Affordable realme 7i and C17 launched: 64MP cameras and 90Hz screen

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‘
Techtober
’ is still going strong thanks to
realme
 as they launch two new wallet-friendly smartphones in the
realme
 7i and the
realme
 C17.

realme 7i

Priced at just RM999, the
realme
 7i comes with 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display that pushes a 90Hz refresh rate, with a 120Hz touch sampling
rate.

For imaging, it has a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP B&W portrait lens. For selfies is a 16MP front camera housed in a punch hole notch module.

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 662 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Powering the phone is a 5,000mAh battery that supports up to 18W of fast charging.

The
realme
 7i comes in Aurora Green and Polar Blue, and packs a mirror-like finish on the back panel. There’s a back-mounted
fingerprint
 scanner, while face unlock is also supported.

realme
 C17

The lower-end
realme
 C17 costs RM899 and comes with a 6.5-inch 90Hz HD+ panel too. The phone also sports a punch hole notch.

When it comes to cameras, you get a 13MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and the same double 2MP macro and depth sensors. For selfies is an 8MP front shooter.

Under the hood, you get a Snapdragon 460 chipset, 6GB storage, and 256GB of internal storage. The phone is powered with a 5,000mAh too with the same 18W of fast charging support.

The phone comes in Lake Green, and Navy Blue; its design boasts an AG frosted glass effect.

Availability

The
realme
 7i is goes on sale this 13 October via
realme’s

Lazada
 store and will get a complementary
realme

Powerbank
 2; meanwhile, offline sales will begin 17 October and will get you a free pair of
realme
 Buds Classic earbuds.

The
realme
 C17 is not currently available, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted on the latest developments.

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realme 8 5G and realme C25s launched from RM699

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The realme 8 5G and realme C25s were launched in Malaysia yesterday; the former comes with 5G connectivity and a 90Hz display while the latter has a 6,000mAh battery and is the first in its series to come with a 48MP lens.

realme 8 5G

The realme 8 5G is equipped with the Dimensity 700 5G chipset that not only offers better performance but is more power-efficient. In addition to that, it also come with a huge 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

Just like what we’ve seen on the vivo x60, the realme 8 5G also comes Virtual RAM technology that offers up to 3GB of additional RAM when necessary. It also has 128GB of storage that is expandable up to 1TB.

Apart from having a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, this phone also has a 48MP lens accompanied by a portrait lens and a macro lens. On the front, it houses a 16MP in-display selfie lens.

The realme 8 5G’s first sale begins today at RM899 and can be purchased on
realme’s official store
 at Lazada or any realme authorised store. It will also be available with telco plans in the near future.

realme C25s

On the other hand, the realme C25s has an even larger 6,000mAh battery that is also paired with 18W fast charging. It also has a 6.5-inch LCD display, but only pushes HD+ resolution.

Camera-wise, the realme C25s has a 48MP triple camera that also consists of a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP B&W lens. You also get an 8MP selfie lens with f/2.0 aperture that supports HDR and beauty filters.

The realme C25s is powered by a MediaTek G85 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It may not be as powerful as the realme 8 5G, but it can still handle light gaming sessions.

The realme C25s is available in Water Grey and Water Blue and can be purchased at RM699 starting from June 12 from
realme’s official store
.

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realme 8 Pro launched in Malaysia: Priced at RM1,299

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If you’re looking for an affordable camera smartphone, the
realme
 8 Pro
, priced at RM1,299, looks to be quite a decent option with its 108MP quad-camera setup.

Cameras

Powering the phone’s impressive imaging system is a Samsung HM2 sensor – alongside it
is
 an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP B&W lens. For selfies, you get a 16MP lens that’s housed in a punch hole module.

To make use of the awesome lenses are the phone’s photography features including Smart-ISO, Super Nightscape Mode, 3x in-Sensor Zoom, Starry Mode and Starry Time-lapse Mode, Tilt-shift Mode, Neon Portrait, Ai
Colour
 Portrait, and more.

Display and design

The phone packs a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel that pushes a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. It can can also reach a peak brightness of 1,000nitts, so viewing under direct sunlight shouldn’t be a problem.

The
realme
 8 Pro comes in two
colours
 – Infinite Blue, and Infinite Black; the back panel is embedded with
realme’s
 “Dare To Leap” slogan too for added flair.

The phone weighs 176 grams and has an 8.1mm thickness, making it relatively easy to slip into your jeans pocket.

Specs

Under the hood is a capable Snapdragon 720G chipset along with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Powering the device is a 4,500mAh battery; and there’s also support for fast charging of up to 50W! The phone can be powered up to 50% in just 17 minutes, according to realme.

Availability

Pre-orders
for the phone have started, and will end this 30 April; upon placing your order, you’ll be entitled to a gift box and one extra year of warranty. On top of that you’ll also get a chance to participate in a lucky draw, that may snag you gifts such as the
realme
 Smart TV 43″, the Buds Air Pro, the M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, or the realme Smart Scale.

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Realme 9 Pro 5G series to be available in Malaysia starting 8th March

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Shortly after its debut in India, the Realme 9 Pro 5G series smartphones have been officially introduced  in Malaysia, comprising the Realme 9 Pro+ and Realme 9 Pro, they will arrive in Malaysia starting 8th March onwards.

As a recap, the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G is a 6.4-inch device with a 90Hz AMOLED display that’s powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G processor, while it features a triple camera setup that includes an optically stabilized 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro camera,  it will come with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, a 4500mAh battery that supports 60W SuperDart fast charging.

On the other hand, the Realme 9 Pro 5G has a larger 6.6-inch IPS display that refreshes at 120Hz, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset supported by 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, it has a triple camera system as well but with the exception of the main camera being a 64MP f/1.8 sensor, battery is larger than the Pro+ at 5000mAh with a slower but still fast 33W fast charge.

The Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and Realme 9 Pro come in color options of Sunrise Blue and Aurora Green, they will retail at RM1,599 and RM1,199 respectively. First sale of these devices will happen on 8th March at Realme’s official Lazada store, while users will be able to score the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G at a promotional RM1,399 price tag, and the Realme 9 Pro 5G at RM1,099.

General availability of the Realme 9 Pro 5G series will be made available on 12th March 2022 onwards at all Realme authorized stores.

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Realme 9 Pro+ 5G to arrive on March 2 for under RM2000

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Realme has officially announced that Realme 9 Pro 5G series will launch on 2nd March 2022 in Malaysia, and the first model to debut is the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G.

As a recap, the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G  comes with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED 90Hz display and is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G system-on-chip, it has a 4500mAh battery that supports 60W fast charging, while sporting a triple camera array that comprise the popular 50MP Sony IMX766 camera with OIS that takes great low light photos, it also has dual Dolby Stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack and an in-screen fingerprint reader that serves as a heart rate monitor.

In typical fashion, Realme has also teased that the Realme 9 Pro 5G+ is set to retail within the RM1000 price-tier just like their predecessors, so for those looking to upgrade to the brand’s latest premium mid-range phones, you won’t need to worry about forking out a huge premium over last year’s model.

Stay tuned to
Realme’s official Facebook page
 for more updates on the arrival of the Realme 9 Pro 5G series.

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Realme 9 Pro series is now official with impressive specs and cameras

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Following the launch of the
Realme Camera Lab
 virtual experience that showcases the Realme 9 Pro+ camera capabilities a week ago, the brand has officially launched the Realme 9 Pro series, which comprise of the Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ smartphones.

Featuring a color changing design that we have seen on many other smartphones, the Realme 9 Pro+ leads the pack by having a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED 90Hz display, a Mediatek Dimensity 920 system-on-chip, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, 4500mAh battery with 60W fast charging, and an OIS+EIS 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera on its triple camera array.

As reported previously, the Realme 9 Pro+’s cameras are proven to be on par with the Galaxy S21 Ultra and even beats other flagships like the Google Pixel 6 and Xiaomi 12.

As for the Realme 9 Pro, it surprisingly comes with a larger 6.6-inch IPS display that has a faster 120Hz refresh rate, it is the direct rival to Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G as it is equipped with the same Snapdragon 695 system-on-chip supported by 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, it also comes with a higher resolution 64MP main camera on its triple camera array, and a larger 5000mAh battery albeit with slower 33W fast charging, which might seem like a more attractive option on paper.

Probably the most interesting feature on the Realme 9 Pro+ is that its in-screen fingerprint reader also serves as a heart rate monitor, it also comes with dual Dolby stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack, which sets it apart from competing phones.

The Realme 9 Pro+ will come in three storage configurations and will start at US$379 (RM1585) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model, while the Realme 9 Pro comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants with only one storage capacity of 128GB and starts at US$319 (RM1334).

Availability in India for the Realme 9 Pro+ and Realme 9 Pro will be on February 21st and 23rd respectively.

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realme 9 Pro series specs and renders revealed: Dimensity 920 & 5,000mAh battery

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It’s been almost a year now since the
Realme

8 series was unveiled and its successor has finally stepped up to show its true colours,
literally
.

Renders

of the Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ have been shared online and if true, these two variants will be offered in three colours — Midnight Black, Aurora Green, and Sunrise Blue — as well as sporting a glossy back. Keep reading to discover the specs of the phones.

Realme 9 Pro 5G

The Pro variant is rumoured to feature a
Snapdragon 695
 SoC, paired with
6/8GB of RAM
 and
128GB of internal storage
. If that’s not enough RAM for you, there will be a feature to expand up to 5GB of virtual RAM. It also packs a
5,000mAh
battery that supports
33W fast-charging
.

For its display, we have ourselves a
6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED
 panel that pushes a
120Hz refresh rate
 and supports
HDR10+
. In the imaging department, it’s equipped with a
64MP + 8MP + 2MP
 setup, along with a
16MP selfie camera
.

Realme 9 Pro+

On the other hand, we’ll be seeing MediaTek’s
Dimensity 920
 SoC on the Pro+ variant, together with
6/8GB of RAM
 and
128/256GB of internal storage
. It runs on a
4,500mAh
 battery and might support 33W fast-charging as well.

