Last week, Relame kickstarted Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program for Realme 8. The very same initiative is now live for the premium Realme X50 Pro 5G as well. Let’s check out how to enroll to try out the latest version of the company’s mobile operating system.

For the uninitiated, Realme UI 3.0 Early Access initiative allows select users to taste Android 12 before the software is made available for everyone. The brand has been running this program for multiple devices. One of them has also received the stable release.

Now, following the schedule, the company has started recruiting users for Realme X50 Pro. According to the official announcement post on Realme Community, applicants should be on firmware version RMX2076PUNV1B_11.C.23.

In order to registers, users need to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details to finish the quiz. Candidates who get selected will receive the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 beta build via OTA. Whereas, others can try their luck in the next batch of recruitment.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G debuted with Realme UI based on Android 10. It was updated to Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 at the end of 2020. Realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) will be its last major software update as the brand only promises up to two Android updates.

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The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme launched realme X50 Pro earlier this year as its as well as India’s first 5G smartphones. It is the brand’s flagship handset for the year 2020. And therefore, it was the first to realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) beta builds in September. Now, months later, the company has finally started rolling out the stable update.

Smartphones from realme used to run ColorOS but that changed with the release of realme UI alongside ColorOS 7. The brand’s own Android skin is nothing but a slightly modified version of ColorOS. In other words, it is similar to HONOR’s Magic UI and HUAWEI’s EMUI.

Hence, the latest realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 has the same features as OPPO ColorOS 11 with some minor changes here and there. So far, realme has rolled out beta builds to three of its devices namely realme X50 Pro, realme 7 Pro, and realme narzo 20.

Being a flagship smartphone, the realme X50 Pro has become the first to get the realme UI 2.0 stable update with build number RMX2076PU_11.C.16. According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the update is currently being rolled out in batches. 

Therefore, it may take time to reach every unit. Nevertheless, the brand has confirmed to provide a manual update download link soon. Hence, if the OTA does not reach your phone for some unknown reason, you can install the update manually.

Similarly, users who have updated to realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) can also downgrade to older realme UI based on Android 10 if they want to by downloading and installing the ROM file from realme’s ‘Software Update’ page.

UP NEXT: realme announces realme UI 2.0 Early Access Roadmap

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It is definitely the moment to get an affordable flagship killer. Chinese manufacturers released very interesting devices this year, and now they are available at interesting prices all around the world. Xiaomi came up with the Mi 10T Pro 5G packing awesome specifications: you can actually find it at amazing street prices. But is it the best value for money flagship out there? In order to establish this, we decided to compare it with the other flagship killers fueled by the same Snapdragon 865 mobile platform: given their great prices, for this comparison, we chose the OnePlus 8T and the Realme X50 Pro 5G.

Realme X50 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G

Design

All of these handsets come with a great build quality, including a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame. My favourite one is the OnePlus 8T because it looks like it has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio. The Realme X50 Pro 5G is a bit uglier due to its dual punch hole, but it is actually more compact than OnePlus 8T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Note that OnePlus 8T and Realme X50 Pro have an in-display fingerprint reader and a thinner design, while Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is thicker and it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Display

If you want the best image quality, just do not choose the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Unfortunately for a lot of people, it has an IPS display instead of an AMOLED panel, unlike Realme X50 Pro 5G and OnePlus 8T. It has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but it is not enough to provide a better experience. The best is definitely the OnePlus 8T as it packs an AMOLED panel with 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. Realme X50 Pro 5G is OLED and HDR10+ as well, but the refresh rate is lower: 90 Hz instead of 120 Hz found on the OnePlus 8T. This trio is equipped with powerful stereo speakers, so it is great for multimedia use.

Hardware/Software

We are talking about very marginal differences, but the OnePlus 8T offers the most advanced hardware department. With the OnePlus 8T, you get a Snapdragon 865 paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. Realme X50 Pro 5G has Snapdragon 865 and 12 GB of RAM too, but the native storage is UFS 3.0. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform paired with UFS 3.1 storage, but it packs a max of 8 GB of RAM. Further, the OnePlus 8T runs Android 11 out of the box, while Realme X50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G are based on Android 10.

Camera

The most advanced rear camera setup belongs to the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: it packs a 108 MP main sensor with OIS and 8K video recording, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5 MP macro camera. But this does not mean its opponents are not interesting: Realme X50 Pro 5G has a disappointing 64 MP main sensor without OIS, but it is the only one with a telephoto sensor supporting optical zoom. The OnePlus 8T has a 48 MP sensor with OIS paired with three secondary sensors, but no telephoto. Realme X50 Pro 5G has the best front cameras: it has dual ultrawide front cameras with 32 and 8 MP resolution.

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G wins the battery life comparison because it packs a bigger battery with a 5000 mAh capacity. But it charges slower with its 33W power: OnePlus 8T and Realme X50 Pro 5G support 65W fast charging.

Price

The listing price of Realme X50 Pro 5G and OnePlus 8T for the global market is €599/$727, while Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G starts from €529/$642. If only Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro had an OLED panel, it would be the winner of this comparison. But given its AMOLED display and similar specifications, the OnePlus 8T is the winner. But currently, you can find the Realme X50 Pro 5G at more interesting street prices than OnePlus 8T: just to give you an example, it is not hard to find the 12/256 GB configuration for less than €550.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro 5G with 144Hz display, SD865, up to 108MP triple cameras launched in India for Rs 35,999 (~$490)

Realme X50 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Ultrawide front camera
• Very fast charging
• AMOLED display
• Compact

CONS

• Inferior rear camera

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G

PROS

• Biggest battery
• Highest refresh rate
• 8K video recording
• Amazing camera
• IR blaster

CONS

• IPS display

OnePlus 8T

PROS

• Android 11 out of the box
• AMOLED display
• Very fast charging tech

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Several affordable flagships debuted in the second half of 2020. One of the most interesting is the Redmi K30S packing flagship-class hardware and offered at an incredibly low price in China. But is it the flagship with the highest value for money? We think there is no better way to establish it than comparing it with the other cheap flagships. Realme is the main Xiaomi rival in this segment and this year it released two affordable flagships in the Chinese market: the Realme X7 Pro and the Realme X50 Pro 5G. Here is a comparison between their specifications and features.

Xiaomi Redmi K30S vs Realme X50 Pro vs Realme X7 Pro

Design

The design I love the most belongs to the Realme X50 Pro 5G. Just like the top-tier flagships, it is made with premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame. It has a non-invasive camera module and a punch-hole display with narrow bezels and a high screen-to-body ratio. But the Redmi K30S is at the same level, with a glass sandwich and its aluminum frame, as well as a high screen-to-body ratio. I would go for the Realme X50 Pro just because it is thinner, lighter, and more compact.

Display

If you need the most impressive display, just discard the Redmi K30S. Instead, you should definitely go for the Realme X7 Pro. It features an AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, and it is one of the most affordable phones with this kind of display. Unfortunately, Redmi K30S lacks an OLED panel, but it has a high 144 Hz refresh rate. Realme X50 Pro remains a device with a great panel: it sports an AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. Realme X7 Pro and Realme X50 Pro feature an in-display fingerprint reader, while Redmi K30S has a side-mounted biometric sensor.

Hardware/Software

Realme X50 Pro 5G has the best hardware department as it is fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.0 native storage. Redmi K30S is powered by the Snapdragon 865 as well, but it packs just 8 GB of RAM. The RAM is paired with fast UFS 3.1 internal storage. Realme X7 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 1000+ chipset which is slightly inferior to the Snapdragon 865 (let’s say it is between the Snapdragon 855+ and the Snapdragon 865). Redmi K30S runs MIUI 12 out of the box, while Realme X7 Pro and X50 Pro 5G run Realme UI.

Camera

With the Realme X50 Pro, you can get the best camera experience. It features a 64 MP quad camera on the rear side including a 12 MP telephoto sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. Further, it sports a dual ultrawide front camera with 32 and 8 MP resolutions. The rear camera setup of the Redmi K30S is slightly more interesting than the Realme X7 Pro, but the X7 Pro has a better front camera.

Battery

With its huge 5000 mAh, Redmi K30S is the battery champion. But the 4500 mAh battery of the Realme X7 Pro is still great and it features 65W fast charging. The Realme X50 Pro 5G loses as its battery is even smaller.

Price

The Realme X50 Pro price is set at $516/€431, Realme X7 Pro starts at $380/€318, and Redmi K30S costs about $275/€330. Realme X50 Pro is the best device in this comparison, but it is more expensive. If you want to save money while still getting an OLED display and great performance, go for the Realme X7 Pro which also offers very fast charging. Otherwise, if you want a bigger battery and the Snapdragon 865, choose the Redmi K30S.

