A few days before the end of 2018, news of an entry level Realme phone called the Realme A1 surfaced online. It was reported that it was going to launch soon back then but up until this moment it is yet to launch. Before today, the last time we heard of the Realme A1 was in February when it was reported it would launch alongside the Realme 3 but it didn’t. Now, a photo of the phone’s retail box has surfaced on the web.

The box doesn’t reveal any info about the device but seems to confirm that the product is still in the pipeline. Previous reports said the Realme A1 will be positioned between the Realme U1 and Realme 2. An alleged render of the phone even surfaced back then.

The Realme A1 is rumored to arrive with a waterdrop-notch, dual rear cameras, a 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and pack a 4200mAh battery. It should also launch with ColorOS 6 based on Android Pie.

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Realme 3 is expected to debut in the first quarter of this year. Recent reports have revealed that the model number RMX1821 belongs to the Realme 3 smartphone. Fresh information reveals that there is another RMX1825 smartphone in works. It is speculated that this phone may debut alongside the Realme 3. The rumor mill has been already talking about the Realme A1 since the past few months. Hence, it is being speculated that the RMX1825 could be the Realme A1.

Realme C3

As of this writing, there is no concrete information available on the specifications of the Realme 3 handset. The Realme 2 came with a wider notch. Hence, it is likely that the company may reduce the notch on the Realme 3. Probably, it could be equipped with a waterdrop-style notched display.

Realme A1 Rumors

As far as the Realme A1 smartphone is concerned, it is rumored to be positioned between Realme U1 and Realme 2. The following render and specifications of the alleged Realme A1 had surfaced in December. The leak had revealed that the smartphone would be equipped with 1.8 GHz octa-core processor and it will be coming in 2 GB and 3 GB RAM options. The handset may feature 32 GB of internal storage and carry support for external storage. It may draw power from a 4,200mh battery. For photography, it may feature 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and an 8-megapixel selfie snapper. The alleged Realme A1 could be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

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Realme has recently released Realme C1 (2019) entry-level smartphone. it is a newer version of the Realme C1 smartphone that was announced in the previous year. The Realme C1 (2019) carries the same specifications as the last year’s model, but it features new variants. The 32 GB storage + 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM variants of the Realme C1 are respectively priced at 7,499 and Rs. 8,499 in India. The handset features a 6.2-inch HD+ notched display, Snapdragon 450, 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera, 5-megapixel front camera and 4,230mAh battery.

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A fresh leak reveals that the Realme is prepping up to introduce the Realme A1 budget friendly smartphone. The leak reveals that the handset will be placed lower than the Realme U1 smartphone.

The Amazon India exclusive Realme U1 carries a starting price of Rs. 11,999 (~$171). Hence, it is likely that the rumored Realme A1 may cost around Rs. 10,000 (~$142). The handset is expected to release in colors like Black and Yellow.

As of this writing, there is no leak on the specifications of the Realme A1. However, it is being speculated that the handset may feature a waterdrop notch screen like the Realme U1 and it could be fueled by Helio P60 or Snapdragon 600-series SoC. The Realme A1 may feature a rear-mounted ducal camera and an AI powered selfie shooter.

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The Realme A1 is expected to go official in the first quarter of 2019. As the company has done for its other smartphones, the Realme A1 is expected to break cover in India first before arriving in other markets.

In May, Realme brand was introduced to the market with the launch of Realme 1 smartphone.  The Realme 2 was unveiled in August and the company introduced the Realme 2 and Realme C1 smartphones. In November, the Realme U1 selfie-focused phone was launched. The Realme C1 that carries a price tag of Rs. 7,499 (~$107) is the cheapest among all the Realme phones.

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