Realme entered the laptop segment way back in 2021 with the Realme Book Slim. The brand announced the Book Prime last year. Now, Realme has officially revealed that it has discontinued the Book Slim, the very first laptop introduced in the Indian market. Both devices are also delisted on the company’s official website.

Realme Book Slim discontinued in India

Some days ago, a user enquired the brand on X (formerly Twitter) about purchasing the Realme Book and Realme Watch. To this, the brand responded by saying that the Realme Book has been discontinued. However, the exact model of the laptop was not stated. Both the Realme Book Slim and the Realme Book Prime have been taken down from the official website. Only the Book Prime is available for purchase from Amazon and Flipkart. We assume these could be till the limited stocks last. 

Meanwhile, the Realme Book laptops are available for purchase from the brand’s official channel in China. It’s unclear whether Realme is steering away from the laptop segment in India or if the company will launch a new laptop in the near future. 

To recall the core specifications, the Realme Book Slim and Prime both feature a 14-inch 2K display, dual stereo speakers, HD webcam, and a backlit keyboard. The laptops are equipped with up to 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor coupled with Iris Xe GPU. The Book Slim packs 8GB RAM and 512GB storage whereas the Book Prime maxes out 16GB + 512GB configuration. The Realme Book laptops support 65W fast charging. 

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The realme Book Prime has been making rounds on the internet for a while now and is a rebranded Realme Book Enhanced Edition, which was announced in January this year in China. It was launched for the global market alongside the Buds Air 3 but the Indian market was given a miss. That changes soon though as realme has now revealed the laptop’s launch date for the country.

The company’s official site for India now has a big banner on the home screen with the launch date for the realme Book prime. Set for April 7th, 12:30 PM, looks to be a premium offering and will therefore likely carry a premium price as well.

While the banner doesn’t reveal much in terms of specifications, only saying that the realme Book Prime will have an 11th Gen Intel processor and a 2.8K display, most of its specifications are already known. We have given these below.

The realme Book Prime is likely to feature a 14-inch LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 3:2. It will offer a screen resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. It will be powered by the 11th gen Intel Core i5 CPU that’s paired with the Intel Xe iGPU.

The laptop will include 16GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 512GB of PCIe SSD storage, and a 54Wh battery. It will likely come pre-installed with Windows 11 OS and is expected to support 65W fast charging.

On the connectivity front, the realme Book Prime is expected to feature a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, a USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port, a 3.5mm headphone slot, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2.

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At the Realme GT 2 series launch event in China in early January, the brand announced a new laptop called Realme Book Enhanced Edition. A little over a month later, this notebook is now said to debut in India under a different name. A rough launch timeline for the computer’s launch in the country has also been tipped.

According to Mukul Sharma (via 91Mobiles), Realme will launch a new laptop in India by April. This notebook will be officially called Realme Book Prime.

The tech influencer says that the computer will most likely be a rebranded Realme Book Enhanced Edition. He also adds that the product will also make its way to other international markets.

Talking about specs, the Realme Book Enhanced Edition sports a 14-inch 2K display (LCD) with a 100% sRGB color gamut, 400 nits peak brightness, and 3:2 aspect ratio. It is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11320H processor paired with VC liquid cooling system.

The laptop comes with 16GB LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD. It runs Microsoft Windows 11 and gets its juice from a 54Wh battery.

The computer offers connectivity options, such as WiFi 6, a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 4, another USB Type-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2), a USB Type-A port (USB 3.1 Gen 1), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also has features like a backlit keyboard, dual stereo speakers, fingerprint sensor, ColorOS PC Connect.

Finally, the notebook measures 14.9mm in thickness, weighs 1.47kg, and arrives in two colors (Sky Blue, Island Grey).

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Earlier this month, along with the Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone, the China-based company had announced Realme Book Enhanced Edition. A few days after that, the Realme Book Enhanced Edition Air laptop was made official in the Chinese market.

Today, the laptop officially goes on sale in China for the price of 4,399 yuan which roughly converts to $694. This is a discounted price for those who pre-ordered the device.

The major difference between the Realme Book Enhanced Edition and the Realme Book Enhanced Edition Air is the display and weight. The Air suffix model comes with a glass panel instead of polyester. The newer model also weighs a bit lighter at 1.37 kilograms as opposed to the 1.47 kilogram for the older model.

Coming to the specifications, the device features a 14-inch LCD 2K display that offers a 3:2 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut coverage, and 400 nits brightness. Under the hood, it is powered by the 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11320H processor with VC liquid cooling.

It comes packed with 16GB LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD storage and there’s only one variant for the memory configuration. In the software department, the laptop comes running the latest Windows 11 operating system and is powered by a 54Wh battery.

The device offers Wi-Fi 6 for connectivity, a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 4, another USB Type-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2), a USB Type-A port (USB 3.1 Gen 1), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also has some additional features, like a backlit keyboard, dual stereo speakers, fingerprint sensor, ColorOS PC Connect, and more.

The Realme Book Enhanced Edition Air is priced at 4,699 yuan which is about $741. It was available for pre-order for a discount of 300 yuan (~$47), bringing down the cost to 4,399 yuan for the first sale in China.

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At CES 2022, Intel unveiled its 12th generation Core CPUs, which are aimed at this year’s laptop notebooks. Following it, Realme’s VP Madhav Sheth has announced that the company will be one of the first brands to introduce 12th Gen Intel Core laptops to the market.

Sheth on Twitter said, “We are excited to be one of the first brands to introduce the 12th Gen Intel Core Processor in our Next-Gen #realmeBook.” It could mean that the upcoming Realme Book (2022 edition) with the 12th Gen Intel CPUs may launch anytime this year in markets like China, India, and others.

We are excited to be one of the first brands to introduce the 12th Gen Intel Core Processor in our Next-Gen #realmeBook.

