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Android 12 Stable Update Now Available for Realme 8 Pro, 7 Pro and Realme C25s users

Leo Wong De Quan — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:44:23 +0000

The wait is over! After several months running on the Open Beta programme announced back in February this year, Realme has finally announced on its community forum that the brand has finally officially rolled out the stable Realme UI 3.0 OS update based on Android 12, to its Realme 8 Pro, Realme 7 Pro, and Realme C25s users!

The Realme UI 3.0 stable update rollout will be released to 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. For Realme 8 Pro users, that will be RMX3081_11.A.47 / RMX3081_11.A.48 ; for Realme 7 Pro users, that will be RMX2170_11.C.30 / RMX2170_11.C.32 ; and for Realme C25s users, that will be RMX3197_11.A.19 / RMX3197_11.A.20.

As for what new features the update brings, Realme says that Realme UI 3.0 is now revamped with a new design, which aims to deliver a more comfortable, natural and simpler user experience. The Realme UI 3.0 update changelog for the Realme 8 Pro, Realme 7 Pro and Realme C25s are identical, and if you want to read further through all the new features and highlights, you can do so with the changelog we have attached below.

Realme UI 3.0 Update Changelog

If you do decide to upgrade to Android 12, 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.

However, these software issues will normally go away once a week has passed and your phone has adapted to the new system.

The Realme 7 Pro is the oldest device here among the three with it launching back on September 14, 2020, almost 2 years ago. It launched with Realme UI 1.0 based on Android 10 out of the box. And the Android 12 update is expected to be the last major Android OS upgrade for the smartphone, as it had received 2 Android OS upgrades in its life cycle. The phone came with the first AMOLED display on a Realme number series device, a mid-range Snapdragon 720G processor, as well as support for 65W SuperDart fast wired charging to boot, making it a very competitive mid-range device in the market at that time.

Meanwhile, both the Realme 8 Pro and Realme C25s were launched in 2021 with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. The Realme 8 Pro came with a Snapdragon 720G chipset, 108MP main camera, and 50W fast wired charging whilst the Realme C25s launched with an Helio G85 SoC and 6000mAh battery.

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realme 8s, C25s, and narzo 50A users can now apply for realme UI 3.0 early access

Zohaib Ahmed — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:45:19 +0000

Three budget devices from realme, namely realme 8s, realme C25s, and realme narzo 50A are now accepting applications for realme UI 3.0 Early Access. The update is based on Android 12 and comes with all of the goodness that the software version is associated with, including dynamic wallpaper-based theming.

Early Access programs by realme are intended to filter out bugs that may have gone overlooked during the internal testing process. As such, builds rolled out through it are not expected to be rock-stable and may be rough around the edges.

The realme UI 3.0 application channel for the realme 8s 5G opened up on March 21st while for the realme C25s and the realme narzo 50A, it started on March 22nd.

The application process is simple: Simply navigate to Settings > Software Update > Settings icon on the top right corner > Trial Version > Apply Now. You will then be asked to enter some details and submit a mini quiz.

But beforehand, make sure that you’re on firmware version RMX3381_11.A.09 for the realme 8s, RMX3197_11.A.18 for the realme C25s, and RMX3430_11.A.11 for the realme Narzo 50A.

Once that’s done and you’ve applied, you will receive an OTA update that will take you straight from Android 11 to realme UI 3.0-based Android 12.

Realme hikes prices of multiple smartphone models in India

Sean — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:19:38 +0000

Starting from today (30th August 2021), Realme has officially raised the prices for a dozen smartphone models in India. The price hike arrives as other brands also raise their offerings’ price tags in the region due to component shortages.

The news was first shared by known tipster Abhishek Yadav on Twitter. In the Twitter thread, he shared the new prices of a number of smartphones along with the total rise in cost as well. The list of smartphones includes multiple C series of smartphones along with the Realme 8 lineup. Taking a look at the C series pricing first:

C11 – 2021 model with 2+32GB now costs ₹7,299 ($100), price hike of ₹300
C11 – 2021 model with 4+64GB now costs ₹8,799 ($120), price hike of ₹300
C21 – 3+32GB now costs ₹8,999 ($123), price hike of ₹500
C21 – 4+64GB now costs ₹9,999 ($136), price hike of ₹500
C25s – G85 4+64GB now costs ₹10,999 ($150), price hike of ₹500
C25s – G85 4+128GB now costs ₹11999 ($164), price hike of ₹500

Arriving at the Realme 8 lineup, the 4G variant with 6+128GB is now priced at ₹16,999 ($232), marking increase of ₹1,000. This hike in price is consistent with the entire lineup as the 4G variant with 8+128GB also now costs ₹17,999 ($245). Its 5G variant with 4+64GB now goes for ₹15,499 ($211) . Similarly, the 5G variant with 4+128GB and 8+128GB models now cost ₹16,499 ($225) and ₹18,499 ($252) respectively as well.

