Smartphone brand realme unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September 2020. Since then, the company has been trying to update eligible devices to the newer version of its mobile software. The latest phones to receive this update are realme X2, realme C12, and realme C15.

The three devices that have now started getting the realme UI 2.0 stable update got their first beta build between late January to early February. This means it took the brand nearly six months to deliver stable builds.

That being said, the Android 11 stable update for these handsets arrives with the following build numbers.

• realme X2 – RMX1992EX_11.F.20/ RMX1992AEX_11.F.20
• realme C12 – RMX2189_11.C.05
• realme C15 – RMX2180_11.C.05

The latest system update brings new features of realme UI 2.0, which is basically ColorOS 11, in addition to Android 11. However, it is worth noting that not all features are available on all smartphones.

Further, like any other OTA software build, the above-listed builds are being rolled out in batches. As a result, they might take some time to reach every unit out there in the market.

Finally, if a user is not satisfied wit the new software, they can roll back to Android 10 (realme UI). But this rollback process will wipe the phone’s internal storage.

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Chinese smartphone maker realme unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in late September 2020. Just like the previous iteration, the latest version of the brand’s mobile operating system is based on OPPO ColorOS, version 11 to be exact. So far, the company has only released stable update for a single device – realme X50 Pro. However, multiple phones have received beta builds. Now, six more handsets have been added to the beta program.

Every OEM has a different name for their beta program. Hence, realme calls its initiative ‘Early Access’. When the brand officially announced realme UI 2.0 in the second half of last year, it also revealed an update timeline for all the eligible smartphones.

The company has been recruiting beta teasers for its devices, as per the schedule. Therefore, following the timeline, it has now opened beta registrations for the below-listed phones as part of the January 2021 quota.

• realme X3
• realme X3 SuperZoom
• realme X2
• realme 6
• realme C12
• realme C15

Interested users of the above-mentioned handsets can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details to enroll in the initiative. If they get selected, they will be receiving the beta update via OTA.

That said, for some reason, any user wants to downgrade to the stable channel, they can do it by downloading and installing the appropriate rollback file. However, it is worth noting that this process will format their smartphone’s internal storage and they won’t be able to rejoin the Early Access program.

With all that being said, we do not know when realme will begin to seed stable builds for these phones. Because even the previous batch is yet to receive the stable update.

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It is not unusual for manufacturers to announce new color variants or new configurations for already released phones. This is why we are not surprised as to Realme’s announcement today of new configurations for the Realme X2 and Realme 6 smartphones.

The Realme X2, which was announced almost a year ago, will now be available in India in 8GB RAM + 256GB configuration starting on the 21st of July at 8 PM. The device is currently available in three variants – 4GB RAM + 64GB, 6GB RAM + 128GB, and 8GB RAM +128GB.

Adding newer variants to our existing lineup, we are introducing:
#realme6, in 6+64GB from 00:00 Hrs, 17th July
#realmeX2, in 8+256GB from 8PM, 21st July
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The Realme 6, on the other hand, will get a 6GB RAM + 64GB version for those who want more RAM but are fine with the storage available on the base model. The new variant of the Realme 6 will go on sale at 00:00 hrs on the 17th of July. When it launched in March, the phone was available in 4GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB versions.

If you are interested in grabbing the new variants of both phones, Realme says they will be available on Realme.com and on Flipkart.

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TWRP, which stands for Team Win Recovery Project is the most commonly used custom recovery on Android devices. It is essential to flash aftermarket Android builds (custom ROMs) as the built-in stock recoveries on the phones/tablets do not allow it. Hence, TWRP is the first thing to install if a user wants to use an alternate OS. The project supports a number of devices officially and now Realme XT, Realme X2, and Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 / 4 Plus also join the list.

Realme XT is one of the first smartphones with a 64MP primary camera. It was launched in India with ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie on-board. Soon, an improved version of the phone called Realme X2 debuted with Snapdragon 730G instead of Snapdragon 712 but with the same software. However, both of them were recently updated to Realme UI based on Android 10.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus. This duo launched exclusively in China with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo but it has received only one major update so far and that is MIUI 10. The underlying software is still Oreo and it is yet to receive MIUI 11 when the company is moved on to the development of MIUI 12.

But now, as these devices support TWRP officially, their users can finally use a solid trustworthy custom recovery to flash custom ROM, kernels, and mods of their choice.

Download TWRP for Realme XT

Download TWRP for Reame X2

Download TWRP for Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 / Mi Pad 4 Plus

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has caused supply shortage, fluctuating Indian Rupee value and the hike of GST rate that goes into effect from today has caused smartphone OEMs to increase the cost of their handsets. Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung and OPPO have increased the rates of their smartphones. Realme too joins the bandwagon as it has released a list of revised pricing for the base model of its smartphones.

The Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro will soon carry new starting prices of Rs. 13,999 (~$183) and Rs. 17,999 (~$235). These phones were made official in India at the beginning of this month as the successors for the Realme 5 Pro and Realme X phones from last year. At launch, they were priced at Rs. 12,999 (~$170) and Rs. 16,999 (~$222).

The Realme X2 Pro carried a starting price of Rs. 27,999 (~$367). It will be soon available for Rs. 29,999 (~$393). The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition’s price has been increased to Rs. 36,999 (~$484) from its regular price of Rs. 34,999 (~$456). The Realme X2 will soon sell for Rs. 17,999 instead of its usual price of Rs. 16,999.

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The Realme 5 Pro, Realme 5s and Realme 5i will start at respective price tags of Rs. 13,999, Rs. 10,999 (~$144) and Rs. 9,999 (~$131). These phones have been selling for Rs. 12,999 (~$170), Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 8,999 (~$118), respectively. The Realme C3 now starts at Rs. 7,499 (~$98) instead of its regular cost of Rs. 6,999 (~$91).

GST hike has increased Realme XT’s price to Rs. 16,999 from its regular price of Rs. 15,999 (~$209). The Realme X and Realme X Master Edition previously sold for 16,999 and Rs. 19,999. They will soon sell for Rs. 17,999 and Rs. 20,999 (~$275).

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Xu Qi, the Vice President of Realme, has just announced that the Realme X2 series and the Realme Q will soon receive an update for the RealmeUI. The company has opened the open beta for the latest custom skin, which is based on Android 10, and the stable build should follow in the arriving weeks.

According to the senior executive, Realme plans on updating every smartphone model from the brand to the latest Android 10 OS based RealmeUI. In other words, your Realme smartphone is eligible for a notable major upgrade. The open beta for the Realme X2 started on the 9th of March, while the X2 Pro open beta starts on 11th March 2020.

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The Realme Q, on the other hand, will receive the official update on 15th March. Notably, the Realme X series, including the Realme X Youth Edition, has already received the new system update back on 25th February 2020. For those unaware, Realme smartphones have generally launched with the Android based ColorOS custom skin. It is a proprietary UI from Oppo, which Realme was a subsidiary of before becoming independent.

It was a heavily modified version of Android. But, the RealmeUI, on the other hand, follows a simpler and cleaner aesthetic. The new UI from the Chinese brand is more in line with stock Android, similar to OxygenOS from OnePlus. The new software houses various new features and functions and is based on the latest Android 10.

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Realme brought an amazing smartphone lineup in Europe in terms of quality price ratio. In the price tag ranging from €150 to €300, you can currently find three awesome Realme smartphones in the global market. We are talking about Realme 5 Pro, Realme XT, and Realme X2. The differences between the user experience provided by these three devices are not huge, but they exist and they may be important for a lot of people. Through this comparison, we will try to help you make the right choice for your needs by highlighting the differences between their specifications.

Oppo Realme 5 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Realme XT

Design

Realme XT and X2 offer exactly the same design and it is definitely a superior design if we compare it to the Realme 5 Pro. While the Realme 5 Pro has a plastic design, both Realme XT and X2 offer a glass back, while the frame is still made of plastic. On the other hand, note that Realme 5 Pro is splash resistant, while XT and X2 are not. But if we consider the look, XT and X2 are actually a better choice due to their materials.

Display

Besides the design, Realme XT and X2 share another thing in common: the display. Both are equipped with the same 6.4-inch AMOLED panel boasting a Full HD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint reader. Realme 5 Pro has a smaller panel with the IPS technology and still a Full HD+ resolution. Given that the 5 Pro has an IPS panel, it does not sport an in-display fingerprint reader, but it has a rear-mounted biometric sensor. In each case, you get a waterdrop notch. Realme XT and X2 offer a better image quality thanks to their better AMOLED panel, so go either for the XT or the X2 if you need the best display.

Specs & Software

The best smartphone of this comparison in terms of performance is the Realme X2. It sports a higher-end Snapdragon 730G which offers better CPU performance and way superior graphics performance. So it is amazing for both power users and gamers. Further, it offers the best memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Realme 5 Pro and Realme XT share the same chipset and the same memory configuration in their most expensive variant. And in each case, you get the same software: ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box. All of these devices will be updated to Android 10 this year and they will get the new Realme UI with several improvements.

Camera

Realme XT and X2 offer exactly the same rear camera department including a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 2 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. And this quad camera setup is better than the one found on the Realme 5 Pro. Note that Realme X2 and XT differ for the front camera: while the former has a 32 MP selfie snapper, the latter has just a 16 MP sensor. So overall, the X2 wins the camera comparison. Realme 5 Pro has the same cameras as the XT except for the main sensor of the rear camera setup, which is a 48 MP lens.

Battery

More or less the same battery capacity for all of these handsets, but Realme X2 lasts slightly more in most of the scenarios thanks to its more efficient Snapdragon 730G chipset built at 10 nm. Further, it has a faster charging technology.

Price

Realme 5 Pro starts from €199/$219 globally, Realme XT starts from €259/$285 and Realme X2 starts from €299/$329 (you can find them at lower prices thanks to online street prices). Realme X2 is the winner of the comparison due to its better chipset, front camera and charging technology. But if you do not need an incredibly powerful SoC, Realme XT is enough for you. Realme 5 Pro lacks an AMOLED display and it has a less impressive camera department, as well as a glass back. But its price is very affordable. Which one would you go for?

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Realme 5 Pro vs Realme X2 vs Realme XT: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme 5 Pro

PROs

• More affordable price
• Splash resistant
• Same chipset as the XT
• More compact

CONS

• Worse cameras

Realme X2

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Great front camera
• Faster charging

CONS

• Higher price

Realme XT

PROs

• More affordable than X2
• NFC in the global variant
• Good rear cameras

CONS

• Inferior front camera and chipset than X2

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Huawei just launched the Nova 7i: it is not a completely new device but it is just a rebranded version of the Huawei Nova 6 SE for markets outside of China. So you would get exactly the same specifications which you can consider midrange-class. But given that many people outside of China did not care about the Nova 6 SE since it was not for their market, we decided to compare it with other trending mid-rangers in order to give you a satisfying idea of what this handset is able to offer. We think there is nothing better than Redmi K30 and Realme X2 for such a specs comparison.

Huawei Nova 7i vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo Realme X2

Design

I consider Redmi K30 as the most impressive device in terms of aesthetics for a simple reason: the materials used. Redmi K30 is the only one to come with both a glass back (protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 just like the display) and an aluminum frame. Realme X2 has a glass back as well, but it sports a plastic frame, while Huawei Nova 7i has a full plastic design, despite it has a very nice look due to its single punch hole and its modest dimensions. Naturally, your personal tastes will play an important role in this kind of decision.

Display

On the display side, it is a close fight between Redmi K30 and Realme X2. The former comes with an LCD panel that is not a trending technology, but it boasts a very high 120 Hz refresh rate and even the HDR10 technology. The latter has a pleasing AMOLED display which even comes with an in-display fingerprint reader, unlike Redmi K30 and Huawei Nova 7i. Do you prefer a higher refresh rate delivering a smoother user experience or an AMOLED panel and an under-display biometric sensor?

