Chinese smartphone brand realme recently announced realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12. However, the company is yet to roll out the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update to some of the eligible devices. One such phone called realme narzo 20A has finally started receiving the last-gen Android update.

The realme narzo 20A joined the realme UI 2.0 Early Access program in June. So it took the company four months to seed the stable update.

According to the official announcement post on the realme community, the Android 11 update for realme narzo 20A arrives with firmware version RMX2050EX_11.A.05. 

In order to receive the latest software build, users should be running either of the two firmware builds – RMX2050EX_11.A.31_0310 and RMX2050EX_11.A.33_0330.

Since the update is being pushed to the public via OTA, it is being rolled out in batches. Hene, some users might receive it early, while others will have to wait. Anyway, everyone should get the update in the coming days.

The realme narzo 20A launched in September 2020 with realme UI based on Android 10. Hence, the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 is its firs-ever maor software update.

Unfortunately, Android 11 is also the handset’s last big update as it is not eligible for realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12. But it should receive security patches for a while.

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Smartphone maker realme announced realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September 2020. Since then, the company has been trying to update eligible devices to the latest software. However, it has managed to deliver the stable update to only a few phones. Anyway, most of the supported devices at least have beta builds. The latest handset to join the beta initiative (Early Access) is realme narzo 20A.

As per the official schedule, the realme narzo 20A is supposed to get realme UI 2.0 Early Access update in Q2 2020.  As promised, the brand has opened registrations for interested users.

In order to enroll, users must be running either of these two firmwares – RMX2050EX_11.A.29 and RMX2050EX_11.A.31. If they are, then they can register themselves for the program. Interestingly, realme has not set any deadline for registrations but the company does mention limited seats. It also confirms that there will be multiple batches.

To enroll themselves for the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Access initiative, realme narzo 20A users will have to head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and follow the on-screen instructions.

Selected applicants should get the Android 11 beta build via OTA. Similarly, all users should receive the stable update in the coming weeks.

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realme announced the realme UI 2.0 and the realme X50 Pro flagship was the first to get the early access back in September 2020. Today, the company has revealed the early access roadmap for Q2 2021.

Back in September, when the early access roadmap was announced, realme showed a holistic list of devices and the timeline of the updates. Well, today, the update is specifically for the list of devices that are getting the update in respective months during Q2 2021. Let’s take a look at it below:

realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) Early Access Roadmap – Q2 2021

• April 2021

  • realme X7 Pro
• May 2021
  • realme X7
  • realme C15 Qualcomm edition
• June 2021
  • realme X
  • realme XT
  • realme 3 Pro
  • realme 5 Pro
  • realme Narzo 20A

To clear you up, this particular first wave of roadmap is exclusive only for India meaning the timeline will differ from other regions like SEA, Europe.

Apart from Q2, as confirmed earlier, realme has briefly teased that from Q3 2021, i.e from July, realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A will start getting the realme UI 2.0 Beta builds.

Speaking of which, the realme Early Access programs typically means the Beta build of the UI. That is, users of the above smartphones will get the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Beta before the end of the said months.

The stable version will then be pushed at a later date which is currently unknown. Over the course of realme made the early access program live for narzo 20, realme 7, realme 6 Pro, narzo 20 Pro, and X2 Pro, realme 6i, realme narzo 10, and realme 7i.

The company has so far released a stable update of the realme UI 2.0 for only two devices- realme X50 Pro and realme Narzo 20.

Stay tuned to our channels as we update on this list of devices whenever the corresponding updates roll out.

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Being among the largest smartphone markets across the globe, companies are actively launching new smartphones in India. To attract price-conscious buyers, there are plenty of offerings from the smartphone manufacturers in the entry-level and mid-range segments. We have concluded a list of the best entry-level smartphones of 2020 launched in India.

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Best affordable smartphones in India (2020)

Samsung Galaxy M01

The M01 is Samsung’s attempt to lure the entry-level segment while still offering value-for-money. The device houses Snapdragon 439 SoC with 2/3GB  RAM and 32GB internal storage. There’s a 5.7-inch PLS IPS HD display. A dual-rear-camera with 13MP primary and 2MP depth camera is present. Meanwhile, a single 5MP is encased in water-drop display on the front. It is available in India for Rs 5,999 and Rs 7,499, respectively for different storage variants.