Compared to the Pro, this phone will sport a smaller
AMOLED
 display at
6.43-inches
 with support for
FHD+
 and a
90Hz refresh rate
. For the cameras, you’re getting a
50MP + 8MP + 2MP
 rear setup and a
16MP selfie camera
.

Pricing

Reports

say the Realme 9 Pro will retail from 17,999 Indian Rupee (
~RM1009
) for the 6GB+128GB model and 19,999 Indian Rupee (
~RM1121
) for the 8GB+128GB model.

While the price of the Pro Plus variant is unknown, these phones are expected to launch early-mid February, so stay tuned as we provide you with more updates.

Source –
Gizbot

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realme 9i launches in Malaysia; priced from RM799

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The
Realme

9i is the brand’s newest smartphone that claims to offer you a flagship-level experience in just under RM1,000, so let’s see what it has to offer.

First up is its 6.6-inch FHD IPS LCD display that pushes a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate.

Although a higher refresh rate does mean higher battery consumption, the Realme 9i combats this issue by coming with a 5-level Refresh Rate Smart Adjustment. With this, the phone automatically adjusts the refresh rate based on your usage and saves up on the much needed battery life.

Under the hood, we have ourselves a Snapdragon 680 SoC, 4/6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, it packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W Dart Charge.

In the camera department, we’re getting a 50MP main camera, two 2MP sensors, along with a 16MP selfie camera.

The Realme 9i retails at
RM799
 for the 4GB+128GB model and
RM869
 for the 6GB+128GB model. However, only the latter will be available for pre-order and you’ll be gifted with Realme’s Buds Air 2 Neo.

If you’re interested, you can  pre-order the phone starting later today at 5pm by clicking
here
.

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realme 9i to launch in Malaysia on 19 January; priced below RM1,000

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The
Realme

9i was first officially seen when it launched in Vietnam last week but the company isn’t stopping there, bringing the phone to India and Malaysia next. As per the
announcement

made on Realme Malaysia’s Facebook
page
, the phone will be debuting at 2pm on 19 January.

Image Credit: Realme Malaysia via Facebook

The Realme 9i features a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display that pushes 90Hz and peaks at a brightness of 480 nits. In the imaging department, it’s equipped with a 50MP main camera, two 2MP sensors, along with a 16MP selfie camera.

Under the hood, we have ourselves Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage. We can also expand the memory with up to 128GB by using a microSD card along with an option to expand the RAM by 5GB.

Other that that, it also packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

As for the local pricing, Realme Malaysia has emphasized that the Realme 9i will cost under RM1,000 so we’ll provide you with the exact price then. If you’re interested in catching the launch live, you can head to Realme Malaysia’s Facebook
here

on 19 January at 2pm.

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Realme advances to Malaysia with their flagship smartphone, the Realme 2 Pro

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Realme is a smartphone brand that had just established this year and now they’re bringing their smartphones to Malaysia on 7 November. With the slogan “Proud to be Young”, Realme has already launched 4 smartphones within these few months, with the latest two in the family being the Realme 2 Pro and the Realme C1.

Image credit : Realme

The Realme 2 Pro is known as their flagship smartphone and comes with a 6.3-inch FHD display with a dew drop notch. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 660 AIE processor and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It has a rear dual camera of 16MP primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture while the front camera sports a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. It also has fingerprint and face unlock in addition to a 3500mAh battery.

Image credit : Realme

On the other hand, the Realme C1 has a 6.2-inch HD+ display and runs on Snapdragon 450 processor. This entry-level smartphone also has a 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, and comes with a rear dual camera of 13MP primary sensor and 2MP depth sensor, in addition to a front camera of 5MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The front camera has AI beautification and also supports face unlock but it does not have fingerprint sensor. It has a 4230mAh battery which is more than the 3500mAh battery in the Realme 2 Pro, and it will definitely be cheaper than the flagship smartphone.

As for the pricing, we will only know when the smartphones launch in Malaysia next Wednesday but we are expecting the smartphones to be at a very affordable price.

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Realme is launching its own AirPods-like earbuds and they’re available in yellow

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All the major smartphone brands already have their own wireless earbuds, so we aren’t surprised to learn that realme will be launching their own too. The realme TWS earbuds will be called realme Buds Air in India and will be launching on December 17.

Why Buds Air instead of Air Buds? Who knows, but you can’t deny that they do have a similar design to the Apple AirPods. According to leaked images, the realme Buds Air features Bluetooth 5.0 technology and will support built-in Voice Assistant. You can also tap on the stem to control music playback and answer calls, similar to many other wireless earbuds.

The earbuds will, of course, come with a charging case in which opening it will allow the Buds Air to connect to your smartphone. However, we still have no idea how long these earbuds can last in a single charge and there’s also no information as to whether the case supports wireless charging.

One thing’s for sure though, the realme Buds Air comes in three colours — White, Black and Yellow. The yellow ones are definitely striking and inspired by the brand’s colour, while the other two are the more common options.

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Realme is upping their game with rumours of a pop-up selfie camera phone

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If pop-up selfie cameras tickle your fancy but an OPPO F11 Pro or Vivo V15 Pro is too out of your budget, then you should keep an eye out for Realme’s upcoming device, which according to reports, could feature a pop-up selfie camera.

Realme are known for offering affordable devices that get the job done – but innovation isn’t their strong suit so we reckon the purported device will sport a generic vertical sliding module like that of the F11 Pro and V15 Pro.

The phone, codenamed RMX1901 had reared its head on to the TENAA website recently and is rumoured to come with a dual back camera setup. Meanwhile its specs could be similar to the OPPO Reno Lite, which has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, an FHD+ display and more.

The Reno has a 16MP pop-up selfie camera so we can expect the same here. The phone is rumoured to launch in China soon, so you can expect it to arrive in Malaysia sometime May this year.

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realme Band 2 debuts in Malaysia with SpO2 tracker and 90 sports mode

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The realme Band 2 is here in Malaysia and this time it comes with a different design, a bigger display and several other upgrades.

The previous realme Band has a 0.96-inch display; with the new realme Band 2, users are getting a larger 1.4-inch HD screen that comes in a rounded rectangle casing that looks more appealing. This screen pushes 167 x 320 resolution and offers up to 500 nits brightness, in addition to supporting over 50 personalised watch faces and several different wrist straps.

While similar to the previous realme Band that supports real-time heart monitoring and sleep tracking, the realme Band 2 also comes with a blood oxygen monitor now. You can also track your stress levels, menstrual cycle, steps taken daily and you water and calorie intake.

realme adds in more workout modes for fitness enthusiasts

Fitness-wise, the realme Band 2 improves greatly over its predecessor. It supports 90 sports mode including workouts like yoga, spinning, cricket, swimming, elliptical and more. The company also mentioned that the realme Band 2 is water-resistant up to 50 meters, meaning it can withstand minor water splashes, showers and even swimming activities,

On the smartwatch side, the realme Band 2 offers music control, camera control, alarms and more. If you download the realme Link app, you can also use this fitness tracker to control other AIoT devices like your earphones, speakers and light bulbs.

This fitness band will also have a slightly improved battery life; the previous band has a 90mAh battery that offers up to 10 days of battery life, but the new model last longer (up to 12 days) with a 204mAh battery.

realme Band is originally priced at RM169, but you can get it cheaper now

The realme Band 2 will be available from September 20 onwards and can be purchased at a promotional price of RM139. Click
here
 for more information.

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realme Book confirmed to launch on August 18 with a 2K display

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The realme Book is realme’s first laptop; it’s now confirmed to debut on August 18 in China, pushing 2K resolution and sporting a 3:2 aspect ratio.

Most of the laptops in the market now comes with a 16:9 aspect ratio, but realme decided to go with 3:2 aspect ratio, something that Microsoft has been doing with its Surface laptop. The difference is instead of a wider screen, you get a taller screen which looks more squarish than your typical laptop.

Why a 3:2 laptop?

Image credit: Android Authority

While watching movies or playing games are more ideal on a widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio), a 3:2 display is better for productivity as it gives you the extra height for your emails, documents, writing and so on. You’ll also experience less scrolling when it comes to websites browsing since information are always arranged in a top-down manner.

Looks like the realme Book is “inspired” by MacBook’s design

Image credit: Android Authority

Based on previous
images
, we were expecting a MacBook-like design; now it’s confirmed to be true. The realme Book will come in an aluminium body, sporting narrow bezels and the realme branding at the bottom of the display. Its new teaser poster also confirmed that the laptop will support 100% sRGB and push 2160p resolution.

Other than that, we’re expecting an Intel 11th gen processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of PCIe storage. It should also charge via USB-C and support 65W fast charging. The official pricing hasn’t been revealed, but we’re expecting it to be around RM3,000 if and when it launches in Malaysia.

Source

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realme Book: The first realme laptop is here

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Apart from the realme GT Master Edition series, realme also introduced the realme Book, its first laptop.

realme Book has a 3:2 aspect ratio screen

As suggested by
previous leaks
, the realme Book pushes 2K resolution and supports 100% sRGB colour gamut in its 14-inch IPS display. It is confirmed to come with a 3:2 ratio screen, meaning users will get more content at one glance when it comes to viewing documents and web-browsing. It is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass and has oleophobic coating to prevent fingerprint smudges.

Lighter than the MacBook Pro, thinner than the MacBook Air

This laptop is available in two colours — Real Blue and Real Grey. It is only 14.9mm thick and weighs at 1.38kg. It comes with an aluminium alloy body, a backlit keyboard and has two Harman speakers. You’ll also get a 2-in-1 power button that works as a fingerprint sensor, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, a USB-A port and a headphone jack.

In terms of performance, the realme Book is powered by up to the 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor paired with Intel Iris Xe graphics. Its 54Wh battery supports 65W fast charging and can charge from 0% to 50% in half an hour. It can feature up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB of PCIe SSD storage.

The
realme Book
 starts at $749 and goes all the way up to $999.