Specs & Software

The Snapdragon 730G chipset that you can find on the Redmi K30 and Realme X2 is definitely a more interesting SoC than the Kirin 810, despite Kirin 810 is built with a better production process. Indeed, it comes with very high graphics performance, you have more option for modding and even an amazing CPU. Both Redmi K30 and Realme X2 sport up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, so what makes the difference is the software. MIUI is currently more advanced than the ColorOS found on the Realme X2, but the phone will soon update to Realme UI and its software department will improve a lot. But for now, Redmi K30 takes the crown.

Camera

It is a very close fight between Realme X2 and Redmi K30 even when it comes to cameras. They have essentially the same quad camera on the rear side, both better than Huawei Nova 7i on the paper. But their front cameras are different: the Redmi K30 has a dual front camera including a depth sensor, while Realme X2 has a single 32 MP sensor (better than the 20 MP one found on the Redmi K30) but it lacks a depth sensor.

Battery

Redmi K30 has the biggest battery: with 4500 mAh it should last more than Huawei Nova 7i and Realme X2. The Realme X2 has just 4000 mAh but it charges faster thanks to a 30W charging technology. Huawei Nova 7i sits in the middle in terms of battery capacity, but it has the fastest charging technology with 40W, and that is why it wins the battery comparison.

Price

Huawei Nova 7i debuted with a €300 price tag, Realme X2 starts from €300 globally ($254 in China) and Redmi K30 starts from €255 in China (we learned it will launch globally as the Poco X2). At the end of the day, Redmi K30 is more interesting due to its bigger battery, 120 Hz display, good software, and more. But Realme X2 is not so far with its AMOLED panel, same hardware, good cameras and an upcoming software update which will add interesting improvements.

• Read More: Realme X2, 2, 3, 3i and C1 latest OTA updates bring January 2020 security patches & more

Huawei Nova 7i vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo Realme X2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K30

PROs

• Great performance
• 120 Hz display
• Bigger battery
• Dual front camera
• Android 10

CONS

• Limited availability

Realme X2

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Great front camera
• AMOLED display
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Still Android Pie

Huawei Nova 7i

PROs

• Faster charging
• Good design
• Android 10

CONS

• Plastic body

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Google began pushing Android security patches for January 2020 to all the pixel models earlier this month. OEMs were soon to follow, including Chinese tech giant Realme. Realme had earlier released the update for the Realme 2 Pro and that was soon followed by updates for the Realme 2, 3, 3i and C1. The Realme X2 has now joined the party.

The Realme 2 and C1 updates usher in the version RMX1805EX_11_A.63, Apart from bringing Android security patches for January 2020, the update equally brings some minor bug fixes and system stability improvements. Here’s the official changelog of the ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 2 and C1:

Security:
Android security patch: January, 2020
System
Fixed some known bugs and improved system stability
The ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 3 (v.RMX1821EX_11.A.25) is a bit more comprehensive when compared to the one released for the Realme 2 and Realme C1. It not only includes the Android security patches for January 2020, but also brings a new flash on call feature, a new fast toggle for dark mode, and more.

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The Realme 3i has also received a similar update (v.RMX1821EX_11.A.25) with the same features. Here’s the official changelog for the ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 3 and 3i:

• Security:
  • Android security patch: January 2020
• System:
  • Added flash on call feature
  • Added click the blank area to back to the launcher on recent task interface
  • Notification Center and Status Bar:
  • Added fast switch toggle of dark mode in the notification center

The update for the Realme X2 comes with version number RMX1992EX_11.A.18 and apart from the Android Security patch for January 2020, there are also a few system optimisations and bug fixes.

• Security:
• • Android Security patch: January 2020

• Lock Screen:
  • Modified the charging animation display where the decimal point will not be shown after charging for twenty seconds
• Fixed:
  • Fixed error prompt issue while video call using WhatsApp
  • Fixed the issue that album cache data can not be deleted
  • Optimized navigation menu display in settings

The latest ColorOS update has reportedly started rolling out to users in India. However, you can as well download the OTA package from the link below and flash the update manually on your device.

Download: ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1992EX_11_A.18) for the Realme X2

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1805EX_11_A.63) for the Realme 2

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1805EX_11_A.63) for the Realm C1

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1821EX_11.A.25) for the Realme 3

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1821EX_11.A.25) for the Realme 3i

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Do you like the new Oppo F15? It is a sweet mid-ranger sold at a modest price offering a pretty nice design and good specifications. But there are a lot of rivals in the market which are sold at a similar price and might be better for certain kinds of users. We selected the ones we believe to be the most interesting: the new Redmi K30 (the non 5G version, naturally) and the Realme X2. Should you go for the Oppo F15 or one of these other mid-rangers? This specs comparison will let you find out depending on your needs.

Oppo F15 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo Realme X2

Design

Despite it is hard to notice important differences between the aesthetics of these devices, Oppo F15 is more elegant and attractive. First of all, it has a thinner profile than Realme X2 and Redmi K30, but it still packs a big battery. It is even more compact than its rivals. But it has a classic waterdrop display, unlike the Redmi K30 boasting a dual punch-hole camera. But Redmi K30 is bigger, thicker and less elegant: that is why Oppo F15 is my favorite one.

Display

Despite it is just an IPS panel, the display of the Redmi K30 looks way more interesting. Unlike Oppo F15 and Realme X2, the display of the Redmi K30 is HDR-compliant. Further, it boasts a very high 120 Hz refresh rate and, according to the latest reports, Xiaomi is planning to release an update bringing the refresh rate to whopping 144 Hz. Last but not least, Redmi K30 brings a wider diagonal and a dual punch hole. On the other hand, both Realme X2 and Oppo F15 offer a more trendy AMOLED panel, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader, while the biometric sensor of the Redmi K30 is side-mounted.

Specs & Software

Thanks to their Snapdragon 730G chipset, Redmi K30, and Realme X2 are able to offer higher performance than Oppo F15, there is no doubt about it. Both pack up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage with the fast UFS 2.1 technology. With the Oppo F15, you get an inferior Helio P70 chipset and just 128 GB of internal storage (still UFS 2.1). Redmi K30 is the winner here because it is the only coming with Android 10 out of the box, while Oppo F15 and Realme X2 are still based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

Despite the lower resolution of the main sensor, the camera of the Oppo F15 looks more interesting than Realme X2 and Redmi K30 due to the presence of a monochromatic sensor which should boost the photo quality. However, we will have to test it thoroughly to see the result. For now, Realme X2 is more convincing on the paper due to its 64 MP quad camera and its 32 MP selfie snapper.

Battery

Both Oppo F15 and Realme X2 come with a 4000 mAh battery (4025 mAh for the Oppo F15), while Redmi K30 is equipped with a bigger 4500 mAh unit. That means Redmi K30 lasts more on a single charge, but the difference is not huge since it has to manage a less efficient display. With a power of 30W, Realme X2 has the fastest charging technology.

Price

Unless the design is your main priority, we do not recommend the Oppo F15 at its actual price (about €236/$262). Instead, you should go for the Redmi K30 (€203/$225) since it offers a bigger battery, Android 10 out of the box and a 120 Hz display. However, note that Realme X2 (€215/$239) offers an AMOLED panel and more compact dimensions.

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Oppo F15 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo Realme X2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K30

PROs

• Great performance
• 120 Hz display
• Punch-hole design
• Bigger battery
• Dual front camera
• Android 10

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme X2

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Great front camera
• AMOLED display
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Dolby Atmos

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo F15

PROs

• Nice AMOLED display
• Good design
• Interesting cameras

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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Here’s some news for the Realme community. The Realme X2’s “early adopter” UI program registrations have opened for the limited batch of 500 people. You can only register if you have a Chinese variant of the Realme X2 and the early adopter realme UI will obviously be very buggy. In case you’re thinking of signing up, backup your personal data before updating.

So now, how exactly does this update work? Well, once you’ve registered, you’ll receive an update for the device to test out unfinished software. At least he first batch will be essentially untested software, and making it highly risky to use on a daily basis. For users who want to experience a relatively stable experience are recommended to wait for the second batch which will come with a bunch of fixes.

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The information we have shows that the first batch is limited to 500 people, and the system push time is before the Chinese Spring Festival. Then once that’s out of the way, the second batch of registration deadline is February 1, while the update itself takes place between February 7-8. In addition, the official version of realme UI will be launched in February 2020.

With realme UI, users are able to design the icons and can choose their transparency as well. The sizes of the icons are also customizable and are personalized, even for the actual image in the icon. Alongside the fresh look, the UI brings 11 new background wallpapers for the home screen of Realme smartphones. Notably, the wallpapers are based on “natural elements” and will users can always find a match with a particular color scheme.

The Android 10 based Realme UI also brings performance improvements as well. It arrives with new power saving features and a lot more. A new Focus Mode helps disconnect from the outside world and even plays relaxing music to help improve concentration.

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Huawei brought another interesting mid-ranger to the Indian market: the Honor 9X. With its innovative design and its well-balanced specifications, it offers a high value for money. But will it be high enough to be the preferred choice for most of the users searching for a new smartphone in that price range? In order to give you an idea, we decided to compare it with two other devices with a very high value for money: Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme X2 from Xiaomi’s and Oppo’s sub-brands which became independent from both the famous companies. Let’s see who is the best and the one with the highest value for money.

Huawei Honor 9X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2

Design

The design is one of the strongest points of the Honor 9X. It is one of the few affordable smartphones to sport a full borderless display without the need of a notch, thanks to the presence of a motorized pop-up selfie camera. It is the most beautiful device not only because of that but also because of its elegant glass back. Well, Realme X2 has an even cleaner rear side thanks to its in-display fingerprint reader, but it is a device with a standard waterdrop notch, so nothing surprising. Redmi Note 8 Pro is born as an affordable gaming device and despite having a nice design, the aesthetics are not its strong point.

Display

A lot of people, including me, would prefer the display of the Realme X2. It is the only smartphone from this trio to sport an AMOLED panel with deep blacks and vivid colors, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. Both Redmi Note 8 Pro and Honor 9X come with IPS display, but their image quality is still high. Redmi Note 8 Pro is particularly surprising because it is HDR-compliant and it even boasts a very high brightness for the display. But Realme X2 would be my choice due to its AMOLED panel with its in-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

On the paper, the most powerful handset is the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It boasts an Helio G90T providing higher graphics performance and more suitable for gamers and power users. But the Snapdragon 730G on board of the Realme X2 is almost as powerful as the Helio G90T. Further, it has lower energy consumption. Honor 9X has an inferior Kirin 710F, so you should not go for it if you are looking for the best hardware. Talking about the software, Redmi Note 8 Pro is more advanced than Realme X2 with its MIUI, but with ColorOS 7 coming soon things will get a lot better for Realme X2.

Camera

Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme X2 offer superior cameras to the Honor 9X. Realme X2 is slightly better because it boasts a better selfie camera: a 32 MP snapper with an f/2.0 focal aperture. In both cases, the rear camera setup is composed of a 64 MP main sensor (Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1), an ultrawide lens, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor, all with the same resolutions. Honor 9X is still a pretty nice camera phone, but it lacks a dedicated macro camera and it comes with inferior sensors.

Battery

The biggest battery belongs to the Redmi Note 8 Pro with 4500 mAh. Despite the handset has a less efficient processor built with a 12 nm production process, it boasts a longer battery life due to its higher capacity. Right after, we got the Realme X2: despite it has the same battery capacity as the Honor 9X, its efficient AMOLED display and its 8 nm chipset make it last longer on a single charge.