Price: Rs 5,999

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Redmi 9

Redmi launched the Redmi 9 smartphone in June carrying a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It comes powered with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC coupled with 3/4/6GB RAM and 32/64/128GB internal storage. It houses a quad-rear camera with 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP lenses configuration. An 8MP sensor resides on the front for selfies.  The device is available in India for Rs 8,999.

Price: Rs 8,999

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Redmi 8A Dual

Redmi 8A dual runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 and is available in 2/3GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. The device carries a dual-rear camera including a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP depth lens. Meanwhile, an 8MP camera is present on the front. Redmi 8A Dual features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution. A 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging can be enough for a couple of days usage.

Price: Rs 7,999 (3GB RAM+64GB)

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Realme C11

Realme’s affordable smartphone – Realme C11 is available with MediaTek Helio G35. It features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution. There’s a dual-rear sensor (13MP + 2MP) and a single 5MP sensor on the front.  It houses a 5000 mAh battery with 10W fast charging. Realme C11 comes in two storage variants of 2GB RAM + 32GB storage and 3GB RAM + 32GB storage.

Price: Rs 7849

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Realme Narzo 20A

The Realme Narzo 20A smartphone runs on Android 10 based Realme UI and houses Snapdragon 665 SoC. There’s a 6.5-inch LCD display with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC and 3/4GB RAM + 32/64GB Storage. There’s a triple-camera module featuring a 12MP primary camera and 2x 2MP depth sensors. An 8MP camera sits on the front for selfies.

Price: Rs 9190 (3GB RAM + 32GB)

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Poco C3

Poco recently unveiled Poco C3 to diversify its budget lineup. The smartphone features a 6.43-inch IPS LCD display carrying a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It comes powered with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, coupled with an octa-core PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Poco C3 is available in two storage options of 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage.  A triple rear-camera module with 13MP + 2MP + 2MP is present. There’s a 5000 mAh battery with 10W fast charging.

Price: Rs 7922

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Infinix Smart 4 Plus

The Infinix Smart 4 Plus is another useful device that comes with a MediaTek Helio A25 SoC, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. There’s a 6.82-inch LCD display carrying 720 x 1640 pixel resolution. It houses a dual-rear camera coupled with a 13MP primary camera and another depth sensor. An 8MP selfie camera is present on the front.

Price: Rs 7999

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There are several other devices available in the entry-level segment, but the above ones are popular in India. Xiaomi and Redmi drive the majority of the sales in the affordable smartphone market. However, we can expect better devices in 2021 at more competitive prices.

So do you think any other model deserves a place in this list? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Realme recently launched three new smartphones in the Indian market under its Narzo 20 family — Realme Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro. The smartphones were available for purchase in India for the first time.

Now, Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India has confirmed that the company managed to sell 230,000 units combined within a few minutes. He revealed that the middle child Narzo 20 sold over 130,000 units, while the Narzo 20A was second with 51,000+ and the Narzo 20 Pro sitting in third with 50,000+ units.

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As for the pricing, the cheapest model in the lineup — Realme Narzo 20A 4GB + 64GB is priced at ₹8,499 (~$116) while the most expensive model — Realme Narzo 20 Pro 8GB + 128GB is available for ₹16,999, which is about $232.

As the name indicates, the Narzo 20 series launched in India last month is a successor to the Realme Narzo 10 series. The launch of the successor lineup comes just a few months after the launch of its predecessor.

To know more about all three smartphones, including their specifications, features, colors, availability, and pricing details in the Indian market, check out our phone launch post.

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Earlier this year Realme launched a new smartphone lineup in India targeted to young people: the Narzo series. A few months after, the Chinese giant is already going to announce the second generation of the lineup (as confirmed earlier this month): it will be called the Narzo 20 series. Just a few days are separating us from the official launch of the new phones, but we do not have to wait for the launch date in order to have a satisfying idea about the new smartphones. Thanks to several leaks surfaced in the last period, we are able to provide a rumor roundup with the most important specs and features of the Realme Narzo 20 series.