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realme Buds Air 2 to launch with ANC and fast charging

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The realme Buds Air 2 is finally coming to Malaysia and this time, realme collaborated with The Chainsmokers to develop these earbuds.

realme Buds Air 2 will have better bass than before

According to
realme
, the Buds Air 2 uses diamond-like carbon diaphragm in its 10mm Hi-Fi Bass Boost driver and what realme calls a “bass enhancement solution”that offers better audio quality.

Download the app for more features

Image credit: realme Community

Realme also promises a reduced latency to 88ms when users turn on the Gaming Mode — this is thanks to Bluetooth 5.2 and Dual-channel Transmission. However, this requires users to download the realme Link app that also offers other controls like EQ settings, customisation for buttons and more.

ANC + ENC for enhanced audio and call experience

The realme Buds Air 2 comes with ANC up to 25dB and also has a dual-mic Environment Noise Cancellation for clearer calls. Equipped with the new R2 energy-efficient chip, the battery life can last up to 5 hours in a single charge and up to 25 hours when paired with the charging case. It even supports fast charging — users will get 120 minutes of music playback with just 10 minutes of charge.

The realme Buds Air 2 will be launching soon in March, but the exact date and availability hasn’t been revealed.
 For reference, the previous
 realme Buds Air
 is currently priced at RM299.

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realme Buds Air 2 launched with Active Noise Cancellation for only RM199

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The realme Buds Air 2 is the latest product from realme and despite featuring active noise cancellation, they’re only priced at RM199.

Surprisingly affordable

This is an unexpected price tag as the Buds Air 2 succeeds the
Buds Air
 that had no ANC and still costs RM299. The Buds Air 2 has an IPX5 water resistance rating, smart wear detection, and a 10mm Hi-Fi bass boost driver.

Apart from its ANC function, the Buds Air 2 also has a Transparency Mode so users are aware of their surroundings. There’s also the upgraded R2 chip that promises better performance, connection and battery consumption — this helped the earbuds in offering up to 25 hours of playback time.

The Chainsmokers is involved in developing the Buds Air 2

That’s not all; realme also partnered with The Chainsmokers to enhance the audio quality by using diamond-like carbon diaphgram to reduce audio distortion. If you download the realme Link App, you can also switch between two modes — Dynamic to balance your mids, trebles and bass, and Bright to bring focus to the human voice.

The realme Buds Air 2 is available in Closer Black and Closer White; they can be purchased on April 3 from realme’s retail stores and all authorised dealers. You can also get it online via realme’s
Lazada store
 on April 8.

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Realme’s upcoming Buds Air Neo might be cheaper than its current wireless earbuds

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Realme just launched the realme Buds Air in Malaysia, but rumor has it the next wireless earbuds by realme are already on their way.

The realme Buds Air Neo is the next budget-friendly wireless earbuds by realme and has several differences. Unlike the Buds Air that comes with a USB-C port and wireless charging support, the Buds Air Neo is expected to ditch the latter and replace the USB-C port with a microUSB port. These two features are probably less costly leading the assumption of the Buds Air Neo to be even cheaper than its predecessor.

Despite being a budget model, these earbuds are still pretty similar to the Buds Air design-wise. At the time of writing, there aren’t any confirmed information yet, so we can only deduce from the leaked images. However, the NCC certification of the Buds Air Neo did reveal that the earbuds will have a 25mAh battery.

One thing’s for sure, realme’s earbuds are a much cheaper alternative compared to the AirPods. The current Buds Air is only RM299 and sold out in merely 28 minutes during its first online sale on Shopee. There’s no telling how popular the Buds Air Neo will be, but we’re guessing even more than the Buds Air, especially since they’re expected to be selling at a lower price.

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Realme Buds Air: realme’s first wireless earbuds have reached Malaysia

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Alongside the realme 5i, realme has also launched their wireless earbuds called the realme Buds Air — realme’s first wireless earbuds.

These earbuds are equipped with the R1 chip and Bluetooth 5.0, so they’re expected to have seamless connections and also better battery performance. With the Gaming Mode switched on, the Buds Air can reduce latency by 51%, offering better gaming experience. This mode can be switched on by long-pressing both sides of the earbuds. The realme Buds Air also supports Environmental Noise Cancellation to filter out background noise and providing crystal clear audio so you can still have decent phone conversations in crowded places.

Realme also made sure that pairing will be efficient too. After the initial setup to pair the earbuds to your phone, it’ll instantly connect to your phone whenever you open the case. Speaking of its case, the realme Buds Air case supports wireless charging and can offer up to 17 hours of battery life. You can also opt for the wired charging via USB-C or get the wireless charger separately.

The earbuds also come with built-in Google Assistant which can be used to control music playback and answering/declining calls without needing to use your phone. Some of the smart controls including double-tapping to play/pause music or answer calls, triple-tapping to go to the next song and long-pressing on one side of the earbud to end call, decline call or activate the voice assistant.

The realme Buds Air is available in White and its first online sale will start at 12AM on January 21 on Shopee. It is usually priced at RM299, but if you purchase during its first online sale on Shopee, you can get it for RM199.

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realme Buds Q2 Review: Affordable, long-lasting, but disappointing

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About a year later, realme has released another affordable pair of earbuds – the
realme Buds Q2
. They’re the successor to the Buds Q and surprisingly, they cost the same at RM129.

Cute design, but it’s not scratch-proof

Just like the first model of the Buds Q series, the Buds Q2 also have a charging case with a cobble-like design. It’s round, smooth to touch and has a matte finish. However, it’s
very
 prone to scratches – I’ve only had mine for two weeks and it’s already filled with scratch marks.

These earbuds are also slightly heavier than their predecessors, but they’re still some of the lightest earbuds I’ve worn. The Buds Q2 weigh at 37.6g – this is the total weight of the charging case and the earbuds; on their own, each earbud only weighs at 3.8g.

Controls on Buds Q2 are easy to remember because there are only four of them:

Double-tap: Play/Pause music; Answer/End call

Triple-tap: Skip to next song

Long press on one earbud: Reject call

Long press on both earbuds: Enter/Exit Gaming Mode

This means you can’t control the volume or activate your phone’s voice assistant via the Buds Q2, but then again, the Buds Q2 are entry-level earbuds.

Yes, they come with ENC, but…

There’s also no noise cancellation from these earbuds, except for the Environmental Noise Cancellation technology that is used during calls. The Buds Q2 did a good job in reducing external noises – those on the other end of the call could hear me clearly even when I’m in crowded areas or the train station. However, I could still hear the noises around meaning that it’s hard for me to hear the other party, so it’s distracting – especially in loud areas.

Audio quality – the downfall of the realme Buds Q2

Unfortunately, the realme Buds Q2 is only subpar when it comes to audio quality. They lack depth and detail – some lower-frequency instruments are barely audible; mids are slightly distorted; and vocals lack clarity. The only redeeming feature these earbuds offer is their loud volume.

At least they have a decent battery life?

While the audio quality isn’t satisfactory, the Buds Q2 can last you five hours on a single charge and up to 20 hours with its charging case. I usually charge them once a week, but of course, this depends on your usage frequency and duration. Considering the price, it’s not surprising that the case comes with a Micro-USB port.

Verdict

The realme Buds Q2 is one of the more affordable options in the market, but the disappointing audio quality is a huge drawback, and so is the lack of noise cancellation for its user. I’d suggest something better like the
OPPO Enco W31
,
Tronsmart Onyx Ace
 or even the
realme Buds Air
 if you specifically want a pair of realme earbuds. These options are more expensive, but at least you’re getting decent quality out of them.

The Good

Good battery life

Lightweight

Good ENC

The Not So Good

Bad audio quality

Earbuds have poor passive noise cancellation

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Realme C1 Review: The Entry Level Killer

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One of the reasons I love reviewing entry-level phones is because they tend to surprise in certain aspects when you have got so used to seeing flashy features on more expensive smartphones. While most of our eyes have already set on Huawei’s Honor and Xiaomi for great value for money smartphones, Realme, a company that was founded and spinoff from OPPO, emerged and took the global stage by storm by announcing three smartphones that cost below RM1000, bringing the competition up a notch and more interesting for the general consumers.

I have been using the entry-level Realme C1 for about a week now and I am happy to report that this is by far one of the best entry-level device that I have reviewed, I’m not just talking about its affordable price tag of RM449, but also what it offers out of the box – a large 6.2″ HD+ display, Snapdragon 450 processor and large 4230mAh battery, a combo that you hardly find on phones of the same class.

Most people that have seen me holding the phone have easily mistaken this as a RM2000 device because of how sleek it is, sure enough you don’t get an symmetrical or unibody like the flagships, but it feels good when you hold it on hand and doesn’t feel like some cheap plastic smartphone.

In other great hardware features, the Realme C1 is the only phone in its class to offer a triple slot SIM tray, which you can insert two nano SIM cards and expand storage, a feature that is only available on phones that retails at twice its price tag. The dual SIM slots also support dual 4G standby and VoLTE, which you will never get it on entry-level devices.

While I would dearly prefer a physical fingerprint reader over the phone’s Face Unlock feature, it fortunately works well in my case and  even in low light, the phone maxes out the screen brightness to allow the camera to recognize my face properly.

Most sub RM500 phones usually come with garbage displays with bad viewing angles and colors, the Realme C1’s display fortunately looks good for its class and is on par with phones twice its price tag, brightness is acceptable under harsh sunlight and you won’t be able to notice pixels unless you view it up close, its a pretty good huge display for watching YouTube and Netflix, even touch response is decent when typing.

Like other spin off smartphone brands, the Realme C1 uses OPPO’s ColorOS 5.1 skin based on Android 8.1, which we have seen great improvements over the past year when it comes to frequent security patches and performance improvement updates. However, I’m not a fan of its grid-style home screen as it gets messy after some time and isn’t flexible in widgets management, hence I have been using a third party launcher during the review period.

Unlike the higher end Realme 2 Pro, the Realme C1’s ColorOS software misses out the clone apps feature which you won’t be able to have two messenger accounts such as WhatsApp on the device, however you will still be able to achieve that by downloading Parallel Space from Google Play, but I just wished Realme have ensured a more consistent software experience, since the feature generally isn’t going to tax the phone’s hardware resources.

