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Realme UI 3.0 x Android 12 Open Beta Now Available for Realme 8i

Leo Wong De Quan — Sat, 28 May 2022 14:47:16 +0000

After several months on the Early Access programme announced back in March 2022, Realme has announced on its community forum that the brand finally rolled out the Realme UI 3.0 x Android 12 update for more Realme 8i users via the Open Beta programme starting from 27th May.

Unlike the Early Access programme, the Open Beta has no 1000 user limit, meaning that there is no limit to how many Realme 8i users can apply for the Realme UI 3.0 x Android 12 Open Beta. Also, Realme has noted that the latest Open Beta version will be chosen as the stable version and rolled out to all users (after the Open Beta programme ends). There is no difference if you have already joined the Open Beta program.

If you are a Realme 8i user yourself and are interested to join the programme, follow the steps as follows:

Make sure you are updated to the required version: RMX3151_11.A.41
Apply for the Open Beta via the Software Update Application channel: (Settings > Software Update > Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner > Trial Version > Submit your details > Apply Now).
You will receive the latest update if the application passes the review.

Realme 8i Open Beta Application Procedure

Realme notes several common issues it received from users after the Android 12 upgrade:

It may take a longer time to boot for the first time, especially if there are many third-party applications on your phone.
In order to improve the system operation efficiency and eliminate potential safety risks, the system will perform a series of actions such as application adaptation, background optimization and security scanning which may cause slight hanging and faster power consumption.

Realme also recommends open beta applicants to backup their personal data before proceeding with the programme to prevent any unnecessary data loss should any unfortunate bugs or glitches happen during the open beta programme.

The Realme 8i was launched back in September 2021 with a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. The device was launched initially with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

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Realme 8 gets stable Android 12, Realme 8i early access program begins

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:37:10 +0000

Realme launched the Realme 8 and 8i last year with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS. Fast forward to March 2022 and both phones are getting the new Android 12 OS. However, the Realme 8i’s early access for the version is live, while the Realme 8 is receiving a stable update.

Realme has started rolling out the Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme 8 devices in India. The firmware version is RMX3085_11.A.24/ RMX3085_11.A.26. The update is currently being rolled out in a staged manner, meaning it will be randomly available to any Realme 8. That being said, your phone might receive it now, while someone else’s model may get it later.

If you haven’t received any update notification, head to the Settings page, followed by the Software update tab, and look for the update. The update is intended to fix some bugs and improved the system’s fluency. Since users will go from Realme UI 2.0 to Realme UI 3.0, you’ll notice slight changes in the UI. Also, there are some performance improvements. You can read here about all the changes and improvements that the update brings.

Other than the Realme 8, the Realme 8i users can now apply for early access. By applying for early access, users can experience the Realme UI 3.0 features before the software goes public for other Realme 8i users. The users can apply by going to Settings > Software Update > Trail versions > Early Access. Here, you can put in all the details and apply for the early access program. Post that, you can experiment with the new UI and look out for any possible improvements or bugs.

Realme 9i global launch could be in January 2022, claims report

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 04:20:33 +0000

A recent report revealed that the Realme 9 series will be coming in February in India. The lineup is expected to include four models such as Realme 9, Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Max / Pro+. A fresh report by ThePixel.vn has revealed the key details of the Realme 9i.

The report claims that it has learned through its source that the Realme 9i will debut globally in January 2022. The Vietnam-based publication claimed that the handset will be coming to Vietnam in Q1 2022.

The Realme 9i will be replacing the Realme 8i that debuted in September 2021. The Realme 8i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11.

Realme 8i in Space Black and Space Purple

The Realme 8i is driven by the Helio G96 chipset and 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. The device comes with 64 GB / 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. For additional storage, it has a dedicated storage slot.

The 8i has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The rear shell of the phone features a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

The publication shared some specs of the Realme 9i. It mentioned that the device may come with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, Helio G90T, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. Since these specs appear incorrect, it is advised to wait for newer reports to confirm the Realme 9i specs.