Price

Honor 9X costs about €178/$199 in the Indian market, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from €203/$226, and Realme X2 starts from €215/$240. I would personally discard Honor 9X despite its better design. Realme X2 is my favorite one due to its Snapdragon 730G chipset and AMOLED display, but Redmi Note 8 Pro offers a more interesting software, longer battery life, and even better hardware.

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Huawei Honor 9X vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

• Great performance
• Nice cameras
• Affordable
• Good battery life
• HDR display

CONS

• IPS display

Realme X2

PROs

• Great performance
• Good AMOLED display
• Nice front camera
• Affordable
• Advanced rear cameras
• Faster charging technology

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Honor 9X

PROs

• Best design
• Nice display
• Affordable

CONS

• Inferior performance

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Mid-range smartphones are no longer budget devices with a bunch of higher-end features. In 2019, the best mid-range devices were essentially high-end smartphones sans a couple of premium features.

If last year’s mid-rangers were all about good processors, big batteries, and dual cameras, in 2019 brands upped their game by adding high-end chipsets, flagship-grade fast charging, quad-cameras, AMOLED displays, and even in-screen fingerprint sensors. We are spoiled by the number of good mid-range choices we have this year that costs less than €299 or Rs. 20,000 or $300.

Like our Best Budget Smartphones of 2019 article, compiling this list wasn’t easy, but the following smartphones stood out for us for their excellent quality and value for money.

Redmi Note 8 Pro

It wouldn’t be fair to compile the Best Mid-Range Smartphones list without a Redmi Note model, right? The Note lineup is extremely popular among mid-range buyers and the company has already sold 10 million units of the Redmi Note 8 series across the globe within three months of launch. That’s an average of over 110,000 units in a day!

The Redmi Note 8 Pro brought in the perfect blend of imaging prowess, gaming-oriented processor, and a large battery, packaged inside a beautiful body. It might be a bit heavier and bulkier than some competitors but overall, the Note 8 Pro is a well-balanced mid-range smartphone of 2019.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a MediaTek Helio G90T processor with a quad-camera setup consisting of a high-resolution 64MP primary camera, 8MP wide-angle camera, and a couple of 2MP shooters for macro and bokeh. There’s a large 4500mAh battery on board with 18W fast charging too!

All this for a competitive price tag of Rs. 14,999 in India or €259 in Europe for the 6GB + 64GB variant. Pretty solid deal indeed!

READ MORE: Redmi Note 8 Pro teardown pictures reveal the Helio G90T chipset, 64MP sensor and others!

Realme X2

Realme has absolutely embraced the motto: If Redmi can do it, we can do it too! So if there’s a Redmi Note model in this list, there’s an equivalent (or even a better) Realme model to take it on. And Realme X2 is the mid-range phone to beat in 2019! The phone offers more value than any other smartphone in its price segment.

• Gaming processor  
• Super AMOLED display  
• In-screen fingerprint  
• Quad-cameras with a wide-angle lens  
• Large battery  
• Super-fast charging  
• Beautiful design  

If you had doubts about my earlier statement of how ‘2019 mid-rangers were high-end devices sans a few premium features’, this phone should help you to cast them away.

The Realme X2 comes with Snapdragon 730G (8nm), a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, up to 8GB of RAM, 64MP primary camera with three other supporting cameras including an 8MP wide-angle lens, and a 4000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. You get all this for a starting price of just Rs 16,999 (4GB + 64GB), Rs. 18,999 (6GB + 128GB) in India or up to 289 € (8GB +128GB) in Europe. That’s incredible value for money!

Redmi K20 (Mi 9T)

If there was a phone that can take on the Realme X2, it would be the Redmi K20. It comes with the non-gaming Snapdragon 730 (8nm) processor with a full-screen AMOLED display, a pop-up camera that houses a 20MP selfie camera and a capable rear camera setup featuring three useful sensors, a 48MP primary shooter, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 13MP wide-angle camera.

In case you are wondering, the K20 has the same camera setup as the K20 Pro, which we all so loved! So despite having one camera less than the two smartphones mentioned above, the triple camera setup on the Redmi K20 is more useful than those quad-cameras (let’s not talk about the quality of those 2MP shooters) on the Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro. Also, the K20 is one of few phones in this price segment to feature a telephoto lens that offers up to 2X optical zoom!

It’s a shame that the Redmi K20 was overshadowed by its more expensive ‘Pro’ sibling this year. So, it shouldn’t be surprising to see that it makes it to our Most Underrated Smartphones of 2019 list.

The Redmi K20 is highly discounted right now. You can find the 6GB + 64GB model for under Rs. 20,000 in India or around €279.90 in Europe. 

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Lenovo Z6

The Lenovo Z6 is yet another underrated smartphone in this list but offers immense value for your money. The phone comes with Snapdragon 730 (8nm) like the Realme X2 with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint, a triple camera setup featuring a 24MP main camera (f / 1.8 large aperture) + 8MP 2x optical zoom camera (f / 2.4 aperture) + 5MP bokeh camera, and a 4000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

These specs are pretty amazing but it looks very similar to the models mentioned above right? And Lenovo is not really known for its software support either. So why does this phone make it to our Best Mid-Range Smartphones of 2019 list?

The three smartphones mentioned above: Realme X2, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Redmi K20 weigh over 180 grams and measure over 8.6mm in thickness. In comparison, the Lenovo Z6 weighs just 159 grams and measures 7.7mm in thickness! It might well be one of the most comfortable mid-range smartphones of 2019.

And how much does it cost? 1199 yuan in China, which comes to just $171 or €154! It’s a shame that Lenovo Z6 didn’t get a widescale release and I blame Lenovo for that. But for its price, it offers outstanding value (including 2x Optical zoom)! You can get it for around $200 or €180 via sites like Aliexpress in Europe.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

2019 was all about 6-inch+ displays, large batteries, and multiple cameras. But these features come at a cost and that’s the bulky form factor. Some users don’t mind if their phones are a bit heavy or thick, but for others, it’s a definite deal-breaker. The Lenovo Z6 was a pretty lightweight phone, but if you are in the market for something smaller, lighter, and more compact, the Mi 9 SE is your best bet.

With the dimensions of just 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm, it’s smaller, thinner, and lighter than all the smartphones in this list. However, despite its compact form factor, the Mi 9 SE doesn’t sacrifice any major features. It comes with a 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 712 (10nm octa-core 2.3GHz) processor, a 48MP triple cameras with ultra-wide and telephoto lens (2x optical zoom), and a 3070mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The battery is small but given its compact size and fast charging support, for those who want a capable smartphone that’s also comfortable to hold, the Mi 9 SE turns out to be a competitive option.

The Mi 9 SE wasn’t launched in India but it is available for around € 349.90 or £300 (6GB + 64GB) in Europe!

So these were our picks for the Best Mid-Range Smartphones of 2019! Do you think any other device deserves to make it to this list? Let us know!

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Earlier this week, Realme had announced the Realme X2 smartphone in India. As scheduled, the handset will go on sale for the first time in the country at 12 PM (IST). The phone comes in three variants and it has a starting price of Rs. 16,999 (~$239). Here is all the information on its pricing, launch offers and specifications.

Realme X2 price and launch offers

The Realme X2’sv base model with 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage is priced at Rs. 16,999 (~$239). The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is the second variant and it costs Rs. 18,999 (~$267). The highest model with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at Rs. 19,999 (~$281). Pearl White, Pearl Blue and Pearl Green are the three color variants of the Realme X2. cApart from Realme India’s online store, the phone can be purchased exclusively through Flipkart.

Realme X2 (Pearl Blue, 64 GB)|Realme X2 (Pearl White, 128 GB)|Realme X2 (Pearl Green, 128 GB)

On Flipkart, ICICI credit or debit card users can avail Rs. 1,500 discount on the pricing on Realme X2. This offer is not available on Realme’s website. Up to 6 months of no cost EMI offer is available for all credit and debit card from other banks. During the first sale, 100 lucky customers will have a chance to win the smartphone for free.

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On Realme’s website, Realme X2 buyers can avail 10 percent Supercash (up to Rs. 1,000), cashback of up to Rs. 500 from MobiKwik, Cashify Exchange offer and up to 6 months of no cost EMI from Bajaj FinServe. Jio benefits worth Rs. 11,500 is available for buyers of Realme X2 on Realme.com and Flipkart. Other offers that are available for Realme X2 buyers include 30 percent flat discount at Crocs (up to Rs. 500), flat Rs. 2000 or 20 percent discount at Zoomcar and Rs. 3,000 benefits on Cleartrip.

Realme X2 Specifications

Realme X2 has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution support. The waterdrop notch screen that is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader produces full HD+ resolution. The notch houses a 32-megapixel selfie camera. On its rear, there is a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad camera system.

The Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor fuels the smartphone. It is loaded with ColorOS 6 based Android 9 Pie OS. The phone houses a 4,000mAh battery that is coupled with 30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging.

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Realme India had launched the Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform powered Realme X2 Pro smartphone in November. Today, the Chinese firm introduced the less powerful Realme X2 smartphone in the country. At the same event, it also unleashed the Realme Buds Air truly wireless earbuds. The Realme X2 was originally announced in China in September. The same phone that features a waterdrop notch display, Snapdragon 730G processor and 64-megapixel quad cameras.

Realme X2 Specifications and Features

The Realme X2 has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone boasts a screen space of 91.9 percent. The front and rear sides of the smartphone is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5 panels.

The 8nm Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor that works at 2.2GHz powers the phone with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The device is equipped with up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. A microSD card is available on the device for expanding its storage.

The display notch is the home for Realme X2’s selfie camera of 32-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The phone comes with selfie video stabilization feature and selfie nightscape feature. The backside of the device is fitted with a quad camera system. The Samsung GW1 64-megapixel sensor is available as the main sensor. It is coupled with a 119-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens, a macro lens of 2-megapixel with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. The Realme X2 comes with support for EIS, real-time bokeh, super night mode,30fps 4K video recording, 60fps 1080p and 720p video shooting and 960fps slow-motion video recording.

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The Realme X2 is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with the latest ColorOS 6. For gamers, the phone comes equipped with GameBoost 2.0 and Game Assistant. Depending on the signal strength, the Realme X2 can smartly switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data. There is dual Wi-Fi function to connect two Wi-Fi networks simultaneously. For audiophiles, the smartphone is equipped with super linear speaker and smart PA along with support for Hi Res Audio and Dolby Atmos.

The Realme X2 is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery and it comes with support for VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology that enables 30W charging. It takes only 75 minutes to completely charge the Realme X2. It takes only 19 minutes to achieve 50 percent battery power from scratch. The connectivity features available on the Realme X2 are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Realme X2 Price and Availability

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Realme X2:

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 16,999 (~$240)
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 18,999 (~$268)
• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 19,999 (~$282)

The smartphone will be available for purchase in India through Realme India’s online store and Flipkart. Later, the phone will be also available through offline stores. Some of the launch offers for the Realme X2 buyers include flat Rs. 1,500 instant discount on ICICI credit cards, MobiKwik cash benefits of up to Rs. 1,500, no cost EMI and benefits worth Rs. 11,500 from Jio.

The first sale of the Realme X2 will start on Dec. 20 at 12 PM IST and it can be availed in three colors like Pearl White, Pearl Blue and Pearl Green. The Realme Buds Air has gone official in India with a price tag of Rs. 3,999 (~556). Head on to our dedicated story on the Buds Air to know more on it.

What’s your take on the pricing and specifications of the Realme X2? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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The Realme X2 will be unveiled in India tomorrow alongside the Realme Buds Air. While we already know the price of the wireless earbuds, the price of the Snapdragon 730G-powered phone has been unknown until now.

Ishan Agarwal, the teenage leakster shared a photo that shows the pricing details of the phone on his twitter timeline. He said the photo was taken at the launch rehearsal.

