Realme is bringing new software updates for the Realme GT2 Pro and Realme GT2 Explorer Master Edition to China. The new updates bring certain fixes and enhancements for both smartphones. Precisely, the Realme GT2 Pro and Realme GT2 Explorer Master Edition are receiving Realme UI 140.0.213. Let’s dive into more details:

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master Edition and Realme GT2 Pro feature a similar changelog. The update refines the permission settings that restrict apps from switching. It even adds a pop-up window as a fail-safe for switching between different apps. The update enables system performance and stability. Below is the official change log:

【NFC】

• Fixed the problem that the access card can be entered but the door cannot be opened.

【system】

• Added device action and direction sensor permission settings to restrict applications from calling sensors for shake-to-jump behavior

• Added pop-up prompts for jumping between applications to make every jump knowable and controllable

• Optimize system performance and improve system stability

As per the announcement thread, it is a staggered rollout and may take up to 2-3 weeks for the new firmware to become available on each device.

Realme GT2 Pro and Realme GT2 Explorer Master Edition Specs

Additionally, the Realme GT2 Pro was launched on January 8, 2022, weighing 189/199g and measuring 8.2mm in thickness. It was introduced with Android 12 and is now upgradable to Android 14. It is available in three storage options: 8/12GB RAM and 512 GB, and offers no card slot. There’s a 6.7″ display with 1440×3216 pixels resolution and a 50MP primary camera capable of recording 4320p video. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and a 5000mAh battery.

On the other hand, Realme GT2 Explorer Master Edition is available with a 195g weight and 8.2mm thickness and was launched running Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0. It features a 6.7″ display with 1080×2400 pixels resolution, a 50MP primary camera capable of recording 2160p video, 8/12GB RAM, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, and a 5000mAh battery.

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Earlier this year, Realme launched its first top-tier flagship smartphone in the global market called the Realme GT2 Pro. So it is quite natural that this is the first device from the brand to get the Android 13-based Realme UI 3.0 update.

Although Realme has not made any official announcement yet, Indian users of the GT2 Pro have reported receiving the update on their devices with screenshots on the official Realme community forums. Global users can expect the update to arrive on their devices soon.

The update weighs 5.5GB in size and adds a bunch of new functionality and what Realme calls an Aquamorphic design. It adds fresh, more aesthetically pleasing animations, shadows, UI components, etc. Additionally, efficiency, usability, security, and gaming performance have all improved. The latter is a HyperBoost GPA 4.0 engine that balances performance and power consumption while regulating frame rate. The update also brings the new October 2022 security patch along. You can check out the complete changelog below.

Aquamorphic Design

• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
• Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadows to simulate the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
• Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
• Applies real-world physics to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
• Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimizes fonts for better readability.
• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive

Efficiency

• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up the Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.

Security & privacy

• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.

Health & Digital wellbeing

• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

Health & Digital wellbeing

• Add Eye comfort inn KidSpace to protect children’s vision

Gaming experience

• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

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Earlier today, Chinese consumer tech brand Realme finally launched the Realme GT 2 Pro in India. The latest handset from the company is its first proper flagship smartphone. The device offers almost all the bells and whistles that are found on a premium phone. However, not everyone may like this handset. Hence, in this article, we have listed the best alternatives to the Realme GT 2 Pro in India.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is priced aggressively in India. It ties with the Motorola Edge 30 Pro as the most-affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone in the country.

The device costs ₹49,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹57,999 for the higher 12GB + 256GB model. These price tags come down to ₹44,999 and ₹52,999 respectively via HDFC Bank and SBI card transactions. You can learn more about the offers here.

One of the main highlights of the smartphone is the material used for its back. The handset’s rear panel is made of biopolymer, which gives it a paper-like feel and texture. Customers can also opt for a regular glass back version. Visit this link to learn about the phone’s design.

The device will hit the shelves on April 14. If you can’t wait that long or looking for alternatives, we have got you covered.

As of writing this post, the Realme GT2 Pro does not have fierce competition in India. Despite that, we have 5 alternatives. Out of which, only two of them cost the same or more than the Realme flagship smartphone.

Let’s have a look at the competitors one by one. But before that, here’s a quick rundown of Realme GT 2 Pro’s specifications.

BUILD	Aluminum Frame + Glass/Biopolymer Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	163.2 x 74.7 x 8.18mm 199g (Glass)/189g (Biopolymer)
DISPLAY	6.7-inch AMOLED Panel 3216 x 1440 (QHD+) Resolution LTPO 2.0 (1Hz-120Hz) Refresh Rate 1400 Nits Peak Brightness Punch Hole At Top Left Corner
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12
REAR CAMERA	50MP Sony IMX766 Main Camera With OIS 50MP 150° Ultra-wide Camera 3MP 20x Microscope Camera
FRONT CAMERA	32MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor With Heart Rate Monitoring Support Dual Stereo Speakers
BATTERY & CHARGING	5,000mAh Battery 65W Fast Wired Charging

Best Realme GT 2 Pro Alternatives in India

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The Galaxy S21 FE is the only premium smartphone sold by Samsung in this price category in India. The phone comes in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB memory configurations priced at ₹54,999 and ₹58,999 respectively.