• Read More: Realme X7 Pro Ultra design, specs leak reveals 125W fast charging, 120Hz display and more

Xiaomi Redmi K30S vs Realme X50 Pro vs Realme X7 Pro: PRO and CONS

Realme X7 Pro

PROS

• 65W fast charging
• Best display
• OLED display
• Very good price

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Realme X50 Pro

PROS

• Amazing hardware
• 65W charging
• OLED display
• More compact
• Telephoto sensor
• Best front cameras

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi Redmi K30S

PROS

• 144 Hz refresh rate
• Wider display
• 8K video recording
• Bigger battery

CONS

• IPS display

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Flagship killers are here to stay. With top-tier flagships becoming every day more expensive, the attention of the consumers moved mainly to affordable flagships and upper-midrange phones. Xiaomi and Realme are two of the leading company in the flagship killers segment and they released devices with incredibly high value for money this year. The latest one comes from Xiaomi and it is the Mi 10T Pro, the successor of the Mi 9T Pro also known as Redmi K20 Pro in China and India. Realme released three flagship killers this year, two of which come with 5G connectivity just like the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: we are talking about the Realme X7 Pro and the Realme X50 Pro 5G. Here is a comparison between Xiaomi and Realme’s affordable flagships.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro vs Realme X7 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro

Design

Realme X7 Pro has an amazing design. It is thinner and lighter than its rivals, and it is made of premium materials. Realme X50 Pro 5G has a less elegant dual punch-hole, but the camera module on the rear is less invasive and the phone is more compact. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is the biggest, heaviest and thickest device of the trio, that is why I do not like it much. Realme X7 Pro and Realme X50 Pro 5G have an under-display fingerprint scanner, while Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has a side-mounted sensor making the phone thicker.

Display

The most impressive display belongs to the Realme X7 Pro 5G. In terms of dimensions, its AMOLED panel sits in the middle with a diagonal of 6.55 inches, but it is more interesting than the Realme X50 Pro 5G because it has a higher 120 Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro 5G supports the HDR10+ standard. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has the highest refresh rate with 144 Hz, but it has an IPS display, that is the reason why it loses this comparison. It is a great IPS panel, but its image quality does not reach the level of those AMOLED displays.

Hardware/Software

If you need the most powerful hardware, you must go for the Realme X50 Pro 5G as it sports a Snapdragon 865 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has a Snapdragon 865 chipset as well, but it offers a max of 8 GB of RAM paired with its UFS 3.1 native storage. The Dimensity 1000+ chipset found on the Realme X7 Pro is a great flagship chipset, but it is inferior to the Snapdragon 865. Each of these devices comes with Android 10 out of the box: even the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is based on Android 10, despite it is very recent and it runs MIUI 12.

Camera

The most convincing camera phone is the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. It has the best main camera: a 108 MP sensor with OIS which is able to record videos with 8K resolution. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro 5G is more interesting when it comes to zoom and front cameras: it is the only with a telephoto sensor and it has a dual ultrawide front camera with 32 and 8 MP resolutions. Realme X7 Pro has a midrange-class rear camera which can not compete with its opponents.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has the biggest battery with a 5000 mAh capacity, but Realme X7 Pro and Realme X50 Pro 5G support faster charging thanks to their 65W power.

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Realme X50 Pro 5G are priced €599/$707 globally in their base variants, while Realme X7 Pro is only present in China where it carries a €347/$410 starting price. Due to its great display, amazing hardware, pretty nice cameras, and very fast charging, Realme X50 Pro 5G looks the most complete device of the trio, despite it is older. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro offers a better photo quality and a bigger battery, but it comes with an IPS display and not everyone likes it on a flagship killer. Realme X7 Pro has the highest value for money but it is a slightly inferior phone.

• Read More: Realme X7 Pro Ultra design, specs leak reveals 125W fast charging, 120Hz display and more

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro vs Realme X7 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Realme X7 Pro

PROS

• 65W fast charging
• Best display
• Stereo speakers
• Very good price

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Realme X50 Pro

PROS

• Amazing hardware
• 65W charging
• Stereo speakers
• More compact
• Telephoto sensor
• Best front cameras

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

PROS

• Best main camera
• 8K video recording
• stereo speakers
• 144 Hz refresh rate
• Biggest battery

CONS

• IPS display

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At the narzo 20 series launch event in India, realme also officially unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. As expected, it is nothing but a slightly tweaked version of ColorOS 11. Unfortunately, unlike OPPO, realme neither revealed the list of eligible devices nor announced update timeline (except for realme X50 Pro).

OPPO held a dedicated event last week to launch ColorOS 11. On the other hand, realme announced realme UI 2.0 alongside realme narzo 20 series in India. The whole event meant for three smartphones and an operating system ended within 30 minutes.

One might wonder how is that even possible. That’s because as we mentioned in the beginning realme 2.0 is similar to ColorOS 11 in every way possible except for some minor changes here and there. Hence, the brand kept the presentation simply by only mentioning some key features.

To put it in simpler words, the relationship between realme UI and ColorOS is similar to that of Magic UI and EMUI. 

In case you have forgotten, up until last year, realme phones ran ColorOS out of the box. But with the release of Android 10, the brand adopted Huawei’s strategy for its operating system.

That said, at today’s event, the company only revealed the rollout schedule for its flagship smartphone realme X50 Pro. According to the brand, “Early Access” (closed beta) for this handset will be available starting September 24, followed by “Open Beta” in October-end and “Stable Release” by the end of November.

UP NEXT: OPPO ColorOS 11: All the features you need to know

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Just like OPPO, realme has also opened Android 11 Beta registrations. But unlike its sister company, the brand has only one device for this program and that’s none other than realme X50 Pro. In case you have forgotten, this phone is realme’s as well as India’ first 5G smartphone.

The realme X50 Pro was also part of the official Android 11 Beta program. This new build of latest Android for the device should be close to what end-users will be receiving in the coming weeks.

The brand calls this program Android 11 Preview instead of beta. The update should come with realme UI 2.0 but OPPO has jumped to ColorOS 11 from ColorOS 7.2. Unfortunately, although registrations are live, only 100 seats are made available, which is way lower than 2,000 seats allocated by OPPO for each of its eligible handsets.

Having said that, if you are interested in trying out the latest Android on your realme X50 Pro, then head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Submit Details > Apply Now > Finish.

Do note that this is is an early release of Android 11 software for realme X50 Pro. Hence, there could be a number of bugs. Also, make sure to backup your data before updating in case if you get selected.

UP NEXT: OPPO patents the design of realme X50 Pro with its own branding

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Realme launched a lot of flagship killers in 2020. After Realme X3 SuperZoom and Realme X50 Pro 5G, the Chinese giant which became one of the most important smartphone manufacturers in just one year came up with the Realme X7 Pro. It is the successor of the Realme X2 Pro released in the second half of 2019 and, just like every Realme flagship, it carries a very interesting price tag. Here is a comparison between all the 2020 flagships released by the company in order to understand which one to choose depending on your actual needs.

Realme X7 Pro vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs Realme X50 Pro 5G

Design

The Realme X50 Pro is my favourite one because it comes with premium materials and minimal design. It has a glass back and an aluminum frame, a small camera module and a very high screen-to-body ratio. But some may prefer the Realme X7 Pro, especially in the gradient color variants with the big company slogan on the rear side. I do not like it so much because of its bigger camera module, but the single punch hole (instead of the dual punch hole found on its rivals) makes its front panel sleeker. The Realme X3 SuperZoom is another beautiful handset, just choose according to your tastes.

Display

Realme X7 Pro has the most interesting display. Unlike the Realme X50 Pro 5G, it lacks the HDR10+ certification (or the company forgot to mention it). But on the other hand, it has a higher 120 Hz refresh rate (against the 90 Hz of the Realme X50 Pro 5G). Realme X3 SuperZoom has 120 Hz as well, but it sports an IPS panel and that is the reason why it loses the comparison not only against the Realme X7 Pro but even against the Realme X50 Pro 5G. While Realme X7 Pro has the most stunning panel, Realme X50 Pro 5G has the most compact one with a 6.44-inch diagonal.

Hardware/Software

Realme X50 Pro 5G packs the most powerful chipset and the highest amount of RAM in its most expensive configuration, as well as the most advanced internal storage. With the Realme 50 Pro 5G, you get the Snapdragon 865 SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM, and UFS 3.0 native storage. Realme X7 Pro packs the Dimensity 1000+ mobile platform by MediaTek which sits in the middle between the Snapdragon 855+ found on the Realme X3 SuperZoom and the Snapdragon 865 of the Realme X50 Pro 5G. However, Realme X3 SuperZoom is actually better if we talk about performance since it has a higher amount of RAM (12 GB vs up to 8 GB) and better storage (UFS 3.0 vs UFS 2.1). On the other hand, note that Realme X3 SuperZoom is the only one that does not support 5G. These three devices run the same software: Android 10 customized by Realme UI.