I have an amazing leak for you all, thanks to someone at the #realme launch rehearsal . #realmeX2 will be priced at ₹19,999 for 6+128GB variant and ₹20,999 for 8+128GB! First smartphone to launch with Snapdragon 730G under 20k and first sale on 20th! What do you guys think? pic.twitter.com/TzIvw4Ha2w

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) December 16, 2019

Based on the image, the Realme X2 will be available in two configurations – a 6GB RAM + 128GB version and an 8GB + 128GB version. The photo also shows the phone will be available in Pearl Green, Pearl Blue, and Pearl White.

The 6GB RAM version will be sold for INR 19,999 (~$282) while the 8GB RAM version is shown to have a INR 20,999 (~$296) price tag. The first sale is scheduled for 12 noon on Friday, 20th of December.

Realme is also expected to launch a Star Wars Edition of the phone but the price isn’t shown in the image. This special edition will most likely cost more and may not be available on the same day as the standard version.

The Realme X2 has a 6.4-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch for a 32MP selfie camera. With the Snapdragon 730G processor inside it, it should be able to handle any game thrown at it. While both variants will come with the same storage capacity, it can be expanded via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

The phone has quad rear cameras that include a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The Realme X2 has an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and an audio jack. It packs a 4000mAh battery with support for VOOC 4.0 (30W) flash fast charge. Realme will ship it with Android Pie out of the box but it will get updated to Android 10.

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At the launch event of the Redmi K30 series, all the eyes were catalyzed on the Redmi K30 5G due to its new Snapdragon 765G and its 5G capabilities. But Xiaomi also announced another device: the vanilla Redmi K30. It is not a 5G phone and it is nothing we did not already see in the past in terms of specs, but it will carry an incredibly affordable price. That is why we decided to compare it with the most important value for money smartphones released in the recent period. We chose the Realme X2 and the Huawei Nova 6 SE for an amazing value for money comparison between smartphones sold for less than €300.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Huawei Nova 6 SE

Design

Redmi K30 and Huawei Nova 6 SE offer a slightly more attractive design because they have punch-hole displays. The former has two holes for a dual front camera, while the latter has just a single hole in the display, so a more beautiful front panel. I personally prefer the Huawei Nova 6 SE due to its cleaner design and its more compact dimensions, but it is all a question of tastes. While Realme X2 has a classic waterdrop notch, on the other hand, it offers a definitely interesting rear side with reflective glass and suggestive color variants. Which would you go for?

Display

Not a lot of people would easily think that in 2019 the best display of this comparison is an IPS panel. But it is exactly what we are trying to tell you: the Redmi K30 has an IPS panel, but it also comes with some technologies making it better than the AMOLED display found on the Realme X2. Unlike the X2, Redmi K30 supports the HDR standard and it is even the only affordable phone to offer a 120 Hz refresh rate. So it provides smooth user experience and even richer image quality. Even Huawei Nova 6 SE has an IPS panel, but in this case, you get a classic midrange display with nothing special to offer.

Specs & Software

The performance kings here are both Redmi K30 and Realme X2. Both are fueled by the Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of fast UFS 2.1 internal storage. But there is a small difference: Realme X2 is the only with a dedicated micro SD slot allowing to use both dual SIM and micro SD at the same time. On the other hand, Realme X2 is the only which still runs Android 9 Pie, while Redmi K30 and Huawei Nova 6 SE come with Android 10 out of the box. That is why Redmi K30 is slightly more interesting.

Camera

When it comes to cameras, Huawei Nova 6 SE is the inferior one, while Redmi K30 and Realme X2 are almost at the same level. Both are equipped with a 64 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. And both shoot pretty nice photos but they are not real camera phones. The main difference regards the front cameras: Realme X2 has a single 32 MP sensor, while Redmi K30 has a dual front camera with 20 and 2 MP resolution, including a depth sensor.

Battery

The bigger 4500 mAh battery on the Redmi K30 will most likely allow him to last more on a single charge. But Huawei Nova 6 SE is not so distant with its 4200 mAh unit and it offers a much faster charging technology with a 40W power.

Price

Redmi K30 starts from about €210/$233 in China, Realme X2 starts from €230/$255, and Huawei Nova 6 SE from €280/$311. At the end of the day, I would not choose the Huawei Nova 6 SE because I define Redmi K30 and Realme X2 two devices with a higher value for money. Redmi K30 is the most interesting because of its better display and probably longer battery life.

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Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Huawei Nova 6 SE: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K30

PROs

• Great performance
• 120 Hz display
• Punch-hole design
• Bigger battery
• Dual front camera
• Android 10

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme X2

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Great front camera
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Dolby Atmos

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Nova 6 SE

PROs

• Very fast charging
• Single punch-hole display
• Android 10

CONS

• Worse cameras

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Realme has confirmed that it will be launching the Realme X2 smartphone in India on Dec. 17 at 12:30PM IST. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has started a Booster sale for buyers of the Realme X2. Customers who participate in the Booster sale offer will be provided with a Rs. 500 discount on the pricing of Realme X2.

The Booster sale for Realme X2 will run until Dec. 16. Buyers can visit the official landing page of the Realme X2 and hit the Pay Deposit Now button to pay Rs. 1,000 deposit amount. It requires to users to login with Relme account and then enter the complete address for delivering the handset.

Participating in the Booster sale will ensure 100 percent chance to purchase the Realme X2 phone in advance. The remaining amount of the handset can be paid between Dec. 17 and 24. While paying the remaining amount, users will be provided with Rs. 500 discount.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Realme X2. In China, the Realme X2 was introduced with a starting price of 1,599 Yuan (~$227; Rs. 15,999).

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Realme X2 Specifications and Features

The Realme X2 has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch that produces 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Shielded by Gorilla Glass 5, the Realme X2’s display is integrated with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The 8nm Snapdragon 730G mobile platform powers the Realme X2 with up to 8 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive with up to 256 GB of native storage and carry support for additional storage through a microSD card slot. It would be good to see the phone arrive preinstalled with ColorOS 7 flavored Android 10.

The back panel of the phone features a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth lens) quad camera system. On its front is a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology that can full charge the device in 67 minutes.

Realme will be announcing the Realme Air Buds alongside the Realme X2 smartphone on Dec. 17. Rumors have it that it could be priced at Rs. 4,999 and it will arrive with support for wireless charging. Customers who are interested in purchasing the Realme Buds Air can take advantage of Rs. 400 discount coupon. To avail, one needs to purchase any of the following phones such as Realme X2 Pro, Realme XT, Realme 5 Pro, Realme X or Realme X Master Edition. Once purchased, the Rs. 400 discount will be send to the account automatically on Dec. 17 at 10 AM IST.

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Previously, Realme was expected to launch the Realme XT 730G variant in India soon. And so far, the device was referred by the same name as its predecessor which was launched with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 SoC. However, Madhav Seth, CEO of the company, has now addressed the smartphone as Realme X2 which is similar to its Chinese counterpart that launched with the same name.

It's time to welcome the 2nd surprise! Launching #64MPPerformanceXpert #realmeX2 with:
-SD 730G Processor
-30W SuperVOOC
-32MP Front Camera
And much more

Excited? RT & reply, few lucky winners get free Tickets for the upcoming new Star Wars moviehttps://t.co/KSr8MmtvPc pic.twitter.com/84CqLJEa8g

— Madhav 'Super50w' (@MadhavSheth1) December 10, 2019

According to the tweet by the Senior Executive, Realme X2 will arrive with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G SoC which is an octa-core processor. Furthermore, the official Twitter handle of the CEO also gave out other key information about the device. The Realme X2 will feature 30W SuperVOOC which is a proprietary fast-charge technology from the company. On the front, the device is also confirmed to be equipped with a large 32MP selfie camera.

Currently, not much is known about the Indian version of the Realme X2 but if it is similar to the Chinese version than a few speculations can be made. The Chinese X2 featured a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop-style notch. It was also paired had an in-display fingerprint scanner as well. It sported Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G SoC paired with 6GB and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM options.

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On the rear, it featured a quad-camera setup that includes a 64MP primary Samsung GW1 sensor alongside a wide-angle lens, depth sensor, and a macro lens. Similar to the Twitter reveal, Realme X2 also features a 32MP front camera, so both smartphones might be the same handset but with minor differences. However, since no official confirmation has been received, no concrete statements can be made.

Notably, the tweet also stated that Twitter users that reshare the original post stand a chance at winning free tickets to the upcoming new Star Wars movie. So, we can expect a special model that collaborates with the Disney production.

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Realme has confirmed that the company is all set to launch the Realme XT 730G smartphone as well as Realme Buds Air in the Indian market on 17th December. Now, it seems that a special Star Wars Edition of the smartphone will also get unveiled.

Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India has shared a poster of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, hinting that a special Realme XT 730G Star Wars Edition will be launched at the 17th December event in India.

This comes at a time when the Realme X2 Star Wars Edition is coming to China. For those who are unaware, the upcoming Realme XT 730G smartphone is the rebranded version of the Realme X2 smartphone that has already been launched in China.

A promotional teaser poster of the Realme X2 Star Wars Edition shows a new, spunky gradient paint job and special edition Star Wars-themed wallpapers that will definitely excite Star Wars fanatics.

As for the Realme XT 730G, the smartphone will look exactly the same as the Realme XT that was launched in India a couple of months ago. The only major difference will be the processor. While XT packs Snapdragon 712 SoC, the XT 730G will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset.

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Here comes the Hint.
The 2nd surprise that i will reveal tomorrow has something very exciting for every Star Wars fan.

Any guesses guys? RT and reply pic.twitter.com/Vb6JRE2j6L

— Madhav 'Super50w' (@MadhavSheth1) December 9, 2019

The device will be packed with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. However, we expect the company to offer the device will multiple memory variants. But the Star Wars Edition is likely to be offered in the top-end variant only.

The smartphone will feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with Corning Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. In the camera department, it’ll come with the same setup as the XT — 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel 119 degree ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2 MP macro sensor.

On the front side, the device will be equipped with a 32-megapixel single camera sensor which will be placed in a waterdrop notch on the display. It could be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS custom user interface. The phone will come powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 30W VOOC fast charging technology.

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Realme has started sending out invites to India media confirming that the Realme XT 730G model and its new TWS earbuds will launch on December 17.

TWS earbuds are the big craze among smartphone makers these days. Earlier today, Realme executives, including India CEO Madhav Sheth, gave us a glimpse of the yellow color model of the Realme earbuds. Other company executives like Francis Wang and Sree Hari have further confirmed that the earbuds will come in at least two more color options including white and black.

The media invite shows that the upcoming Realme earbuds will look like the Apple AirPods with a long-stem design. The invite also reveals that the charging case will be compact with a green charging light. It also confirms that the much-awaited Realme XT 730G variant is launching at the same event.

Given how Realme XT 730G is expected to be a rebranded Realme X2 from China, we can expect the phone to feature a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 sensor with f/1.8 aperture primary shooter with an 8-megapixel superwide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapixel portrait lens for adding depth effects to images. The battery on the XT 730G should be the same as the 4000mAh capacity one on the X2.

As for the pricing, the Realme X2 was pretty affordable in China start at 1,599 Yuan (~$224). So expect the India pricing to be slightly higher than this figure.

Given that Realme has started to send out media invites, we can expect official teasers in the coming days.

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Before Realme launched the Realme X2 Pro premium flagship smartphone in the Indian market last month, the company had launched the Realme X2 mid-range device in China and Europe back in September.

When launched, the smartphone was introduced in two color options — Pearl White and Pearl Blue. Now, the company has launched a new color variant for the Realme X2 smartphone in China — Avacado Green.

As for the pricing, the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage models cost 1,599 yuan (~$224) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant is priced at 1,899 yuan (~$266).

To remind you of the specifications, the Realme X2 features a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with dewdrop notch and offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.9 percent.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor which is clocked at 2.2GHz, coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and offers three internal storage options — 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. It also comes with a microSD card slot allowing users to further expand its storage capacity.