Realme Narzo 20 Series Rumor Roundup

Design

The Realme Narzo 20 series will be composed of three phones: Narzo 20, Narzo 20 Pro, and Narzo 20A. Realme invited a number of its fans to get an early look at the upcoming lineup. Madhav Sheth, the CEO of the company posted photos of the lucky fans getting a hands-on experience of the phones: one of the photos published shows the Narzo 20 Pro. The photo shows the blue color variant with light streaks shaped like a “V” on the rear side.

Something similar to what we have seen with the Realme 6 Pro, but with a different shape. It looks like the back is made of glass, but we had no chance to verify it. On the upper left corner, there is a rectangular camera module containing a quad rear camera and a LED flash. At the bottom of the device, the Narzo 20 Pro has “Narzo designed by Realme” written on it. The photo also shows the rear side of another handset from the Narzo 20 series: the device comes with a traditional semaphore-shaped camera module including a triple camera; we suppose it is the Narzo 20A.

Near the cameras, you can also see a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, which is not present on the Narzo 20 Pro. According to a teaser image, the third and last variant of the Narzo 20 series (it should be the vanilla Narzo 20) will have a square-shaped camera module and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Realme Narzo 20 Pro is tipped to measure 162.3 x 75.4 x 9.4mm and it is expected to weigh 191 grams. Narzo 20 and 20A will come in the color variants Victory Blue and Glory Silver, while Narzo 20 Pro will have Black Ninja and White Knight color variants.

• You can learn more about the design by clicking here.

Display

According to the latest rumors, the Realme Narzo 20 will have a 6.5-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, an 88.7% screen to body ratio, and the Gorilla Glass protection. The Realme Narzo 20A is supposed to come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display sporting an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, an 89.8% screen to body ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass. Realme Narzo 20 Pro will naturally be the most interesting handset, with a 6.5-inch display supporting a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The smartphone promises a screen to body ratio of 90.5 percent.

Specs & Software

The Realme Narzo 20A is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 665 mobile platform paired with 3 or 4 GB of RAM and a 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the variant, with the support for storage expansion via a micro SD card slot. There will be a 3/32 GB configuration and a 4/64 GB configuration. Realme Narzo 20 should come with the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of native storage. As per the Realme Narzo 20 Pro, it should have a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset paired with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of internal UFS 2.1 storage depending on the chosen configuration. All the phones will run Android 10 out of the box, customized by Realme UI.

• You can learn more about specs by clicking here.

Camera

The camera departments of the Realme Narzo 20 series will not go beyond the midrange segment. The Realme Narzo 20A is rumored to sport a triple camera setup including a 12 MP f/1.8 main camera with HDR and Chroma Boost, a 2 MP f/2.4 monochromatic lens, and a 2 MP f/2.4 retro lens. On the front panel, there should be an 8 MP snapper for selfies. The Realme Narzo 20 is supposed to have a triple camera as well, including a 48 MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 6P lens, an 8 MP ultrawide angle camera with a 119° field of view, and a 2 MP macro camera. The rear side of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro should feature a quad-camera system including the main camera with a 48 MP resolution and f/1.8 aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide camera with f/2.3 aperture, and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macro and monochromatic shots with f/2.4 focal apertures. The Realme Narzo 20 Pro will come with a single punch hole in the display housing a 16 MP front camera with f/2.1 aperture.

Battery

The Realme Narzo 20 series will be composed of battery phones. The vanilla Narzo 20 is tipped to pack a huge 6000 mAh battery with the support of 18W fast charging. The Realme Narzo 20 Pro is backed by a 4500 mAh battery, and it carries support for 65W fast charging. There is still no info about the battery of the Narzo 20A, but we expect it to be at least 5000 mAh. So, you will get either a huge battery or one of the fastest charging technologies out there.

• You can learn more about the battery by clicking here.

Realme Narzo 20 series: Launch, price, and availability

The Realme Narzo 20 series is expected to be a series of smartphones exclusive for the Indian market. Realme Narzo 20, 20A, and 20 Pro will be officially unveiled on September 21 at 12:30 pm IST in India, as officially confirmed by the company. There is no word on the pricing of the Realme Narzo 20 series yet. On the official event which will be held on September 21, we also expect new official info about the Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 which is actually in beta testing on the X50 Pro 5G.

• You can learn more about the launch by clicking here.

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