The Realme C1 still managed to do a pretty decent job in the performance department, despite only having 2GB RAM and basically needing to reload apps after switching to a few, the Snapdragon 450 chipset is rather capable for its class and it excels in app launch speeds, it isn’t the most snappy user experience but you at least don’t get sudden freezes while you are active in an app.

In terms of gaming, I don’t really recommend this for playing games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9 due to the phone’s graphics processor performance, and due to the limited amount of RAM you will get frame drops inside the game as it constantly tries to free up memory, but if you are using it for casual running games like Subway Surfers, it will do a fine job.

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As the dual-camera trend becomes a norm, the Realme C1 doesn’t miss out on that and offers a 13MP f/2.2 main sensor and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor, it is by all means a default entry-level camera offering and makes sense for its class, so don’t expect it to perform well in low light, but that’s not to say that it can’t be a good casual travelling camera, as photos taken in proper lighting have decent color saturation and contrast.

On a single charge, the Realme C1 has no problems lasting till the next day even with heavy usage on social media browsing and video streaming, this is something that you won’t find on entry-level smartphones even if they have crazily huge batteries, as the endurance is usually affected by their processors and software optimizations.

One thing you will have to bear in mind though, is that the phone will take some time to fully charge over a 5V2A adapter, which at some point when you are so accustomed to its battery life, you might actually forget to charge the device and it takes close to 2 hours to fully juice it up.

When it comes to cellular connectivity and performance, the Realme C1 doesn’t disappoint as it delivers reliable 4G connectivity throughout my usage on both Digi and U Mobile’s network, GPS navigation is also reliable when I’m driving on roads with buildings surrounding me, great for those who are on the ride-sharing business.

Verdict

There may be a lot of other entry-level phones that could match the build quality and some features of the Realme C1, but this is hands down the best all rounder entry-level smartphone I have ever reviewed and it is so rightfully priced at RM449, you will love its crazy long battery life, the great display quality and a reliable software experience that usually isn’t available on entry-level smartphones.

The Realme C1 is available exclusive online at Realme’s Flagship Store at Lazada, and on the midnight of December 10th, customers will be able to purchase the device at a flash sale price of RM399, which makes this an even no-brainer purchase if you are on a tight budget for a new smartphone. Besides that, you can also get the Realme C1 at 500 authorised dealers at its original price if you missed the flash sale.

The Good

Good entry-level performance

Battery life

Workable camera

Dual 4G standby and VoLTE, triple slot SIM tray

The Not so Good

Battery takes a while to charge

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Realme C11: New budget phone launched in Malaysia at RM429

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The realme C11 was revealed in a virtual launch today; this is another entry-level phone by realme that comes with a huge battery, huge display and a dual-camera system.

Display

The realme C11 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 body ratio featuring a mini-drop notch that is much smaller than the typical dewdrop notch. In addition to that, it has a geometric design that shows a smooth finish and comes in two colours – Mint Green and Pepper Grey.

Internals

Under the hood, the C11 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset that uses the HyperEngine technology – it is said to be able to handle middle to heavy apps and games. There is only one storage configuration for this device – 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. Just like the
realme C3
, this new realme phone has a 5,000mah battery and supports reverse charging.

Cameras

On the front, the realme C11 has a 5MP selfie lens that comes with AI Beauty and HDR mode. On its rear, the phone has a dual-camera setup featuring a 13MP lens with f/2.2 aperture and another 2MP portrait lens.

Realme C11 price and availability

The realme C11 costs RM429 and can be purchased from its official store on
Shopee
 on July 7 and those who get it on its first day of sale will be getting the realme Buds 2 for free. As for those who want to purchase the phone physically, they’ll have to wait for
realme
 to announce the availability later on.

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Realme C12 available now for RM529: Comes with the new realme Buds Classic

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The
realme
 C12 smartphone is now available in Malaysia for an affordable RM529 and boasts a whopping 6,000mAh battery.

The phone has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that pushes a 720p resolution, and it sports a dew-drop notch that houses a 5MP selfie camera.

At the back is a triple 13MP camera setup alongside a black & white lens, and a macro shooter. The phone supports up to 4x zoom and PDAF auto focusing. You get the full suite of
realme’s
 photography modes such as AI
beautification
, HDR mode, portrait mode, and
Panoselfie
 which lets users take wider selfies.

Under the hood is a MediaTek G35 chipset which is a gaming-centric processor with energy-efficient features like the
HyperEngine
 performance optimizer. There’s 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which you can expand up to 256GB using a microSD card.

As mentioned before, the biggest selling point of the
realme
 C12 is its colossal battery which stands at 6,000mAh.
Realme
 claims that you get 46 hours of call time, 30 rounds of PUBG (really?), and up to 18.6 hours of movie streaming. The phone also supports reverse charging, turning it into a makeshift powerbank.

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 Buds Classic

Besides the
realme
 C12, the brand also introduced their entry-level earbuds, the
realme
 Buds Classic. They are a pair of half in-ear earphones that come packed with 14.2mm drivers.

Realme
 also claims that the earbuds fit comfortably in the users’ ear canals while offering premium sound quality with deeper bass and clear vocals. We’ll have to see about that when we get the chance to review it!

There’s a built-in ‘HD’ microphone for supposedly clearer call quality, and a single button on the control fob that functions as a music playback and call answering control.

Availability

Both the
realme
 C12 and Buds Classic are available to purchase starting today – you can get them as a bundle for RM529 via
realme’s

Lazada store
. Offline sales will begin this 31 August and will also land you a list of goodies – get it at the
realme
 Brand Stores and receive a screen magnifier, clear phone casing, a voucher bundle, and a gift box; or buy the bundle at
realme’s

authorised
 dealers and receive a screen magnifier and a clear phone casing.

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realme C15: 3GB + 64GB model arriving at RM549

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The realme C15 was just launched in Malaysia last month at RM599, but the company has now released another variant that will cost you less!

New realme C15 variant will be more affordable during first online sale

The new realme C15 comes with 3GB RAM paired with 64GB storage — that’s just 1GB difference in RAM as compared to the original model that was launched in November. It is priced at RM549, but you can get it for RM469 during its first online sale from December 22 to December 24. This deal is only available on Shopee, so don’t miss out.

To
recap
, the C15 has a 6,000mAh battery with 18W Quick Charge. It is powered by the Snapdragon 460 chip and sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display. Camera-wise, it has a 13MP quad camera setup and an 8MP selfie lens on the front. Check out our video above where we compare the realme C15 and the POCO M3.

The realme Smart TVs are coming too

The
realme C15
 is not the only one on sale on December 22; the new realme Smart TVs will also be on sale that day. The
32-inch TV
 costs RM899 whereas the
43-inch TV
 costs RM1,499. Read more about them
here
.

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realme C15 launched in Malaysia: Priced from RM599

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UPDATE: We’ve amended the article to clarify the phone comes with a Snapdragon 460 chip instead of a MediaTek.

If you’re looking for a budget smartphone,
realme’s
 new C15 smartphone looks promising with a wallet-friendly price tag of just RM599!

The phone comes with a sizeable 6.5-inch HD+ display that features a drop-notch selfie module on the top of the screen. On the back, you get a pretty nice anti-fingerprint finish that boasts three
colour
 tones – each separated by diagonal lines. There are two flavours
available – Seagull Silver, and Marine Blue.

Moving on to the camera department, you get a 13MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, a 2MP B&W lens, and a 2MP Retro lens – the latter two essentially lets you snap photos will cool filters on top. For selfies, you get an 8MP shooter as well, equipped with AI
beautification
, portrait mode, HDR, and selfie filters.

Under the hood, the Malaysian models will receive a Snapdragon 460 chipset, up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

One of the biggest draws of the phone is
it’s
 massive 6,000mAh battery which is capable of reverse charging using an OTG cable.
Realme
 claims that you get up to 10.2 hours of gaming time, and 28 hours of video streaming on YouTube. The
realme
 C15 also supports 18W of fast charging via USB Type-C; it charges the phone up to 28% in just 30 minutes.

The phone is priced at RM599 for the 4GB + 64GB model and will be available this 25 November on
Shopee
, or on 28 November through
realme’s

authorised
 retail partners. A larger 128GB capacity model will also be coming soon, priced at RM699. Visit
realme’s

Facebook
 page or
website
 to keep an eye out on its availability.

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Realme C15 to launch with a 6,000mAh battery and 18W charging

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Although the realme C11 was just released in Malaysia, realme has been reported to start preparing the launch go the realme C15.

Realme C15 first teased on Instagram

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 on
Jul 13, 2020 at 12:37am PDT

Just a week ago, realme Indonesia’s Marketing Director, Palson Yi
announced
 on his Instagram that the next realme device will come with a 6,000mAh battery. This device is now confirmed as the realme C15 through a Lazada listing.

Specs revealed: 6,000mAh battery, 18W fast charge, 64GB storage

Based on the
listing
, the realme C15 will be available in two colours —Marine Blue and Seagull Grey. It will come with a waterdrop notch on the front and a fingerprint scanner on its back. There are also four cameras arranged in a square camera bump and though realme didn’t reveal the camera specs, it is confirmed that there’s an ultra-wide lens.

According to the images shown, the realme C15 will come with 64GB storage and either 3GB or 4GB RAM. However, the 3GB model is an online exclusive variant. Realme also confirmed that the 6,000mAh battery will support 18W fast charging.

The realme C15 will be launching in Indonesia on July 28, but there’s still no news on whether it’ll launch in Malaysia.

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realme C21: Entry-level phone with a 5,000mAh battery and 6.5-inch display

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The realme C21 is the latest addition to the entry-level C series; this smartphone comes with a 5,000mAh battery paired with 10W fast charge and a large display for less than RM500.

realme C21 – large screen, typical design

The realme C21 is available in two colours — Cross Blue and Cross Black. It comes with a 6.5-inch LCD panel and pushes 720p resolution. Under the hood, the C21 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chip and has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

It can also be your primary phone’s power bank

Apart from its hefty battery that supports 10W charging, it can also be used for reverse charging purposes if you have other devices that are running out of juice. You can even save this phone’s battery by turning on the Super Power Saving mode that supposedly offers another two hours of continuous calls even when there’s only 5% battery left.