With bank discounts, the handset is usually available at the retail price of Realme GT 2 Pro. Though it does not offer the latest chipset, it does come with some unique set of features.

BUILD	Aluminum Frame + Polycarbonate Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9mm 177g
DISPLAY	6.5-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Exynos 2100 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	One UI 4.0 based on Android 12
REAR CAMERA	12MP Main Camera With OIS 12MP Ultra-wide Camera 8MP 3x Telephoto Camera
FRONT CAMERA	32MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust/Water Resistant Samsung DeX
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,500mAh Battery 25W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging

First and foremost, the Galaxy S21 FE is the only competitor with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It is also the only one that is guaranteed to receive four OS updates and five years of security updates. The phone currently boots Android 12.

If that’s not enough, the device offers Samsung DeX functionality and a useful 3x telephoto camera. But unfortunately, it not only ships without a charger but only supports 25W fast charging.

iQOO 9

In our opinion, the second-best alternative to Realme GT 2 Pro in India is iQOO 9. This handset is priced at ₹42,990 and ₹46,990 for 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory variants in the country.

BUILD	Aluminum Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	163.1 x 76 x 8.6/8.7mm 200g/202g
DISPLAY	6.56-inch AMOLED Panel 2376 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate MEMC, SDR to HDR Conversion 1200 Nits Peak Brightness Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12
REAR CAMERA	48MP Sony IMX598 Main Camera With Gimbal OIS 13MP Ultra-wide + Macro Camera 13MP 2x Telephoto Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,350mAh Battery 120W Fast Wired Charging

Though it is cheaper, it arrives with some interesting features. For instance, its main camera has gimbal OIS and its display supports MEMC as well as SDR to HDR conversion.

The iQOO 9 also has 120W fast wired charging support and a 2.5x telephoto camera. Finally, it can be availed in mesmerizing BMW M Motorsport colorway, which officially goes by the name of ‘Legend’.

OnePlus 9RT

The OnePlus 9RT does not have any special features like the others on the list. It’s just that this phone is one of the best deals in its segment. It retails at ₹42,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version and ₹46,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.

BUILD	Aluminum Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	162.2 x 74.6 x 8.3mm 198.5g
DISPLAY	6.62-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate 1300 Nits Peak Brightness Punch Hole At The Top Left Corner
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	50MP Sony IMX766 Main Camera With OIS 16MP Ultra-wide Camera 2MP Macro Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers Alert Slider
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,500mAh Battery 65W Fast Wired Charging

The successor of the OnePlus 9R has the same 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera as the realme GT 2 Pro. It also has support for 65W fast wired charging.

Though the device falls behind in other aspects, it is still a good buy as it costs ₹7,000 less. 

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Before the launch of the Realme GT 2 Pro, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro was the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in India. It comes in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration priced at ₹49,999.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	163.1 x 76 x 8.8mm 196g
DISPLAY	6.7-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 144Hz Refresh Rate Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	My UX based on Android 12
REAR CAMERA	50MP Main Camera With OIS 50MP Ultra-wide + Macro Camera 2MP Depth Camera
FRONT CAMERA	60MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers Ready For IP52 Rating
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,800mAh Battery 68W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging

The major highlight of this phone is that it runs close to stock Android 12. Hence, users can experience Material You. The device is also compatible with Lenovo’s Ready For desktop feature.

Other than the aforementioned features, there’s nothing interesting about this handset. But if you really care about Material You, it is the only option in the country as the Pixel 6 series is not sold here officially.

Xiaomi 11T Pro

The Xiaomi 11T Pro is the cheapest alternative to the Realme GT 2 Pro in India. It retails at ₹39,999, ₹41,999, and ₹43,999 for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively. Customers can grab it at even lower prices via bank discounts.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8mm 204g
DISPLAY	6.67-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate MEMC, Dolby Vision 1000 Nits Peak Brightness Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	108MP Main Camera 8MP Ultra-wide Camera 5MP Telemacro Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers IR Blaster IP53 Rating
BATTERY & CHARGING	5,000mAh Battery 120W Fast Wired Charging

Just like the Galaxy S21 FE, the Xiaomi 11T Pro also offrs a unique set of features. It is the only smartphone in the segment with a Dolby Vision-supported display, Harman Kardon-tuned dual stereo speakers, and an IR blaster.

Finally, the device is IP53-rated and it has support for 120W fast charging like the iQOO 9.

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Realme has officially refreshed its GT series in the Indian market with the release of the Realme GT2 Pro. The smartphone comes with revamped design and has an interesting color palette.