Camera

The best camera phone of this trio is the Realme X3 SuperZoom. The only difference between Realme X3 SuperZoom and Realme X50 Pro 5G is the periscope sensor: it provides up to 5x optical zoom and it supports OIS, while Realme X50 Pro 5G has a telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom instead of the periscope lens. Even the front cameras of Realme X3 SuperZoom and Realme X50 Pro 5G are the same. Realme X7 Pro is inferior to both with its 64 quad-camera lacking a telephoto sensor. The phone even lacks the additional ultrawide sensor included in the dual front camera of its two rivals.

Battery

Realme X7 Pro should actually last more on a single charge thanks to its bigger 4500 mAh battery supporting 65W fast charging. Right after, we got the Realme X50 Pro 5G with a 4200 mAh unit. Due to its IPS display, Realme X3 SuperZoom has a higher energy consumption (if we exclude the usage of 5G networks).

Price

Realme X3 SuperZoom and Realme X50 Pro 5G are priced €499/$590 and €599/$710 respectively, in the global market. Realme X7 Pro is still not present in the global market. At the end of the day, there is no definitive winner for this comparison. Realme X3 SuperZoom has better cameras but the worse display, Realme X7 Pro has a great display but worse cameras, Realme X50 Pro 5G sits in the middle with a pretty nice display and cameras, but I would personally choose it because of its Snapdragon 865 chipset. However, I could make a definitive choice only after looking at the global price of the Realme X7 Pro.

• Read More: Realme X7 Pro Ultra design, specs leak reveals 125W fast charging, 120Hz display and more

Realme X7 Pro vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs Realme X50 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Realme X7 Pro

PROS

• 65W fast charging
• Best display
• Biggest battery
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Realme X50 Pro

PROS

• Amazing hardware
• 65W charging
• Stereo speakers
• More compact

CONS

• Price

Realme X3 SuperZoom

PROS

• Best rear cameras
• Affordable
• Ultrawide front cameras
• Wider display

CONS

• No 5G

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Recently, Pete Lau, the co-founder and CEO of OnePlus joined Oujia holdings Ltd. (OPlus) as senior vice president and chief product experience officer. With his new positions and continuing as the chief executive officer of OnePlus, he is reported to be responsible for the brand synergy between OPPO, OnePlus, and realme. Though realme clarified that Pete will play no role in the brand, OPPO patents realme X50 Pro’s design with its own branding.

There’s nothing new about this design patent, which Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications filed with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) on February 20 (via LetsGoDigital). Interestingly, it only got published on September 1 after approval.

For those unaware, realme X50 Pro initially debuted in India as the brand’s, as well as the country’s first 5G smartphone on February 24, four days after this phone’s design patent was filed by OPPO.

Further, this handset made its way to China in March and Europe in May. It is also available in SEA (Southeast Asia). In other words, realme X50 Pro can be bought in almost all the markets where OPPO has its presence.

Hence, though OPPO patented this phone’s design with its own branding, this will probably never see the light of the day as this very smartphone already exists in all the regions where it has its operations.

UP NEXT: Oppo patents a unique smartphone with an outward folding display

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Another 2020 flagship killer series went official and a lot of people are wondering whether or not it is the definitive flagship killer series. We are talking about the Asus Zenfone 7 line-up composed of the Zenfone 7 and the Zenfone 7 Pro. The former is a device with flagship-class hardware sold at an incredibly affordable price if compared to other flagships. It is mandatory for us to make a comparison between this device and other flagship killers in order to establish whether or not this is the device a lot of power users should get in this second half of 2020. So, we decided to compare it with the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Realme X50 Pro, both affordable flagships, both with Snapdragon 865 just like the Asus Zenfone 7.

Asus Zenfone 7 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

The most original design belongs to the Asus Zenfone 7 due to the presence of flip-up camera and a true full-screen display. But the most beautiful device is the Xiaomi Mi 10, in my honest opinion. Its curved edges and its high screen-to-body ratio are simply amazing and they make it look like one of the most expensive flagships out there. With Asus Zenfone 7 you get a sturdier front panel thanks to the Gorilla Glass 6 protection, but it has an inferior Gorilla Glass 3 for the glass back. Realme X50 Pro 5G is still made of premium materials, but I like the design of the Xiaomi Mi 10 more.

Display

The displays of these devices are more or less at the same level. In each case, you get a Full HD+ resolution, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ standard. But the Asus Zenfone 7 looks slightly better due to its higher brightness. However, we had no chance to test the color accuracy and other display features of this device, so we can not give you a definitive verdict. Note that Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G feature an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Asus Zenfone 7 has a side-mounted biometric sensor. Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Asus Zenfone 7 come with a wider diagonal.

Hardware/Software

The awesome Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powers all of these handsets: not the most advanced Qualcomm’s SoC out there, but it takes the silver medal right behind the Snapdragon 865+. Asus Zenfone 7 only gets 8 gigs of RAM in its most expensive configuration, while you can get up to 12 GB of RAM with Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G. On the other hand, Asus Zenfone 7 has UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 3.0, as well as a micro SD slot to expand its native storage (which is not present on Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G). All of the devices run Android 10 with a highly-customized user interface.

Camera

If we talk about the main sensor of the rear camera, Xiaomi Mi 10 is the winner. It sports an amazing 108 MP sensor just like the Mi 10 Pro, as well as OIS. But it lacks a telephoto lens, unlike Realme X50 Pro 5G and Asus Zenfone 7. Further, it has a pretty disappointing front camera. The Asus Zenfone 7 can use its rear triple camera as a selfie camera too, thanks to its motorized mechanism. The Realme X50 Pro 5G has a great dual front camera with 32 and 8 MP resolution, as well as an ultrawide sensor.

Battery

The Asus Zenfone 7 has the biggest battery and, with a 5000 mAh capacity, it is likely to last a lot more than Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10. With the Realme X50 Pro 5G, you get the smallest battery, but also the fastest charging technology: 65W power instead of 30W found on the Asus Zenfone 7 and the Xiaomi Mi 10. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 10, which sits in the middle in terms of capacity, offers both fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

The price of Asus Zenfone 7 for the global market is yet to be announced (€600/$710 in Taiwan). You can get a Xiaomi Mi 10 for less than €600/$710 thanks to online street prices, and it is the same for the Realme X50 Pro 5G. It is very hard to pick a winner of this comparison. Asus Zenfone 7 has a better display, a bigger battery, and a flip-up camera. Xiaomi Mi 10 offers wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and a better main camera. Realme X50 Pro 5G has great selfie cameras and faster charging. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Asus Zenfone 7 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Fastest charging technology
• Dual ultrawide front cameras
• Good street prices
• Compact

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• OIS
• Great design
• Reverse wireless charging
• Fast wireless charging

CONS

• No telephoto

Asus Zenfone 6

PROS

• Flip-up cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Bigger battery
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• Slower charging

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Vivo X50 hitten the global market for the first time by making its debut in India. It is a great camera phone with upper-midrange specifications sold at a very interesting price. But is it really the best option in its price segment? We think there is no better way to understand it than comparing it with the other Android devices sold in the same price range. For this comparison, we chose two very popular flagship killers in the Indian market. The first is the OnePlus 8, a complete device you can actually find at affordable street prices. The second is the Realme X50 Pro 5G, one of the flagship killers with the most affordable listing price of the year.

Vivo X50 vs OnePlus 8 vs Realme X50 Pro

Design

Vivo X50 offers an astonishing design. Just like flagships, it has a glass back and an aluminum frame. It comes with a high screen-to-body ratio and it is the thinnest and most lightweight device of this trio. Despite it packs an above-4000 mAh battery, it is just 7.5 mm thin: that is like a miracle. OnePlus 8 has an even higher screen-to-body ratio than Vivo X50, but it is thicker and it weighs more. On the other hand, it has a very elegant curved screen. Which one should you go for? Let your tastes decide: they both have the same great build quality and elegant design. Realme X50 Pro 5G is the most compact, but it is less elegant than its rivals, imho.

Display

With all of these devices, you get a great AMOLED panel with the HDR10+ certification, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a Full HD+. In each case, we are talking about a high-end panel. Not a flagship-class display, but high-end. The differences are very marginal, so we do not recommend making the choice by looking at the display. Instead, focus on the other components. Note that Realme X50 Pro 5G has a smaller display, so it provides a more compact design and it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket.