Are you all ready to experience it? #CES2022 #DesignedToEmpower https://t.co/LjYZFYJxPN

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) January 5, 2022

Earlier, Intel announced three new series’ – the H, P, and U-series. The P and U-series are mainly for the thin and light ultrabooks launching this year. Although Realme has not confirmed it, we speculate either of these two chipsets to be used in the upcoming Realme Book. If it will be the case, then the upcoming notebook from Realme will be way faster in comparison to the predecessor.

As of now, we aren’t aware of any of its specs, hence we’d have to wait for some concrete leaks to arrive on the Internet.

In related news, Realme recently launched the Enhanced Edition of the Realme Book. It comes at a price tag of CNY 4,699(~$737) and has a couple of improvements. The notebook comes with a 14-inch LCD display with a 2K resolution. It has 11th gen Intel Core i5-11320 SoC and 16GB of RAM. It packs a 54Whr battery that offers up to 11 hours of backup.  The laptop comes with Windows 11 pre-installed and has Realme’s Super VC cooling system.

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At a recent launch event, along with unveiling the Realme GT2 series smartphones, the company also launched a new variant of its laptop, dubbed Realme Book Enhanced Edition which comes with upgraded design and hardware.

Today, the Realme Book Enhanced Edition is officially available for purchase in the Chinese market, for a starting price of 4,699 yuan which is around $737.

Similar to the original model, this Enhanced Edition retains the metallic body, mirror brand logo, and backlit keyboard design. It features a 14-inch LCD display with a 2K screen resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels, and a 3:2 aspect raio.

Under the hood, it comes powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5-11320H processor, coupled with 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. Taking care of the graphics need is the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU.

The company is claiming a multi-core increase in the CPU by 21.8 percent and a GPU increase by 68 percent. The device also comes with a Super VC cooling system which is claimed to improve the heat dissipation speed by 32.7 percent.

It comes pre-installed with the Windows 11 operating system. As for the battery, the device is powered by a 54Whr battery that the company says can provide up to 11 hours of usage. There’s also support for 65W super-fast charging that can charge the battery up to 50 percent within 30 minutes.

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The Realme GT Neo2 is available in three colors – Neo Blue, Neo Black, and Neo Green. The green appears to be a favorite as Realme has launched some other products in the same color such as the Realme Watch T1 and the Realme Buds Air 2. It may soon extend the paint job to other popular products including the Realme Pad and Realme Book.

Yesterday, Realme VP and newly-appointed President of Realme International Business Group, Madhav Sheth, shared a photo of all of the companies products in Neo Green. Alongside the Realme GT Neo2, Buds Air 2, straps of the Watch T1, and the Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo, the photo also shows the Realme Pad, Realme Book (review), and a Realme Wireless Mouse in Neo Green.

It's just not in your wheels or in the air, it's in our Air 2.
Here’s the lineup of all our GREEN products. Handpick your favourite. https://t.co/0yyYNC6BdH pic.twitter.com/04OsyfSm6R

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) October 22, 2021

The Realme Pad is currently available in Real Gold and Real Gray color options while the Realme Book comes in Real Blue and Real Gray. Both devices are very popular but should see more adoption when Realme launches them in Green. The Realme Wireless Mouse-Silent which is sold in Malaysia is also shown in green.

We don’t know yet when the new colorway for these products will be released but there is a possibility they won’t be available in all regions.

It is nice to see manufacturers get creative with colors and deviate from the black, gray, or white that we are used to seeing. We hope this trend continues thus providing users with more options to pick up a device.

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The young brand, Realme, has given us a lot of surprises since its establishment. It first started out as a smartphone manufacturer, but now the brand is ambitiously expanding to markets beyond smartphones. In 2021, it has launched a bunch of new products in new categories. The Realme Book, the brand’s first-ever laptop product, was recently announced with incredible value for money. To achieve its very first step in the market, the Realme Book targets the affordable market, where things are highly competitive. Since we’ve seen so many excellent manufacturers splitting up a large chunk of this market, we are curious whether the Realme Book can stand out from the crowd and win its own position. Just follow our review and find out the answer.

Realme Book Slim Review: Design

At first glance, the Realme Book did impress us with its great build quality. Since these days even affordable laptops have a similar design to other premium laptops, the real differentiating factor lies in the laptop’s attention to detail and build quality. In this regard, the Realme Book is one of the most impressive models in its price range. The laptop’s design looks clean and highly integrated, thanks to the whole metal body.

The smooth aluminum alloy feels pretty premium with a united matte finish, which would not only prevent from getting fingerprints stains and dust but also theoretically ensures stable performance, due to its good heat dissipation.

Known as Realme Book Slim, the Realme Book also brings an ultra-slim design with 14.9mm thickness (thickest point: 15.5mm). Matching with the front size of 307 x 229mm and the weight of 1.48kg (1.38kg for the 8G version), the compact laptop is pretty good for portable use. But surprisingly, in the compact body (a common size for a 13-inch notebook), Realme installed a 14-inch 2K IPS display with a resolution of 2160 x 1440. Except for the bottom frame with the realme logo, the three bezels (left & right: 5.3mm) around the panel are quite narrow (Screen-to-body ratio: 90%), which makes the display look much more stunning than most of its competitors.

However, the compact design forces some compromises. The number of available ports probably won’t please some users. There’s only one USB 3.0 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the right side. On the other side, the laptop offers a Thunderbolt 4 (charging port) and another USB-C 3.2 port.

To fix that, an additional interface dock may be needed with the Realme Book.

In addition, the included 65W PD charger also applies a compact design for ease of carrying, which, more importantly, can be shared for charging both the laptop and your smartphone with a USB-C charging port.

The keyboard layout of the Realme Book uses large keycaps that feature good travel at 1.3mm. The keys offer a pretty fast and smooth response without producing much noise while typing. But for some users who require a strong rebound, the typing experience may not be so pleasurable. The keys are backlit and Realme offers two levels of brightness for users under different situations.

The large touchpad below the keyboard is one of my favorite points. It provides an ample touch area which is also responsive and smooth. And during our limited experience, we didn’t face any mistouches.