Imaging-wise, this device has a 13MP lens paired with a 2MP B&W lens and another 2MP macro lens. It has a 5MP AI selfie lens that also comes with beauty mode and portrait mode.

The realme C21 can be purchased at all authorised dealers and its Lazada
official store
 at RM499.

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realme C21Y launched with the Unisoc T610 chipset: Priced at RM549

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The realme C21Y has is now available in the country and it packs the Unisoc T610 chipset.

The T610 is comparable to the Snapdragon 662 and it’s an octa-core SoC built on a 12nm process. It’s built with 2x ARM Cortex A75 cores clocked at 1.8GHz, and six A55 cores clocked at the same frequency. In the graphics department is a Mali G52 chip.

The C21Y comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a lengthy 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone is accented with a drop-notch bezel which houses a 5MP selfie lens.

For imaging, the phone comes with a 13MP main shooter, a 2MP macro lens, ad a 2MP B&W sensor.

Powering the C21Y is a large 5,000mAh battery along with reverse charging support and super power-saving mode.

The phone comes in two colours – Cross Blue, and Cross Black; and is priced at RM549 (4GB+64GB). You can purchase the phone via realme’s authorised stores, which you can learn more about on their website
here
.

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Realme C3 is the first phone equipped with new Helio G70 chipset and pre-installed realme UI

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Realme may have ventured into producing flagship smartphones, but it hasn’t forgotten about its entry-level models. The realme C3 is launching on February 6 — this time with a vertical rear camera setup.

With a 6.5-inch display, the C3 is bigger than its predecessor but still comes with a notch. The C3 will also be equipped with MediaTek’s new Helio G70 chipset that can optimize network latency and is more energy-saving. Instead of ColorOS, the realme C3 will also be the first realme phone to ship with its own realme UI.

Just like the C2, the C3 has a vertical dual camera setup but it’ll come with a 12MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture — the C2 had a 13MP lens with f/2.2 aperture. The cameras will also support Chroma Boost, HDR Mode, Panorama Selfie and Slow-motion Video.

The poster also revealed the phone to come in two storage options — 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. Since the C series is made for the entry-level market, we should be expecting the C3 to be less than RM800.

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Realme C3 is the first to come with a MediaTek Helio G70 chipset in Malaysia

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The realme C3 is launched in Malaysia today, making it the third phone to debut in the realme C series. It’s a device made for the entry-level market and also the first phone to be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G70 chipset in Malaysia.

The realme C3 has a 6.5-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a mini drop display. Available in Blazing Red and Frozen Blue, this device comes with a physical fingerprint sensor on its back that supposedly requires only 0.27 second to unlock your phone. There’s also face recognition if you prefer face unlock.

One of the highlights of the realme C3 is its MediaTek Helio G70 chipset that is optimised for gaming. It has Display Latency Optimisation for faster response time, Premium Picture Quality for brighter and better screen contrast and MediaTek Gaming Technology to optimise network latency. Apart from that, it features 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.

This is also the first realme phone to launch with realme UI based on Android 10. Some of the interesting features include the customisable icon, the Dual Mode Music Share — the realme C3 can connect to both wireless and wired earphones at the same time — and Focus Mode that automatically plays relaxing music while turning on the Do Not Disturb mode.

Despite the realme C3 launching with two cameras in India, the realme C3 in Malaysia houses a 12MP camera, a 2MP depth sensor and another 2MP macro lens. On the front, it has a 5MP lens and a few features like the HDR mode, Panoselfie mode and portrait mode.

Like the realme 5i and realme 5, the realme C3 also has a huge 5,000mAh battery. Though it’s a bit disappointing to know that it only supports 10W charging via microUSB, this device also come with reverse charging so you can use it to charge other devices.

The realme C3 is priced at RM499 will be available online on Shopee starting from 6PM today, but you can also get the phone offline from March 7 onwards. Those who purchase the phone on its first online/offline day sale will also be entitled to six months extended warranty for their realme C3.

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realme C55 launches in Malaysia – Helio G88, 64MP camera, up to 256GB storage from RM699

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realme Malaysia has launched the realme C55 smartphone, a value-oriented smartphone that features an interesting hardware package that you won’t come to expect on the series.

realme’s C series is usually catered to budget users and comes with entry-level hardware, the realme C55 is otherwise a different candidate, as it is the first C series phone to receive ‘strategic upgrades’, and equipped with a rather powerful Mediatek Helio G88 chipset that’s paired up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, it continues to impress with a large 6.72-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with 90Hz refresh rate, dual camera array with a 64MP wide and 2MP macro lens, and 5,000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging.

Aside from specs, the phone features a Sunshower Design back that glitters when you shine light on it, it is also a very sleek device that measures just 7.89mm thin despite having a large 5,000mAh battery.

The realme C55 ships with realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 out of the box, while the software features an interesting Mini Capsule feature that mimics the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island interface, which at this time of publication supports showing the phone’s charging status and low battery alerts, it will receive a software update at a later time to support showing data usage and the day’s steps and walking distance.

Available in two storage variants of 6GB RAM+128GB Storage and 8GB RAM+256GB Storage, the realme C55 retails at RM699 and RM799 respectively, it can be preordered till 30th March 2023 at realme official brand stores, where customers can receive a free realme Buds 2 Neo and 6 Months Extended Warranty worth RM129.

General availability will be made on 31st March 2023 onwards at realme official retail channels and dealers in Malaysia.

Visit
here
 to purchase the realme C55.

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Realme comes back stronger with a new logo and a range of merchandise

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Realme is a smartphone brand that first established in May 2018, but the brand has since expanded progressively and even decided to revamp their brand visual image and introduce new products for Realme fans.

Realme’s new logo is now more concise and straightforward with a universal letter ‘R’ shape, but in this logo,  it actually shows an uppercase ‘R’ and also a lowercase ‘r’, and the background colour remains the same golden yellow known as “Realme Yellow”. This new design is led by Eddie Opara from top-class design studio Pentagram who have won several ADC Gold Cube Awards.

The logo did not just get a redesign for no reasons; in fact, the ‘R’ in the logo is inspired by human’s behavior when using a smartphone combined with the uppercase ‘R’ to express how people-oriented the brand’s design is. The logo also comes with a hidden arrow that actually highlights the connection between the brand itself and young people and their direct goals

That aside, the brand kept its “Realme Yellow” as it represents power, style, modernity and youthfulness that are all concepts that the brand highly values, plus the colour is also associated positively in both Eastern and Western cultures as yellow portrays harmony, prosperity and friendliness. Though the “Realme Yellow” is the obvious colour of the brand, Realme also used the colour gray for its ‘R’ letter which represents calm and inclusivity. The brand wants to ensure that its logo accurately represent its brand identity and vision which is “Proud to be Young” in hopes that it will one day be a global symbol of youth culture.

The brand’s new image is of course immediately applied to all its channels such as its official sites, social media platforms, e-commerce platforms and what not, but that’s not all. Realme has also launched a series of products to increase its brand awareness and connections with its fans. These products include T-shirts, sweaters, envelopes, work badges, folders and much more. This is the brand’s efforts to ensure that its fans can feel connected and closer to the brand by not only purchasing Realme smartphones but also its other products. The company also ensure that the products are of quality by ensuring that the clothes are made with comfortable fabric with the colours yellow and grey.

Realme is indeed a company that is trying to climb up the ladder in the smartphone industry by bringing better brand experience to its users and better brand awareness through its brand image upgrade that is thoroughly planned and designed. For a company that has only been around for less than a year, Realme has made quite an impact, especially in India.

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Realme enters Malaysia with the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1 from RM 449

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A new smartphone brand has emerged in Malaysian market and it’s Realme, a brand that is affiliated with OPPO. With the official launch in Malaysia, Realme introduces their three newest smartphones; the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1.

The Realme 2 comes with a 6.2-inch super-view full screen, with slim bezels and a slightly thicker chin. It has a unique diamond-like design on its back where there is also the fingerprint scanner and on its front it has a notch that houses the front camera that supports facial unlock. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 450 processor with either 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. The phone is shipped with ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 and has 4230mAh battery. Camera wise, the Realme 2 comes with a 8MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture and the rear holds a dual camera of 13MP and 2MP with f/2.2 and f/2.4 apertures. The camera on the Realme 2 supports AI Beauty, front camera HDR and Bokeh Mode.

The Realme 2 Pro is slightly bigger than the Realme 2 whereby it has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with a dewdrop notch that houses the front camera. It supports dual sim and has a fingerprint sensor on the back that has a transparent glossy visual effect. It runs on a more powerful Snapdragon 660AIE processor compared to the Realme 2, and it has up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone comes with a 3500mAh battery but the cameras are better as the phone has a 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual 16MP and 2MP rear cameras with f/1.7 aperture that supports 4K video recording and has five modes of Portrait Lighting.

The third smartphone that Realme introduces is the entry-level smartphone known as the Realme C1 that has similar display with the Realme 2, in addition to the same Snapdragon 450 processor and the 4230mAh battery. However, the C1 has only 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, which is expected of an entry-level smartphone. The smartphone is actually pretty similar to the Realme 2, with dual sim support, facial unlock and dual camera of 13MP and 2MP with f/2.2 and f/2.4 apertures. The difference between the Realme 2 and the Realme C1 is that there is no fingerprint unlock feature on the C1 and it also has a 5MP front camera which is not as good as the 8MP front camera in the Realme 2. Despite that, the C1 also supports AI Beauty, front camera HDR and Bokeh Mode.

Now, the Realme 2 comes in Diamond Red and Diamond Black, the Realme 2 Pro comes in Black Sea and Ice Lake and the Realme C1 comes in Navy Blue and Mirror Black. The Realme 2 comes at the price of RM 599 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and RM 699 for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant. On the other hand, the Realme 2 Pro is priced at RM849 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, RM 949 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and RM 1099 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Lastly, the Realme C1 can be purchased at the price of RM 449.