The Realme GT2 Pro has three color variants – Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black. The smartphone adopts the new design language as opposed to the predecessor and has an eco-friendly textured back.

The back of the smartphone is made with the use of biopolymer material. It is claimed to be the world’s first smartphone to use this material. It replicates a paper-like look making the phone’s in-hand grip better.

As per Realme, they tested hundreds of combinations and finally carved 5612 textures based on biomaterials for the smartphone. Lastly, the design was finalized in collaboration with Realme Design Studio and the Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa.

One interesting thing about the back design is that you can use a pencil to sketch on the phone’s back. Since it is a paper-like design, you also use an eraser to rub off the sketch. Considering the eco-friendly design and the TCO 9.0 certification, Realme plans to use this material in its future GT-series phones. One thing to note is that the Steel Black doesn’t have this paper-like finish. The Steel Black GT2 Pro is made out of AG glass material that is claimed to offer a tactile metallic feel without the weight of metal. Something different from the other two colors, and it is made for those who want a metal-like feel to their device.

Other than the back design, the phone replaces the boring triple camera array from its predecessor, where the sensors are placed vertically one by one, with a new layout where the two lenses are placed one after another and the third lens offset.

This camera positioning is similar to what we see on some new phones. For instance, the Realme 9 Pro+ has a similar camera positioning. Even the newly launched OnePlus Nord CE 2 (Review) has such a type of setup with tweaked camera positioning. On the front, the phone has a regular punch-hole display with thin bezels. Nothing fancy for the front.

What do you think about the design of the Realme GT2 Pro? Do tell us in the comments below.

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After debuting the device back in January in the Chinese market, Realme has now finally launched the latest Realme GT 2 Pro flagship smartphone in India.

The new device brings top-of-the-line specs like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a triple camera setup with two 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensors, and a fluid 120Hz QHD+ screen with the latest LTPO 2.0 technology. So, where can you buy this awesome new device from?

Realme has revealed that the device will be available to purchase from the Realme India website, Flipkart, and will also be available in offline stores of the authorized retail partners. The first sale will be live online on April 14 at 12 PM. As for the pricing, the brand is offering the flagship smartphone in India at Rs 49,999 (~$658) for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB variant and Rs 57,999 (~$764) for the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB variant.

Separately, Realme has also announced the release date of the vanilla Realme GT 2. The company has stated that it will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on May 4 this year. The company confirmed that the vanilla Realme GT2 would be released during its fourth anniversary in India.

Realme GT2 specifications

The Realme GT2 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device features a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper.

Under the hood, it has a Snapdragon 888 SoC. In India, it may come with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will boot to the Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0 on top. The GT2 packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

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After debuting the Realme GT2 Pro in the global market, the company is all set to launch it in the Indian region. The smartphone will bring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset and a new design. Let’s take a look at the India launch date and the platform on which you can attend the live event.

How to watch the Realme GT2 Pro India launch event?

The Realme GT2 Pro is scheduled to launch tomorrow i.e. April 7 at 12:30 PM IST in the Indian market. It will be a digital event that will be streamed on the Realme India official Youtube channel.

The smartphone is expected to come in the premium segment and will have two variants: 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. It will launch in three colors — Paper Black, Paper White, and Paper Green.

Realme GT2 Pro Specifications and Features 

Realme GT2 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel with Quad-HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It has Gorilla Glass Victus protection, HDR10+ support, and 1400 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

The device boasts a triple camera array with a 50MP Sony IMX766 main lens with OIS support. It is accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and lastly a 2MP microscope sensor. On the front, the phone has a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls.

The device packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology. As for security, the phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner and facial recognition option. It has a stereo speaker setup and USB Type-C port, but it lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, the phone was launched in China with Realme UI based on the Android 12 OS.

Are you excited for tomorrow’s India launch of the Realme GT2 Pro? Do tell us in the comments below.

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Chinese startup Realme launched the GT2 and GT2 Pro for the global market but there hasn’t been any word on the Indian launch, well, until now. The company has shared a teaser on Twitter which revealed the launch date of the Realme GT2 Pro in India. The tweet was later deleted, but not before it was grabbed by eagle-eyed netizens.

Although the teaser poster featured the GT2 Pro, the now-deleted tweet has the hashtag #realmeGT2series which is an indication that the company will launch the GT2 as well. The models are scheduled to be launched

As a reminder, the Realme GT2 series packs an “innovative bio-based design” for the rear panel and that is the main teaser on the poster. The GT2 Pro packs a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display with a Quad HD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The models are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is present under which is paired with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. There is a 5,000mAh battery under the hood of the GT2 Pro that supports 65W fast charging.

For optics, the GT2 Pro packs a triple camera setup at the rear comprising of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main shooter, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 150-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel microscope camera. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front camera. The GT2 series run on the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 and packs an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Last week, GSMA hosted the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. However, unlike previous years, there weren’t many big launches. That’s because companies now prefer to announce their important devices at their own annual conferences.