Realme Book Slim Display & Speakers

Let’s take a closer look at the 14-inch display. Honestly, the display of the Realme Book is one of the top options we can find at this price. It supports up to 100% sRGB gamut with outstanding color accuracy (actual test: ΔE=1.45), which is pretty close to some professional monitors for image processing. As an office-work or business model, the 3:2 aspect ratio is also a better option than the 16:9. The most intuitive experience is that it can display multiple tasks more comfortably.

The only unfortunate limitation is the 400-nit max brightness, which isn’t really enough for use under bright ambient light.

For audio, the Realme Book is equipped with dual Harman-tuned speakers with the support of DTS Stereo Surround Sound technology. The actual audio sound is loud and rich. Although it still is not comparable to some premium models, it’s already better than most options at the price point.

Realme Book Slim Performance & Gaming Review

As a competitive laptop taking aim at good productivity, the Realme Book has offered the best that it can at this price. The whole lineup of the Realme Book is powered by the 11th-gen Intel Core processors, but you only have Core i3-1115G4 and a Core i5-1135G7 for options. The model in our hand is an Intel i5 version with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD ROM, which is also the top configuration of the lineup.

In AIDA64’s stress test (FPU stress test), this i5’s single-core frequency could reach up to 4.2GHz, which would be a remarkable improvement for heavy productivity uses. During the stress test, the laptop had sustained high-performance output with excellent cooling capacity, which thanks to the cooling system mainly constituted by dual fans inside the body and the connection with dual 8mm-diameter heat pipes. And notably, the cooling system stayed pretty quiet and didn’t produce unacceptable noise.

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Another important detail reflected in the test is that the CPU could run up to 28W TDP. Considering it comes with Intel’s Iris Xe integrated graphics instead of separate Graphics, it’s the best performance that the i5-1135G7 CPU can achieve.

In PCMark 10, the Realme Book scored 4766, where it got 9628 for the Essentials Test, and got 6437 for the productivity test. In another Benchmark, CineBench R20, the CPU of the laptop scored 2192, which is a pretty good result among all the i5-1135G7 models.

As for gaming, we chose to run FPS Test of the game CS:GO on the Realme Book. The laptop could achieve an average framerate of 50fps under the game’s 1080P high graphics. And under low graphics, the framerate could stably maintain at 55-60fps.

To summarize the results in different benchmarks, we’re quite sure that the Realme Book is sufficient to meet the general needs of office productivity and light entertainment, while running heavy-loaded games is still a bit of a struggle.

Although the Realme Book is the brand’s first laptop coming with Windows 10 system pre-installed, the brand promised that the lineup is in the first list of laptops to be updated with Windows 11.

In addition, Realme pre-installed an exclusive application to achieve seamless collaboration with a Realme Phone. The PC-Phone Connect application allows to seamlessly mirror the phone screen to the notebook where users easily share and open files on the phone with PC programs. But just note that it’s compatible only with Realme GT series for now.

Realme Book Slim Battery Life Review

The Realme Book is equipped with a 54Wh battery. Realme claimed, under office use, the notebook could last for 8.5 hours. But in our actual uses, it was around 1 hour less than its claimed battery life, which is probably because we added up more usage scenarios like web-surfing and streaming video playback. Nevertheless, considering its slim body, such battery performance is still impressive.

Last but not least, we have a reminder for users who are going to buy a Core i3 configuration of the Realme Book. The i3 variant doesn’t support the latest Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, the ultra-high-speed of Thunderbolt 4 port, or even the new WiFi 6 network. Considering the absence of Core i7 configuration, we highly recommend going for the Core i5 version of the Realme Book if you are attracted by the beautiful price and its powerful performance.

Realme Book Slim: Verdict

As Realme’s first entry into the notebook market, the Realme Book surprisingly shows its mature product power. The optimized Core i5-1135G7 processor plus up to 16GB RAM and 512GB ROM brought back the smooth experience to budget notebooks. Unlike those mid-rangers using an MX450 independent Graphics as a gimmick (bringing very limited improvement and serious power and heated issues), it emphasizes the balance of good portability, stable performance and overall power consumption.

While taking the attractive price into account, it’s definitely one of the best options for portable productivity and light entertainment for the price.

You can get the Realme Book from Realme or via retailers like Giztop.

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Realme marked its entrance into the laptop market with the launch of Realme Book. Slimmer than the MacBook Air, the new laptop offers some high specifications to offer an exceptional user experience. Realme Book sale is currently limited only to few countries, and fans across the globe are awaiting its official launch. Surprisingly, Giztop started retailing the Realme Book with an international shipping option.

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Giztop is offering Intel i5 variant with 8GB RAM and a 512GB internal storage option. It is a good deal for users who are looking to grab a powerful laptop at a decent price.

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Realme Book Specifications

Realme Book is launched in two different configurations – one with Intel i5 consisting of an 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and the other Intel i3 processor carrying 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD Configuration.

Realme Book features a 14-inch IPS HD+ display having a resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels with 400 nits of peak brightness. It runs Windows 10, but Windows 11 upgrade is on the books later this year.

Realme Book with Intel i3 ships with the latest connectivity option such as WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port and a 3.5mm audio jack. However, the Intel i5 variant comes with an additional Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) port and sports an additional microphone jack along with a separate headphone jack. There’s a 54Wh battery present on the Realme Book with 65W PD Super-Fast charging technology.

Overall, it is a full-fledged package that offers powerful performance at competitive pricing. It is now up for grabs via Giztop for $799.

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A few days ago, after teasing it for several weeks, OPPO-backed Realme officially expanded its portfolio of devices by launching its first-ever laptop in several different markets, dubbed Realme Book.

Today (on 25th August), the newly launched laptop officially went on sale in the brand’s home country China and the company has reported impressive sales numbers for the first-ever sale of the Realme Book.

Realme claims that it managed to sell Realme Book units worth more than 10 million yuan in the first sale in China, that too within five minutes. The numbers include sales registered on the company’s own online store as well as JD.com and Huantai Mall.

In China, the Realme Book comes in two models — Core i5 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD costing 4,299 yuan (~$664) and Core i5 + 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD which is priced at 4,699 yuan (~$725) but has a limited period promotional price of 4,299 yuan.