Deal: Buy Realme 8i Russian Version for $189 (Retail Price $250)

Daily Deals — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:23:27 +0000

Realme 8i Russian version which generally retails at $250 is now available at a discounted price of $189.31 only at AliExpress.

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Realme 8i Russian version at $189.31 @AliExpress

Realme 8i Russian Version features a 6.6-inch FHD+ DotDisplay and is powered by an Helio G96 Octa-Core processor. The smartphone comes with an AI Triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 2MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The selfie camera features a single 16MP camera.

Realme 8i features 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is fueled by a 5000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. Other features include NFC, WIFI, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, Android 11, Realme UI v2.0, etc

Generally retailing for $250, you can now buy Realme 8i Russian Version for $189.31 from the Realme Official Store at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable only on the 4GB + 128GB, Russian version, Black and Purple color variant.

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Realme 8i with Helio G96, 120Hz refresh rate unveiled in Europe starting at €199

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:44:20 +0000

Realme had earlier this month hinted that it would launch the Realme 8i smartphone for the European market on October 14. Just as scheduled, the Chinese tech giant has officially unveiled the 8i in Europe.

Realme 8i in Space Black and Space Purple

The Realme 8i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen punch-hole screen that delivers a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 600nits brightness, 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, 401ppi pixel density, and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock security features.

It has arrived with the Helio G96 chipset paired with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB / 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It comes with up to 5 GB of extended RAM, and it runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS. The company has indicated that the device is set to get Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0’s early access build in Q1 2022.

For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The squarish rear-facing camera module is fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens.

The handset is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging through USB-C. It offers other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

As for the pricing and availability, the Realme 8i is available in two memory options – 4GB+64GB priced at €199, and a 4GB+128GB variant priced at €219. The phone is available in Space Black and Stellar Purple colors. The 8i is already up for grabs on Realme’s European website. The company is offering a €20 discount on all models until October 20.

Realme 8i with Helio G96 launching in Europe on October 14

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:37:10 +0000

Realme first launched the Realme 8i along with the Realme 8s in India. The company has now revealed that the 8i will be released for the European market soon. A tweet by Realme’s VP Madhav Sheth indicated that the 8i will be launched in Europe on October 14th.

The tweet did not reveal other details of the product like the likely price in Europe. However, an earlier leak from popular tipster Sudanshu Amborhe suggests the Realme 8i will retail for €199 (~Rs 17,260) for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage version while the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version will sell for €219 (~Rs 19,000). We’ll have to wait until the launch to find out the actual price.

As a reminder, the Realme 8i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen punch-hole screen that delivers a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 600nits brightness, 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, 401ppi pixel density, and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock security features.

It has arrived as India’s smartphone with the Helio G96 chipset. The handset offers 4 GB / 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It comes with up to 5 GB of extended RAM, and it runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS.

For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The squarish rear-facing camera module is fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

Realme 8i launched with 120Hz display, Helio G96, and 50MP triple cameras

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:22:56 +0000

Today, Realme held a mega unveiling event to announce the Realme 8s 5G, Realme Pad, Realme Cobble Bluetooth speaker, and Realme Pocket Bluetooth speaker. The company also took off covers from the Realme 8i smartphone, which offers users some exciting features like a 120Hz display, Helio G96 chipset, and 50MP triple cameras.

Realme 8i specifications and features

Realme 8i in Space Black and Space Purple

For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The squarish rear-facing camera module is fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

Realme 8i price in India

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Realme 8i:

4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs 13,999 (~$190)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 15,999 (~$217)
Color variants: Space Black and Space Purple

The first sale of the Realme 8i will be carried out at 12 pm (local time) on Sept. 14 in India. Buyers can avail it through Realme India’s online store and Flipkart. Customers purchase the smartphone with HDFC and ICICI credit cards and EMI transaction can avail Rs 1,000 (~$14) cashback.