The smartphone comes with a quad-camera setup on the back which consists of a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel super-wide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapixel portrait lens for adding depth effects to images.

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On the front side, the device is equipped with a 32-megapixel camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. Connectivity features available on the device are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

The device is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 6.1 custom user interface on top. It also comes with Frame Boost 2.0 and Touch Boost 2.0. For gamers, it comes with Game Space for enhancing the gaming experience, along with features like Game Assistant that offers handy features like screen recording and do not disturb mode.

It also comes with Dolby Atmos support for panoramic sound effects and Hi-Res audio support. The device is packed with 4,000mAh battery which also comes with support for OPPO’s 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.

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Realme, in an interesting move, has unlocked the bootloader of all of its smartphones that are currently available in the Chinese market. A senior Realme executive went on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website, to announce that all domestic smartphone models have been opened for bootloader unlocking. This allows for a much greater degree of control and freedom for Realme smartphone users.

For Android smartphone enthusiasts, complete control and customizability is everything. In other words, such users often tend to BL (Bootloader) unlock their smartphones to root their devices and flash new skin or custom UI. To achieve this, users had to download third-party tools which led to loss and voidance of official warranties. However, Realme has now officially unlocked its devices so users can flash custom, unique and even self-made ROMs. Furthermore, users are now also able to obtain the root permissions of the handest to tweak the performance of the device as well.

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Compatible Devices

Realme has officially provided its customers with an unlocking tool which supports the following devices.

• Realme X2
• Realme X2 Pro
• Realme X2 Pro Master Edition
• Realme Q
• Realme X
• Realme X Youth Edition

Notably, only the smartphones that have been bought through official channels in China are eligible for the tool.

Note To Readers

For those looking forward to unlocking their smartphones, keep certain points in mind regarding their unlocked devices.

• Any third party software and firmware used might cause some of the device’s functions to not operate optimally like certain camera functions.
• After unlocking, users might notice a slight difference in the everyday use of their smartphones.
• Unregulated software and firmware might cause private information being leaked or data being stolen. It is unlikely but users caution is advised.
• Once unlocked, users that flash new ROMs will no longer be able to receive the official Realme system updates in the future.
• Users are advised to back up their smartphone’s data as unlocking the device is similar to a factory reset.
• For security reasons, Realme will disable the fingerprint unlock function to prevent privacy leak of fingerprint data on their independently encrypted fingerprint chip.
• Users can contact Realme’s service centers for help after rooting to help in flashing their devices. Notably, if users return to the official ROM build of Realme, the warranties of the smartphone will still be available and not voided. However, the warranty does not cover damaged hardware after rooting.

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Three days ago, Vivo V17 went official, but it is nothing new. It is nothing more than a rebranded version of the Vivo S1 Pro announced days before. And just like its twin sibling, it has a lot of competition. Among the latest devices released with very similar specs and a very similar price to the Vivo V17, there are Realme X2 and Huawei Nova 5z. In this comparison, we will explain to you all the main differences between these three phones and what you should go for depending on your most common needs. Note that we are talking about mid-rangers focused on quality-price ratio suitable for average users, not about flagships and neither about entry-level devices.

Vivo V17 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Huawei Nova 5z

Design

Given the goodness of actual midrange smartphones, only a few people really need a flagship, even when it comes to the design. All of these devices are equipped with an elegant glass back, but my favorite one is the Huawei Nova 5z for two reasons. First, it has a punch-hole display: instead of a silly notch, it sports a single hole inside the display which integrates a front camera. Second, it is way more compact than both Realme X2 and Vivo S1 Pro. But unfortunately, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, while Realme X2 and Vivo V17 have an optical in-display fingerprint reader that is more comfortable.

Display

Huawei Nova 5z does not offer a bad image quality, but it has an IPS display and not everyone likes it. Both Vivo S1 Pro and Realme X2 come with a Super AMOLED display, so you may like them a lot more for their more vivid colors. On the Realme X2, you even get the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front panel.

Specs & Software

The most performing chipset is on board of the Realme X2 and it is the Snapdragon 730G, which means Realme X2 wins the hardware comparison. You can even find this device in a better memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of internal storage and UFS 2.1 storage as well. Unlike Vivo V17 and Huawei Nova 5z, it even sports a dedicated micro SD slot (separated from the dual SIM slot, so that you can use both at the same time). In the second place, we got the Kirin 810 which, despite being made with a better production process (7 nm), does not reach the performance of the Snapdragon 730G. These devices have a customized Android 9 Pie version out of the box with three different user interfaces.

Camera

Realme X2 has the best hardware and it even wins the camera comparison. All feature a quad rear camera, but the Realme X2 is the only with a 64 MP main sensor providing a higher level of detail and better overall quality. When it comes to the front camera, all sport the same 32 MP sensor. Both Vivo V17 and Huawei Nova 5z have a 48 MP quad camera, so you get more or less the same photo quality with marginal differences depending on the software optimization.

Battery

Vivo V17 offers 500 mAh more of battery capacity, that is why it lasts more on a single charge. But Realme X2 charges faster with its 30W VOOC fast charging technology.

Price

Vivo V17 is sold at €290/$319, Realme X2 has a €299/$330 price, and Huawei Nova 5z costs about €227/$250. At the end of the day, Realme X2 looks slightly more convincing due to its better rear camera and higher-end hardware.

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Vivo V17 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Huawei Nova 5z: PROs and CONS

Vivo V17

PROs

• Bigger battery
• Original design
• Great price
• Nice display

CONS

• Inferior SoC

Realme X2

PROs

• Better chipset
• Faster charging
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Better cameras
• Good display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Nova 5z

PROs

• Punch-hole display
• Good design
• Nice price
• More compact

CONS

• IPS display

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Oppo’s sub-brand is bringing a lot of its devices in the global market. In just two days, Realme announced that two more affordable smartphones are going to hit Europe. We are talking about the Realme 5 and the Realme XT, packing midrange-class specifications at very affordable prices. Alongside these devices, there are two other Realme mid-rangers in the global market: the 5 Pro which is nothing but a more powerful version of the Realme 5, and the higher-end Realme X2. Should you spend more on the X2 or its new siblings are enough? In order to establish which one is better for your needs, we decided to compare the specifications of Realme 5, Realme X2 and Realme XT.

Oppo Realme 5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Realme XT

Design

Realme X2 and XT are nearly identical when it comes to the design and we recommend them since they come with a glass back instead of a plastic body, unlike the Realme 5. Further, both their glass backs and their front panels are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Realme 5’s body is entirely made of plastic, but it offers splash resistance. However, a plastic body is not as beautiful as a glass back. Also, note that Realme X2 and XT have a more compact design and they are even lighter.

Display

If you care a lot about the display, stay away from the Realme 5. While it is true that it offers a wider display diagonal, on the other hand, it has a lower HD+ resolution that is not amazing on a wide 6.5-inch panel. Further, it is just an IPS display. Both Realme X2 and XT offer a way better Super AMOLED panel with deeper black, more vivid colors and even a higher Full HD+ resolution. Realme X2 and XT have the same Super AMOLED panel with the same 6.4-inch size and the same under-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

Realme 5, X2 and XT are powered by different chipsets, so they offer different levels of performances, but all of them are mid-rangers. The most powerful is Realme X2 thanks to its Snapdragon 730G chipset. It is the best SoC from the Snapdragon 700 series by Qualcomm and it is perfect even for gamers thanks to its high graphics performance. The Realme X2 even offers a better memory configuration in its most expensive variant. So if you need the fastest and smoothest phone, do not think twice and go for the X2. The second place goes to the XT with its Snapdragon 712, while Realme 5 has a lower-end Snapdragon 665. In each case, you get Android 9 Pie out of the box, customized by Color OS user interface.

Camera

Realme X2 and XT have the same rear camera department that is better than the one found on the Realme 5. It consists of a 64 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor and a dedicated macro camera for close shots. Realme X2 and XT differ for the front camera: the former comes with a better 32 MP snapper, while the second has a 16 MP sensor. Realme 5 is inferior even when it comes to selfies with its 13 MP snapper.

Battery

Realme 5 is a more affordable and less powerful phone than Realme X2 and XT, but it offers longer battery life for two reasons. First, it has a bigger 5000 mAh battery and second, it has a display that is less energy-demanding. Realme XT and X2 offer more or less the same battery life (X2 slightly better thanks to its 8 nm chipset), but the latter has a faster charging technology.

Price

Realme X2 starts from €299/$331 globally, Realme XT starts from €259/$287. We still do not know the global price for the Realme 5, but given that the Realme 5 Pro starts from €199/$220, you can imagine its price range. There is no doubt about the fact that, overall, Realme X2 is the best. But if you do not mind about having the best camera and display, you might prefer the Realme 5 due to its amazing battery life and very affordable price. If you want good rear cameras and display, but you do not need the fastest performance and a Snapdragon 712 is enough since you are not a gamer or an advanced user, Realme XT is enough and it will allow you to save some bucks.

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Oppo Realme 5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Realme XT: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme 5

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Bigger battery
• More affordable
• Wider display

CONS

• HD+ display

Realme X2

PROs

• Best performance
• Nice rear cameras
• Great front camera
• Faster charging
• Better memory configurations

CONS

• Higher price

Realme XT

PROs

• Well-balanced
• Good price
• Nice rear cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Yesterday Vivo announced the new S5: someone considers it the nth mid-ranger from the company, but it is not exactly so. It offers a more original design than most of the actual budget phones, so it is worth paying attention to it. Now that we know all of its specifications and the launch price, the next step is comparing Vivo S5 with at least some of the most important mid-rangers out there in order to establish whether it is worth for potential buyers giving it a chance. For this comparison, we chose the Realme X2 due to its amazing quality-price ratio and the Xiaomi Mi CC9 due to its premium design and well-balanced specs sheet.

Vivo S5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9

Design

As said above, Vivo S5 adopts an original and futuristic design. First of all, it comes with a punch-hole display, and that is not so easy to find it among mid-rangers. Further, it has a pretty nice diamond-like camera module on the back making its design unique. It has a bigger display and a higher screen-to-body ratio than Realme X2, yet it provides a more compact body. Even the Xiaomi Mi CC9 is a very interesting phone when it comes to aesthetics. Just like the Vivo S5, it has a glass back as well as an aluminum frame, despite it lacks a punch-hole display. Realme X2 has a plastic frame, so its build quality is inferior.

Display

Most of the punch-hole displays are IPS panels, but the Vivo S5 features a Super AMOLED screen. However, this is not the best display of the trio. The richest image quality is delivered by the Xiaomi Mi CC9 which supports the HDR standard and it even comes with high brightness. In each case, you get an in-display fingerprint reader, as well as an AMOLED panel. But only the Xiaomi Mi CC9 supports HDR.

Specs & Software

Vivo S5, Xiaomi Mi CC9, and Realme X2 are all powered by different chipsets, but all of them belong to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 700 series. The most powerful chipset is the Snapdragon 730G found on the Realme X2 which is the best for both its CPU and GPU performance. The second place goes to the Snapdragon 712 found on the Vivo S5 but it is just a slight upgrade of the Snapdragon 710 you can find on the Xiaomi Mi CC9. You should also consider that, besides having the best processor, Realme X2 features a fast UFS 2.1 storage. Each phone has Android 9 Pie out of the box, but customized by a different user interface: Vivo S5 has Funtouch OS, Xiaomi Mi CC9 has MIUI (which I define more advanced) and Realme X2 has Color OS.

Camera

At first glance, it does not seem so, but the Realme X2 has the most advanced camera department. It features a 64 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Even its front camera is amazing with its 32 MP resolution, but the 32 MP camera of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 uses Meitu’s algorithm which is able to enhance the selfie quality a lot. Note that no one of these devices is a high-end camera phone, they just come with midrange-class sensors.