Anyway, there were some 5 smartphones that caught our attention. We have compiled them in this article. Three of them are from separate brands, while two of them are from the same brand. These OEMs are HONOR, OPPO, realme, and POCO. 

With that being said, let us take a look at these phones one by one.

Best Smartphones at MWC 2022

HONOR Magic4 Pro

Our pick for the star of Mobile World Congress 2022 is none other than HONOR Magic4 Pro. The latest flagship smartphone from HONOR offers almost all the high-end features one can expect.

The device sports a glass sandwich housing with a metal frame. It flaunts a 6.81-inch 10-bit curved OLED LTPO display with a resolution of 1312×2848 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a pill-shaped cutout for the front-facing cameras. The panel is not only HDR10+ certified but also IMAX Enhanced.

The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It also comes with an independent security chip and an independent display chip for always-on HDR as well as MEMC.

Though the handset houses a large circular module on the rear, there are only three cameras – 50MP wide lens, 50MP ultra-wide lens, and 64MP 3.5x telephoto lens. The remaining two holes are for a flicker sensor and an 8×8 dTOF laser focusing system. On the front, it has a 12MP shooter and a 3D depth sensor.

Other features of the HONOR Magic4 Pro include IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, dual stereo speakers, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Magic UI 6 based on Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, 100W fast wired charging, 100W fast wireless charging, and 5W wireless reverse charging.

The device is offered in four colors (cyan, gold, black, orange) and starts at €1099 outside mainland China. Its availability will be revealed closer to the release.

OPPO Find X5 Pro

Unlike the HONOR Magic4 Pro, the OPPO Find X5 Pro was not announced at MWC 2022.  The company unveiled it a few days ago but showcased it at the GSMA-hosted conference.

The successor of OPPO Find X3 Pro retains the design language from its predecessor with some tweaks. The Glaze Black version sports a glass back, while the Ceramic White variant flaunts a ceramic rear panel. Both have a metal frame.

The phone sports a 6.7-inch 10-bit LTPO 2.0 curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 3216 × 1440 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 525 PPI. It has a punch-hole at the top left corner and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

The handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. There’s also a self-developed MariSilicon X chipset for image processing. As for software, it boots ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.

It arrives with a triple rear camera system powered by Hasselblad. The setup includes a 50MP primary sensor with 5-axis OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide unit,  and a 13MP 2x telephoto snapper. On the front, it has a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Other features include dual stereo speakers, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro is priced at €1,300 for a sole 12GB+256GB memory configuration in Europe. It will go on sale on March 14

realme GT 2 Pro

The realme GT 2 Pro is the only old handset is the list. It made its debut in China in January. However, it was announced for Europe at MWC 2022. The device is the first proper flagship smartphone from realme.

The phone’s back is made of biopolymer to offer a paper-like touch and feel. Whereas, its frame is made of metal. Despite featuring a different body material, it is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC as other premium Android smartphones.

The chipset is coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. As far as software is concerned, the handset ships with realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.

One of the interesting features of the phone is its 6.7-inch display. This 10-bit flat LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel has a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels and up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1000Hz touch sampling rate as well as 1,,400 nits peak brightness. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, it has a punch-hole at the top left corner and a fingerprint sensor with support for heart rate monitoring underneath it.

Apart from a great display, the handset also comes with an equally impressive 50MP (Sony IMX766 with OIS) + 50MP (150° ultra-wide) + microscope lens triple camera system on the rear and a 32MP Sony IMX615 front-facing camera. Other features include dual stereo speakers, a 5,000mAh battery, and 65W fast wired charging.

The realme GT2 Pro is priced at €749 and €849 for 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively in Europe. It is already up for sale in select regions.

POCO X4 Pro 5G

The next device is our list is POCO X4 Pro 5G, which is a budget offering. Despite being a rebranded Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G, we considered it to be one of the best smartphones at MWC 2022. Because it only looks unique (subjective) but also costs only €269 and €319 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB versions respectively (early bird pricing).

Talking about highlights, it flaunts a glass sandwich design (flat plastic frame) and is built around a 6.67-centered punch-hole FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 395 PPI, and 1,200 nits peak brightness. It is run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography and videography, there’s a 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera system and a 16MP front-facing camera. Other features include dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a hybrid MicroSD card slot, an IR blaster, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IP53 rating.

Last but not least, it boots MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 11 and gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 67W fast charging.

POCO M4 Pro

The final phone is our list is POCO M4 Pro. It is even more affordable (early bird pricing) than the POCO X4 Pro 5G as it is priced at only €199 (6GB + 128GB) and €249 (8GB + 128GB). It is a rebadged variant of the Redmi Note 11S, which we consider better than the Redmi Note 11 Pro in terms of value.

