The festive season is about to begin in India. Ahead of that, the two largest eCommerce companies, namely Flipkart and Amazon, have scheduled their special annual sale event for later this week.

These sales, which are officially called Flipkart Big Billion Days and Amazon Great India Festival, are set to begin on September 23. Paying customers will get access to the offers a day early on September 22. Also, some of the deals are already live.

Hence, to help our readers out, we will be publishing multiple articles in the coming days covering the best deals across popular brands. In this post, let’s take a look at all the great offers available on Realme products.

Before we begin, we would like to mention that, unlike most other brands, Realme’s best offers are limited to Flipkart. Hence, all the below-listed deals can be only availed on the Walmart-owned platform.

Best Realme Deals and Offers: Flipkart Big Billion Days

Smartphones

Realme GT 2 Pro

Realme GT 2

Realme GT Neo 3T

Realme 9 Pro Plus 5G

Realme 9 5G SE

Realme 9

Realme C30

Accessories

Laptops

Realme Book Slim

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This week, smartphone brand Realme on its community forum, has finally announced that Android 12 is officially arriving to the Realme 9 5G Speed Edition and the standard Realme 9 5G smartphones via its major realme UI 3.0 update. 

For the Realme 9 5G Speed Edition, it will be getting the official stable release of realme UI 3.0 from this week onwards. For the Realme 9 5G, an open beta programme has been announced for users who want an early taste to Android 12.

The Realme UI 3.0 stable update rollout will be released to Realme 9 5G SE users in batches, and to be eligible for the update, users will have to make sure that they are on the latest firmware version of Realme UI 2.0. The latest firmware version for the device is RMX3461_11.A.11.

Realme reminds users to be patient as the update rollout happens in a staged manner to ensure the stability of the update, and to make sure that there are no critical bugs in the update.

For Realme 9 5G users, the Realme UI 3.0 open beta programme has been announced on Realme’s Community Forum, and to enroll for the programme, users will have to follow the instructions as listed in the forum post here.

Realme wants users to keep in mind that being in an early open beta software programme, there might be bugs and some apps might not work properly. It might not be recommended to install the Open Beta software on your primary phone.

Realme also recommends applicants to back up their personal data before proceeding with the programme to prevent any unnecessary data loss should any unfortunate bugs or glitches happen during the early access programme.

The company also notes that due to unpredictable factors such as network communication and strategy adjustment, it is not possible to guarantee that every applicant will receive the update. In case the update is not received, Realme suggests users to patiently wait for the official stable release.

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Yesterday, Oppo officially debuted the Oppo F21 Pro series in India. The lineup consists of two models, namely Oppo F21 Pro and Oppo F21 Pro 5G. The former is scheduled to go on sale first. It will be up for grabs in the country starting from April 15.

The Oppo F21 Pro is a 4G-only handset. It arrives in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration priced at ₹22,999. 

The phone comes in two color options and both of them use a different rear material. The Sunset Orange version has a fiberglass leather finish, while the Cosmic Black features a matte glass panel.

You can learn more about the device in our review. You will get a better picture of whether you should invest in it.

In case, you are looking for other options in this price segment, then we got you covered. In this article, we have listed all the best alternatives for Oppo F21 Pro in India.

The Oppo F21 Pro has tough competition in India. All of its competitors offer better specs. Some of them are even cheaper. Before we list its competitors, let’s take a look at its specifications.

Best Oppo F21 Pro Alternatives in India

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G is the first smartphone that comes to mind when we talk about the under ₹25,000 price segment in India. Though the handset does not bring much of an upgrade over its predecessor (Redmi Note 10 Pro Max), it is still one of the best options available in the market right now.

Unlike the F21 Pro, it not only offers up to a 120Hz refresh rate but also a brighter screen with up to 1,200 nits peak brightness. It also comes with dual stereo speakers, an IP53 rating, a larger 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a 5G-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G is priced at ₹20,999, ₹21,999, and ₹24,999 for 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB memory configurations respectively.

Oneplus Nord CE 2 5G

Oneplus entered the sub-₹25,000 price category in India last year with the Oneplus Nord CE 5G. Its successor Oneplus Nord CE 2 5G is currently one of the hottest products in the market.