Battery

On the paper, Vivo S5 offers a slightly bigger 4100 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Realme X2 stop at 4030 and 4000 mAh, respectively. However, this does not necessarily mean that Vivo S5 will last more on a single charge as software optimization plays an important role when it comes to small battery capacity differences.

Price

Vivo S5 6/128 GB just launched in China with a €350/$387 starting price, Xiaomi Mi CC9 costs about €360/$398 in the 6/128 GB version, and Realme X2 costs €230/$254 in the 6/128 GB configuration. Overall, in my personal opinion, Realme X2 looks like a more interesting option due to its stronger chipset and better cameras.

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Vivo S5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9: PROs and CONS

Vivo S5

PROs

• Amazing design
• Big battery
• Nice selfie camera

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme X2

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Great front camera
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Plastic frame

Xiaomi Mi CC9

PROs

• Premium build quality
• Great front camera
• Amazing software

CONS

• Nothing particular

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AnTuTu benchmarking platform is known for releasing the list of best performing smartphones each month. Now, it has released the list of top 10 best performing flagship and mid-range phones. The flagship list is led by the Vivo NEX 3 5G whereas the Honor 9X Pro is ruling the mid-range list.

In the above shown list of top 10 best performing Android flagship phones, the Snapdragon 855+ powered Vivo NEX 3 5G with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage can be seen leading the chart with 482,917 points. The second place goes to Vivo iQOO Po 5G’s 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage that has scored 481,997. Next comes the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the OnePlus 7T that scored 481,784.

The OnePlus 7T Pro’s 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant is on fourth with 480,902 points. The ASUS ROG Phone 2 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is placed on fifth with 477,596 points. The remaining phones that have made to the list are Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, Realme X2 Pro, Meizu 16s Pro and Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition. As it can be seen, all the top 10 phones are powered by Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform.

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Shown below is the list of top 10 best performing mid-range phones. The 7nm Kirin 810 chipset powered Honor 9X Pro’s 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage is at the pole position with 299,194 points. The Honor 9X’s 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage follows next with 291,690 points. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Honor 20S is third with 290,936 points. These two phones are also powered by Kirin 810.

The Helio G90T fueled Redmi Note 8 Pro’s 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant is on the fourth position with 281,580 points. The Snapdragon 730 SoC powered Realme X2 with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is on the fifth position with 256,713. The other phones that have made it to the top 10 list of best performing mid-range phones are OPPO Reno 2, Redmi K20, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Realme Q and Vivo X27.

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In this second half of 2019 value for money, smartphones are dominating the scene. While the smartphone market returned to growth, most of the best-selling devices are midrange since people are mostly searching for the best device without spending a fortune. Among the latest smartphones with the highest value for money, there is definitely Realme X2 which hitten the global market a few days ago. In the past days, even Samsung Galaxy M30s made its debut in Europe, while last month we saw the so-called “affordable gaming phone” Redmi Note 8 Pro hitting the shelves. Here is a specs comparison between these three affordable alternatives to high-performance devices.

Realme X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30s

Design

None of these devices is very brilliant when it comes to aesthetics. My preference goes to the Realme X2 for various reasons. First of all, unlike the Samsung Galaxy M30s, it has a glass back (protected by Gorilla Glass 5) instead of a plastic body (only the frame is made of plastic). Further, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner unlike both its rivals, which makes the rear side much more elegant. It is even a more compact and more lightweight smartphone compared to Redmi Note 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M30s.

Display

Redmi Note 8 Pro usually does not meet people’s expectations since it comes with an IPS display instead of an AMOLED panel like the ones found on the Realme X2 and Samsung Galaxy M30s. But you should also consider that Redmi Note 8 Pro is the only to support the HDR technology and it has a high 500 nits peak brightness. It even comes with a slightly bigger display that is better for advanced users and gamers. Despite these things, I still prefer the Realme X2 with its deeper blacks since it offers an in-display fingerprint scanner. But this does not mean anything, choose according to your tastes since there are no big differences.

Specs & Software

The Helio G90T chipset by MediaTek found on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the most amazing if we only consider performance on the paper. It is not a case that Redmi Note 8 Pro is defined as an affordable gaming smartphone. But despite it does not overclass its performance, Snapdragon 730G looks more interesting because it is built at 8 nm (instead of 12 nm) and it has lower energy consumption. However, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a way bigger battery than the Realme X2, so the gap is covered. Android 9 Pie is preinstalled on each of these phones.

Camera

Realme X2 is the smartphone with the most convincing camera department: on the rear side, it has a 64 MP quad-camera that is very similar to the quad-camera found on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. But on the front side, it has a way better 32 MP sensor for selfies. Samsung Galaxy M30s is way inferior with its 48 MP triple camera and a less bright focal aperture.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy M30s is the absolute winner of the battery life comparison. It sports a mammoth 6000 mAh battery and there is no way Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro can reach a similar battery life. But it will take a while to charge it since you do not get the blazing 30W fast charging technology of the Realme X2 which fully charges its 4000 mAh battery in just 35 minutes.

Price

Realme X2 launched in the global market for just €299/$333, while for both the Galaxy M30s and the Redmi Note 8 Pro you need €249/$278 or €259/$289 depending on the market. Overall, I would personally go for the Realme X2 due to its nice AMOLED display, under-display fingerprint scanner, great camera department, and very fast charging technology. But there are very marginal differences, Redmi Note 8 Pro offers a bigger battery and amazing performance, plus it costs less. Samsung Galaxy M30s only makes sense if battery life is your main concern.

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Realme X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30s: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

• Great graphics performance
• Nice cameras
• Good battery life
• Wide display

CONS

• IPS display

Realme X2

PROs

• Great performance
• Good AMOLED display
• Nice front camera
• Advanced rear cameras
• Faster charging technology

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy M30s

PROs

• Huge battery
• Nice display
• Very efficient

CONS

• Plastic design

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Realme had released its roadmap on releasing Android 10 update for India in mid-September. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released its roadmap for releasing Android 10 update for users in China. The Android 10 update rollout will begin in the home market starting from January 2020.

While Realme has been launching phones in India since last year, it entered the home market in this year. The Realme X and Realme X Lite were the first Realme phones to launch in China. Later on, it released other phones such as Realme Q, Realme X2 and Realme X2 Pro. The Realme X Lite is the rebranded version of the Realme 3 Pro whereas the Realme Q is the rebadged edition of Realme 5 Pro.

As the above screengrab reveals, the Realme X Lite, Realme X and Realme Q will be treated with Android 10 update in China in the first quarter of 2020. In Q2 2020, the Realme X2 and Realme X2 Pro will be provided with Android 10 update.

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Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has recently confirmed that Realme will be having a custom-made version of the upcoming ColorOS 7. It will made to deliver stock Android experience. The only smartphone that has been treated with ColorOS 7 is the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom. There is no confirmation on whether the Android 10 update for Realme devices will also bring along the latest ColorOS 7 UI.

In India, the Realme 3 Pro, Realme 5 Pro, Realme X and Realme XT phones will get Android 10 in Q1 2020. Th Realme 3, Realme 3i and Realme 5 will receive it in Q2 and the Realme 2 Pro will be provided with the Android upgrade in Q3. Realme has said that it plans to roll out Android 10 update to all its devices by the end of 2020. However, the Android 10 roadmap list for India did not include phones like Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme C1, Realme C1 2019, Realme C2 and Realme U1.

Since the Android 10 update for Realme phones will begin in 2020 in China and India, there is a possibility that the company will also release ColorOS 7 flavored Android upgrade. There is a possibility that the company will start with the beta testing of ColorOS 7 before releasing its stable version. However, it is advisable to wait for official confirmation on it.

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A few days ago, OPPO-backed Realme launched its premium flagship smartphone — Realme X2 Pro. As the name indicates, the phone is an upgraded variant of the Realme X2 launched last month.

When launched, the Realme X2 was offered in two memory variants — 6GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB, costing 1,599 Yuan and 1,899 Yuan respectively. Now, the company has launched a third variant that packs 6GB RAM and 128GB storage for 1,799 Yuan (~$254).

Just like the sales price of the other two variants, the company is offering a limited time discount of 100 Yuan. This means that the new Realme X2 6GB + 128GB model can be purchased for 1,699 Yuan (~$240). The smartphone will be available for purchase in China from 11th November.

The Realme X2 smartphone flaunts a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with dewdrop notch which offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The handset delivers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.9 percent.

It is the first smartphone from the company to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. It packs up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot which allows users to further expand the smartphone’s storage capacity.

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The highlight of the device is the camera department. It has a quad-camera system placed at the top-left corner that consists of a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 sensor with f/1.8 aperture that can shoot ultra-high resolution photos of 9280 x 6944 pixels.

The main lens is assisted by 8-megapixel super-wide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapixel portrait lens for adding depth effects to images. On the front side, it comes with a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The smartphone runs on the custom-made ColorOS 6.1 for Realme that is overlaid on Android 9 Pie operating system. For smoother performance, the Realme X2 comes with Frame Boost 2.0 and Touch Boost 2.0. For gamers, it comes with Game Space which serves as one application package for managing all the games on the device.

The handset also features Game Assistant that offers handy features like screen recording and do not disturb mode for enhancing the gaming experience. For audiophiles, the Realme X2 comes with Dolby Atmos support for panoramic sound effects and Hi-Res audio support.

Connectivity options on the device include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The Realme X2 is backed by a 4,000mAh battery and supports for OPPO’s 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.

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Huawei just launched Honor 20 Lite. Yes, probably you are living a Deja Vu since an Honor 20 Lite has already been in commerce for months. Well, it is a new variant for the Chinese market and its complete name is Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition. So Huawei launched yet another midrange, and that is why it is time to compare it with its main rivals. We chose the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (also known in China as the Mi CC9) and the Realme X2 since we believe they are among the best midrange choices released recently. Here is full comparison between their specifications.

Huawei Honor 20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Realme X2

Design

The design and the build quality are not the strong points of the Realme X2. If we consider all the devices of this comparison, it is the only with a plastic frame, while both the Honor 20 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite come with an aluminum frame besides their glass backs. Between Honor 20 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the one I prefer is the latter since it comes with a more suggestive glass back thanks to its light effects. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has even a thinner chin making it even more attractive. Last but not least, its glass back is covered by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

Display

Besides winning the design comparison, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is superior even if we talk about displays. First of all, it supports the HDR technology which allows watching multimedia content with richer video quality. Further, it has a very high peak brightness for its AMOLED panel. Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition has high DCI-P3 coverage, but I personally prefer the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite on the paper, Realme X2 has a classic AMOLED display which lacks the support to HDR and a wide DCI-P3 coverage, so it loses the comparison again.

Hardware/Software

Finally, Realme X2 neutralizes its rivals. All thanks to its amazing Snapdragon 730G: the best midrange-class processor by Qualcomm. If you want a better Qualcomm chipset, you must go for the Snapdragon 8xx flagship series. The Snapdragon 730G is a chipset meant especially for gamers and it provides high graphics performance as well as low energy consumption. Another advantage of the Realme X2 is its higher-end memory configuration: it sports up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, while Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition stop at 128 GB. Between Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition, the former wins since it has a more powerful chipset. Android 9 Pie is installed out of the box in each case.

Camera

The presence of a quad camera with a 64 MP main sensor and a dedicated macro camera makes the Realme X2 a better camera phone than both its opponents. It even comes with a great 32 MP selfie camera. The second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite which sports a triple camera setup and another 32 MP selfie camera.

Battery

In each case, you get a 4000 mAh battery. What changes the battery life is the efficiency of the components. Given that Realme X2 is equipped with a chipset built at just 7 nm, it should provide a longer battery life. And it even has a faster charging technology: it charges up to 67 percent in just 30 minutes.