The handset’s body is entirely made of plastic but still sports a 6.43-inch centered punch-hole AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 409 PPI, up to 90Hz refresh rate, and 1,000 nits peak brightness level. It is powered by MediaTek Helio G96 SoC coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

It arrives with a 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera setup and a 16MP front-facing camera. It runs MIUI 13 based on Android 11 and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Other features include an IP53 rating, dual stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, and an IR blaster.

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Back in December, OnLeaks had leaked renders of a unique offering from realme with a horizontal camera design, reminiscent of the Galaxy S10 series and very similar to the Pixel 6. The phone was touted to be the realme GT2 Pro and had generated much hype because of its divergence from realme’s usual design language.

However, when official teasers of the GT2 Pro began flowing in, the device was found to ditch the horizontal camera layout, opting for the not-so-special top-left-aligned camera layout instead. After that, the realme GT2 Pro with the Pixel 6-like camera bar was never seen again.

But fast forward to today and said device has actually reemerged — tipster OnLeaks took to Twitter enquiring into its whereabouts, to which realme’s official global handle replied a very straightforward “stay tuned.”

stay tuned.

— realme (@realmeglobal) March 4, 2022

The response clears rumors of the alt-realme GT2 Pro being just a concept that didn’t make the final cut, meaning we could be seeing it as a release soon. No expected launch date was provided, though, but considering the phone has been under development for a while now, we probably won’t have to wait much longer now.

Some of you may be wondering what happens to the realme GT2 Pro moniker since a device carrying the same name has already been released. To this, we’d say that realme may be planning on launching the phone as a special edition of its replacement or perhaps as a different model entirely.

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Following an announcement about the event over a week back, the realme GT2 Series was launched today globally. Comprised of the realme GT2 and realme GT2 Pro, the prime focus of the series looks to be performance, with both models coming with two of the most powerful chipsets from Qualcomm to date. The environment is another point of focus this time and both models feature an “innovative bio-based design” for the rear cover.

realme GT2 Pro price & specifications

The realme GT2 Pro is without a doubt a flagship offering and this gets pretty clear when you look at its top-of-the-line specs. You get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor under the hood, complemented by up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

The display is a 6.7″ AMOLED panel with a WQHD+ 1440×3216 resolution and support for 120Hz variable refresh rate (1-120Hz). Its touch sampling rate can reach 1000Hz and its peak brightness reaches 1400nits.

For photography, you get a triple-lens setup at the rear comprised of a Sony IMX766 50MP OIS main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 40x microscope lens. Upfront, there’s the 32MP Sony IMX615 for selfies.

The phone’s battery is sized 5,000mAh with 65W charging support, promising a full charge in just 33 minutes.

Following are the variants and pricing for the realme GT2 Pro:

• 8GB+128GB: EUR 749
• 12GB+256GB: EUR 849

Early birds can get the phone at a EUR 100 discount. Color variants are Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, Titanium Blue.

realme GT2 price & specifications

The realme GT2 is more of a ‘flagship-killer’ than an actual flagship but comes with just as compelling specs as its Pro sibling. Both devices feature very similar designs but the realme GT2 ditches the GT2 Pro’s metal frame in favor of a plastic one.

Under the hood, you get the Snapdragon 888 chip, supported by up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Its display is sized 6.62″ and is a 120Hz AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution.

For photography, you get the Sony IMX766 50MP OIS main camera once again, which is joined by a 119° ultrawide lens and a macro lens. The front camera is the 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.

The device’s battery is sized 5,000mAh with 65W charging support, promising a full charge in just 33 minutes.

Following are the variants and pricing for the realme GT2:

• 8GB+128GB: EUR 549
• 12GB+256GB: EUR 599

Early birds can get the phone at a EUR 100 discount. Color variants are Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, Titanium Blue.

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Realme will take wraps off the Realme GT2 and GT2 Pro on February 28 in the global market. Ahead of its launch, the series has appeared on multiple global certification sites. Now, the Realme GT2 Pro has appeared on a new certification, this time on Brazil’s Anatel agency.

The Anatel certification confirms that the device with model number RMX3301 will soon go official in the Brazilian market. That being said, the phone’s sale could be soon after the release this month. The global model of the GT2 Pro is expected to have the same specs as the model launched in China.

The Realme GT2 Pro has a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate screen. It has a 32MP selfie snapper and a triple rear camera array. The setup goes by a 50MP primary lens, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 3MP microscope lens.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and has 65W fast charging support. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner for security and boots on Android 12 OS.

The European pricing of the phone was tipped recently. The GT2 Pro is said to come at a price of EUR 789(~$885). The device is expected to arrive in Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black color variants.

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Realme GT2 Pro is the brand’s latest flagship smartphone. It was announced in China last month and it is set to debut in international markets at MWC 2022 on February 28. The handset recently received a price cut in its home country. Followed by that, earlier today, the price of the base variant was slashed by a large amount on the company’s official website. Turns out it was a glitch.