The Realme Book comes with a metallic body, a mirror brand logo, and the front sporting a backlit keyboard. The laptop weighs just 1.38 kgs and measures a slim 14.9mm and comes in two color options — Real Blue and Real Grey.

It is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. For graphics, the notebook sports Intel’s Iris Xe graphics and is running the Windows 10 operating system out-of-the-box but will support Windows 11 in the future.

The device is powered by a 54Whr battery and comes with support for 65W super-fast charging. The company has promised 11 hours of battery life and says that just 30 minutes of charging can bring the battery up to 50 percent.

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Last week we saw no less than six new phones get announced across various markets. However, phone launches were not the only exciting news. Here is a roundup of the top stories from the third week of August:

ROG Phone 5s series – New processor, same shell

ASUS announced new gaming smartphones under its ROG brand. The new ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro don’t change much from their predecessors announced earlier this year. The main upgrade is the Snapdragon 888+ processor. The RAM has also been bumped up to 18GB.

Motorola Edge 20 series Indian launch

Motorola’s Edge 20 series made its stop in India last week. The Lenovo-owned company announced the Motorola Edge 20 and the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. The former is one of the lightest and thinnest phones in its class. Both phones have a 108MP primary camera and a high refresh rate display. Motorola India has also confirmed that the Edge 20 Pro will launch later.

Galaxy A52s 5G – yet another phone with only a performance upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy A-series added two new members last week. While the Galaxy A03s will appeal to those on a constricted budget, the Galaxy A52s 5G is for those with more money to spare but not enough for a flagship. The A52s 5G doesn’t offer much over the Galaxy A52 5G announced back in March but you do get a more powerful processor and new colors to choose from.

iQOO 8 series – a head-turning balance of power and style

The launch of the iQOO 8 series was one of the major highlights of last week. The new smartphones from Vivo’s iQOO come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888+ processor, fast wired and wireless charging, Samsung’s brand new E5 display, and a custom version of OriginOS developed for the sub-brand.

These new phones are not just beasts under the hood, but also feature impressive designs. Alongside custom editions that wear the BMW Motorsport colors, the standard model also has a photochromic version that can switch from silver to bright orange!

Pixel 5A 5G – same but better in some ways

Google announced a new Pixel phone, but while it is not the one we are all looking forward to which is the Pixel 6, the new Pixel 5a 5G has been getting a lot of attention since it launched. The mid-range phone takes over from the Pixel 4a 5G as the flagbearer of the Pixel a line. While some key specs have been carried over from last year’s mode, the Pixel 5a 5G brings a significantly bigger battery, an IP67 rating, and a price tag that is $50 cheaper than that of the Pixel 4a 5G. The Pixel 5a 5G will be exclusive to Japan and the U.S.A. but Google did launch a Pixel for the Indian market in form of the Pixel Buds A.

Realme Book Slim – an impressive first attempt

Realme made its entry into the computer market with the launch of the Realme Book Slim, a premium ultrabook with a competitive price tag. The 14-inch notebook which is powered by Intel’s 11th Gen processor also has a 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a fingerprint scanner, and a model with a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Redmi 10 – significant upgrades for a budget phone

The Redmi 10 launched last week and it comes with some of the biggest upgrades Redmi’s numbered series has seen. From an upgraded display with a higher refresh rate to a more powerful chipset to a huge upgrade in the camera department, the Redmi 10 is proof that you can get a pretty good phone even when on a tight budget.

OPPO announces new camera technology for smartphones

OPPO pumps millions of dollars into research and development every year. Last week, it showed us some of the results from its labs. The Chinese manufacturer announced a 5-axis OIS sensor and an OPPO RGBW sensor that can capture up to 60% more light.

No charger for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro but faster charging

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro won’t be coming with chargers included in the box. However, it has been reported that they will have support for a faster charging technology than their predecessor.

OnePlus 9 RT and OxygenOS 12 – coming next quarter

OnePlus won’t be launching a T-version of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro according to a leaker. However, new details surfaced last week revealing that the OnePlus 9R will be the one getting the T-treatment.

The OnePlus 9 RT is coming later this year and it will be the first Oneplus phone to run OxyegnOS 12 out of the box.

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Realme is gearing up for the launch of its first laptop in China on August 18, which is also when it would be launching the Slim variant of its Realme Books in India. Now, a new pricing leak has revealed the starting price of the upcoming notebook in China.

According to a 163 report, the pricing of the laptop has just been spotted in an offline store earlier today (16th August 2021). The store was promoting the arrival of the laptop on a banner, which also revealed the starting price of the new laptops from the Chinese smartphone maker. As per this promotional banner, the Realme Book will have a starting price of 4,699 Yuan or roughly 725 US Dollars. While it isn’t exactly a budget notebook, the pricing is still quite notable considering the specifications houses.

Realme China recently confirmed that the laptop will sport a 14 inch 3:2 aspect ratio display that offers a 2K resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. Under the hood, the laptop will be powered by Intel 11th Gen Core i5-1135G7 processor paired with Intel’s Xe integrated graphics and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. The device will likely also offer PCIe SSD storage as well and could support up to 65W fast charging as well. The Realme Book is a thin and light laptop and arrives with a thickness of just 14.9mm. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the launch of the new notebooks.

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Realme will be announcing the Realme Book on Aug. 18 in China. On the same day, the company will be unleashing the Realme Book Slim in India. It is unclear whether these are the same device. A Weibo user (via) has shared a couple of live shots of the blue and silver variants of the Realme Book to showcase its design.

The Realme Book’s live shots show that it will arrive with an aluminum build. The lid of the device has a minimalist look as it only features a plain “realme” branding. The top bezel of the laptop features a webcam, and another branding can be seen on the bottom bezel.

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A fingerprint sensor can be seen in the upper-right corner above the backlit keyboard. Below the keyboard is a large trackpad, which probably carries support for gestures. The device’s right edge has a pair of USB-C ports, and there is a USB slot and a 3.5mm audio jack available on its left spine. The underside of the notebook is a grille for ventilation. A “Dare to Leap” branding can also be seen on the underside.