Notably, this isn’t the first time the brand hiked the pricing in India. For those unaware, the rise of prices arrives due to a shortage of components or rise in costs of certain parts. Other brands like Redmi, Micromax, Samsung and others, have also raised the prices of their smartphone offerings due to this ongoing issue.

realme C21, C25s, narzo 30, 8 5G India price hiked by ₹500

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:33:59 +0000

Smartphone prices are going up in India for the past few months due to the shortage of components. The latest handsets to receive price hikes are four realme devices, namely realme C21, realme C25s, realme narzo 30, and realme 8 5G.

realme 8 5G

According to reports by 91Mobiles and MySmartPrice, realme has increased the price of the above-mentioned phones by ₹500. The price hike is applicable to all the available storage configurations and colors. Also, it is worth noting that this is not the first price increment for these models.

The realme C21 is the cheapest of the lot. It had been selling for ₹8,499 and ₹9,499 for the 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB variants respectively. With the latest price hike, the phone now costs ₹8,999 and ₹9,999 for the same storage configurations.

The realme C25s is the second most affordable on the list. It was retailing for ₹10,499 (4GB + 64GB) and ₹11,499 (4GB + 128GB). But now, it sells for ₹10,999 and ₹11,999.

Then, the popular realme narzo 30 was being sold at ₹12,499 (4GB + 64GB), ₹13,499 (6GB + 64GB), and ₹14,499 (6GB + 128GB). The same handset now carries price tags of ₹12,999, ₹13,999, and ₹14,999.

Lastly, the realme 8 5G now retails at ₹14,999 (4GB + 64GB), ₹15,999 (4GB + 128GB), and ₹17,999 (8GB + 128GB) instead of ₹14,499, ₹15,499, and ₹17,499.

Having said that, do you think these smartphones are still worth buying at their new price tags, which are at least ₹1,000 more than what they were introduced at? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Realme C25s hits Cambodia packing a 48MP main camera – better than the Indian model

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:44:43 +0000

Chinese tech giant Realme went official with the Realme C25s for the Indian market a few days back. The smartphone has now been unveiled in Cambodia, as it begins its global journey. It had earlier been launched in Malaysia and will go on sale there for the first time on June 12.

One would ordinarily expect that the Realme C25s will feature the same specs in all regions but that is not the case. There is a slight difference in the camera setup on the version announced in India and the model rolling out in other countries. Earlier on, when it was announced in Malaysia, a 48MP main camera was listed while the India launch saw a 13MP sensor onboard. The version that would be sold in Cambodia also features a 48MP sensor. This invariably means that only the India version will get the 13MP AI camera specification.

While this may leave some fans of the brand in India disappointed, it is not new. The Realme C25 which was announced in March followed the same pattern, packing a 13MP camera in India and the variant sold in other regions features a 48MP sensor.

Apart from this variation, both the Indian model and the C25s sold elsewhere are entirely similar. The models are powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. There are 64GB and 128GB storage options. The phone also packs a massive 6,000mAh battery that brings support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. Other features on board include Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual 4G VoLTE, a 3.5mm audio jack, and Wi-Fi 802.11ac.

Talking of the prices, the Realme C25s carries a starting price tag of $190 USD in Cambodia while in Malaysia, it will retail for MYR700 (~$170). The inferior main camera sensor on the Indian version is reflected in the price as it carries a cheaper Rs. 9,999 (~$137) price tag for the base variant.

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[Updated] Realme C25s launched in India with Helio G85, 13MP triple cameras, 6000mAh battery, and more

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:27:37 +0000

Update: The Realme C25s has 13MP triple cameras and not 48MP triple cameras as earlier reported. The article has been corrected to reflect the right specification.