Hardware/Software

Thanks to the presence of a flagship-class Snapdragon 865 SoC, OnePlus 8 and Realme X50 Pro 5G offer more powerful hardware and higher performance. Vivo X50 is equipped with an upper-midrange chipset: the Snapdragon 765G. With the OnePlus 8 and the Realme X50 Pro 5G, you get more or less the same flagship-grade performance, but the Oxygen OS found on the OnePlus 8 is actually considered as a more advanced user interface than the Realme UI. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro 5G already got the Android 11 beta, which tells us we should not worry so much about long-term software support.

Camera

The most advanced camera phone of this comparison is the Vivo X50. It sports a quad-camera setup including a 48 MP main sensor with OIS and a very bright focal aperture, as well as a telephoto sensor with optical zoom. If you need a more advanced selfie camera, then go for the Realme X50 Pro 5G as it is equipped with a dual ultrawide front camera including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP secondary sensor. But Realme X50 Pro 5G is the most disappointing when it comes to the rear cameras: even OnePlus 8 is better, except when it comes to the zoom because it lacks a telephoto sensor.

Battery

OnePlus 8 packs a bigger battery and, thanks to the higher capacity and great software optimization, it can provide a longer battery life. You get 4300 mAh with the support of 30W Warp Charge technology. The Realme X50 Pro 5G has a shorter battery life but it wins the charging speed comparison since it offers the most advanced commercial fast charging technology, with a 65W power. You need just 35 minutes to fully charge it.

Price

Vivo X50 is priced Rs. 34,990 in India, OnePlus 8 starts from Rs. 41,999, and Realme X50 Pro 5G has an Rs. 39,999 starting price. Unless the cameras are your main priority or you need to save money, you have no reason to choose the Vivo X50. The OnePlus 8 and Realme X50 Pro 5G are superior handsets if we exclude the cameras. OnePlus 8 has a better main camera and battery than Realme X50 Pro 5G, while Realme X50 Pro has a more interesting front camera setup and a telephoto sensor.

• Read More: Realme X50 Pro Android 11 Beta 1 goes live for the Chinese variant

Vivo X50 vs OnePlus 8 vs Realme X50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro

PROS

• High performance
• Fastest wireless charging
• Ultrawide front camera
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Inferior rear cameras

Vivo X50

PROS

• Best cameras
• Amazing design
• Good price
• Slim and light

CONS

• Inferior hardware

OnePlus 8

PROS

• Very good software
• Bigger battery
• Stereo speakers
• Nice cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Realme is part of Android 11 Beta program with its Realme X50 Pro smartphone. Even last year, the brand participated in the Android 10 Beta with its budget offering Realme 3 Pro. But unlike 2019, this year, the company has released Android 11 Beta 1 build with Realme UI instead of AOSP.

Though Realme has released Android 11 Beta 1 for Realme X50 Pro, it can be only installed on the Chinese variant with model number RMX2071. But it is worth noting that Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India also tweeted the availability of Android 11 Beta. Hence, we might see dedicated builds for Indian (RMX2076PU) and European (RMX2076EU) versions in the near future.

Further, the build that has been released now cannot be installed on Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. A separate build for this handset is expected to be made available sometime later this month.

Having said that, if you own the Realme X50 Pro Chinese variant, then you can install the Android 11 Beta 1 by downloading the appropriate file from the end of this post. Do note that it is not suitable for everyone as it may contain unknown bugs and performance issues. Also, it will factory reset your phone upon installing.

Anyway, the installation procedure is very simple. The only pre-requisite is that your device should be running RMX2017_11_A.20 build. If not, you can download it from here and install it just like Android 11 Beta as mentioned below.

Once you have downloaded the required ozip file, copy it to the root of your phone’s internal storage. Then, open the file manager and select the file to initiate the installation process. In the same manner, you can install the rollback file to revert back to the Android 10 stable release.

Download Realme X50 Pro Android 11 Beta 1 (Password – yovk)

Download Realme X50 Pro Android 11 Beta 1 Rollback (Password – t9j5)

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Flagship killers are popping up like mushrooms during the last period, especially thanks to Xiaomi and Realme. After announcing the Realme X50 Pro Player in China, the former OPPO’s sub-brand officially launched the Realme X3 SuperZoom in the global market. Given its incredibly high value for money (it is currently one of the cheapest flagships), we decided to compare it with the other affordable flagships which catalyzed the attention of tech-addicted all around the world. If you need the flagship with the highest performance released in 2020 in the global market, you must undoubtedly consider the POCO F2 Pro and the Realme X50 Pro. They are the best ones under the €599 threshold if we talk about hardware and performance. That is why they are the handsets we chose for this comparison.

Realme X3 SuperZoom vs Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro

Design

If you mind about having a real full screen experience with no interruptions, then you should give a chance to the POCO F2 Pro which comes with no holes nor notch on its screen, yet it provides very narrow bezels thanks to a motorized pop-up camera. But if you do not mind about having a dual punch-hole display, Realme X50 Pro 5G offers a more minimalistic glass back thanks to a less invasive camera module, as well as more compact dimensions. All the handsets in this trio come with a glass back and an aluminum frame.

Display

Despite Realme X3 SuperZoom offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate instead of 90 Hz, Realme X50 Pro is the winner of the display comparison. Unlike the Realme X3 SuperZoom, it sports an AMOLED panel which, besides providing a good 90 Hz refresh rate, is also HDR10+ compliant. POCO F2 Pro has an AMOLED panel too (and even the widest display), but unfortunately, it lacks a high refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

Realme X3 SuperZoom packs a flagship SoC, but not the best one. The POCO F2 Pro and the Realme X50 Pro are superior with their Snapdragon 865 (instead of the 2019 Snapdragon 855+ found on the X3) and they support 5G connectivity in both sub 6 GHz frequencies and mmWave, while the Realme X3 SuperZoom does not support 5G at all. If you look at the most expensive version of the POCO F2 Pro and Realme X50 Pro, you can see that the former has a faster UFS 3.1 internal storage, while the latter has a higher amount of RAM (up to 12 GB). In each case you get Android 10 out of the box and a highly-customized UI.

Camera

Despite its inferior hardware, Realme X3 SuperZoom is the most interesting handset if we talk about cameras. It has a better telephoto sensor than Realme X50 Pro which supports up to 5x optical zoom and OIS. Realme X50 Pro comes with a telephoto lens as well, but it comes with 2x optical zoom and it lacks OIS. Both feature an ultrawide dual selfie camera with 32 and 8 MP resolutions. On the paper, POCO F2 Pro has an inferior camera department, but it is the only to support 8K video recording (max 30 fps unless you switch to 4K).

Battery

POCO F2 Pro provides the longest battery life thanks to its bigger 4700 mAh unit and a standard refresh rate. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro has the fastest charging speeds thanks to the 65W Super Dart Charge technology (from 0 to 100 percent in just 35 minutes).

Price

POCO F2 Pro costs either €499/$549 or €599/$659 globally (depending on the country), in its base variant (6/128 GB). Realme X50 Pro 5G starts from €599/$659 (8/128 GB), while Realme X3 SuperZoom is priced €499/$549 (12/256 GB!). Realme X50 Pro wins the overall comparison due to its great cameras, faster charging, amazing display. POCO F2 Pro offers a bigger battery but its standard refresh rate may not be the best for a lot of gamers and power users. Realme X2 Pro lacks 5G, but it has definitely the highest value for money (where POCO F2 Pro costs €599, naturally) and the most interesting cameras.

• Read More: POCO F2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Black Shark 3: Xiaomi Flagship Comparison

Realme X3 SuperZoom vs Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro

PROS

• UFS 3.1 storage
• Holeless display
• Bigger battery
• Wider display
• 8K video recording
• Infrared port

CONS

• Standard refresh rate

Realme X50 Pro

PROS

• Amazing hardware
• Awesome display
• Fastest charging
• Stereo speakers
• More compact

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme X3 SuperZoom

PROS

• Best cameras
• Affordable
• 120 Hz display

CONS

• No 5G

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Another flagship killer went real: Realme officially announced the new Realme X50 Pro Player edition with a toned-down camera department and higher performance at a more affordable price. But are Realme’s latest efforts enough to guarantee the highest value for money to gamers and power users? In order to establish this, we decided to compare the new handset with other amazing flagship killers which hitten the shelves recently. We chose the Redmi K30 Pro (also known globally as the Poco F2 Pro) and the Realme X2 Pro since they are actually among the most affordable flagship killers out there and we saw several people wondering which is the best choice now that X50 Pro Player is official.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Oppo Realme X50 Pro Player vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro

Design

Realme X2 Pro has the silly notch and, if you look at where the Realme logo is placed, you will probably understand that it is not the best design choice. Redmi K30 Pro looks very impressive with its notch-less and holeless display: it sports motorized pop-up cameras allowing it to get rid of holes in the display. But not everyone might like its rear side due to its big and round-shaped camera module. I like the rear side of the Realme X50 Pro Player a lot more and that is why it is my favorite one, but it has a dual punch-hole display. Does it meet your tastes or you prefer the Redmi K30 Pro?