Earlier today, Realme China confirmed that it will be sporting a 3:2 aspect ratio display that offers a 2K resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. The device can be seen running on Windows 10 OS, and it is expected to receive the Windows 11 upgrade later this year.

It is likely to be powered by the Intel 11th gen. Core i5-1135G7 processor, Xe graphics, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. The device may offer 512 GB of PCIe storage. It may come with a 54Wh battery that supports 65W rapid charging.

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Realme has been growing at an exponential rate and it seems that the company has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. The company, which debuted in 2018 as a sub-brand of OPPO in the Indian market to take on the likes of Redmi, is now present in several regions.

Realme isn’t limited to smartphones anymore and the company is now becoming a lifestyle brand with its product portfolio ranging across several categories. The smartphone maker is now gearing up to enter two new categories – Laptops and Tablets. In this regard, it has already teased its upcoming Realme Book and Realme Pad.

Recently, details about the Realme Book Slim got leaked, which could mean that Realme Book is the lineup for laptops and the first model is named “Slim.” Here is everything we know so far about the upcoming Realme Book Slim.

Design

The Realme Book is expected to feature a design similar to the Apple MacBook Air. A few images of the upcoming notebook have leaked online, which seems to confirm the similarity with Apple’s laptop. The device is also likely to have a metal build, giving it a premium look and feel.

The official teaser from the company showcased the laptop in the Real Gray color variant, but a leak has revealed that the product will be available in several color options, including Real Red, Real Blue, and Real Apricot – all of them having a matte finish.

It will come with a backlit keyboard and a big trackpad. It features a USB Type-C port and a charging indicator on the left, and a USB port and headphone jack on the right.

Specifications

The first laptop from Realme will reportedly come with a 14-inch display, offering a screen resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels and 300 nits peak brightness. To reduce eye strain, the company is getting blue light certification for the device. The company has also confirmed that the Realme Book will come with a 3:2 aspect ratio and offer a 100% sRGB color gamut.

It has already been confirmed that the device will be powered by the Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor along with Intel Xe graphics. The Tiger Lake U-series chipset is manufactured using a 10nm SuperFin processor. It is said to come packed with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. There will also be a fingerprint sensor for added security.

Software

Through a teaser video shared on Twitter, Realme has already confirmed that the upcoming laptop from the brand will support Windows 11 operating system. However, since Microsoft is yet to release the stable build of the new OS, it’s likely that the device will come pre-installed with the Windows 10 operating system.

The teaser from the company confirms that it will definitely be compatible with the new Windows 11 and will get the new update when it gets released. Support for Windows 11 also means that the device will be able to natively run Android apps, which can be downloaded through Amazon’s App Store.

The device could also come with support for a feature called “PC Connect” enabling users to control their phones from their computers. This is similar to Huawei MultiScreen, Samsung DeX, and OPPO’s newly introduced Cross-Screen Interconnection.

Pricing and Availability

The Realme Book will be announced during the Realme 828 fan festival in China on 18th August at 3:00 PM local time. It is not yet known how many models of the laptop will be launched at the event in China.

If the reports are to be believed, then the Realme Book Slim is expected to go official in India on the same day. It is rumored to be priced around ₹55,000 in the Indian market, which is roughly $740.

On the same day, the company will be launching the Realme GT series smartphones in India. We expect the laptop to be available for purchase soon after getting launched.

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Realme Book is all set to go official on Aug. 18 in China. As it is known, it will be arriving as the company’s first notebook. Today, the company released an official poster to give a good look at its design. It also confirmed key features of Realme Book’s display.

The official poster showcases the sleek design of the aluminum-bodied Realme Book. The right edge of the device features a USB port and a 3.5mm audio jack. Previous reports have revealed that there are two USB-C ports on the left edge of the Realme Book. It can be seen sporting a large-sized trackpad.

The laptop can be seen sporting slim bezels. A webcam is available on the upper bezel, whereas the Realme branding can be seen in the bottom bezel. The company has confirmed that it carries support for 2160 x 1440 pixels, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and a 100 percent sRGB color gamut. The company has previously confirmed that it will be powered by the 11^th generation Core i5 processor.

A recent leak revealed the existence of a model called Realme Book Slim. This indicates that the company may announce two or three Realme Book laptops in the coming week.

The Intel 11th gen. Core i5-1135G7 processor is likely to power the Realme Book Slim. It is rumored to offer users a 14-inch 2K display, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 512GB of PCIe storage, Intel Xe graphics, and a 54Wh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

The notebook is expected to offer other features like Windows 10 Home, a pair of Harman Kardon speakers, a triple microphone array, two USB-C 3.1 slots, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It will be a lightweight model that weighs only 1.3 kgs. It is likely to be priced at around Rs 55,000 (~$739) in India.

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Realme has been teasing the arrival of its first laptop for the past few months. Today, the company took to Weibo handle to reveal that it will be unleashing the much-awaited Realme Book laptop at 3 PM (local time) on Aug. 18 in China.

The Realme Book will be announced during the Realme 828 fan festival in China. The company is also prepping up a tablet called the Realme Pad. However, it is unclear whether the Realme Pad will go official alongside the Realme Book on Aug. 18.

The official poster and the image shared by Digital Chat Station give a good look at the Realme Book. The laptop is equipped with a metallic chassis and slim bezels. It has a backlit keyboard and a large-sized touchpad. A dedicated fingerprint scanner is also available on the device. It is unclear how many Realme Book models will be announced in the coming week in China.

Madhav Sheth who is Realme’s CEO for Europe and India teased a Realme laptop model called the Realme Book Slim. At the same time, a leak revealed that the Realme Book Slim will be a lightweight model weighing only 1.3 kgs.

