quality-price ratio to unusual specifications and premium aesthetics (compared to other entry-level phones). Even Vivo launched a new low-cost device: the Y90 with its amazing battery life. Which one should you go for? Discover it with us through an in-depth specs comparison.

Redmi 7A vs Oppo Realme 3i vs Vivo Y90

Design

It is very evident that the Redmi 7A is not exactly the handset you are looking for if you love premium designs. The bezels around its display are definitely too thick for a 2019 phone, so it is all but attractive aesthetically. On the other hand, the Realme 3i is very suggestive with its diamond pattern on its rear side as well as its gradient colors. It even comes with a waterdrop notch and a very high screen-to-body ratio, so it is definitely the best choice. The Redmi 7A has the best build quality, it is sturdier and it is even splash resistant. Vivo Y90 sits in the middle with narrow bezels but a less beautiful design than the Realme 3i.

Display

Each of these smartphones has a mediocre display, so you should just go ahead and focus on other specifications. However, note that this does not mean that the displays are bad. They are still IPS panels with an HD resolution, but nothing more than sufficient displays. What changes between these handsets is the display size and the aspect ratio: Redmi 7A has a smaller panel, while Realme 3i and Vivo Y90 have taller and bigger displays.

Specs & Software

Under the hood, all of these devices feature different chipsets. The first place goes to the Realme 3i as it is powered by the midrange-class Helio P60 SoC by MediaTek, paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of internal storage. It is faster and more powerful. Right after, there is Redmi 7A with a low-end Snapdragon 439 paired with up to 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The last place goes to the Vivo Y90 and its Helio A22: it only features 2 GB of RAM in all its configurations.

Camera

The best and the most versatile camera department belongs to the Realme 3i. First of all, it has a dual camera on the rear side, unlike its rivals. Further, it comes with a brighter focal aperture and it is better in low light conditions. Even the selfie camera is way better with its high 13 MP resolution. Redmi 7A comes at the second place with a pretty nice 12 MP rear camera, but inferior to the Realme 3i. Vivo Y90 is disappointing: just an 8 MP rear sensor.

Battery

Given that its battery is 230 mAh bigger than Redmi 7A and 200 mAh bigger than Vivo Y90, we believe Realme 3i will last definitely more on a single charge. It lacks a fast charging technology, but it is exactly the same as its opponents.

Price

If you want a unit of the Redmi 7A, you are willing to pay about €100/$112, that is exactly the same starting price as the Realme 3i. Instead, the Vivo Y90 starts from just €90/$100. Overall, Realme 3i undoubtedly beats the competition thanks to its more powerful chipset, its amazing dual camera, its beautiful design, and even a bigger battery. Xiaomi takes the second place with its Redmi 7A which is still pretty interesting when it comes to value for money, while Vivo Y90 looks nothing special, despite its more affordable price.

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Redmi 7A vs Realme 3i vs Vivo Y90: PROs and CONS

Realme 3i

PROs

• Nice design
• Bigger battery
• Good cameras
• High performance

CONS

• Nothing particular

Redmi 7A

PROs

• Nice hardware
• Big battery
• Compact
• Splash resistant

CONS

• Outdated design

Vivo Y90

PROs

• Wide display
• Big battery
• Very affordable

CONS

• Below-average camera

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Every time Oppo launches a new device from its sub-brand it is always a great event because of the incredibly high value for money of Realme phones. Today, the new Realme 3i debuted in India with midrange specifications offered at an entry-level-class price. This handset is definitely a best-buy, but it is not the only one. Vivo recently launched the Y15 focused on the battery life, while Xiaomi launched the new CC series focused on design and cameras, whose most affordable model is the Xiaomi Mi CC9e which still comes with a premium design. We made this specs comparison in order to clear all your ideas about these devices and let you understand which affordable handset is worth going for in mid-2019.

Oppo Realme 3i vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Vivo Y15

Design

As mentioned above, the new Mi CC series is mainly focused on the design and camera experience. Indeed, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e wins the design comparison thanks to its better look and even better materials. Just like premium phones, this handset has a stunning glass back as well as an aluminum frame. It even has strong protection for the display (Gorilla Glass 5). Both Realme 3i and Vivo Y15 come with a plastic design, so there is no chance they can compete with the Mi CC9e, despite it may look different from the renders showing these phones.