Display

We exclude the Redmi K30 Pro from the display comparison, especially when it comes to gaming. It lacks the trendy feature of the moment: a high 90 Hz refresh rate. Realme X2 Pro and X50 Pro Player come with similar display specifications, including a 90 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ standard, as well as the Super AMOLED technology and a Full HD+ resolution. Unfortunately, we still do not have complete details about the display of the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, so it is a draw with the X2 Pro.

Hardware/Software

Realme X2 Pro loses this comparison because it offers an older and less powerful chipset, as well as no 5G support. It is fueled by Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform which is still one of the best processors out there, but inferior to the Snapdragon 865 found on the Redmi K30 Pro and Realme X50 Pro Player. The most advanced version of the Realme X50 Pro Player offers potentially better performances due to its higher quantity of RAM (up to 12 GB) than Redmi K30 Pro, while Redmi K30 Pro has more internal storage (up to 256 GB). In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box and a custom UI.

Camera

Realme had to cut on the camera department of the Realme X50 Pro 5G in order to offer it at a very competitive price. Realme X2 Pro is the most interesting camera phone on the paper since it offers the best telephoto sensor and a good ultrawide lens. But Redmi K30 Pro is the only supporting 8K video recording and it offers better quality in some scenarios. While there are marginal differences between Realme X2 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro, you should definitely not go for the Realme X50 Pro Player if you are looking for the best camera phone.

Battery

With its bigger 4700 mAh battery and a standard refresh rate for the display, Redmi K30 Pro provides a longer battery life. Realme X50 Pro Player has the fastest charging technology: it goes from 0 to 100 percent in just 35 minutes with its 65W fast charging technology, and it can provide 1 hour of calls with just 3 minutes of charge. Realme X2 Pro is very close with its 50W fast charging and smaller battery, while Redmi K30 Pro is inferior with a slower charging (30W) and a bigger battery.

Price

Redmi K30 Pro’s base variant is priced 2,999 Yuan in China (roughly $420), just like the Realme X50 Pro Player. Realme X2 Pro begins at 2,699 Yuan ($378) but it is actually way cheaper thanks to street prices. Realme X2 Pro is more affordable, but it is not the winner of this comparison: it has inferior hardware, a smaller battery, and it lacks 5G. Realme X50 Pro Player has a faster charging tech, better display, and performances (at least in its most expensive variant), while Redmi K30 Pro offers a bigger battery and great cameras, but it lacks a high refresh rate. If you are a gamer, maybe Realme X50 Pro Player fits your needs a bit, but if you are more like a casual user, Redmi K30 Pro might look better. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: POCO F2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Black Shark 3: Xiaomi Flagship Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Oppo Realme X50 Pro Player vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

PROS

• Holeless display
• UFS 3.1 storage
• Bigger battery
• Pop-up front camera

CONS

• Standard refresh rate

Realme X50 Pro Player

PROS

• Better hardware
• Amazing display
• Fastest charging
• Dual front camera
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Realme X2 Pro

PROS

• More advanced cameras
• Great display
• Stereo speakers
• More affordable

CONS

• No 5G

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Recent reports have revealed that Realme is working on a gaming-focused smartphone for China. The handset is codenamed as Blade Runner and is set to go official on May 25 alongside other products in the home market. Initial speculations suggested that it could be the new Realme X3 Pro smartphone. However, a Chinese tipster had recently claimed that the Blade Runner phone will be debuting as a gaming edition of the Realme X50 Pro flagship phone that was announced earlier this year. Today, Realme officially confirmed that the smartphone is named as Realme X50 Pro Player Edition.

The Realme X50 Pro Player Edition bears resemblance with the Realme X50 Pro smartphone. The latter is available in dark colors such as Moss Green and Rust Red. Both colors have a matte finish. In comparison, the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition has a gradient design and has a light shade.

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It is speculated that the model number RMX2072 belongs to the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. Recently, the handset was spotted with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform at AnTuTu benchmarks. The handset managed to clinch an impressive score of 600,806.

Nothing is known yet on the gaming capabilities of the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. The handset has passed 3C certification through which it has been known that its retail package may include a 65W fast charger. The rest of the specs of the Player Edition could be identical with the original X50 Pro. The handset may come with some improvements for a better gaming experience.

The May 25 launch event in China is expected to unleash multiple products. Some of the rumored Realme devices to go official at the event are Realme X3 series, Realme TV, Realme Watch, Realme Wireless Buds Pro, and a new power bank.

UP NEXT: Realme’s official teaser tips the Realme Watch to launch soon

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Both the most affordable smartphones equipped with the best Qualcomm’s chipset (if we exclude gaming-centric phones) went global. We are obviously talking about the POCO F2 Pro and Realme X50 Pro 5G, launched in several European countries on the same day. If you are a global customer and you need a true flagship killer, they are most likely the best choices you can do. But should you actually go for the latest flagship killer by Xiaomi’s brand or for the Realme X50 Pro? This comparison will clear your ideas and highlight the differences between their specifications.

Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Oppo Realme X50 Pro

Design

In both cases, you get a premium design. Not the best out there, but still amazing aesthetics. POCO F2 Pro and Realme X50 Pro come with a glass back and an aluminum frame. The front panel of the POCO F2 Pro is holeless and notch-less thanks to the presence of a motorized pop-up camera, while Realme X50 Pro has a dual punch-hole display. On the other hand, the rear side of the Realme X50 Pro looks more minimalistic with its smaller and less invasive camera module. Which design do you prefer?

Display

Realme X50 Pro 5G is the winner of the display comparison for a simple reason: it has a higher refresh rate. The 6.44-inch panel supports a 90 Hz refresh rate, it is HDR10+ compliant and it comes with a Full HD+ resolution. The display of the POCO F2 Pro is HDR10+ as well, but it lacks a high refresh rate, unfortunately. So if you want the most impressive display, go for the Realme X50 Pro without thinking twice.

Specs & Software

If you choose to buy the most expensive version of the Realme X50 Pro 5G, you will get the best hardware. It features the Snapdragon 865 chipset, 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. You can get UFS 3.1 storage with the POCO F2 Pro, but you also get max 8 GB of RAM, that is why Realme X50 Pro 5G is superior. However, we are talking about marginal differences with advanced usages since the POCO F2 Pro is fueled by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform as well. What really changes is the software since POCO F2 Pro comes with MIUI and Realme X50 Pro has Realme UI, different Android customization similar to OPPO’s ColorOS 7. Both are based on Android 10. Note that Realme X50 Pro 5G offers stereo speakers, you do not get them with the POCO F2 Pro. But POCO F2 Pro has a 3.5 mm audio jack, unlike Realme X50 Pro 5G.

Camera

The most impressive rear camera belongs to the Realme X50 Pro 5G because, unlike the POCO F2 Pro, it offers a 12 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom. Realme X50 Pro 5G also wins the front camera comparison because it has an ultrawide dual front camera with 32 and 8 MP resolution, while POCO F2 Pro has a 20 MP single camera. On the other hand, POCO F2 Pro can record 8K videos, while Realme X50 Pro 5G can not.

• Read More: Realme X50 Pro 5G & Realme 6 Pro launched in Europe

Battery

The battery is the real strong point of the POCO F2 Pro if we compare it to the Realme X50 Pro 5G. The POCO F2 Pro has a bigger 4700 mAh battery, 500 mAh more than Realme X50 Pro 5G. So it is kinda sure that it will always last more on a single charge, especially if we consider that POCO F2 Pro has a standard refresh rate.  But Realme X50 Pro 5G has a much faster charging technology: with a power of 65W, it goes from 0 to 100% in just 35 minutes, while POCO F2 Pro needs 63 minutes.

Price

POCO F2 Pro costs €499 globally in its 6/128 GB configuration (which roughly converts into $540), while Realme X50 Pro goes for €599 ($648) for the 8/128 GB configuration. While POCO F2 Pro is the most affordable Snapdragon 865-powered handset, I would actually spend €100 more to have a higher refresh rate, a telephoto sensor, an ultrawide front camera, stereo speakers, 2 more gigs of RAM inside, and a faster charging technology. I personally prefer these features to the bigger battery found on the POCO F2 Pro, the infrared port, and the audio jack. What would your choice be instead?

Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Oppo Realme X50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro

PRO

• More affordable
• Bigger battery
• Holeless display
• UFS 3.1 internal storage

CONS

• Standard refresh rate

Oppo Realme X50 Pro

PRO

• Up to 12 GB RAM
• More interesting cameras
• Best display
• Faster charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Costlier

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Realme X50 Pro launched as the company’s second 5G smartphone in February 2020. It packs all the important features in a value flagship device. The phone has been announced for a number of markets but it is currently on sale only in China due to COVID-19 lockdowns. Now, after two months from its launch, bootloader unlock for the Chinese version of the device is finally live along with kernel source code.

Almost all the smartphones sold in the world come with a locked bootloader. This avoids tampering of the device with unauthorized apps or firmware by resellers. But some OEMs like Realme offers official bootloader unlock method for power users to try aftermarket third-party firmware.

Realme X50 Pro, the brand’s newest device now supports bootloader unlock on the Chinese variant. The unlocking procedure is similar to the older devices. The users have to first enable OEM Unlock in the Developer options and then install an app to apply for unlocking. 

Once their application gets approved, they will have to click on the In-depth Test option which will boot the device into bootloader. Finally, they will have run a fastboot command ‘fastboot flashing unlock’ followed by confirming on the phone to unlock the bootloader.

Unlocking bootloader on Realme smartphones is much easier than Xiaomi. The users do not need to wait for weeks as it can be done within a few minutes. Once a device becomes eligible for the purpose, the company announces it on Realme Community with a step by step guide. Also, the kernel source code for the handset is made public at the same time.

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Are you looking for the best affordable flagship? If so, you should learn everything about Xiaomi Mi 10, Huawei P40 and Realme X50 Pro. They offer an incredibly high quality-price ratio as they pack flagship-class specifications but they cost up to half of the most expensive flagship out there. If you need the highest performance alongside other high-end specifications, you do not necessarily need a top-tier flagship and you can save a lot of money by purchasing one of these handsets. This is a specs comparison between Xiaomi Mi 10, Huawei P40 and Realme X50 Pro which will help you to understand which of these devices is the closest one to your needs.

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Huawei P40 vs Realme X50 Pro

Design

Glass backs, aluminum frames, a punch-hole display, and a premium design: that is what you get with Xiaomi Mi 10, Huawei P40 and Realme X50 Pro. Huawei P40 has a more compact size and it is the only to offer dust and splash protection with its IP53 certification. But in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi 10 is the most beautiful with its curved edge-to-edge display, a single punch hole in the screen and a smaller camera module on the back, as well as a higher screen-to-body ratio. Do you prefer having the best look or a compact phone with a higher build quality?

Display

On the display side, it is a very close fight between Realme X50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10. In each case, you get a Full HD+ Super AMOLED display supporting a high 90 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ standard. Two great devices for gaming and multimedia, especially if you consider that they both come with stereo speakers. Unfortunately, they do not have the best displays you can currently get on a phone, but they still offer amazing panels. The Huawei P40 has a smaller and inferior display: it is an average AMOLED panel with a standard refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

Thanks to the presence of a Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM, Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 are actually able to provide higher performance. The chipset is simply more powerful than the Kirin 990 found on the Huawei P40. Further, there is more RAM since Huawei P40 only comes with 6 or 8 GB of RAM. On the other hand, you can expand the internal storage of the Huawei P40, while Realme X50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 do not have an expansion slot. The operating system installed is Android 10 customized by proprietary user interfaces.

Camera

The most impressive rear camera department is the one found on the Huawei P40. It includes a 50 MP main sensor with RYYB filter, a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 16 MP ultrawide lens and dual OIS. But Xiaomi Mi 10 is still a pretty nice camera phone: it lacks a telephoto sensor, but it has an amazing 108 MP main lens that can record 8K videos. Realme X50 Pro wins the front camera comparison since it sports a dual setup including an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. But despite including a telephoto lens, the photo quality provided by the rear cameras can not compete with the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Huawei P40.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 is the king of battery life with a huge 4780 mAh battery (even bigger than Mi 10 Pro). It is also the only phone from this trio to support wireless charging (with one of the fastest wireless charging technology due to a 30W power) and reverse wireless charging. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro supports the fastest wired charging technology with a 65W power.

Price

Realme X50 Pro went global with a €599/$651 starting price, Xiaomi Mi 10 starts from €899/$978, and Huawei P40 costs €799/$869 in its base variant. While Realme X50 Pro offers the highest value for money, Xiaomi Mi 10 has the most advanced specs sheet. But if you need the best camera phone, then Huawei P40 is the guy.

• Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Huawei P40 vs Realme X50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Affordable price
• Fastest charging technology
• Great performance
• Ultrawide front camera

CONS

• Inferior rear cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Good price
• Bigger battery
• Reverse wireless charging
• Fastest wireless charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei P40

PROS

• More compact
• Splash resistant
• 3D facial recognition
• Great cameras

CONS

• Inferior display

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A couple of weeks ago, Realme had announced its flagship smartphone, dubbed as Realme X50 Pro 5G — an upgraded variant of the Realme X50 5G. Now, as promised, the company has today launched the same in China.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display offering Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The HDR10 complaint screen of the phone is also integrated with an in-display fingerprint reader.

The display on the device comes with a pill-shaped cutout for housing dual camera sensors, which includes a Sony IMX616 32-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/2.5 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with 105-degree field-of-view and f/2.2 aperture.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and comes packed with 8/12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128/256 GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity and VC Liquid Cooling to ensure smooth usage using heavy gaming.

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On the back side, the device comes with a quad-camera setup where the camera sensors are stacked vertically. It comprises of a 64-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture and 30fps 4K video shooting support, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 20x hybrid zoom support and f/2.5 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degee field-of-view and f/2.3 aperture and lastly a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, dual frequency GPS, NFC and USB Type-C port. It runs Android 10 operating system with the company’s own Realme UI and is powered by a 4,200mAh battery that supports 65W SuperDart fast charging technology.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G comes in Rust Red and Moss Green color options. The base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs 3,599 yuan (~$516) while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model costs 3,899 yuan (~$558). The top-end variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 4,199 yuan, which is roughly $601. The smartphone is now up for pre-order and will go on sale in China from 19th March.

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Benchmarking app Master Lu has released the ranking of the top 10 mobile phones that was benchmarked on the app in the month of February 2020. The ranking is based on data collected between the period of February 1 and February 29, 2020, and only take into account smartphone models released within the month.

The list of shows that in the new smartphone performance list, the Samsung S20 series occupies the top three rankings. Among them, the Galaxy S20+ Ultra 5G came first with a total score of 518,184 points. The Galaxy S20 Plus follows closely with 481,541 points and the Galaxy S20 in third place with 481,246 points.

The fourth and fifth places are occupied by the Realme X50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. In sixth place is the iQOO3, while the ZTE Axon 10s Pro and Mi 10 occupy the seventh and eighth spots. The Galaxy Z Flip and Huawei Mate Xs foldable flagship phones complete the top 10 rankings.

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Most of the models on the list are powered by Qualcomm’ latest Snapdragon 865 chipset except the Galaxy Z Flip with a Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, the Mate Xs with Kirin 990, Vivo Z6 with Snapdragon 765G SOC and the Xperia 10 11 with a Snapdragon 665 chipset.

To recall, the Snapdragon 865 SoC integrates the Kryo 585 CPU, which consists of four large cores of A77 architecture and four small cores of A55 architecture. The chipset has a maximum frequency of up to 2.84GHz and integrates the latest Adreno 650 GPU. Also important to note is that all the models come with 5G support which is an indication that 5G phones will dominate this year. Already, the 5G supported phones have also extended to mid-range models with the launch of the Vivo Z6 with 5G support.

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Despite 2020 is still in its early months, we already assisted in the launch of several flagship smartphones. And we are not talking only about expensive ones, but also about affordable flagships providing the highest performance at modest prices. Vivo’s brand iQOO just announced the iQOO 3, its latest affordable flagship especially meant for gamers. In this article, we compared its specifications to the ones of the best Chinese affordable flagships launched in 2020: Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10, both announced a few days ago with the support to 5G connectivity.

Vivo iQOO 3 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

After the notch, punch-hole displays are becoming the trend in the smartphones market. iQOO 3, Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 do not need a notch to minimize the bezels since they are equipped with punch-hole displays. The front panel of iQOO 3 and Xiaomi Mi 10 come with a better look because they have a single punch-hole display, while Realme X50 Pro 5G is less minimalistic due to its dual punch-hole, but it offers one more sensor on the front. Overall, Xiaomi Mi 10 has a more attractive design due to its curved screen with the highest screen-to-body ratio, but iQOO 3 should be more sturdy due to Gorilla Glass 6 (front and back). Further, iQOO 3 has shoulder buttons (an interesting feature for gamers), and it is even more compact.