The Intel 11^th gen. Core i5-1135G7 processor powered laptop is expected to offer users a 14-inch 2K display, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 512GB of PCIe storage, Intel Xe graphics, and a 54Wh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The notebook is expected to offer other features like Windows 10 Home, a pair of Harman Kardon speakers, a triple microphone array, two USB-C 3.1 slots, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. This model is likely to be priced at around Rs 55,000 (~$739) in India.

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Chinese tech brand realme is gearing up to launch its first-ever laptop on August 18. This product called realme Book is being teased by the company for the past few days. According to one of the teasers shared today, the computer will have support for cross-device connection.

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Smartphone brands that sell laptops have a software feature that enables users to control their phones from their computers. The most notable such solutions are HUAWEI Multi Screen and Samsung DeX. Even Xiaomi has been public testing one called MIUI+ for almost a year now.

We recently reported that OPPO is working on a similar feature called ‘Cross Screen Interconnection’. It is currently under testing and is said to debut with ColorOS 12.

But it looks like the realme version of this same feature could go official as soon as this month. As per the latest teaser for realme Book, the brand will be calling this feature ‘PC Connect’.

For those who don’t know, realme and OnePlus are sister brands of OPPO, and they come under Ouija Holdings Ltd. The duo shares almost everything with OPPO, including software. In simpler words, the smartphones from these three brands run ColorOS with some modifications to differentiate themselves.

Since realme happens to be the first out of the three Oujia brands to release laptops, it gets the first dibs at the new cross-device connection feature. As of now, we don’t know anything about this feature. It’s also not clear whether the global version will be different from the Chinese.

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Realme has been expanding its portfolio of devices and now the company is eyeing the notebooks and tablets market. The company’s executives have even shared teasers of these upcoming products — Realme Book and Realme Pad.

While the devices have already been teased by the company, their specifications and features still remain under the wrap. However, details about the first laptop from the company, Realme Book, have leaked online.

A new report from leaker Digital Chat Station claims that the Realme Book will come powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor. This Tiger Lake U-series chipset is manufactured using a 10nm SuperFin processor. It packs four cores and eight threads and has a maximum core frequency of 4.2GHz. It comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics processor with a maximum frequency of 1.3GHz.

The laptop is expected to have a 14-inch Full HD display and come with an aluminum build. In terms of design, the laptop looks quite similar to the Apple MacBook Air, if the leaked images and renders are anything to go by. It will have a Thunderbolt 4 port and will be running Windows 10 operating system but will be compatible with the new Windows 11.

Realme is completing the ecology of interconnected devices with smartphones, laptops, and tablets. The recently launched Realme GT Master Edition also comes with an interconnection feature for functions like cross-device file transfer, sharing clipboards, receiving or sending messages, syncing photos, etc.

The company is set to launch the Realme GT series smartphones in the Indian market on 18th August and a teaser from Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe hints that the brand’s first-ever laptop, Realme Book, could be officially launched on the same day.

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Recently, Realme confirmed the launch date of the Realme GT series to be August 18 in India. Alongside the smartphone series, a laptop dubbed RealmeBook was also rumored to launch. Now, Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth has shared an image on Twitter that suggests that the Realme Book could indeed be seen at the August 18 event.

As per the image, the Realme GT Master Edition phone is placed on a table alongside the Realme Book laptop and a suitcase. The tweet said, “This suitcase looks interesting. Which product from it are you most excited about?”. While it didn’t explicitly said that the laptop is launching on the same day but we can expect its arrival on August 18.

The Realme Book was leaked several times and it is learned that the laptop borrows design from Apple’s MacBook. It will feature a 14-inch screen size with an FHD resolution. It was recently seen in a hands-on image where the laptop was tilted to 150-degree.

It is touted to come powered by 11th generation Intel Core i5 and Core i3 processors with SSD storage. One of the major highlights of the laptop is said to be the 65W fast charging support. The laptop will run on Windows 10 OS but will be upgradable to Windows 11.

In terms of pricing, the Realme Book is expected to start at ₹40,000(~$540) in India. The laptop will come in Real Apricot, Real Grey, Realme Red, and Realme Blue color variants.

The laptop will compete with the recently launched RedmiBook laptops in India. The RedmiBook comes with similar specs as the upcoming Realme Book. The laptops start at ₹42,499(~$573) in the country.

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Realme Book, the first laptop from Realme may launch this month. Ahead of the launch, the company has been consistently teasing its design and features. Realme CEO Madhav Sheth is expected to reveal some information about the Realme Book in the upcoming 28^th episode of Ask Madhav YouTube video. Before the arrival of the video, Sheth has teased the design of the laptop through Instagram stories.

The below-shown image shared by Sheth showcases the blue variant of the Realme Book. A recent leak had claimed that the blue edition of the laptop will be called Real Blue. The device is also expected to arrive in other colors like Real Red and Real Apricot. The image also suggests that the notebook may come with support for a 150-degree tilt.

Recent reports have revealed that the Realme Book has a 14-inch screen that delivers an aspect ratio of 3:2. It is expected to arrive in 11^th generation Core i5 and Core i3 processors. It will come preinstalled with Windows 10 OS and is confirmed to receive the Windows 11 upgrade.

The laptop will come equipped with a chiclet keyboard. Its power button will also function as a fingerprint reader. The exact size of its battery is not known yet. However, its 3C certification in China has revealed that it will arrive with support for 65W fast charging. The notebook is likely to arrive with multiple ports such as a USB-A port, a pair of USB-C ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a charging port. It is likely to cost 40,000 (~$538).

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In June, Realme confirmed that it will be releasing the Realme Pad tablet and Realme Book laptop this year. The company is expected to launch both devices in multiple markets. While there is no fresh information on the Realme Pad, it seems the Realme Book launch date could be close at hand. The reason behind it is that the company’s first notebook has received approval from the 3C authority of China. This indicates that the Realme Book may go official as early as next month in China.

As can be seen in the screenshot, the 3C authority has approved Realme’s upcoming portable computer laptop. The listing further reveals that the retail package of the device may include a VCA7JECH charger that supports up to 65W fast charging.