Display

In each case, you get a display with just a sufficient resolution: HD+ with 720p. But Xiaomi Mi CC9e is superior because it sports a Super AMOLED panel, so it can provide more brilliant colors and it even has an in-display fingerprint reader. However, it has the smallest display and you might not like it if you want the best phone for multimedia and productivity. In that case, Vivo Y15 might give you more satisfaction with its wide 6.35-inch panel. But do not expect much from an HD display in terms of definition.

Specs & Software

Despite it has a similar price tag to its rivals, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a lot better than Vivo Y15 and Realme 3i when it comes to hardware. It has a Snapdragon 665 chipset which can be considered an upper-midrange SoC, while both Vivo Y15 and Realme 3i are equipped with midrange chipset (lower-midrange when it comes to Vivo Y15). Further, at least in the most expensive configuration, Xiaomi Mi CC9e offers more RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. It lacks a micro SD dedicated slot, while on Vivo Y15 and Realme 3i you can use both micro SD and dual SIM slot at the same time. Android 9 Pie is pre-installed in each case.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi CC9e is again the winner of the comparison if we talk about camera departments. Both its rear and front cameras are superior. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e boasts a better 48 MP main sensor for the rear department, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor, as well as an awesome 32 MP selfie camera with advanced AI algorithms. Realme 3i and Vivo Y15 have sufficient 13 MP sensors and the former even lacks the ultrawide lens. Between these two handsets, I prefer the Vivo Y15 due to its ultrawide sensor and a better front camera.

Battery

Vivo Y15 is the clear winner of the battery life comparison because it is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. However, it lacks a fast charging technology so it will take a lot to fully charge it. Realme 3i and Xiaomi Mi CC9e will most likely have a similar battery life: even though the former has a bigger battery, the Mi CC9e has a smaller and more efficient display, so differences should be marginal.

Price

Realme 3i starts from just €117/$130, Vivo Y15 costs €180/$200 in its base version and Xiaomi Mi CC9e carries a €170/$190 price tag. Coming to the conclusions, Xiaomi Mi CC9e is undoubtedly a better deal due to its AMOLED display with UD fingerprint scanner, better hardware, amazing build quality, and higher-end cameras.

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Oppo Realme 3i vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Vivo Y15: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi CC9e

PROs

• Better hardware
• AMOLED display
• Better design
• Very good price
• Better cameras

CONS

• Smaller display

Vivo Y15

PROs

• Huge battery
• Big display
• Affordable price
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Low-end hardware

Oppo Realme 3i

PROs

• Good performance
• Affordable
• Big battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Limited availability

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The Realme 3i is the latest budget-friendly smartphone to go official in India. In terms of pricing, the smartphone is positioned between the Realme C2 entry-level smartphone and Realme 3. The newly unveiled Realme 3i borrows its design from Realme 3 as well as some of its specs.

Realme 3i Specifications and Features

The Realme 3i has a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with dewdrop notch. The tall aspect ratio of 19:9 screen offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The smartphone offers a screen space of 88.30 percent. The display of the Realme 3i is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The MediaTek Helio P60 chipset that includes 2.0 GHz octa-core processor powers the smartphone along with up to 4 GB of RAM. For storage, it comes with up to 64 GB of storage. There is a microSD card slot available on the phone for more storage. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

The front notch of the Realme 3i features a 13-megapixel selfie camera. It is equipped with AI beauty feature for capturing beautified selfie shots. The rear shell of the phone has a dual camera setup that includes a primary lens of 13-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The dual cameras offer features like Super Night scape, Chroma boost, Google Lens, AI scene recognition and 960fps slow-motion videos of 720p.

The Realme 3i houses a 4,230mAh battery. The big battery lacks support for fast charging. The handset is packed with usual connectivity features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. A fingerprint scanner is found on the backside of the Realme 3i. The handset also carries support for AI face unlock. Its dimensions are 156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3mm and it weighs 175 grams.

Realme 3i Price and Release Date

The Realme 3i’s first sale will be carried out on July 23. The 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage model is priced at Rs. 7,999 (~$116) whereas its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition costs Rs. 9,999 (~$146). Diamond Blue, Diamond Red and Diamond Black are the three color variants of the Realme 3i.