Realme also collaborated with Shopee and Lazada, whereby the Realme 2 Pro will be sold exclusively on Shopee in relevance with the Shopee’s 11.11 Big Sale with special prices from RM 799 and the Realme C1 will be sold on exclusively on Lazada from 22 November to 22 December for RM 399. On the other hand, the Realme 2 will be available from 24 November onwards at selected retail stores such as Vivid, Mobile to go, Seven mobile and DirectD.

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Realme GT 2 Pro specs revealed ahead of launch

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Realme’s upcoming flagship GT 2 series is set to launch on 4 January and we can already imagine how the Pro variant will perform as its specs have already been seen on the TENAA listing.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is equipped a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display that pushes a refresh rate of 120Hz. As previously reported, this smartphone will feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, paired with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256/512GB of internal storage.

Something that sets the series apart from its competitors is its eco-friendly biopolymer body. In Realme’s attempt to deliver a more sustainable product, the company has collaborated with Naoto Fukasawa to develop the “Paper Tech Master Design.” With this, the series will sport a paper-like texture on its back cover.

In terms of imaging, the Realme GT 2 Pro houses a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera, a 50MP secondary lens, and a 2MP shooter. For the selfies, you get a 32MP camera. This phone is also the world’s first to feature a 150-degree ultrawide camera, allowing you have fun with the Fisheye Mode.

Other than that, it packs a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery with support for up to 65W fast charging and comes preloaded with Realme UI 3.0 and Android 12.

The Realme GT 2 Pro will launch in two weeks so stay tuned as we provide you with more updates then.

Source –
Playfuldroid

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realme GT 2 series launched in China: phones that feels like paper?

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Realme

unveiled its flagship Realme GT 2 series a few days ago in China, and the series is comprised of the vanilla GT 2 and the
GT 2 Pro
.

Design

The Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro come in four colours — Titanium Blue, Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black. In Realme’s attempt to be more sustainable, the company has partnered with Naoto Fukusawa to develop the “Paper Tech Master Design”. With this, the Paper White and Paper Green supposedly give out a paper-like texture and the bodies are made from eco-friendly bio-based polymer.

Specifications

The vanilla variant
sports

a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that pushes a refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, it features a Snapdragon 888 SoC, along with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage.

On the other hand, the GT 2 Pro is equipped with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000Hz touch sampling rate. The front panel is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. As for its hardware, you get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256/512GB of internal storage.

Both phones are packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging and runs on Android 12 with Realme 3.0 UI.

Camera

For imaging, the GT 2 sports a 50MP main lens along with an ultrawide and macro camera. The Pro model also gets a 50MP main lens, but a 50MP ultrawide lens with a 150-degree field of view and a 3MP macro lens that can do close-ups of up to 40x. As for selfies, both sport a 32MP punch-hole front camera.

Fisheye Mode with the 150-degree ultrawide camera

Pricing

Realme GT 2:

8GB+128GB (~RM1715)

8GB+256GB (~RM1847)

12GB+256GB (~RM2045)

Realme GT 2 Pro:

8GB+128GB (~RM2441)

8GB+256GB (~RM2639)

12GB+256GB (~RM2837)

12GB+512GB (~RM3167)

Local availability has not been revealed yet but we’ll be sure to update you once we have information on that, so stay tuned.

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realme GT launched globally with Snapdragon 888 chip and 120Hz display

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Yesterday, realme globally debuted the realme GT – a flagship from the company that comes with multiple top-notch specs.

realme GT keeps up with other flagships, starting with its 120Hz AMOLED display

Apart from its slightly unique design, the realme GT comes with a 6.43-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone has narrow bezels on the side with a slightly thicker chin, and a punch-hole cutout on the top left.

Powerful processor, large storage and fast charging – checked!

Under the hood, the realme GT is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chip and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Though it doesn’t support wireless charging, this device has a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging — you only need 35 minutes for a full charge.

Imaging-wise, it has a 64MP lens paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 16MP front camera. Camera features and modes include Dynamic Bokeh, AI Passport Photo, Super Night Mode and up to 4K/60fps recording.

The
realme GT
 is priced from €449 which is around RM2,240 here, but we don’t know when and if the phone will be launched locally yet.

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realme GT Master Edition debut in Malaysia at RM1,399

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The realme GT Master Edition has been revealed in the Malaysian market today; as we’ve seen during its global launch, this phone is another realme phone that is designed by Naoto Fukasawa, a world renowned industrial designer from Japan.

Why the suitcase design?

The realme GT Master Edition features a
suitcase design
 which stems from the thought of travelling, something that’s difficult to do now due to the pandemic. It’s also said to be the first phone to use a concave-leather design which consists of polycarbonate panel and vegan leather on its rear.

Under the hood, this device is powered by a Snapdragon 778G chip and has 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB of storage. It comes with a 4,300mAh battery and can reach a full charge in just 33 minutes as it supports realme’s 65W SuperDart Charge.

On the front, you get a 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. This panel pushes FHD+ resolution and has a punch-hole cutout on the upper-left of the panel which houses the 32MP front camera.

You’ll get a triple rear camera setup on the back; this setup consists of a 64MP lens paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens and another 2MP macro lens. The realme GT Master Edition can shoot up to 4K/60fps with its rear camera and up to 1080p/30fps on its front camera.

Where and when to get the realme GT Master Edition

The usual price is RM1,499, but realme’s first sale on Lazada on September 1  will offer the phone at RM1,399. Stay tuned on realme’s
Facebook
 and
YouTube
 to watch the launch.

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realme GT Master Edition series launched with a suitcase design

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In conjunction with the realme Fans Festival 2021, realme has launched the
realme GT Master Edition
 in a new suitcase design.

This design is created by Naoto Fukasawa, a world renowned industrial designer; he is also the one who designed the realme X Master Edition and the realme X2 Pro Master Edition. According to realme, this is the world’s first concave-leather design using polycarbonate panel and vegan leather.

realme GT Master Edition stronger than older flagship

Display-wise, the realme GT Master Edition sports a 120Hz Samsung AMOLED screen. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chip that has an AnTutu score of 541,610 — this score surpasses that of the Snapdragon 845 chip. This chip also offers 5G and Wi-Fi 6 support. You will also get up to 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of storage, plus the phone supports 65W fast charging.

The brand also introduced Triple GT Innovations that consists of a vapour chamber cooling system that can reduced the temperature up to 15ºC, 5GB of virtual RAM and a GT mode that optimises high-framing games.

On the rear, the realme GT Master Edition has a 64MP lens accompanied by an 8MP ultra wide lens and another 2MP macro lens. The camera system sports several new features such as Instant Focus, DIS Snapshot and a few additional filters. The front camera uses a 32MP sensor.

Realme GT Explorer Master Edition

Taking it up a notch, realme also introduced the realme GT Explorer Master Edition which comes with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate support, curved display, and HDR10+ support.

The phone is also more powerful as it is powered by a Snapdragon 870 chip. Three out of four of its cameras are using Sony flagship camera sensors — the Sony IMX766, Sony IMX481 and Sony IMX615.

The realme GT Master Edition starts from $399 while the realme GT Explorer Master Edition starts from $499.

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realme GT Neo 3 goes official in Malaysia for RM2099

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realme has introduced the GT Neo 3 gaming smartphone in Malaysia, it is the first Mediatek Dimensity 8100 powered device to be sold here and comes with an attractive racing stripe design and very enticing features, the phone can be purchased now at a special price of RM1,799, which is RM300 off its usual price.

In terms of performance, the Dimensity 8100 SoC is a pretty powerful chipset that should power most graphics intensive game titles on Android and match the performance of the Snapdragon 888, the phone comes equipped with 8GB RAM that can be virtually expanded up to 13GB and 256GB of non-expandable storage, the GT Neo 3 ensures sustained performance in long duration gaming by having a Stainless Steel Vapor Cooling System Max that manages the thermals.

Sporting a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that shows 1 Billion colors and refreshes at 120Hz, the GT Neo 3 has one of the best visual experience in the RM2,000 priced smartphone category, it features an in-screen fingerprint reader that also serves as a heart rate monitor, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, an X-axis Linear Motor that ensures strong and precise vibration when it comes to gaming.

The most interesting part of the phone’s display is the inclusion of a Dedicated Display Processor, which realme says that it intelligently inserts intermediate frames on supported games to increase the frame rate up to 120fps, the brand hasn’t been clear on which game it supports right now but this is nonetheless a commendable effort, as most Android games will default to 60fps even when the phone has a high refresh rate display.

In terms of cameras, the GT Neo 3 isn’t a let down as it has the well acclaimed 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS that excels in low light performance and everyday photography, it is complemented by an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro lens, while selfies are taken care with a 16MP camera.

The GT Neo 3 comes with a dual-cell 5000mAh battery and will support 80W SuperDart flash charging, realme has claimed that the battery will retain 80% of the original capacity after 1600 charge cycles, which is a very impressive statement here as most phone batteries will only hold up to 800 charging cycles.

The realme GT Neo 3 ships with Android 12 and comes in colors of Le Mans Blue and Silverstone White, it can be purchased at
Lazada
 and all realme authorised stores in Malaysia. Unfortunately, realme Malaysia no plans to introduce the Naruto version of the phone here, which comes in a special Naruto themed chassis and can support up to 150W of fast charging.

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realme GT Neo2 launched in Malaysia: New flagship with Snapdragon 870 and 120Hz display

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Earlier today, realme concluded their Global Launch Event which introduced their latest flagship phone – the
realme GT Neo2.

This flagship device sports a new and improved design with a 52°curvature on the back, Matte AG and Dual Glass Tone finish, and a x-axis linear motor all under its 8.6mm Thin Body.

Its display has also got updated with an upgrade to a 120 Hz AMOLED E4 display that peaks at 1300 nits of brightness. Additionally, realme mentioned a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a touch sample rate of 600 Hz. The phone comes in at a 6.62” large display that has an improved 15% power saving compared to its predecessor.

The internal specifications have also been enhanced and the realme GT Neo2 now utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor that includes 5G capabilities paired next to a Adreno 650 GPU. Alongside this, the device has up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 Storage. realme even mentioned an extra 7GB virtual RAM available for the device.