Realme Book specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the aluminum-bodied Realme Book will look a lot like the Apple MacBook Air. The device is expected to arrive in colors like Real Blue, Real Red, and Real Apricot. It will be sporting a 14-inch display that will offer a 3:2 aspect ratio. The device is likely to be powered by Intel’s 11 generation Core i3 and Core i5 processors.

The Realme Book will run on Windows 10 and will be eligible to receive the Windows 11 upgrade. It will come with a chiclet keyboard featuring a power button that doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. On the connectivity front, the Realme Book is expected to offer users a USB-A port, two USB-C ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a charging port. In India, the device is likely to be priced at around Rs 40,000 (~$538).

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Last month, Realme officially confirmed that it will bring its first laptop to the market. The company revealed the laptop will be called the Realme Book and will be first unveiled in India. While a previous leak revealed its Real Grey color variant, a fresh leak from 91Mobiles in collaboration with OnLeaks sheds light on the rest of its color variants.

Apart from the Real Grey color, the Realme Book is touted to come in three other shades, namely Real Red, Real Blue, and Real Apricot. Furthermore, the renders of these colors have been shared.

According to the images, the laptop has a matte finish regardless of whichever color it flaunts. The colors aren’t flashy or too bright, rather, they are subtle and muted. The color covers the entire body except for the display and keyboard area.

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With this finish, it looks quite similar to Apple’s MacBook Air. Moreover, the Real Blue color resembles the Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s Blue shade.

No doubt the laptop looks premium, but what will be its specs? Well, as of now, there’s very little to discuss, but what we know is that the laptop will feature a 14-inch display with a Full-HD resolution.

It will come with a backlit keyboard and a huge trackpad, again similar to the MacBook Air. Renders reveal a USB Type-C port and a charging indicator on the left, and a USB port and headphone jack on the right.

The laptop is speculated to come powered by 11th generation Intel i3 and i5 processors paired with multiple RAM and SSD variants. Recently, it was confirmed to run on the latest Windows 11 OS.

The Realme Book is expected to launch in August under the ₹40,000 price bracket, competing with the likes of Xiaomi and Lenovo.

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Realme confirmed at an event last month that it will announce its first computer, the Realme Book this year. It already gave us an early look at the notebook and we have also seen some live photos. However, new renders have surfaced and they give us our best look yet at the device.

The Realme Book renders and 360-degree video courtesy of OnLeaks in collaboration with GizNext shows the notebook from different angles. The source has also provided some key specifications too.

For its first notebook, Realme is going with a 14-inch size. The laptop has a silver exterior and interior with a black island-style keyboard layout, a color finish we have seen several times and has become boring. There is a power button at the top right corner and it has been revealed that it also doubles as a fingerprints scanner. The trackpad is also fairly large and should be made of glass.

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The screen is a 1080p LED anti-glare panel bordered by pretty thin side bezels. With respect to ports, there are two USB-C ports on the left while the right is home to a USB-A port and a microphone-headphone combo jack. The Realme Book is said to measure 307 x 229 x 16 millimeters but while its weight is unknown, it is said to be lightweight since it is targeted at students and professionals.

It has also been reported that the Realme Book will be available in 11th Gen Core-i3 and Core-i5 variants with multiple RAM and SSD storage configurations. When it launches, it will come preinstalled with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office.

The Realme Book is expected to launch in August with a starting price under ₹40,000.

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Realme is gearing up to expand its offerings to new categories, including laptops and tablets. The China-based brand has already confirmed these new devices and is all set to soon launch Realme Book, the company’s first laptop.

A new tweet from the company confirms that the first-ever laptop from the brand will come with Windows 11. However, it’s not yet confirmed if the Realme Book will have Windows 11 out-of-the-box or not but the device will definitely be compatible with the latest version of the Windows operating system.

.@Windows ready when you are!#Windows11 pic.twitter.com/hkPdBwMyCA

— realme TechLife (@realmeTechLife) June 24, 2021

Even if the laptop doesn’t come pre-installed with Windows 11 operating system, it could be one of the first devices to get access to the next-generation of the operating system from Microsoft which comes with several new features.

The Realme Book is expected to go official in India around Diwali, which means that it’s likely that the laptop will come installed with Windows 10 and later, the product will be updated to the Windows 11 operating system.

Currently, nothing much is known about the first laptop from the Realme brand but based on the teasers shared by the company, it seems that the design inspiration is taken from Apple’s MacBook Air. We expect to know more about the device in the coming weeks.

Once launched, the Realme Book will compete against the laptops launched by Xiaomi and its sub-brand Redmi in the Indian market. It is likely to come with an affordable price stage, under ₹50,000. To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch.

One of the major features of the Windows 11 operating system is that it can now natively run Android apps which can be downloaded through Amazon’s Appstore. Microsoft hasn’t confirmed the official release date for Windows 11 to the general public, but we do know it’ll be available this holiday season.

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It was recently revealed that the company is planning to launch the Realme GT Master Edition in China. The handset is expected to break cover in July. A teaser image shared by Wang Wei Derek who is the Vice President of Realme reveals that the Realme Book and Realme GT Master Edition may debut together in the coming month.

Derek has seemingly shared an image of the Realm GT Master Edition. A notebook that can be seen in the background appears to be the upcoming Realme Book, the company’s first laptop.

The notebook can be seen sporting superslim bezels. Rumors are rife that it features a 3:2 aspect ratio, a metallic build, and stereo speakers. While it is expected to come preinstalled with Windows 10, Derek has revealed that it will be updated to Windows 11. The specifications of the device are under wraps.

Realme GT Master Edition specifications

The Realme GT Master Edition has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that offers a full HD+ resolution. The curved screen with a punch-hole design is expected to offer other features like a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 870 chipset may drive the smartphone with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The GT Master Edition may house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel and its rear shell has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens. This handset seems to be the RMX3366 phone that was recently approved by China’s TENAA authority.

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Realme fans in India are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Realme GT 5G. Through the recent edition (episode 27) of the Ask Madhav session, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth revealed the launch timeframe for the Realme GT 5G in India. Moreover, he also revealed that the company will be launching the Realme Book laptops in the country.