Realme Pocket & Cobble Bluetooth Speakers launching in India September 9

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:43:51 +0000

Realme is billed to hold a launch event in India on September 9 where the realme 8s, realme 8i, and the much-anticipated realme Pad have been confirmed to launch. The Chinese tech start-up has now officially confirmed the arrival of two additional new products on that same day.

A series of teaser posters released by Realme has confirmed the company will launch the Realme Pocket 3W Bluetooth speaker and Cobble 5W Bluetooth speaker. The event is expected to hold at 12.30 pm on September 9.

The Realme Cobble was first launched in Malaysia in May this year as the brand’s first portable speaker. The speaker is shaped like cobble and comes in Metal Black and Electric Blue. The portable speaker weighs just 113g and is equipped with a 3W Dynamic Boost Driver. The speaker also comes with an IPX5 water-resistant build and packs a 1500mAh battery with support for 6 hours of playback. It charges via a USB-C port.

On its part, the Realme Pocket was also launched in May this year. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 which gives it a transmission range of up to 10 meters. The battery life is said to last up to six hours of continuous playback on a single charge. It also charges via a USB Type-C port. The Pocket is available in Desert White and Classic Black colours.

We’ll have to wait until the launch date to find out the prices of the speakers.

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Realme 8i pricing and variants leaked for Europe

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:40:41 +0000

Realme will be announcing the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i at 12:30 PM (local time) on Sept. 9 in India. It appears that the company may announce these phones in Europe too. Well ahead of the announcement, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the pricing of the two variants of the Realme 8i for the European markets.

According to the tipster, the Realme 8i will be arriving in options like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage in Europe. Both models are said to be priced at €199 (~Rs 17,260) and €219 (~Rs 19,000), respectively. It is likely to release in two colors such as Stellar Black and Stellar Purple in Europe.

Realme 8i specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the Realme 8i will be featuring a 120Hz refresh rate supporting display. It will come equipped with the Helio G96 chipset, which was announced last month by MediaTek. The device is expected to offer up to 10 GB of extended RAM.

For selfies, it will feature a front camera of 16-megapixel. The rear camera setup of the device will comprise a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth helper

The Realme 8i may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. For security, it will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Sept. 9 launch event will also see the arrival of Realme Pad as the company’s first tablet. The company is also expected to announce some other products such as Realme Pocket Speaker and Cobble Speaker through the same launch event.

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Realme 8s 5G, Realme 8i full specifications, variants, color options emerge in a fresh leak

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 03:29:39 +0000

Realme will be announcing the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i smartphones on Sept. 9 in India. The company will also unleash other products like the Realme Pad, Realme Pocket Speaker, and Realme Cobble Speaker through the same unveiling event. A leaked image that lists of the specifications of the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i is now doing rounds on social platforms. Read on to know what to expect from both the upcoming mid-range phones.

Realme 8s 5G specifications (Rumored)

The Realme 8s 5G will feature a 90Hz refresh rate supporting display and it will be debuting as the world’s first Dimensity 810 SoC powered phone. It will come in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The device will carry support for up to 13 GB of extended RAM.

It will feature a front camera of 16-megapixel and a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel rear camera system. The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device will come in two colors like Universe Blue and Universe Purple.

Realme 8i specifications (Rumored)

The Realme 8i has a 120Hz display and it features an Helio G96 chipset. It is likely to arrive in two options such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The 8i will support up to 10 GB of virtual RAM.

For selfies, it has a 16-megapixel front camera. Its rear shell has a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It also features a 5,000mAh battery and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device supports 18W charging. It will come in Space Black and Space Purple color options.

Realme 8i officially confirmed to pack the new Helio G96 chipset

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:51:33 +0000

Already, Realme 8i has already been confirmed to launch in India along with the 8s. The specs of the device are even already in the open. Realme has now confirmed another key detail that would make you want to have the 8i. The duo of Realme and MediaTek today confirmed the Helio G96 will fire up the device

Processing this conversation and saving 8!