The GT Neo2 has improved battery life with a 5000mAh Battery that supports a 65W SuperDart Charge which realme claims can give you a full charge in just 36 minutes. This battery powers the new Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers which may give you a better experience when consuming content. This device also includes a 8-layer cooling system which improves thermals for any task.

The camera has some changes as well, with the focus on street photography in mind. This camera implements a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lens. All these features will be supported by the newly announced realme UI 3.0.

You can get the 12+256GB realme GT Neo2 for RM1,999, via realme’s
Shopee
 and
Lazada
 stores on the 11th of November 2021 at 12am.

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Realme is reported to launch the Realme 3 that has a Helio P70 chipset in March

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Realme is a brand that focuses on entry-level smartphones and although it hasn’t even been a full year since its debut, Realme has already launched a number of phones, and its next one is confirmed to be the Realme 3.

The Realme 3 is confirmed by its CEO Madhav Sheth to equip a Helio P70 chipset which is said to be better than the Snapdragon 660 processor in terms of power consumption, download speed and performance.

Have seen many interesting speculations recently. Here’s one correct answer: realme 3 will have Helio P70 soc. I believe it is the best mid-ranger.
pic.twitter.com/5j6lNEw44l

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1)
February 21, 2019

Another confirmed information of the Realme 3 is its back that features a diamond-cut design which is similar to the OPPO F9. Based on the image posted by Sheth, the Realme 3 will have dual rear camera and also a fingerprint sensor on its back, and it’ll be available in blue.

According to XDA Developers, the Realme 3 can come with a 24MP+16MP dual camera which supports 4K recording at 30fps thanks to the capability of the Helio P70 processor but it’s entirely up to Realme to decide on its camera specs.

Other details have yet to be revealed but reports suggest that the Realme 3 will probably make an appearance in India sometime in March.

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realme Koi: realme confirms new series with Snapdragon 888 chip

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The Xiaomi Mi 11 may be the first to use the Snapdragon 888 chip, but realme is also launching its first phone with the same chip soon in a new series called the realme Koi.

realme created a new account for its Koi series

The realme Koi is confirmed recently with the registration of its official account in Weibo. The account uploaded a poster with two koi fish and the copy “Dare to Leap”. Today, another Weibo user posted the outlook of the phone and said that it will be an online-exclusive, though the company plans to sell the same model offline as the realme V15.

The phone looks just like its name

Based on the images leaked, the
realme Koi
 resembles the Koi fish. It’s a mixture of colours — blue, red, orange, yellow and pink. It comes with a triple rear camera setup and reports have suggested that the phone will be using a 64MP main camera. In addition to that, the Koi is supposedly going to feature realme’s new 125W UltraDART fast charging and come with a 4,000mAh battery.

The realme Koi is likely to launch in 2021, but we still don’t know if it’s coming to Malaysia.

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realme launches new MagDart magnetic wireless chargers

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Realme has launched their latest in the wireless charging market in the form of the
MagDart
.

MagDart 50W and 15W

The MagDart is a square, wired device that offers up to 50W of wireless fast charging, and realme says that it can be used on any phone that supports Qi wireless charging; however it is not confirmed if it will charge at the maximum 50W of power.

The device is said to be able to power a 4,500mAh battery up to 20 percent in just 5 minutes, or full from zero percent in just over 54 minutes. Under the hood is a compact fan that cools down the device, low-impedance charging coils, and a thin 1.5mm magnets.

The brand also says that the magnet is strong enough to hang on to your phone while you game, but can still be removed with just one hand.

If you’re looking for something smaller, the 15W MagDart measures at just 3.9mm thin. The charger can power a 4,500mAh battery to full in just 90 minutes.

MagDart Power Bank

The device attaches to the back of a compatible phone and charges at 15W as well. Its chassis is made of high-quality aluminium, layered with durable vegan leather. There’s also an base that you can get that turns the power bank into a wireless charging stand.

There’s no word yet on the local availability and pricing of realme’s newest chargers, but we’ll be sure to bring you more updates as more information come.

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realme launches realme 9 and Pad Mini in Malaysia

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After numerous teasers, realme Malaysia has finally unveiled the realme 9 and realme Pad Mini tablet in Malaysia, they are budget devices that come with attractive features that appeals to budget phone and tablet hunters.

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The realme 9 is a Snapdragon 680 powered smartphone that comes with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display that refreshes at 90Hz with a 360Hz touch sampling rate, supported by up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, the phone is also the first phone to feature a Samsung HM6 108MP primary camera sensor, which promises improved low light performance with a Nonapixel Plus Technology over the Samsung HM2, it also features a 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro lens, while the front camera utilizes a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor

On top of that, the realme 9 comes with a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W SuperDart charging and considering its battery size, it is a very sleek device that measures 7.99mm and has a striking ripple holographic design, the phone utilizes a in-display fingerprint reader that can also be used as a heart-rate sensor, which is a rather neat feature that isn’t available in the competition.

The realme 9 retails from RM899 for the 6GB+128GB model and up to RM999 for the 8GB+128GB model, available in colors of Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White and Meteor Black, first sale will begin on 22nd April 2022 at realme’s Shopee Official Store, which users can score the phone’s base storage model at RM829, it will be available at dealers nationwide on 23rd April 2022 onwards.

Click
here
 to purchase the realme 9.

realme Pad Mini

The realme Pad Mini is a budget tablet that sports a 8.7-inch display and a slim 7.6mm aluminum unibody that weighs only 372g.

Powered by a Unisoc T616 processor with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage, the tablet offers decent performance for simple activities such as online classes and web browsing, along with a 6400mAh battery with 18W quick charging, realme quotes that you get up to 12 hours of video streaming, 15 hours of ZOOM meeting and 8 hours of game time.

The realme Pad Mini is available in colors of Blue and Grey, the tablet is offered in WiFi only and LTE variants, which will start at RM699 for the 3GB+32GB WiFi only model, RM749 for the 3GB+32GB LTE model and RM799 for the 4GB+64GB LTE model.

First sale will begin 25th April 2022 onwards at realme Malaysia’s official Shopee store, customers can receive up to RM100 discount on the 3GB+32GB model when they purchase it on that day.

Click
here
 to purchase the realme Pad Mini.

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Realme X50 Pro 5G launched in India with Snapdragon 865 for less than RM3,000

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Realme’s big reveal was due at the now-cancelled MWC conference in Barcelona, but a virus outbreak isn’t going to stop them from introducing their latest flagship – the Realme X50 Pro 5G.

Its got all the trappings of premium device, the first of which is a 6.44-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display. It also has 180Hz sampling rate for a snappier touch experience. The dual punch hole notch maybe a issue for some however, but at least it’s HDR10+ certified.

For imaging, its got four cameras including a 64MP main shooter, which is also capable of a 20x hybrid zoom. There’s also a 12MP telephoto lens, an 8MP ultrawide & macro lens along with a black and white portrait shooter.

Over on the front, you’ll also find two selfie lenses – a 32MP selfie shooter alongside a useful ultrawide lens. This setup is of course similar to that of the vivo V17 Pro. The Realme has features like slow-mo, nightscape, live bokeh and video ultra wide.

Under the hood, you can find a Snapdragon 865 chipset with a Snapdragon X55 5G modem for 5G support. You’ll also get 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS3.0 internal storage; or 8GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB storage configurations.

It’s powered with a 4,200 battery battery with support for 65W SuperDart fast charge. The phone is equipped with what Realme calls the high efficiency Vapor Cooling system that helps the phone stay cool during high loads. Other features include an in-screen fingerprint scanner, NFS and Dolby Atmos speakers.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G ships with Android 10 layered with Realme UI.  The phone is priced at INR44,999 (RM2,658) for the 12GB+256GB variant, INR39,999 (RM2,349) for the 8GB+128GB variant, and INR37,999 (RM2,232) for the 6GB+128GB variant.

There’s no word on when they’ll be launched in Malaysia yet, but we’ll certainly welcome affordable flagship 5G smartphones such as this.

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Realme Malaysia now offers both online and offline 360 degree after-sales service support

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Realme has just announced that it now offers 360 degree after sales support. With a click of a button on its website, Realme fans can easily find an authorized service centre in Malaysia for software and hardware solutions and maintenance of all Realme devices.

“As a young brand in the country, we take pride in delivering exceptional customer
 experiences and value to improve overall satisfaction for Malaysian fans. By providing 360 degree support, we hope that this will provide further trust in the brand by showcasing our
 strength in the after sales service, as well as ensuring that current customers are taken care off too. Additionally, as Realme authorized OPPO to offer the after-sale service, we are also thankful for the strong support from OPPO,” said Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of Realme
 Malaysia.

Realme users are now able to reach out and receive support for Realme devices in various ways, one of it is as simple as dropping an email to
[email protected]
, other than that, Realme users can also call the hotline number at 1-800-81-8018, however the hotline is only available from 9AM to 6PM every day except on Sunday and public holidays. If users would like to acquire assistance via offline, they can visit any of the 21 authorized service centers offer various kinds of services including help desk, device inspection and software updates. Realme users may find the locations of all of the Realme’s after-sales service centers on the Realme website. Last but not least, Realme users can also reach out to Realme Malaysia via Facebook and Instagram pages or e-commerce sites for after-sales service support.

For more information, visit Realme’s official website
here
.

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Realme might launch a new series, starting with the Realme A1

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Realme U1 was launched recently in India, marking the beginning of a new series for the company. However, it seems like the company is ready to start another series called the A series and the first smartphone in that series will be called the Realme A1.

The Realme A1 is expected to be the next budget smartphone, though not much information has been revealed except that it’ll come two colours; Black and Yellow. As the Realme A1 is expected to be a budget smartphone, it will probably have specifications close to the Realme U1.

Image credit: Realme

The U1 comes with a 6.3-inch LCD display with a dewdrop notch and has a Mediatek Helio P70 processor. It sports either 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, or 4GB with 64GB storage, and runs on ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1, in addition to its 3500mAh battery. The U1 also has dual rear camera with 13MP + 2MP lenses, and a front 25MP camera.