Display

When it comes to the quality of displays, Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 should be very close. Both offer an AMOLED panel with a high 90 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and high DCI P3 coverage, as well as the same resolution. Both high-end panels with great image quality and a high brightness, as well as a high touch sampling rate. Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 have the most convincing displays, while we would not go for the iQOO 3 since it lacks a high refresh rate, but it retains a 180 Hz touch sensing and a high quality.

Hardware/Software

The strongest point of these handsets is definitely the hardware side: they have the most advanced Qualcomm’s chipset, which is Snapdragon 865 with the support to 5G network thanks to a Snapdragon X55 modem. Note that iQOO 3 provides 5G connectivity only in its most expensive variant with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. iQOO 3, Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 all come with the new LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 native storage, but none of them features expandable storage. Android 10 is preinstalled and customized by proprietary user interfaces. It is a draw when it comes to hardware, software optimization will be the key to success.

Camera

The most advanced camera is mounted on the Xiaomi Mi 10: it has a quad camera setup with a 108 MP main sensor, OIS, an ultrawide sensor, a classic depth sensor, and a dedicated macro camera. Unfortunately, Xiaomi Mi 10 does not have a telephoto sensor (unlike Realme X50 Pro 5G and iQOO 3), but it should provide overall better photo quality. Realme X50 Pro 5G wins the selfie comparison with a dual front camera including an ultrawide lens.

Battery

The battery champion here is the Xiaomi Mi 10 thanks to its huge 4780 mAh battery. It is also the only to feature wireless charging (and it is very fast thanks to a 30W power) and reverse wireless charging.

Price

iQOO 3 starts at €475/$517 in China (the base variant has no 5G), Realme X50 Pro 5G will sell for €599/$652 globally in its base variant, and Xiaomi Mi 10 has a €526/$572 starting price in China, but it will likely cost a lot more globally. Due to its great cameras, bigger battery, wireless charging and more interesting feature, Xiaomi Mi 10 looks like a more complete device. iQOO 3 is the best for gamers, but overall, Realme X50 Pro 5G is more valid and we think it even provides the highest value for money.

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Vivo iQOO 3 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Fastest charging technology
• Good price
• Dual ultrawide front camera
• 5G for the base variant

CONS

• Average cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Awesome cameras
• Bigger battery
• Great design
• Wireless charging

CONS

• Price

Vivo iQOO 3

PROS

• Very affordable
• More compact
• Bigger battery
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• Standard refresh rate
• 5G only in the top variant

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Realme X50 Pro 5G is finally official, despite the MWC 2020 cancellation due to the coronavirus outbreak. The handset brings all the power of the best Qualcomm’s chipset, 5G, and the fastest charging technology to the market at an incredibly affordable price compared to other flagship smartphones. We think comparing its specifications with the base variants of the latest Xiaomi and Samsung lineups is the best way to evaluate the potentialities offered by the new Realme X50 Pro 5G. That is why we wrote this article: if you want to know in detail the best affordable flagship out there, check this comparison between Realme X50 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20.

Realme X50 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20

Design

Realme X50 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 are not among the most expensive flagships from the last generation, but they still offer a premium and trendy design. All come with punch-hole displays, but only the Realme X50 Pro 5G has a dual punch-hole. That is what makes Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 more elegant and minimalistic. I consider Xiaomi Mi 10 a more beautiful device with its curved screen and its smaller camera module, but Samsung Galaxy S20 is more compact and, unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Realme flagship, it is waterproof with the IP68 certification. Last but not least, it has the Gorilla Glass 6 protection for both the front and the rear side. So it is the device with the best build quality.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S20 wins the display comparison, despite its Dynamic AMOLED panel is actually smaller. It is the only with a Quad HD+ resolution, so a higher level of detail. Further, it reaches the highest refresh rate with 120 Hz (only available with the Full HD+ resolution). The Samsung Galaxy S20 also provides an outstanding overall image quality. It will be a hard fight between the Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 since they have almost the same display specifications. We can not give you a definitive opinion now since we did not test both the handsets.

Hardware/Software

With these three devices, you always get the best Qualcomm’s chipset, with the exception of the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S20 fueled by the Exynos 990 SoC. The devices feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage, so expect astonishing speeds and reactivity in each case. Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G offer up to 256 GB of native storage, while Samsung Galaxy S20 only comes in a 128 GB configuration. On the other hand, it is also the one to feature expandable storage. Android 10 is preinstalled and highly-customized on each of these handsets. When it comes to performance, these devices are more or less at the same level.

Camera

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 offers the most impressive main sensor on its rear camera department. But it lacks a telephoto sensor and its secondary sensors are not so amazing. Samsung Galaxy S20 does not have that amazing 108 MP sensor, but it comes with way better secondary sensors and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. We can not give you a definitive verdict only by looking at the specs on the paper, so you have to wait for us or anyone to thoroughly test these devices once they will both be available to purchase. Realme X50 Pro 5G has inferior rear cameras, but it comes with a very interesting dual front camera which includes an ultrawide sensor. A lot of people will find that useful.

Battery

Despite it is the base variant of the lineup, Xiaomi Mi 10 has an even bigger battery than Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. It is equipped with a huge 4780 mAh battery which will surely last a lot more than Realme X50 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20. Further, Xiaomi Mi 10 has the fastest wireless charging technology with a 30W power. Realme X50 Pro 5G takes the silver medal with a 4200 mAh battery and the fastest wired charging technology (up to 65W, from 0 to 100% in 35 minutes), but it does not support wireless charging.

Price

Realme X50 Pro 5G will offer the highest value for money as it will hit the global market with a €599/$650 starting price (and the base variant will support 5G). Xiaomi Mi 10 starts at $573/$527 in China (it still did not launch globally), while Samsung Galaxy S20 will start from €899/$909 globally. On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 are more advanced devices. The former offers a bigger battery and great cameras, while the latter has amazing cameras, it is waterproof and it even comes with a more interesting display, but it is smaller and more compact. Realme X50 Pro 5G has the highest value for money, it costs a lot less than Samsung Galaxy S20, but despite this, you do not have to face a lot of compromises. Which one would you pick?

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Realme X50 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Fastest charging technology
• Affordable price
• Dual ultrawide front camera
• 5G for the base variant

CONS

• Average cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Awesome cameras
• Bigger battery
• Great design
• Fastest wireless charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy S20

PROS

• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• Micro SD slot
• IP68 waterproof
• More compact

CONS

• Smaller display and battery

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Earlier today (19th February 2020), Realme officially revealed a few specifications regarding its upcoming Realme X50 Pro smartphone. The company went on its official Weibo account to share certain details regarding the device’s new front facing camera module.

According to the post shared, the Realme X50 Pro will arrive with a dual selfie camera setup. The primary lens is a 32 megapixel sensor while the secondary is an ultra wide angle lens. Furthermore, the smartphone manufacturer also shared other details regarding the smartphone in the Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website. The ultra wide angle lens had a 105 degree field of view and also supports UIS Max Super Video Stabilization.

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As the name suggests, this will likely be a video stabilization tool that will help in capturing steady videos even while moving; and as an added bonus, the front camera’s wide angle lens will also help capture a wider frame overall. This makes the selfie shooter on the Realme X50 Pro a really attractive offering. Similarly, the rear sensors of the device have already been revealed as well, with a 64 megapixel quad camera setup, including a 20x hybrid zoom feature.

The Realme X50 Pro will be the company’s latest flagship when launched and thus will arrive with top notch specs. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC alongside 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 flash memory for storage. The handset will also support fast charging up to 65W (dubbed SuperDart) and will sport a Super AMOLED display panel with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The Realme X50 Pro is set to launch on 24th February 2020, so stay tuned for the launch event.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi announced that it would ship the Mi 10 with a fast 65W charger right inside the box encouraging users to charge other devices like laptops with the same charger. In addition to this, Xiaomi also announced a GaN 65W charger, which is available for purchase for ¥149 (~$21). Today, Realme has come forward to announce that the Realme X50 Pro 5G will also come with a 65W charger out of the box, but it will be a GaN charger that’s much more compact and lighter than the one inside the Mi 10 Pro.

It’s clear that Realme wants to show that its X50 Pro 5G is offering better value with a 65W GaN charger inside the box. So if you thought Xiaomi was generous to add a 65W regular charger inside the Mi 10 Pro, know that Realme is taking things to the next level.

GaN chargers are usually pretty expensive but they bring a lot of advantages such as a compact and light form factor and better efficiency. Imagine a 65W charger in the size of a regular two-pin charger. Now, imagine that you are getting this GaN charger inside your smartphone at no additional cost. That’s a big deal!