— realme (@realmeIndia) August 31, 2021

The Helio G96 is one of MediaTek’s latest premium mid-range chipset and it was announced in July alongside the Helio G88. The G96 brings support for a 120Hz refresh rate and several enhancements in the photography aspect including support for 108MP cameras. The latest tweet exchange between Realme and MediaTek India clearly confirms the smartphone maker will use the new chip on its next Realme 8 series model, which was revealed as 8!. Note the exclamation mark is an inverted small letter “i”.

The Realme 8i will feature a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole at the top left corner. The device will have a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. It will also have a 16MP selfies camera.

The processor will be paired with 4GB RAM and there will be 128 GB UFS 2.2 flash storage onboard. The device will have a 5000mAh battery under the hood which will charge via a USB-C port.

There is no official word on the launch date yet but the device is expected to launch soon in India.

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realme 9 series, 8s, 8i India launch timeline tipped

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:34:59 +0000

Chinese handset maker realme is expected to release a bunch of smartphones in the coming weeks. These are new models in the already existing realme 8 series and the brand new realme 9 series. Today, we get to learn when these phones will be launching in India.

realme 8i

Tipster Yogesh Brar has partnered with 91Mobiles to reveal the launch timeline for the realme 9 series, realme 8s, and realme 8i in India. According to him, these phones will start debuting in the country as early as next month.

According to the leakster, the realme 8s and the realme 8i will launch first in September. In fact, retail stores have already begun to put up promotional posters for these handsets. Hence, they might indeed release in the next few days.

On the other hand, the leaker says that the realme 9 series will be introduced in October ahead of Diwali festive season in early November. As per recent findings, this lineup is expected to include four devices, namely realme 9, realme 9 Pro, realme 9 Prime, and realme 9A.

That’s not all, realme is also said to be working on the realme Note 9 series consisting of two models – realme Note 9 and realme Note 9 Prime. Unfortunately, their launch details are not known at the moment.

Lastly, talking about features and design, almost everything about the realme 8s and the realme 8i had leaked already. However, we are yet to learn anything about the realme 9 series.

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realme 8i leaks in its entirety before official launch

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:56:42 +0000

Earlier this month, realme confirmed that it will be launching the realme 8i alongside the realme 8s in India. Ahead of this announcement, the realme 8s had already leaked in full glory. Now, we also get to learn more about the realme 8i.

Reliable leaker @Onleaks (Steve Hemmerstoffer) has partnered with Digit India to reveal the upcoming realme 8i. The tipster has not only exposed the design of the smartphone via renders but also its specs.

According to the renders, the forthcoming realme 8i will be identical to the other models in the lineup in terms of design. In other words, it will have a matrix camera array design. However, unlike the expensive 8 Pro, the 8i will have a glossy finish but will retain the plastic build.

Talking about specifications, the realme 8i will be the world’s first smartphone with a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. It will sport a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole at the top left corner.

The device will have a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. It will also have a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Interestingly, the leakster says that it will only have 4GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. But we believe there could be a higher RAM variant as well.

The remaining features of the handset include a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5,000mAh battery, unknown fast charging, 8.6mm thickness, and 194g weight.

Unfortunately, though we know almost everything about the realme 8i, the phone’s launch date is still a mystery.

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Realme 8i, Realme 8s confirmed to launch in India

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 01:45:37 +0000

So far, Realme has launched three Realme 8 series of smartphones such as Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro, and Realme 8 5G in India. In the latest episode of the AskMadhav series, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company will be soon launching two more devices in the series called the Realme 8i and Realme 8s in India.

According to a recent leak, the Realme 8s will be sporting a 6.5-inch display that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be a 5G-enabled device featuring the upcoming Dimensity 810 chipset. The SoC will be coupled with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage.

The Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0 will come preinstalled on the Realme 8s. The device will feature a 16-megapixel and a 64-megapixel primary camera on the back. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

Realme 8s

Recently, a new Realme phone with model number RMX3151 was seen at multiple certification sites such as FCC, TKDN (Indonesia), BIS (India), and EEC (Europe). A Columbian certification revealed that the RMX3151 will be arriving in the market with the Realme 8i moniker.