Realme seems to have silently launched the Realme C25s smartphone in India as it is now listed on Realme India’s website with all features and pricing. The C25s arrived as a new variant for the Realme C25, which was announced in the country back in April. The Realme C25s has arrived with a starting price of Rs 9,999 (~$137), and it offers key specs like Helio G85, 13-megapixel triple cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery.

Realme C25s

Realme C25s specifications and features

The Realme C25s has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an H+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 570 nits brightness, and a screen space of 88.7 percent. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel that offers features like AI beauty and portrait mode.

The rear camera system of the Realme C25s has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens. The triple cameras offer features like an LED flash, super nightscape, ultra-macro mode, and 1080p video recording.

The MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and 4 GB of RAM can be found under the hood of the Realme C25s. It comes in two options such as 64 GB and 128 GB of storage. For extra storage, the handset features a dedicated microSD card. It comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0. For security, it supports face unlock and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Realme C25s is driven by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. On the connectivity front, the C25s offers features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Realme C25s price in India

The Realme C25s has arrived in two options in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 9,999 (~$137) and Rs 10,999 (~$151), respectively, and it comes in two hues such as Water Blue and Water Grey.

The official listing of Realme C25s has a “Notify Me” button. Probably, the company will confirm its arrival and availability through its social media channels soon.

realme C25s launched in Malaysia, India release tipped for June

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 28 May 2021 14:57:20 +0000

Chinese smartphone maker realme launched the realme C25 in late March. Two months later, the brand has now released a new version of this handset called realme C25s. This device has a different chipset and camera setup.

realme C25s Specifications and Features

The realme C25s features the same design and plastic build as the original realme C25. It sports a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 570 nits peak brightness, 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, and a dewdrop notch.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC instead of Helio G70. This chipset is coupled with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB storage.

The device houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary shooter, a 2MP monochrome sensor, and a 2MP macro shooter. For comparison, the realme C25 has a 2MP depth sensor instead of monochrome and a 13MP primary sensor on the Indian model. Anyway, the 8MP selfie camera remains the same.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou). It includes all the essential sensors and ports like an accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, ambient light sensor, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

As for software, the realme C25s runs realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Last but not least, the smartphone comes in two colors (Water Blue, Water Grey), measures 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.6mm in dimensions, and weighs 209g.

realme C25s Price and Availability

The realme C25s is priced at RM699 ($169) in Malaysia. The phone will go on sale from June 12. The smartphone is also tipped to launch in India next month.

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Realme C25s bags EEC certification, launching could be nearing

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 12 May 2021 12:52:12 +0000

Realme has recently launched two C-series phones such as Realme C11 (2021) and Realme C20A in different markets. Recent reports have revealed that the company is working on another C-series phone called the Realme C25s. The handset could be coming soon as it has received certification from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).

A new Realme phone with RMX3195 has bagged EEC certification. This device was spotted with Realme C25s at Thailand’s NBTC certification. It could be a variant of the Realme C25, which was debuted in March.

The EEC listing of the phone has not revealed any information on the specs of the C25s. The moniker of the device suggests that it could be a variant of lower variant of the existing Realme C25.

Realme C25

Realme C25 specifications

The Realme C25 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ display and it runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS. The Helio G70 chipset powers the device with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM. The handset ships with 64 GB / 128 GB of storage and a microSD card slot.

It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and it houses a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The Indian edition came with a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system, whereas its global edition has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera setup. Probably, the Indian edition of the phone could be heading to the global markets with the Realme C25s moniker.

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realme C25s appears on NBTC ahead of launch

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 04 May 2021 10:42:10 +0000

Smartphone brand realme will be launching a new smartphone called realme C25s as per new findings. Going by its name, this handset could be similar to the realme C25 with some minor differences.

realme C25

An upcoming realme smartphone with model number RMX3195 has been certified by Thailand’s NBTC. According to the certification, this phone will launch as realme C25s.

Unfortunately, the handset’s listing does not say much about it. As of now, we only know that it will be a 4G smartphone. Additionally, the device has been listed on the Indian IMEI database as well. Hence, it could launch in both Thailand and India, in addition to other markets.

For those unaware, the vanilla realme C25 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G70 SoC coupled with up to 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The phone features a 48MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup on the back and an 8MP selfie camera. However, the Indian variant comes with a 13MP primary sensor.

Other features of this device include dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

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