The Realme X50 Pro 5G will come with a 65W SuperDart charging technology. This is most likely based on the SuperVOOC 2.0 charging tech used by last year’s Reno Ace model. The Ace could charge its 4000mAh battery in around half an hour and we expect similar figures for the new Realme model as well.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G will come a Snapdragon 865 chipset and the new generation LPDDR5 memory. After MWC 2020’s cancelation, the phone gets an online launch event in Madrid.

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In January, a Realme phone with model number RMX2071 was spotted at AnTuTu benchmarks with a remarkable score of 574,985. At that time, it was believed that it could be the upcoming Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphone. Recently, Realme Vice President and President of Global Marketing, Xu Qi had shared a screenshot of the Realme X50 Pro 5G phone that revealed some of its key specs. The screengrab confirmed that the model number of X50 Pro 5G as RMX2071. Xu Qi today confirmed that the previously seen of AnTuTu listing belonged to the pre-production unit of the smartphone. He added the final product will score higher on AnTuTu benchmarks.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G is scheduled to go official at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech trade show on Feb. 24. The Chinese brand will be present at the event for the first time. Apart from unveiling the Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphone, the company will be also announcing the Realme TV among other devices.

Coming back to the Realme X50 Pro 5G, it is confirmed that the phone will be arriving with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The phone could be equipped also coming in lower RAM and storage combinations. The phone will come preloaded with Android 10 OS and the latest Realme UI 1.0.

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The exact size of the Realme X50 Pro 5G’s display is not known. The screenshot taken from the phone revealed that it supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio.

A recently released teaser image revealed that the display of the phone will have a pill-shaped cutout at the top-left corner for its dual front-facing cameras. The Realme X2 Pro flagship phone from the company supported 120Hz refresh rate. Hence, it is likely that the Realme X50 Pro 5G may also offer the same refresh rate. It is speculated that the phone will arrive with support for 50W fast charging. The other specifications of the Realme X50 Pro 5G are currently under the wraps.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G will be a budget-friendly flagship phone like the Realme X2 Pro. Rival brand Redmi is gearing up to launch the Redmi K30 Pro 5G phone in China. Speculations are rife that it will be made official in the coming month.

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Earlier today (6th February 2020), the Vice President of Global Marketing of Realme, Xu Qi, revealed that the company will soon launch a 5G flagship smartphone that supports LPDDR5 memory. The news arrives after a Twitter post from the company that indicates a possible launch at MWC 2020.

The senior executive from Realme, a popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer, went on Weibo to share this information through his official account. The post on the Chinese microblogging website stated certain keywords. These were, “a 5G flagship smartphone and, or with, LPDDR5 memory arriving soon.”

Unfortunately, it is currently unclear where Realme is supplying the new LPDDR5 memory chips from for its upcoming 5G flagship smartphone. Recently, Micron Technology, a known memory chip manufacturer, announced that it is delivering the world’s first mass produced low powered DDR5 DRAM chips. So, it is likely that Realme is supplying its 5G smartphones with Micron’s new memory chipsets.

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Previously, a Realme smartphone carrying the model name RMX2025 was certified by the Ministry of Industry and Information technology. It is speculated to be a flagship smartphone as it supports 5G networking in SA an NSA modes. Reportedly, this has been said to be the Realme X50 Pro 5G variant that is currently in development.

If there were a realme global launch event, where it would be?

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Notably, Realme’s official Europe Twitter handle has also recently shared a post regarding a global launch event, so it is likely that the 5G LPDDR5 smartphone in question could be revealed at MWC 2020. This event will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from the 24th of February to 27th February 2020. Unfortunately, this is just an educated guess that is based on multiple official announcements within this week. So, we will have to wait for an official Realme statement or the reveal at MWC 2020, but stay tuned for any further developments.

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The Realme X50 launched as the first 5G smartphone by Realme. The phone which is powered by the Snapdragon 765G is already on sale in China. Realme fans in India have been asking when the phone will be available in the country and now it has been answered by Realme’s CEO in the latest episode of AskMadhav.

When asked when the Realme X50 will be available in India, Madhav Sheth had replied: “We are bringing something bigger and better for India”. While he did not expressly state that the Realme X50 will not launch in India, it can be inferred from his response. He then adds that we “stay tuned for Realme at MWC”, confirming once again that the brand will be attending the tech show in Barcelona. To listen to that part of the interview, move the slider to the 6:53 mark.

It has been reported that Realme will launch a flagship phone with a Snapdragon 865 processor on February 24 at MWC Barcelona. Rumors say the device is called the Realme X50 Pro. It is possible this is the device that will launch in India in place of the Realme X50. However, this will be more expensive but of course better than the X50.

According to a leaker, the Realme flagship phone will have a punch hole at the top left corner for a single camera. We also know the phone has model number RMX2071 thanks to an AnTuTu benchmark result. The rest of the specs are unknown but more details should surface as the launch draws closer.

Do let us know what you think about the Realme X50 5G not launching in India.

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Realme has officially confirmed that it will be present at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech exhibition that will be held between Feb. 24 and Feb. 27 in Barcelona, Spain. According to Realme’s event description, “Realme will host its first global launch event in February 2020. The company plans to popularize cutting-edge technology by promoting 5G networks globally via a portfolio of 5G smartphones”. The statement hints at the launch of at least one 5G smartphone at the event. The Realme event at MWC will be held at 10 AM CST on Feb. 24..

Despite seeing a few 5G smartphones being launched, 2019 did not witness mass 5G rollout as anticipated. The primary problems plaguing smartphone manufacturers were the lack of carrier and hardware support. While most major carriers only offered limited 5G connectivity, mass-market modems like the Snapdragon X50 failed to live up to the mark.

The situation started improving towards December 2019 with the launch of the Snapdragon 865 and 765G chipsets featuring the more mainstream X52 5G modems. Manufacturers have already started using the new chipsets in upcoming smartphones. The Realme X50 5G slated to launch at MWC 2020 in February is perhaps the best example.

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The Realme X50 5G is the most likely candidate since it is the only 5G smartphone in Realme’s product catalogue at the moment. It is possible that the Chinese firm might reveal an entirely new device powered by the SD865. Such a smartphone might be the successor to the popular  Realme X2 Pro that launched back in October 2019.

A mystery RMX2071 Realme phone sporting the Snapdragon 865 was spotted on AnTuTu with the highest score. This could be the forthcoming Realme X50 Pro. According to a popular leakster, the X50 Pro features a punch-hole camera with a 120Hz display like the Realme X2 Pro. 

Realme X50 5G Specifications and Price

The Snapdragon 765G powered Realme X50 5G comes in 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB of native storage. The X50 5G flaunts a 6.57-inch FHD+ IPS LCD dual punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate. 

In terms of optics, the smartphone features a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor with 2X optical zoom, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. At the front, the Realme X50 sports a 16-megapixel primary lens along with a 2-megapixel wide-angle lens. The smartphone draws power from a 4,200 mAh battery with a 30W VOOC 4.0 charge.

If the Realme X50 5G launches globally, it could be the cheapest 5G smartphone as it carries a price tag of around $360 in China. It remains to be seen whether the Realme X50 5G debuts with a different in the international markets.

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Realme introduced the Realme X50 smartphone on Jan. 7 in China. The Snapdragon 765G powered device is the first phone from the company to arrive with support for 5G connectivity. Soon after the introduction of the flagship Snapdragon 865 mobile platform in December, Realme was one of the first companies to confirm that it will be launching a SD865 driven phone. It is believed that the Realme may launch the Realme X50 Pro 5G as its first SD865 phone. A new Realme phone breaking AnTuTu records has been spotted. It seems to be the rumored Realme X50 Pro handset.

A new Realme device with model number RMX2071 has surfaced on AnTuTu. It has recorded an average benchmarking score of 574,985. This suggests that the Realme device could be fueled by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and it could be the forthcoming Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphone. However, the moniker is yet to be confirmed by the company.

According to a reliable Chinese tipster, the Realme’s upcoming SD865 phone will be sporting a single punch-hole at the upper left corner. This is in contrast with the Realme X50 5G phone that has a dual punch-hole display design. The other details of the Realme X50 Pro 5G phone is currently under the wraps.

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]The Realme X50 Pro 5G could be arriving as a successor for the Realme X2 Pro from last year. Hence, there is a possibility that it be could be fitted with a 120Hz refresh rate display. It is likely to sport a quad camera setup. It remains to be seen whether it could be decked with a primary lens of 108-megapixel. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about the SD865 powered Realme phone.

Realme has confirmed that it will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech trade show that will be held in February. It will be a 5G event that will be held on Feb. 24. The company may showcase its 5G-ready Snapdragon 865 powered flagship phone at the event. Also, it may display the Realme X50 5G phone that is currently only available in China. Now that the company has confirmed its presence at MWC 2020, it is likely that it could be aiming at bringing its cheaper 5G phones to global markets.

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