After the recent price drop, the base 8GB + 128GB variant of Realme GT 2 Pro had been retailing at ¥3,499 ($552). For the unaware, it was introduced at ¥3,699 ($584).

But earlier today, this version of the phone was listed at only ¥2,999 ($473) on the official website of the brand. Hence, it was thought that the company had reduced the price again by ¥500 ($79).

However, it wasn’t the case. Xu Qi Chase, one of the VPs and the President of Global Marketing at Realme, clarified on Weibo that the difference in price was due to an error and it has been fixed.

The executive confirmed that the company will not cancel the orders of the customers who were able to grab the smartphone at an unbelievable price just a month after its release.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is Realme’s first proper flagship smartphone. Some of its highlights include a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, 50MP 150˚ ultra-wide camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.

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Earlier today (16th February 2022), the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ were officially unveiled in India. While the conference announced the new mid range smartphone, the company also revealed the official global launch date for its flagship Realme GT2 series as well.

For those unaware, the GT2 series comprises of the base GT2 and the GT2 Pro model, which were first announced in China last month. However, these devices had yet to arrive in markets outside of the brand’s home country. But a known tipster shared a few images which revealed that the “world premiere” of the Realme GT2 series will take place on March 2022. While we first thought it was for the launch event, it appears that this timeline is likely for its official release since the company has confirmed that the flagship smartphones will be launching on 28th February 2022.

Talking about the Realme GT2, it sports a 6.62 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 65W fast charging and runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. It features a triple camera setup on the rear, with a 50 megapixel primary camera, 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. For selfies, it houses a 16 megapixel front facing shooter.

On the other hand, the GT2 Pro features a larger 6.78 inch AMOLED QHD+ that also offers 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it sports the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The battery capacity and fast charging rates are the same as the base variant. Although, the front now houses a larger 32 megapixel sensor, while the rear feature two 50 megapixel sensor for the primary and ultra wide angle cameras, and a 3 megapixel macro sensor. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the upcoming launch event.

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Realme GT 2 Pro, the first-ever flagship smartphone from Realme was launched in its home market China last month and the company had confirmed that the device will eventually be available in international markets.

Now, the device is confirmed to soon get launched in the Indian market. This was confirmed by Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India, VP of Realme, and President of Realme International Business Group.

While the phone’s arrival in India has been teased, there’s no information available about the actual launch date. But given that the company has now started teasing it, the launch should happen in the coming days.

Earlier, through the Ask Madhav Q&A session, Madhav Sheth had confirmed that the Realme GT 2 series and new Realme Narzo smartphones will soon debut in India. Rumors indicate that the company could bring out Realme Narzo 50 or Narzo 50A Prime.

Coming to the Realme GT 2 Pro, the smartphone features a 6.7-inch LPTO AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. It offers a flexible panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1400 nits peak brightness.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It adopts the diamond ice core cooling system Plus which is said to increase the heat dissipation area by 205%.

As for the camera, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 3-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, it comes with a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with Realme UI on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging which is promised to fully charge the device within 33 minutes.

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Earlier this month, the Realme GT2 series had been launched in China. Soon after the unveiling of the premium grade lineup, the sales first began in the region soon and sold out. And now, the higher end version has gone on sale again.

For those unaware, the Realme GT2 Pro is available in four different configurations. This includes a 8GB+128GB, 8+256GB, 12+256GB, and the 12+512GB versions. Talking about the smartphone itself, it sports a 6.7 inch LPTO AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. It is a flexible panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1400 nits peak brightness, and a punch hole selfie camera as well.

Under the hood, the flagship model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G chipset. The device runs on a 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 65W flash charge which the Chinese brand claims can deliver 100% charge in just 33 minutes. During its first launch, the entire lineup was sold out in just 3 minutes, with the brand bringing in 200 million Yuan (roughly 31.6 million US Dollars) in that short time. Now, the Realme GT2 Pro is available for purchase again in China and starts from 3,699 Yuan (roughly 584 US Dollars) for its 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage configuration.

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A few days ago, Realme hosted a launch event and unveiled its latest Realme GT2 and GT2 Pro smartphones in its home country China. Today, both the devices official went on sale in the Chinese market.

Now, data from the first sale of the Realme GT2 series reveals that the company managed to generate revenue worth 200 million yuan that too within the first three minutes of the devices going on sale in China.

The base model of the Realme GT2 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs 2,599 yuan (~$408) while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model is priced at 2,799 yuan (~$439). On the other hand, the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model costs 3,099 yuan (~$486).

The Realme GT2 Pro costs 3,699 yuan (~$580) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$627). The 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model costs 4,299 yuan (~$674) while the top-end model with 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at 4,799 yuan (~$753).

Coming to the specifications, the Realme GT2 features a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Pro model comes with a 6,7-inch LPTO AMOLED display with a 2K screen resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1400nits brightness.