Price

Realme X2 starts from less than €250/$280 in China, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite costs less than €230/$255, and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition starts from less than €180/$200. Overall Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a more complete phone since it has a premium build quality, an amazing display, and a well balanced specs sheet. But Realme X2 provides higher performance and cameras. Honor 20 Lite is way more affordable, but it is overall inferior.

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Huawei Honor 20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Realme X2: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme X2

PROS

• Better hardware
• Good cameras
• Faster charging
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Inferior build quality

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

PROS

• Good build quality
• Great display
• Nice design
• Great front camera

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Honor 20 Lite

PROS

• Good design
• Compact
• Affordable price
• Nice display

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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Affordable smartphones are the main contributors to the huge growth of Chinese manufacturers. It is not a case if sub-brands are literally leading the sales of giants like Xiaomi and Oppo. These companies are currently the ones with the highest success in the affordable segment and they released a lot of devices in the global market this year. In the last days, Oppo came up with the Realme X2 and the Oppo Reno 2Z for the global market, while Xiaomi launched the Mi 9 Lite that is the international version of the Mi CC9. Given that they are among the most interesting mid-rangers which hitten the shelves in this period and among the best value for money phones, we decided to compare their specifications.

Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z

Design

The Oppo Reno 2Z and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite boast the most impressive design and build quality. Both have a glass back and an aluminum frame, but they differ in their front side. The former has a notch-less display thanks to a motorized pop-up camera mechanism, while the latter has a classic waterdrop notch. Both have an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, but their rear sides are very different. While the Oppo Reno 2Z has a more original design scheme, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is very attractive thanks to its light effects. Realme X2 has a more traditional design and its glass back is paired with a plastic frame. Which one do you prefer?

Display

If display quality is one of your main concerns, then Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is the most correct option for your needs. It is not just a midrange phone with a Super AMOLED screen, but it also supports the HDR standard for improved image quality. It even comes with very high brightness. Oppo Reno2 Z is notch-less and its display is even bigger, but it does not provide the same quality. Even Realme X2 can not reach the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite.

Hardware/Software

While the design and the display of the Realme X2 do not attract me particularly, I define its hardware department simply amazing, especially if you consider the price tag of this phone. It has a gaming-centric high-end Snapdragon 730G chipset which delivers very high CPU and GPU performance while its energy consumption is always very limited thanks to the 8 nm production process. Hardware and performance are the strongest points of the Realme X2 and if you are an advanced user you should give it a shot.

Camera

If you are looking for the best camera experience, then you should go for the Oppo Reno2 Z. It has a very nice 48 MP main sensor with a bright focal aperture contained in a quad camera module which includes even an ultrawide sensor, a depth sensor, and a monochromatic sensor to improve photo quality and features. The Oppo Reno2 Z even features a front-facing LED flash. With its 64 MP quad camera, Realme X2 is undoubtedly more interesting than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, especially because it boasts a dedicated macro camera.

Battery

Realme X2, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, and Oppo Reno2 Z have more or less the same battery capacity. We still did not test all of them, but on the paper Realme X2 has a more efficient SoC, that is why it should last more in the most demanding scenarios. Further, it has a faster charging technology which is able to charge the phone up to 67 percent in just 30 minutes.

Price

Realme X2 hitten the European market with a €300/$335 price in the 8/128 GB configuration, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite costs about €260/$290 in the 6/64 GB  configuration, and Oppo Reno 2Z 8/256 GB costs €349/$390. At the end of the day, Realme X2 is more attractive due to its higher value for money, higher performance, more efficiency, and pretty nice cameras. But I think the most balanced phone is the Oppo Reno2 Z: despite it comes with a less efficient SoC, it has a very interesting camera setup, awesome design and builds quality, and more. However, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is not far and it may be more suitable for some kinds of users. It offers a better display, a more efficient SoC than Reno2 Z, a more advanced UI, and even great selfies.

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Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z: PRO and CONS

Realme X2

PROS

• Better hardware
• Good cameras
• Faster charging
• Affordable
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Inferior build quality

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

PROS

• Good build quality
• Great display
• Nice design
• Better UI

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Oppo Reno 2Z

PROS

• Good cameras
• Innovative design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• More expensive

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Today is October 14th and it’s time for UMIDIGI’s latest budget flagship, UMIDIGI F2, to start its global sale journey at the discounted price of $179.99. The company has teamed up with AliExpress to launch the UMIDIGI 8 Years Sale until October 16th and the promo price will be available until then. In the meantime, the company released an unboxing video of the phone.

But that’s not the only offer. The first 1000 units of UMIDIGI F2 will also come with a free truly wireless earbuds Upods as a gift. In addition, more models are on offer during the event. There is a “Flip ‘n’ Win” game ongoing where you can participate to win store coupons and you can play twice per day.

Also, store coupons will be available under the UMIDIGI 8 Years promotion during the activity period. If you win a special coupon while playing “Flip ‘n’ Win”, you can use it to get a free UMIDIGI phone (prizes include the new UMIDIGI F2 and UMIDIGI A5 Pro) or commemorative USB Flash Drive for the company’s anniversary.

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The killer feature of UMIDIGI F2 is the quad-camera setup that consists of a 48MP main sensor, a 13MP wide-angle sensor, a 5mp mono lens, and a 5MP portrait lens. At the front, the smartphone comes with a 32MP selfie camera.

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The device sports a 6.53″ FullView display with FHD+ resolution and is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 SoC coupled with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. The phone is packed with a 5150mAh battery with 18W fast charging as well as NFC support. Oh, it runs the latest stock Android 10 and comes with triple card slot, side-mounted fingerprint scanner and global bands support, too.

Other noteworthy discounts for some of their hot-selling phones like the recently announced UMIDIGI X and UMIDIGI A5 Pro are also available. UMIDIGI X is the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor while the A5 Pro is the cheapest phone with an ultra-wide triple camera and now costs just $90. To see all the deals just visit the promotion page or use the direct links below if you already know what you want.

• UMIDIGI F2
• UMIDIGI X
• UMIDIGI A5 Pro

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Today, UMIDIGI officially announced the price of its latest budget flagship smartphone the UMIDIGI F2 and it is a truly unbelievable price: just $179.99 on a limited deal from October 14th to October 16th! The device is the successor to the successful UMIDIGI F1 and it will hit the market on October 14th, 7 AM GMT on Aliexpress. The company also released a first look video of the device.

The killer feature is the quad-camera setup of course. Since the Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi, released the Note 8 Pro recently, it’s easy to tell that the F2 is the perfect competitor. Considering the overall quality and performance, which one has a higher value for money?

Display

Design is subjective and since both come with a 6.53″ FHD+ IPS panel, the F2 has an advantage since it drops the annoying notch and adopts a hole-punch front camera.

Camera

Until we see real-life reviews of the camera we can’t be totally sure about which is better. On paper, the UMIDIGI F2 is better since it comes with a 32MP flagship-category selfie shooter while the Note 8 Pro hosts a 20MP sensor. One the back, both have a multi-function quad camera setup. The Note 8 Pro sports a higher resolution main camera but the F2 has a better ultra-wide camera.

Performance & Battery

The Note 8 Pro comes with the more powerful Helio G90T SoC but the Helio P70 on the F2 is no slouch either. Also, both come with the same 6GB/128GB memory configuration but the F2 costs more than $100 less than its rival. Definitely, the CPU power difference doesn’t justify the huge price difference.

In terms of battery, the UMIDIGI F2 has a bigger battery (5150mAh) than Redmi Note 8 Pro (4500mAh) while both support 18W fast charging as well as NFC with Google Pay.

Design

Both phones come with a beautiful glass back cover but the F2 has a cleaner and more consistent design thanks to the side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Note 8 Pro still comes with the old-fashioned back-placed fingerprint sensor.

Operating System

Only a handful of devices have adopted Android 10 which is Google’s latest OS. UMIDIGI F2 is one of them and comes with stock Android 10 while the Redmi Note 8 Pro features MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0.

Price

The promotional price of the UMIDIGI F2 at $179.99 is amazing during the global sale that starts on Monday. After the promotion, it will go up to its original price of just $199.99. On the other hand, the Note 8 Pro 6GB/128GB version costs $299.99, making the UMIDIGI F2 a better VFM device. UMIDIGI is also running a 10-unit giveaway which you can join here. Also, don’t forget to add the F2 to your cart so that you won’t miss the offer and you will receive a free pair of UPods as well.

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Earlier this week, Realme China Chief Marketing Officer Xu Qi confirmed that Realme will be soon launching its first Snapdragon 855+ powered smartphone. The handset will be debuting as Realme X2 Pro. The smartphone is expected to go official by the middle of this month in China. The X2 Pro will be also debuting soon in Europe as an official page of the phone has Realme’s website for European markets.

Realme is using ‘full speed flagship’ tagline for the Realme X2 Pro handset. It will be the first smartphone in its price segment to feature the Snapdragon 855+ flagship chipset that includes a 2.96GHz octa-core processor.

The smartphone features a quad camera system that features the Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary lens, an ultrawide lens with 115-degree field-of-view, a telephoto lens and a portrait lens for depth effects. The quad cameras will offer 20x hybrid zoom. The official page states that the company will be revealing different features of the phone each day until Oct. 4. Probably, it will then confirm the launch date of the Realme X2 Pro.

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Previous reports have revealed that the Realme X2 Pro will be equipped with a display with waterdrop notch and it will support 90Hz refresh rate. The display will carry support for 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and offer a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. Probably, it will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. It also carries support for NFC connectivity. The smartphone is codenamed as Super Warrior.

The other details of the smartphone are currently under the wraps. The exact size of its battery is not known yet. Being a Pro version of the Realme X2, it is likely to carry for 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.

The Snapdragon 855+ powered Realme X2 Pro is also expected to make its way in India. However, there is no official confirmation on it yet. Realme will be releasing the gaming-centric Realme XT 730G smartphone in Indian in December. Probably, the company may announce the Realme X2 Pro smartphone alongside it in the country. It is likely to release in India with a different moniker.

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UPDATE: Realme CMO Xu Qi has also used the unreleased Realme X2Pro to add a new Weibo post. The post shown below reads that Realme’s first Snapdragon 855+ powered smartphone is coming and it is codenamed as ‘Super Warrior.’

Original story follows…

When Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform was introduced in June, Realme was one of the first company to tease that it may launch a SD855+ powered smartphone. During the weekend, Realme China’s Product Director Wang Wei Derek was recently spotted using a mysterious phone called Realme X2Pro for posting on Weibo. Hence, it is being speculated that the Realme X2Pro could be the Snapdragon 855 powered flagship phone from Realme.

The above shown post that revealed the Realme X2Pro name has been deleted. The deleted Weibo post also revealed that the handset is codenamed as Super Warrior. Interestingly, through another Weibo post, Derek has asked users to guess on the price of Snapdragon 855 Plus powered 4G flagship phone.  In comments on the same post, he has hinted that the phone may cost 4,000 Yuan (~$561).

The Weibo posts from Derek indicates that the company could be gearing to launch a Snapdragon 855 Plus powered flagship phone. A reliable tipster from China has claimed that the Realme X2Pro will break cover in mid-October.

Last week, an unannounced Realme phone with model number RMX1931 was spotted at the database of Bluetooth SIG. The listing suggested that the smartphone is fueled by 2.84GHz Qualcomm octa-core processor which suggested that it could be featuring the Snapdragon 855 SoC that was announced in December last year. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the Realme X2Pro really exists or not and if it exists, whether it will be equipped with Snapdragon 855 or 855+.