As the name suggests, it offers 5G connectivity, thanks to the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chip. It flaunts the same-sized display as the F21 Pro but the panel’s brightness can reach up to 800 nits. Further, it can record videos in 4K quality, supports 65W fast charging, and sports an ultra-wide camera.

Oneplus Nord CE 2 5G (review) arrives in two memory variants — 6GB + 128GB and  8GB + 128GB. They cost ₹23,999 and ₹24,999 respectively.

Realme 9 5G SE

The Realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) is the cheapest alternative to the Oppo F21 Pro. The main highlights of this smartphone are its display and chip.

The Realme phone features a screen with up to a 144Hz refresh rate, however, it is an LCD panel but with 600 nits peak brightness level. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, which is one of the best 5G-enabled mid-range mobile chipsets in the market. Finally, it also has a larger 5,000mAh battery.

The Realme 9 5G SE starts at ₹19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB models and goes up to ₹22,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.

iQOO Z5 5G

The iQOO Z5 5G is the only device in the list with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is also the only one capable of shooting 4G videos in 60fps.

It is run by a 5G-supported Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. Despite sporting an LCD screen with up to a 120Hz refresh, the brightness level on this panel can reach up to 650 nits. Lastly, it has a larger 5,000mAh battery, 44W fast charging support, and dual stereo speakers.

The iQOO Z5 5G costs ₹23,990 for 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹26,990 for 12GB + 256GB version.

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Last week, realme launched the realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) in India. The smartphone went on sale starting yesterday (March 14). At the same time, the company had also started rolling out the first software update for it. Let’s take a look at the changes.

According to an official announcement post on realme Community, the brand has begun to push a new software build for the realme 9 5G SE in India. The first-ever system update for the handset arrives with firmware version RMX3461_11.A.06.

Per the official changelog, the latest build brings a fix for a refresh rate switching issue, which is responsible for app stutters. It also comes with fixes for some known issues to improve system stability. Finally, it also arrives with March 2022 security patches.

The new software update is said to be seeded out in batches. Anyway, as the smartphone is on sale for only a couple of days, almost all buyers should be greeted with this update while setting up the phone. Therefore, most of them will not have to face the aforementioned app stutter issue caused by improper refresh rate switching.

Talking about the device, the main highlights of realme 9 SE are Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and 144Hz display (LCD). It is priced at ₹19,999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectfully.

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A few days back, Xiaomi brought the Redmi Note 11 Pro lineup to India comprising of two devices. These are the exact same smartphones that were announced in Europe and other markets a few weeks back. The only difference is that the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G goes by the name of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India.

This handset is scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 12 PM on March 15 (Tuesday) in the country. It carries the following price tags.

• 6GB + 128GB – ₹20,999
• 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹24,999

Customers can avail it in either Stealth Black, Phantom White, or Mirage Blue color options from Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Homes, and official retailers.

Having said that, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is not the only phone available in this price category. It has multiple competitors from different brands. Let’s take a look at its competition based on specs.

Before we begin, here’s a quick rundown of Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G’s specifications.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G vs Competition

Realme 9 5G SE

The main highlight of the Realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC present underneath it. This chipset is more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695G powering the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G.

Further, the realme handset can record at 4K 30fps from the main camera, which is not possible on Redmi. It also arrives with a  dedicated MicroSD card slot instead of a hybrid one as the Redmi.

But unfortunately, it falls behind in most other aspects. It has a plastic body, LCD screen but with up to 144Hz refresh rate, mono speaker, and, 30W fast charging.

As far as the cost is concerned, it is priced at ₹19,999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, which is slightly better than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 silicon residing inside the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. The OnePlus phone not only supports 4K 30fps video recording from the primary camera but also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

Though the OxgenOS 11 running on the OnePlus handset is based on the unified codebase of ColorOS and OxygenOS, it continues to offer one of the best software experiences with little to no bloatware. Finally, it is backed by a smaller 4,5000mAh battery, which can be filled quicker with 65W fast charging.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G costs ₹23,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and ₹24,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.

iQOO Z5 5G

The iQOO Z5 5G is also run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC like the realme 9 5G SE but arrives with a faster LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Unlike other competitors of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, it not only sports dual stereo speakers but also can max at 4K video recording in 60fps from the main camera.

However, it lacks a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, it comes with a plastic body, an LCD panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and 44W fast charging.

The iQOO Z5 5G retails at ₹23,990 (8GB + 128GB) and ₹26,990 (12GB + 256GB) in India.