Under the hood, the GT2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset while the GT2Pro is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Both the devices also come with a Diamond Ice Core Cooling System Plus.

The smartphones are running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Realme UI 3.0 on top. The phones are powered by a 5,000mAh battery and come with support for 65W fast charging technology.

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Realme has officially announced the Realme GT2 Pro flagship smartphone equipped with several innovative features. One of the fun features is the use of environmentally friendly, bio-based materials to manufacture the rear cover. The casing is said to have been sourced from paper, soybeans, and other materials.

The use of environmentally friendly materials may have contributed to the lightweight design as the device weighs only 189g despite packing a massive 5,000mAh battery. The device comes with support for a 65W flash charge which the company claims can deliver 100% charge in just 33 minutes.

The Realme GT2 Pro features a 6.7-inch LPTO AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. The display is said to be a flexible panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1400 nits. The display has a punch-hole cut out at the top left corner of the screen housing the selfie camera. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glas Victus. The display has also received DisplayMate’s A+ rating. Furthermore, the screen features support for a single 1000Hz gaming control engine, O-Sync overclocking response 2.0. You also get a new generation under-display fingerprint sensor that can unlock the screen very fast and also supports heart rate detection.

The GT2 Pro is touted to be the world’s first device to pack a new generation of super-large X-axis linear motor. The device uses a revolutionary full-speed matrix antenna system as well as a Wi-Fi network enhancement system and new-gen omnidirectional NFC.

The Realme GT2 Pro is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G chipset. It equally adopts the diamond ice core cooling system Plus which is said to increase the heat dissipation area by 205%. The nine-layer heat dissipation structure covers 100% of the heat source bringing a conduction efficiency increase of 50%. The design also reduces the peak core temperature by 19°C. The phone has a heat dissipation area of 36761mm² which is likely the industry’s largest. It also features what is also likely the industry’s largest tempered VC liquid cooling area – 4129mm².

For interface, the Realme GT2 Pro is pre-installed with Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12  which brings an upgrade in the UI as well as new desktop components in GT mode and a more stable and smooth AI frame stabilization technology 2.0. The device also comes with GPU heterogeneous rendering technology that helps lower power consumption.

The Realme GT2 Pro comes in 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM options. The 8GB+128GB variant is priced at ¥3699 (~$582) while the 8+256GB version comes in at ¥3999 (~$629). The 12+256GB is priced at ¥4299 (~$676) and the top-end 12+512GB will retail for ¥4799 (~$755). The device is presently up for pre-orders and will g on sale on January 7th.

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The Realme GT 2 series is officially confirmed to make its global debut on Jan 4 at 11:30 am UTC tomorrow, and with one day left, a popular leakster from China, could not resist the temptation anymore. He decided to share the full specs list of the upcoming Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro.

From the screenshot he shared on his Weibo, he shows that the standard Realme GT 2 Pro will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 under the hood, a 6.7” 2K Samsung flat E4 AMOLED display equipped with LTPO 2.0 technology, with a 5000mAh battery to power through the entire day. Realme’s own in-house 65W SuperDart Charging is also present to help juice up the 5000mAh in no time.

Camera-wise, the Realme GT 2 Pro is sporting a triple camera setup. The main sensor is the same 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor found in the standard Xiaomi 12, and it has a 1/1.56 sensor size with OIS. For ultra-wide-angle shots, the Realme GT 2 Pro claims the title for the widest FOV on an ultra-wide-angle lens at 150°. The ultra-wide-angle lens is a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor with a 1/2.76 sensor size. As for macro shots, the Realme GT 2 Pro has disappointed decided to use a 2MP sensor for the photos. For selfies, the Realme GT 2 Pro is equipped with a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor, the same sensor found on the Oppo Find X3 Pro.

Build-wise, the Realme GT 2 Pro is quite lightweight as it weighs under 200g, and comes in four colour options: white, green, blue & black.

As for the standard Realme GT 2, it also features the same main Sony IMX766 sensor and macro camera as its bigger sibling, but the ultra-wide-angle lens has been downgraded 8MP unspecified sensor. The selfie camera has also been downgraded to 16MP instead.

Under the hood, it uses last year’s Snapdragon 888 and offers the same 5000mAh and 65W charging as the Pro variant. As for the screen, the Realme GT 2 has a smaller and lower-resolution 6.62” 1080p E4 Flat AMOLED display from Samsung as well.

It also weighs 199g, and it will be coming in 3 colors: Green, Blue and Black.

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The realme GT2 series will be launched tomorrow, realme vice president Xu Qi has revealed through a post on Weibo, also highlighting some of its specs.

The series is expected to be comprised of the realme GT2 and realme GT2 Pro, and according to the post, at least of the devices will come with a 32MP sensor at the front paired with 50MP dual-cameras at the rear. The duo has been claimed to be capable of flagship-level photography.