Madhav revealed that the Realme GT 5G will debut before Diwali (Nov. 4) in India. Hence, there is a possibility that the smartphone may debut by late October or at the start of November in India. The handset is expected to arrive with Rs 30,000+ price tag in the country.

At present, the Realme GT 5G is the only Snapdragon 888 flagship phone from Realme. This handset debuted at the beginning of this year in China, and it was made official in global markets in Europe recently.

As far as the Realme Book is concerned, Madhav claimed that the first set of laptops from the brand will break cover before the end of the year. This indicates that the company could be planning to launch the Realme Book in India in multiple screen sizes/configurations.

The official render of the Realme Book, which was shared by the company recently revealed that it has a metallic build and a pair of USB-C ports. Leaked information that appeared earlier this month revealed that the Realme Book is fitted with a 3:2 aspect ratio display, thin bezels, and dual speakers.

Around two weeks back, the company revealed that is working on a camera-focused flagship under the GT branding. This phone is expected to debut in global markets in July. At present, there is no information available on its specs.

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We have heard reports that Realme plans to expand its product line to include new categories, and it confirmed the news today at the global event that it will announce its first tablet and laptop soon. Both products will arrive as the realme Pad and realme Book respectively.

realme Pad

realme describes the realme Pad as an entertainment-first device. A glimpse of the tablet shows what appears to be an aluminum body and a protruding camera housing on the back. While the specs are still unknown, the tablet will surely run Android out of the box.

realme Book

A prototype of the realme Book, shown at the event, reveals the company’s first laptop with a silver metallic finish. The specs are unknown but it looks like a 14-inch notebook. However, the final product may be different as realme announced a co-creation program that will allow fans to submit their ideas for the laptop on their official website. The program begins today and you can join here.

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Leaked information shared by Android Authority yesterday revealed that Realme’s upcoming laptop and tablet will be called Realme Book and Realme Pad, respectively. Fresh information reveals that the brand will launch the Realme Book and Realme Pad at the global launch event of the Realme GT 5G, which is set to take on June 15.

Realme CEO for India and Europe Madhav Sheth’s new tweet states that there will be “another surprise” at the global launch of the Realme GT. The poster shared by him says “Another GT is coming.”

We've been working and hinting about some exciting new product categories.
Get ready for another surprise coming up at the #realmeGT Global Launch!

I know you all have guessed it. Do reply with your answers. pic.twitter.com/6J6WeTNZqE

— Madhav Max 5G (@MadhavSheth1) June 11, 2021

A closer look at the letter “T” reveals that the slanting line is actually a laptop, and the horizontal line could be a tablet. The “Realme Book” and “Realme Pad” monikers are yet to be confirmed officially. It appears that the company’s first laptop and tablet will debut along with the Realme GT 5G in Europe.

Another thing to note in the image is that it also mentions the IST timing of 5:30 PM for the global launch. This indicates that the Realme GT 5g and other devices may also go official in India at the same time. With only a few days remaining, the company is expected to soon reveal some of the key features of the products that are slated to go official on June 15.

Leaked information has revealed that the Realme Book has a 3:2 aspect ratio display, slim bezels, an aluminum chassis, dual speakers for stereos output, Windows OS, and a USB-C port. On the other side, the Realme Pad is speculated to arrive with a squarish design, a metal body, and one or two rear-facing cameras.

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Realme has been launching new smartphones every now and then and the company has also expanded its presence beyond mobile phones into other categories as well, projecting the company as a lifestyle brand.

Now, Wang Derek, Vice President of Realme Smartphones and President for Global Product Line has announced that the brand is working on a new smartphone and claims that it is the best-looking white device from Realme since the brand’s establishment.

Apart from that, he has not revealed anything about this upcoming product. But he has said that more information about the device will continue to be disclosed from time to time in the future but there’s no timeline.

Recently, a Realme smartphone with model number RMX3366 was spotted on the TENAA certification website. However, it is not yet confirmed if this is the same smartphone that Wang Derek is referring to.

The images in the TENAA listing showcases that the smartphone will come with a triple-camera setup on the back with sensors placed vertically in the top-left corner. The phone reportedly features a 6.55-inch OLED display and is powered by a 4,400mAh dual-cell battery with support for 65W fast charging technology.

Currently, Realme GT 5G is the company’s flagship smartphone that features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC. It packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports up to 65W fast charging.

The company is now reportedly gearing up to enter a new product category with the launch of its first tablet which is likely to be called Realme Pad. There’s another product teased by Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe — Realme Book, a laptop from the brand. Both the devices are likely to be announced on 15th June at the global launch event for the Realme GT 5G smartphone.

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Yesterday, Realme Europe and India CEO Madhav Sheth teased the arrival of the company’s first laptop. Now, a fresh report by Android Authority has revealed that this device will be called the Realme Book. The publication also shared the live shots of the device.

Realme Book leaked images

Right of the bat, the Realme Book sports a MacBook-inspired design as it features a sleek chassis with a silver paintjob. The publication has revealed that the device has an aluminum build with a Realme branding on the lid. The underside of the device seems to feature dual speaker grilles, which indicates it will offer stereo output.

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Image(s) source: Android Authority

The publication claims that the USP of the Realme Book is its 3:2 aspect ratio supporting display, which is flanked with slim bezels. The connectivity ports of the Realme Book are not visible in any of the images shared by the publication. However, it claims that it has a USB-C port, which may support charging. The Realme notebook is also expected to arrive in different configurations.

Realme Pad

Apart from the Realme Book, the company is also working on a new tablet. Yesterday, Realme CMO Francis Wang ran a poll to let fans decide between Realme Pad and Realme Tab as the name for the company’s first tablet. The below-shown shot shared by the publication suggests that the device will break cover as the Realme Pad. It revealed that the tablet has a metal construction, a squarish design, and one or two cameras on the back.

The Realme Book and Realme Pad are expected to be announced during the Realme GT 5G global launch event, held on June 15. Both devices are expected to hit the market with competitive price tags.

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