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The Realme 3 is getting a new member on July 15. The series already has the Realme 3 itself and the Realme 3 Pro but next week, they will be joined by the Realme 3i.

The phone was seen on Geekbench earlier this week and the benchmark result revealed it has an Helio P60 processor powering it. Now Flipkart has confirmed it indeed has an Helio P60 chipset.

The landing page on Flipkart app shows what the Realme 3i looks like and also stylishly confirms two important specs. The landing page shows the phone in the two color variants it will be available in – blue and gradient red, and both have the diamond-cut design of the Realme 1. There are dual cameras and a fingerprint scanner on the back too.

The part that actually reveals the specification is a quiz and the first option among the answers which is, of course, the correct one says the phone has a 4230mAh battery and an Helio P60 processor. This is the same chipset inside the Realme 3 sold in other markets (Indian version has an Helio P70) but the battery capacity is the same.

There are still other details we do not know about the phone but at the moment, the processor is the only difference between the Realme 3i and the Indian version of the Realme 3. More details should surface in the coming days.

(Via)

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Apart from launching the Realme X smartphone on July 15 in India, Realme will be also soon unveiling another phone called Realme 3i. It is speculated to be positioned between the entry-level Realme C2 and mid-range Realme 3 smartphone. A new Realme smartphone that has a model number of RMX1827 has appeared on Geekbench. Since it is powered with a processor that is weaker than the chipset that fuels the Realme 3, it could be the Realme 3i phone.

The RMX1827 Geekbench listing has revealed that it is fueled by MediaTek MT6771VW octa-core processor. It is nothing but the Helio P60 chipset. The SoC is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core test, it scored 1420 points and it has recorded 5070 points in the multi-core test.

The Realme 3 is fueled by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. Since the RMX1827 is equipped with a comparatively weaker processor, it could be the upcoming Realme 3i. Nothing else is known on the other specs of the smartphone. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart. A microsite for the phone that is available on Flipkart contains minimum details on the smartphone such as waterdrop notch, big battery, decent camera and stylish design.

The Realme 3 has starting price of Rs. 8,999 (~$131). Hence, it appears that the Realme 3i could be priced around Rs. 7,999 (~$116). Probably, the phone may borrow some of its specs from the Realme 3 phone.

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Realme3 Specifications

The Realme 3 has a 6.2-inch display with waterdrop notch. It supports HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Helio P70 SoC with up to 4 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. It comes with up to 64 GB of storage. For additional storage, the handset has a microSD card slot.

The smartphone is equipped with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It has a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. The handset includes a 4,230mAh battery that carries support for 10W fast charging.

(source|via)

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Realme has recently confirmed that it will be launching the Realme X smartphone on July 15 in India. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart. The retailer giant has added a microsite for another upcoming phone from the company. The microsite site reveals that it will be soon selling a new phone called Realme 3i. It is now being speculated that the Realme X and Realme 3i phones may both go on official through the upcoming July 15 launch event.

The Realme 3i page on Flipkart has information on its specs. The smartphone will be featuring a waterdrop notch enabled display and it will come with some features like big battery, impressive camera and elegant appeal. Hopefully, the Chinese firm will release more information on the smartphone in the coming days. There is a possibility that the smartphone could be positioned between the Realme C2 that is priced at Rs. 5,999 (~$87) and Realme 3 that costs Rs. 8,999 (~$131) in the country.

Realme 3 Specifications and Features

The Realme 3 features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD panel with waterdrop notch. The display carries support for 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio P70 is present under the hood of the device. It is assisted by up to 4 GB of RAM and it comes with up to 64 GB of native storage. A dedicated microSD card slot is also available on the device.

The Realme 3 boots to ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS. The handset is powered by a 4,230mAh battery. The rear side of the smartphone features f/1.8 aperture 13-megapixel + f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It has a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. It also features a fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

The Realme 3 smartphone comes in color choices like Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue and Classic Black. The 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GBR AM+ 64 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants of the phone are respectively priced at Rs. 8,999 (~$131), Rs. 9,999 (~$145) and Rs. 10,999 (~$160).

A recent leak had revealed that the company is also gearing up to introduce a Diamond Red color edition for the Realme 3 smartphone. Shown above is the leaked image of the new color variant.

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