The Bluetooth SIG listing had further stated that the Realme RMX1931 is fitted with a 6.55-inch full HD display and carries support for Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity. It is speculated that it could be backed by a 1,950mAh battery. The handset will be running on ColorOS 6.0. The smartphone is also expected to release in India since it had recently received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The Realme X2Pro seems to be a worthy rival for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro.

In related news, Realme has recently launched the Snapdragon 730G SoC powered Realme X2 phone. It has a 6.4-inch full HD+ display with waterdrop notch with in-screen fingerprint reader. It has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Samsung GW1 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad cameras and 32-megapixel front camera are available on the device for photography. The VOOC 3.0 equipped 4,000mAh battery fuels the smartphone. The same phone is heading to India as Realme XT 730G in December.

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It seems that Samsung does not want to let Chinese manufacturers dominate the affordable segment anymore. Never. Every time one of the most important Chinese companies launches a new potential best-seller, Samsung is coming up with its answer. The latest one is Galaxy A70s: a mid-ranger coming with a high value for money and very interesting specifications. Did Samsung just release a valid rival for its concurrence? We will discover it together through a specs comparison with the latest value for money smartphones from Xiaomi’s and Oppo’s sub-brands: the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Realme X2. Which of these three devices deserves to conquer the market? Let’s figure it out.

Samsung Galaxy A70s vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2

Design

The holographic effects on the rear side of the Samsung Galaxy A70s are surely suggestive, but its build quality looks inferior to the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Realme X2. Both these Chinese mid-rangers sport an amazing glass back, but I like the Realme X2 more because it comes with a cleaner design and there is no rear-mounted fingerprint reader. In my opinion, the Realme X2 is definitely the most elegant one.

Display

AMOLED panels are currently a trend because they can deliver more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. While Samsung Galaxy A70s and Realme X2 feature an AMOLED display, Redmi Note 8 Pro has a classic IPS panel, so it loses this comparison. Samsung Galaxy A70s shows richer colors and, just like the Realme X2, it has an in-display fingerprint reader. The Galaxy A70s also comes with a slightly taller aspect ratio (20:9) which makes it even more interesting. If I had to choose depending on the display, I would go for the Galaxy A70s.

Specs & Software

If we only talk about CPU and GPU performance, then the Helio G90T chipset found on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the best mobile platform here, even though it looks just slightly more powerful than the Snapdragon 730G found on the Realme X2. But if we also consider the energy consumption, then Snapdragon 730G wins as it is built with a more efficient 8 nm production process (against 12 nm). Redmi Note 8 Pro debuted as a gaming-centric phone too: indeed, it even features an advanced liquid cooling system. The Galaxy A70s is the most inferior one as it comes with a lower-end Snapdragon 675 SoC.

Camera

In terms of photo quality, at least judging from the specs on the paper, we believe that Samsung Galaxy A70s will be slightly better, especially when it comes to selfies, thanks to their 32 MP cameras. Between Galaxy A70s and Realme X2, the latter provides richer hardware since it sports an additional dedicated macro camera. But this does not mean it will be a better camera phone: once we tested both the algorithms, we can let you know. But given that they debuted a few days ago, we can not give you the most detailed information.

Battery

Both Samsung Galaxy A70s and Redmi Note 8 Pro feature a bigger 4500 mAh battery than Realme X2. But given that the chipset of the Redmi Note 8 Pro (and the display too) is less efficient than the Snapdragon 675, the Galaxy A70s should provide a longer battery life. Realme X2 is even more efficient than Galaxy A70s, but we doubt that its 4000 mAh battery will reach Galaxy A70’s level.

Price

You can grab a unit of the Redmi Note 8 Pro on the global market for just €250/$275, Realme X2 starts from just €210/$230 in Asia, and Samsung Galaxy A70s will carry a €380/$415 starting price. At these prices, Realme X2 looks like the most balanced value for money phone.

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Samsung Galaxy A70s vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

• Great graphics performance
• Nice cameras
• Good battery life
• Wide display

CONS

• IPS display

Realme X2

PROs

• Amazing performance
• AMOLED display
• Great front camera
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A70s

PROs

• Longer-lasting battery
• Great cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Great display

CONS

• Lower-end performance

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Two new Realme phones with model numbers RMX1931 and RMX1993 have been spotted on Bluetooth SIG database. The specifications of the RMX1993 are not mentioned in the listing. However, the listing has key details on the specs of the Realme RMX1931 phone which appears to be the first Snapdragon 855 powered smartphone from the company.

The RMX1931 has a 6.55-inch display that supports full HD resolution. It is fueled by an octa-core processor from Qualcomm that works at 2.84GHz. The 1,950mAh battery size that is mentioned in the listing seems to be incorrect. The handset is equipped with some other features such as Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, fingerprint scanner and ColorOS 6.1. The size of the battery of the phone is mentioned as 1,950mAh which seems to be incorrect.

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The listing further reveals that the RMX1931 has a 6.5-inch full HD display. The handset is loaded with ColorOS 6.1 and it is equipped with features like dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. The exact identity of the RMX1931 phone is currently under the wraps. In the recent past, the Realme RMX1931 has received certification from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which indicates it could be heading to India in the near future.

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Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth had said during the launch of Realme XT that Realme XT 730G will be debuting in December in India along with some surprises. Probably, Realme may announce of Realme phone with Snapdragon 855 in December. It could be a worthy arrival for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro smartphone.

The Realme RMX1993 could be some country variant of the RMX1991 Realme X2 that recently went official in China. The same phone is heading to India as Realme XT 730G in December. The RMX1993 has also received approval from Wi-Fi Alliance authority. It carries support for dual-band Wi-Fi and Android 9 Pie OS. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know the exact product name of RMX1993.

The Realme X2 has a Super AMOLED display of 6.4 inches with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 730G and 8 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. The handset runs on ColorOS 6.1 based Android 9 Pie OS and it offers 128 GB of native storage. The 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup and a 32-megapixel front camera are available on the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery that supports for 30W VOOC 4.0.  the handset comes with other features like in-display fingerprint reader and a microSD card slot.

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The day after Redmi Note 8 Pro made its official debut in Europe, Oppo’s sub-brand announced the Realme X2 which we can consider its perfect rival. Both come with a very high value for money, but also with another important quality: they are both equipped with a gaming-centric midrange chipset. Alongside these devices, even the recently-announced Oppo Reno2 which will soon launch in the European market comes with a gaming-centric midrange mobile platform. That is the reason why we decided to compare the specifications of these three powerful smartphones which carry very interesting prices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Reno2

Design

There is no doubt about the fact that Oppo Reno2 provides the best build quality and even the most innovative design. First of all, it has the highest screen-to-body ratio as well as a notch-less display, thanks to the pop-up camera housed in a motorized pop-up slider. Further, the phone’s body consists of a Gorilla Glass 6 glass back and an aluminum frame, while both Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro have a plastic frame and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

Display

Besides having a better design according to my tastes, Oppo Reno2 also provides a wide display with higher image quality. It is not a top-tier panel, but it is still a Super AMOLED panel with realistic colors. Right after, we got the Realme X2 which still comes with a Super AMOLED display, but it is a smaller screen and it is notched. Redmi Note 8 Pro is the most disappointing one as it is equipped with a classic LCD panel which does not integrate a fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

There are very marginal differences between the performances provided by the Snapdragon 730G and the MediaTek Helio G90T chipsets. What differs is the energy consumption: the Snapdragon 730G is a lot more efficient thanks to its 8 nm production process. Further, you should consider memory configurations. Given that Realme X2 comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, it is more powerful on the paper. That is the same for the Oppo Reno2 boasting the same memory configuration.

Camera

The camera champion of this trio is the Oppo Reno2. Despite Realme X2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro come with higher resolutions for the main sensor, Oppo Reno2 has a higher-end sensor supporting the optical stabilization. Further, it has a front-facing LED flash allowing to take selfies even in the dark. The Oppo Reno2 also comes with a better secondary sensor, so there is definitely no challenge. Between Realme XT and Redmi Note 8 Pro, the former wins because it boasts a way better front camera.

Battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro has a bigger battery, but its mobile platform is more energy-demanding, that is why we believe Realme X2 may effectively last more on a single charge. Realme X2 might also last more than Oppo Reno2 since it has to manage a smaller display and it comes with a UFS 2.1 storage. It also comes with the fastest charging technology: it is able to reach up to 67 percent in 30 minutes thanks to VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 technology.

Price

Realme XT starts from €210/$231, Redmi Note 8 Pro carries a €250/$275 price tag, and Oppo Reno2 launched with a higher €470/$517 price (8/256 GB). Oppo Reno 2 wins the specs comparison as it boasts a better build quality and a higher-end camera department, while I think overall Realme XT offers the highest value for money.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Reno2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

• Great graphics performance
• Nice cameras
• Good battery life
• Wide display

CONS

• IPS display

Realme X2

PROs

• Amazing performance
• AMOLED display
• Great front camera
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Reno2

PROs

• Better design
• Better cameras
• Higher build quality
• Nice performance
• Front-facing LED flash

CONS

• Costlier

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Realme has taken off covers from the all new Realme X2 smartphone. Without much fanfare, the smartphone is now listed on the official website with all its specs and pricing. The Realme X2 that impresses with features like Snapdragon 730G, 64-megapixel quad cameras and 32-megapixel selfie snapper has arrived in China with an enticing starting price of 1,599 Yuan (~$224).

Realme X2 Specifications and Features

The Realme X2 that comes glass construction that is protected with Gorilla Glass 5 panels on the front and rear measures 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6mm and it weighs 182 grams. The 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with dewdrop notch is available on the front. It offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The handset delivers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.9 percent.

The Realme X2 is the first phone from the company to come with 8nm Snapdragon 730G chipset that clocks at 2.2 GHz. It is assisted by 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The storage editions of the phone are 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. The 256 GB edition is not yet available for purchase. Probably, the company may release the Realme X2 in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition in the near future. There is a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The front notch of the Realme X2 has a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. The quad camera system placed at the top-left corner on the back panel of the Realme X2 has the popular 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 sensor with f/1.8 aperture that can shoot ultra-high resolution photos of 9280 x 6944 pixels. The main lens is assisted by 8-megapixel superwide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, a 2-mgeapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapixel portrait lens for adding depth effects to images. When it comes to video recording, the Realme X2 supports 4K video recording at 30fps, full HD and 720p video shooting at 60fps and slow motion video recording at up to 960fps. There is Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) support for recording videos from the front and rear cameras.

The smartphone runs on the custom-made ColorOS 6.1 for Realme that is overlaid on Android 9 Pie OS. For smoother performance, the Realme X2 comes with Frame Boost 2.0 and Touch Boost 2.0. For gamers, it comes with Game Space which serves as one application package for managing all the games on the device. It also features Game Assistant that offers handy features like screen recording and do not disturb mode for enhancing the gaming experience. For audiophiles, the Realme X2 comes with Dolby Atmos support for panoramic sound effects and Hi-Res audio support.

The Realme X2 is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. It is the first phone to go official with OPPO’s 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology. The Chinese firm claims that it takes only 30 minutes to completely charge the device. The connectivity features available on the device are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Realme X2 Price and Release Date

Realme X2 comes in two colors such as Star Map Blue and Silver Wing White. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Realme X2 are respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$224) and 1,899 Yuan (~$266). The smartphone is up for pre-orders on the official website of Realme China. Customers who pre-order the Realme X2 will be able take advantage of 100 Yuan (~$14) discount on both models. The first sale of the phone will take place on Sept. 27 in the home market.

Apart from launching the Realme X2 smartphone, the Chinese firm has also announced Realme X2 soft rubber case for 39 Yuan (~$6), wireless earbuds worth 149 Yuan (~$21) and Realme 10,000mAh powerbank for 109 Yuan (~$15). Coming back to the Realme X2, the same phone is scheduled to release in India in India in December as Realme XT 730G.

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