The FCC certification revealed that the Realme 8i measures 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5mm and weighs 194 grams. The listing suggests that it could be a glass-bodied phone. A schematic of the device found in the FCC documents revealed that it is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The device will come preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. It will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery and it will come with connectivity features like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. The handset does not seem to support 5G connectivity. The other specifications of the device are under the wraps.

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Upcoming Smartphones in August 2021: Samsung, Realme, Redmi, iQOO, & more

Pranav Sawant — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:59:51 +0000

After July, August has to be the busiest month for smartphone manufacturers. This month, we’ll see more than 8 confirmed smartphone launches from brands like Samsung, Motorola, Realme, Redmi, iQOO, and others. While we are waiting for some flagships like iQOO 8 and Realme X9, some budget phones like Redmi 10 are also in the pipeline. Well, we’ll also see foldable phones this month. Before enticing you any further, let’s have a look at all the upcoming smartphones launching in August 2021.

1. Motorola Edge S Pro

Motorola has scheduled a launch event for August 5 where it is expected to unveil the Motorola Edge S Pro smartphone in China. For starters, it won’t be a brand new phone, rather, it is rumored to be a rebranded model of the recently launched Motorola Edge 20 Pro in the global market.

The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.7-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will flaunt a 108MP triple rear camera system with a dedicated periscope telephoto sensor. It will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and pack a 4,500mAh battery. The battery will support 30W fast charging technology.

2. Motorola Edge 20 Series

Although not confirmed, the Motorola Edge 20 series comprising two phones is expected to land in India. The exact launch date is yet to be learned but it is tipped to launch this month itself.

Last month, Motorola quietly unveiled the Edge 20 series in the global market but it comprises three phones – Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, and Edge 20 Lite. Now, it remains to be seen which two are coming to the Indian market.

Regardless of whichever phone, the series packs a 6.7-inch OLED panel and comes with a high refresh rate display. The Edge 20 has the Snapdragon 778G SoC, whereas the Edge 20 Pro is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the other hand, the Edge 20 Lite has the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC. If we consider a flagship, we can expect the Pro model and either of the other two to launch in India.

3. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3

The only and much-anticipated foldable phones to launch this month are the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3. Samsung will unveil the phones at the Unpacked event on August 11 in the global market.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be an upgrade over the Z Flip 2 with a larger 1.3-inch outer screen. It will sport a 6.7-inch foldable display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is expected to come powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will flaunt a 6.2-inch outer display and a 7.5-inch foldable ultra-thin panel. It will support a higher 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+. The Z Fold 3 could be powered by the Plus variant of the Snapdragon 888 i.e. Snapdragon 888+ SoC.

4. iQOO 8

After many leaks, today, iQOO has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming flagship smartphone – the iQOO 8. The smartphone will launch on August 17 and will succeed the iQOO 7 series and will have highlighting specs like a 2K resolution display, 120W fast charging, and a Snapdragon 888+ SoC.

The iQOO 8 series will ship with Samsung’s E5 AMOLED LTPO panels supporting dynamic refresh rate technology. That said, the screen will have support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It will run on OriginOS(Android 11) and is expected to have a refreshed design.

5. Realme GT series/Realme X9 Series

After the China launch, the Realme GT series is slated to land in India. Recently, CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the series including the Realme GT, GT Master Edition, GT Master Explorer Edition, and GT Neo will launch on August 18.

The smartphone series packs a Super AMOLED display and a high 120Hz screen refresh rate. The GT Master Explorer Edition will feature a unique design with a slightly larger display and better cameras.

In addition to this, Realme is also expected to launch the flagship Realme X9 series in China. The series has passed multiple certifications and it is revealed that the phones will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset.