Also highlighted with the post was that the realme GT2 will be equipped with a top-of-the-line 2K AMOLED display, surrounded by extremely slim bezels.

It was earlier learned that the realme GT2 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and will come with three rear cameras, two of which will be 50MP sensors. The primary shooter will feature the 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with optical image stabilization support while the ultrawide lens will capture a 150° angle. The third is a 2MP GC02M1B microscope lens.

Some officially released images of the device had shown the realme GT2 Pro with a display packing the selfie snapper in the upper left corner and with no plastic frame. The device’s rear looks to be textured and could be made of a unique paper-like material.

realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 will be booted into out of the box and a price tag of around 5,000 Yuan (~$785) is expected. realme has also partnered with Dragon Ball for a special edition of the phone.

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The upcoming realme GT2 series will be booting into realme UI 3.0 out of the box, Xu Qi, vice president of realme has revealed.

realme UI 3.0 adopts a brand new visual style that spans across the UI, whether it’s the system or apps or even the icons. With it, you get a number of new goodies like Omoji using which you can create 3D avatars of your own face to better express yourself. Privacy has gotten a bump too, thanks to Enhanced App Permissions Control.

The Android skin was released in October this year and is based on Android 12, and as such, comes with most of the Android 12-specific features too, one of them being an enhanced privacy dashboard.

realme has also gone big on fluidity with new animations and the inclusion of an AI Smooth Engine and Smooth Animation Engine. The duo not only helps with stuff like app launch speeds and better RAM management but also makes games run smoother.

And from the GT2 series, at least the realme GT2 Pro is expected to be launched on January 4th and will be coming with the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, paired with the Diamond Ice Core Cooling System Plus for efficient heat dissipation.

In addition, the device will also be equipped with an industry-first 2K+LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and more.

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The launch of the Realme GT2 series is just around the corner. But prior to its launch, the company has teased the GT2 Pro. However, this teaser is a bit more special as it hints at a limited edition in collaboration with Dragon Ball Z.

The company shared the news on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website), which teased the “realme X Dragon Ball Z” partnership. This teaser was shared in an image poster and a short video, however, the Chinese smartphone maker didn’t reveal any finer details regarding this device or showcase its design in any manner. In other words, we still have no idea what the Dragon Ball Z Special Edition might look like.

While the Realme GT2 series has already garnered anticipation, the Dragon Ball Z collab adds to the hype. For those unaware, Dragon Ball Z is a massively popular Anime series that first aired back in 1989 and ran till 2003. Before anime became a global phenomenon, the Dragon Ball series was one of the first anime that was successful in the west. This also implies that it was one of the first anime for many, which adds to the nostalgia for the upcoming Realme GT2 Pro Dragon Ball Z Special Edition.

Talking about the smartphone itself, the GT2 Pro is set to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The new chip is expected to be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It sports a 6.7 inch display with Quad HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and an in display fingerprint scanner. On the rear, it is also set to house a triple camera setup with 50 megapixel + 50 megapixel + 2 megapixel sensor while the front features a 32 megapixel selfie shooter.

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From the fingerprint readers on the physical home button, then fingerprint readers on the back cover of the phone, then side-mounted fingerprint scanners, to under-screen optical fingerprint scanners and the latest ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, one might think we have reached the peak of “fingerprint scanners”. But Realme begs to differ with its new under-screen fingerprint scanners in its upcoming Realme GT2 series.

Realme’s General Vice President and Chief Officer of Realme China, Mr. Chase Xu Qi, has gone to Weibo recently to share with fans about the latest fingerprint scanning technology that Realme will equip in the upcoming Realme GT2 series.

From the screenshots shared on Weibo, we notice some sort of Heart Rate Monitor menu page on-screen and the instruction seems to suggest to the user to put their thumb on the fingerprint scanner to measure their heart rate. This feature heart rate scanning feature via the fingerprint scanner seems like a unique and interesting idea, but time will tell after release, whether it will be a highlight or be just a mere gimmick.

The fingerprint scanner announcement was later supported by Digital Chat Station, a popular technology leakster from China, whereby he confirmed on Weibo that the Realme GT2 Pro is indeed not using your normal conventional optical fingerprint scanner.

The leakster also informs that the Realme GT2 Pro will be using Corning Gorilla Victus for better scratch and drop protection for users’ peace of mind.

In other news, the Realme GT2 Pro’s design has been officially revealed by the company several days back, but leaked renders of the Realme GT2 Pro from months ago may not be inaccurate after all, as the latest leaks reveal that the Realme GT2 Pro may come in 3 different editions.

The one leaked render showing the Realme GT2 Pro having a long horizontal protruding camera bump may be the “Photographer Edition” of the Realme GT2 Pro. The “Photographer Edition” is said to feature a triple camera setup whereby each camera has been upgraded further compared to the standard edition, to cater to professional photographers.

The Realme GT2 series will be announced officially on January 4, 2022.

(Source 1, Source 2)

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