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is the only competitor of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G with an inferior chipset. It houses a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC underneath it. Anyway, it can still record videos in 4K 30fps from the primary camera.

Also, unlike any other smartphones on the list, including Redmi, the Edge 20 Fusion is the only one sporting a 10-bit 90Hz OLED display. It features a plastic design and supports only 30W charging.

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is priced at  ₹21,4999  and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory variants respectively.

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Around 7 smartphones are expected to launch next month. Out of these, only 4 are new, while the remaining 3 are making their way to India. In other words, the number of releases in the upcoming week will be fewer than the last week. 

Almost all the handsets launching next month are successors of their bestsellers. With that being said, let us take a look at all the forthcoming phones one by one.

Upcoming  Smartphones Next Week

realme C35

The realme C35 made its global debut in Thailand in February. It has been now confirmed to launch in India on March 7. Interested readers can watch the announcement of the handset on the brand’s official YouTube channel starting at 12:30 PM.

The highlights of the realme C35 include a 6.6-inch FHD+ notched display (LCD) with up to 600 nits peak brightness, UNISOC T616 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro)  + 2MP (monochrome) triple camera setup,  8MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and Android 11 (realme UI 2.0).

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G

Samsung has scheduled to launch the Galaxy F23 5G in India on March 8. The Flipkart-exclusive smartphone will be announced in a live stream that will begin at 12 PM on the company’s official YouTube channel.

The South Korean tech giant has disclosed some of the features of the device already. It will arrive with a 120Hz FHD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, a triple-camera system comprising of a 50MP primary sensor and a 123° ultra-wide lens, 5,000mAh battery, and support for 25W fast charging

Apple iPhone SE 2022

Apple will be hosting its first event of 2022 labeled ‘Peek Performance. The live stream is planned to kickstart at 10 AM PT. It can be watched on the official YouTube channel of the company.

The American tech giant is expected to announce multiple products at this virtual conference. One of them is said to be the iPhone SE 2022, the successor of the iPhone SE 2020. The handset will reportedly retain the design of its predecessor and bring 5G connectivity. Most interestingly, it may cost as low as $300.

Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

Xiaomi has already announced Redmi Note 11 Pro series in multiple markets. The handsets are finally making their way to India on March 9. They will be unveiled in a live stream, which will kickstart at 12 PM on the brand’s official YouTube channel.

Talking about the devices, the company has confirmed to debut two models, namely Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. According to teasers and earlier reports, the former will be the same as the international Redmi Note 11 Pro with 4G connectivity. Whereas, the latter will be a rebranded international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

realme 9 5G and realme 9 5G SE

Chinese tech brand has planned yet another launch event for India on March 10. It will be also live-streamed starting at 12:30 PM on the said date on the firm’s official YouTube channel. The stars of the show will be realme 9 5G and realme 9 5G SE.

These two will be the third and fourth phones in the realme 9 series respectively. The realme 9 5G will be almost identical to the realme 8 5G. On the other hand, the realme 9 5G SE is expected to be a rebadged realme Q3s.

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In October 2021, Realme announced the Realme Q3s in China. Today, Realme India confirmed that it will be announcing the Realme 9 series of smartphones on March 10 in India. The lineup will include two models, the Realme 9 5G and Realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition). It seems that the China-exclusive Realme Q3s may be rebranded as the Realme 9 5G SE.

So far, the company has revealed the Realme 9 SE 5G will be equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chip, a 48-megapixel triple camera unit, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. A recent report claimed that the Realme 9 may carry support for a 144Hz refresh rate. However, it is more likely that the company may offer a 144Hz screen on the Realme 9 5G Speed Edition.

All the above-mentioned specs are available on the Realme Q3s. In addition, the design of the Realme 9 5G SE also matches with the Q3s. Hence, it is likely that the Q3s could be launched in India with the Realme 9 5G SE moniker. According to a recent report, the Speed Edition will come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It may go on sale in colours like Starry Glow and Azure Glow.

Realme Q3s specifications

The Realme Q3s has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display that offers a Full HD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G SoC fuels the device with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. A 5,000mAh battery powers the Q3s, and it carries support for 30W fast charging.

The back panel of the Q3s has a 48-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro camera. A 16-megapixel camera is available on the device for selfies and video calls. It is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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