6. Realme 8s, Realme 8i

We’ve got a few more Realme phones launching this month. Previous reports revealed that Realme could launch two budget smartphones dubbed Realme 8s and Realme 8i. While there are limited details for the 8i smartphone, we do have plenty of information about the Realme 8s.

According to a leak, the Realme 8s will feature a 6.5-inch display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz screen refresh rate. It will boast a 64MP quad rear camera system and a 16MP single-camera setup.

Under the hood, the phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery and a 33W fast charging support.

7. Redmi 10

Rumors have it that Redmi will soon launch the vanilla Redmi 10 phones in India. It recently appeared on FCC and it revealed that the device will run on Android 11 out of the box. The Redmi 10 is also tipped to feature improved cameras over its predecessor. The device may launch with 50MP triple rear cameras.

8. Samsung Galaxy A52s

Samsung is expected to launch a new A-series phone in India this month. Rumors suggest that the Samsung Galaxy A52s will debut with mid-range specs. The device has bagged several certifications and it was revealed that the phone has Snapdragon 778G processor.

It will come with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is expected to feature a large AMOLED panel and multiple camera lenses. As of now, the other details including the exact launch date are unknown. But, we can expect the phone to launch sometime in August.

Realme 8i and Realme 8s launch in the pipeline, suggests tipster

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:27:09 +0000

Realme has three models of the Realme 8 in the Indian market – the Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro, and Realme 8 5G. Now, the Chinese smartphone giant is touted to launch two more 8-series phones in the country dubbed Realme 8i and Realme 8s. Today, a popular tipster Mukul Sharma tipped the arrival of these phones.

The tipster stated, “8, 8i, 8s”, hinting at the upcoming Realme 8-series phones. While the Realme 8 is already available, the Realme 8i and 8s are the phones expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

8, i, s

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) July 26, 2021

Adding to this leak, a previous TENAA certification about a Realme phone with model number RMX2205 surfaced online. Since the device is still unknown, it is believed to be either the Realme 8i or Realme 8s smartphone.

Moreover, a publication claimed that the Realme 8i passed a Columbian certification but it has the model number RMX3151. The same device also visited other certifications including TKDN, IMEI, and EEC hinting that its launch is in the pipeline.

Regarding the specs, the RMX2205 appeared on TENAA earlier. It seems to have a raging design with its ‘DARE TO LEAP’ branding at the back. The smartphone is expected to be a 5G handset with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display. It is said to be a dual-SIM phone with a 4,400mAh battery.

On the other hand, the RMX3151 phone’s listings didn’t reveal anything other than its presence.

With multiple certifications incoming, the launch of both of these phones seems to be in the pipeline. We can expect the company to break the silence soon.

Realme 8 5G and Realme 8i smartphones to soon launch in India

Jeet — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:36:12 +0000

A couple of days ago, Realme launched its latest smartphone lineup in the Indian market — the Realme 8 series, which includes the Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a couple of other devices in the same series.

A new report claims that the China-based company could soon launch Realme 8 5G and the Realme 8i smartphones in India. This was also confirmed by Madhav Sheth, Vice President and CEO of Realme India and Europe.

Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro

During an interview with the Financial Express, Madhav Sheth said, “We will have a Realme 8 5G version soon (but not so early). We have to understand that adding 5G with these features will incur additional costs.”

While the launch date and the pricing details have not been revealed yet, the report speculates that the Realme 8 5G could be priced between Realme 8 and 8 Pro, which are Rs 14,999 ($~207) and Rs 17,999 (~$248). If that turns out to be true, then the phone could be the cheapest 5G in the Indian market.

Currently, there is no information available about the upcoming Realme 8i smartphone but going by the name, the device is likely to be the toned-down variant of the standard Realme 8 smartphone in India. We expect to know more about the phones in the coming weeks as the launch date nears.

Apart from these two phones, the company is also preparing to launch its flagship smartphone — Realme GT in the Indian market. The phone has already been launched in China and when it goes official in India, it could be the most expensive from the company.