The A1 is expected to run a lower-end processor, and it might be the Mediatek Helio P60 or a Snapdragon 600-series processor. Though the display’s details are yet to be known, one can expect the phone to come with a dewdrop notch like the U1. Other than that, the phone is expected to have the same Android 8.1 based ColorOS 5.2 and to have dual rear camera setup and an AI-powered front camera.

The Realme A1 is expected to launch early next year, and like the rest of the Realme smartphones, it’ll probably arrive in India before it explores other countries. Price-wise, DroidShout expects it to be around INR10,000 which is around RM600.

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realme launches narzo 20 series in Malaysia

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Two new budget smartphones are making their way in the country in the form of the narzo by
realme

series, which includes the
narzo
 20 and
narzo
 20 Pro.

narzo 20 Pro

Starting with the top-
specced
 model, you get a 6.5-inch FHD+ display that pushes a 90Hz refresh, and 120Hz touch sampling rate. The design of the phone itself is familiar and has a back panel that shimmers when light hits it.

The
narzo
 20 Pro is a gaming phone first-and-foremost, and powering the device is a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. It’s also got 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage to boot. The phone also packs a 4,500mAh battery and has support for 65W of
SuperDart
 fast charging, which
realme
 claims can get you 100% of power in just 38 minutes.

For imaging, the
narzo
 20 Pro has a 48MP main lens, a 119-degree ultrawide lens, a macro lens, and a black & white portrait lens. For selfies you get a 16MP lens too.

The phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs on realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. The
narzo
 20 Pro is available in White Knight and Black Ninja.

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narzo
 20 packs a 6.5-inch display too but it only gets a 60Hz panel. The design of the phone is also different in that the back panel has more a matte finish.

Under the hood is a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset along with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. On top of that, the phone also comes with a whopping 6,000mAh battery, along with support of up to 18W of wired fast charging.

For imaging, you get a 48MP triple lens setup along with an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a macro lens. Over on the front is a decent 8MP selfie lens too.

The narzo 20 comes with a back-mounted fingerprint scanner instead, but will also still ship with realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. The phone is
available in two sleek
colours
 – Glory Silver and Victory Blue.

The
narzo
 20 Pro is priced at RM1,199, while the
narzo
 20 will cost RM699 – during Lazada’s 11.11 sale, you can get both phones for
RM899
 and
RM549
 respectively. Visit
realme’s
 website
here
 to
learn
 more about the new
narzo
 20 series.

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realme narzo 30 launched in Malaysia: Priced at RM799

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The
realme

narzo
 30
 has just been launched in the country; and it’s a follow up to last year’s
narzo
 20
, which was a popular value gaming smartphone. This new iteration packs impressive improvements across the board; and according to realme, Malaysia is the first country to get the device as part of its global launch – lucky you, realme fans!

The 6.5-inch phone comes with a 90Hz FHD+ display that’s powered by a capable MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. These features should get you a smooth gaming and content consumption experience, without a hassle.

For imaging, you get a 48MP triple camera setup – 48MP wide shooter, a 2MP B&W lens, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, you get a 16MP in-display front shooter.

Powering the phone is a whopping 5,000mAh battery; and the device also supports up to 30W of Dart Charge fast charging. The brand claims that you can fully charge the phone in just 65 minutes.

The
realme

narzo
 30 is priced at RM799 (6GB+128GB) – but during its first sale this 20 May, 12am, you can get the phone for just RM699. Visit
realme’s
 Shopee store
here
 to make your purchase.

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realme narzo 30 Pro specs confirmed ahead of its launch this Feb 24

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The upcoming
realme

narzo
 30 is set to arrive this February 24, and here’s an early look into its hardware and design specs.

According to a
leaked
Geekbench
 5 score for the
narzo
 30A, we can see that it packs a Helio G85 chipset, which is the same as last year’s
narzo
 20. When it comes to the
narzo
 30 Pro, we also know that the device will rock a MediaTek
Dimensity
 800U chip – which offers an overall increase in performance and power
efficiency
 compared to the n
arzo
 20 Pro’s Helio G95.

More details of the
narzo
 30 Pro have also been disclosed via an event page found on
realme’s
 Indian website – we see the phone packing a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz display. We also see how the phone looks like – you get a curved back panel, but a flat screen. There’s a punch hole camera notch, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

There’s nothing official being showed off about the
narzo
 30A yet, but we’ll know more when the launch happens this February 24, 3pm. When it comes to pricing, we can assume it’ll cost below RM1,500 since the previous
narzo 20
 series topped out at only RM1,199. You can visit realme India’s website
here
 to catch the livestream.

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realme narzo 50A and narzo 50i launched: Interesting sub-RM800 phones

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The realme narzo 50A and 50i have just been
launched

in India, bringing more well-rounded budget options to the market.

The narzo 50A is the more powerful of the two as it packs a MediaTek Helio G85 along with up to 8GB RAM. It packs a massive 6,000mAh battery and 18W of charging.

Like previously
reported
, the phone does come with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner located on the camera bump, which is odd.

The phone sports a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display with a drop-notch selfie module. For imaging, the phone packs a 50MP main lens, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP portrait lens.

On to the narzo 50i, you get a Unisoc SC9863A chipset along with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

For imaging, you get an 8MP main lens and a 5MP selfie camera. There’s a 5,000mAh battery that you can charge over micro-USB.

The narzo 50A is priced at INR11,499 (about RM652) for the 4+64GB variant, and INR12,499 (about RM709) for the 8+128GB model. The narzo 50i costs INR 7,499 (about RM425) for the 2+32GB model, and INR8,999 (about RM510) for the 4+64GB version.

There’s no word on when these phones will arrive in Malaysia yet, but when it does, we reckon the narzo 50A will sell like hotcakes thanks to its impressive value.

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realme Narzo 50A to feature fingerprint sensor on camera bump

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We’re all familiar with fingerprint sensors and where they’re placed — it’s either the back, the side or the front (for under-display ones). However, the upcoming realme Narzo 50A is taking a ‘revolutionary’ step by placing it on the camera bump.

realme Narzo 50A is just…odd

It’s an odd placement, but it’s still a spot that’s accessible to your fingers. That being said, some users will probably find this weird or even impractical. Since the sensor is close to the camera lenses, it’s likely that Narzo 50A users will end up smudging their cameras more often than they’d like.

Image credit: 91mobiles & @OnLeaks

The fingerprint sensor isn’t the only different thing; realme is also introducing a dual-tone design.
Renders
 from 91mobiles and @OnLeaks reveals a one side that is smooth — like your usual smartphones, and another side that has diagonal stripes. The second side aligns vertically with the camera bump that is also wider than usual because it also houses the fingerprint sensor.

Although there are no confirmed specs yet, rumours are suggesting the phone to come with an 8MP front camera, a 12.5MP rear camera and a MediaTek Helio chip.

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Realme offers discounts on their phones for one day only

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Realme fans rejoice! In conjunction with the Lazada Mobile Super Campaign day, Realme will be offering three models at a discounted price!

Happening for one day only, you can get the Realme 3 for RM549 (SRP, RM449); Realme 2 Pro for RM799 for the first 50 units and RM899 after (SRP, RM1,099); and the Realme C1 for RM399 (SRP, RM449).

Visit the Realme’s Lazada
page
 for more details on the deals.

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Realme CEO confirms development of its own OS – touted to be completed by October this year

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Realme looks to step away from OPPO’s shadow – shedding its sub-brand image, and coming into its own. Their CEO Madhav Sheth had confirmed that the company is working on its own OS to replace OPPO’s ColorOS.

It is likely to be based on Android Q and will come packed with features that “fans have been asking for”. GSM Arena notes that a stock Android-like experience is not likely as Sheth had mentioned of offering more.

Sheth also hinted that the OS would be ready sometime this October, but it is unsure if current Realme phones will receive a patch to update the phone with the new OS. It also seems like we’ll be hearing more of the OS next week.

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Realme phones are going on the cheap on Lazada for their Super Brand Day

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Looking to get a new smartphone on the cheap? For 24 hours, you could get a Realme phone at discounted prices!

Realme in collaboration with Lazada will be launching the Realme X Lazada #SuperBrandDay on February 27 – a 24-hour sale on Lazada where you’ll find a list of discounted Realme smartphones.

Items you can expect to get include:

Realme C1, from RM399 (RRP RM449)

Realme 2, from RM529 (RRP RM549)

Realme 2 Pro, from RM699 (RRP849)

During the 24-hour period, there will also be flash discounts on phones like the Realme C1 and Realme 2 Pro where the prices will drop even further. But the flash discount prices will only happen during specific times during the day. Check out their
website
 on the timings of each flash sale.

But wait, it gets better. You can even get the Realme C1 for just RM9.90, the Realme 2 for RM49 and Realme 2 Pro for RM99 when play the Slash It game which you can find
here
. The Slash It promos will take place from February 21 to February 26 only.

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Realme releases Realme 2 Pro, their fourth smartphone in less than a year

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Now, who doesn’t know the brand Oppo? But do you know that Oppo had a sub-brand named Realme? Now Realme has become an independent brand and this brand should not ignored.

Founded by the former senior executive of Oppo, Realme produced the first smartphone of the series in May 2018. Now the fourth smartphone of the Realme series is expected to be released this month, and it is the Realme 2 Pro.

Unlike the Realme 1 and Realme 2 that have diamond-cutting design for the rear, the Realme 2 Pro has a dewdrop design. The dewdrop curvature design of the smartphone features a glossy visual effect. Moreover, it comes in three colors; Blue Ocean, Black Sea and Ice Lake. The smartphone supports both facial and fingerprint unlocking and uses 6.3-inch Full HD+ display.

It comes with the Snapdragon 660 and has an 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage or a 4/6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. This should be sufficient to provide smooth gaming experience for those who like to play mobile games.

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The Realme 2 Pro is also equipped with a 16MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture, which gives you high-quality portraits. In addition, there are five modes of portrait lighting in the camera. For those who love taking creative shots, the bi-color light mode is a unique mode. The picture above was taken with the bi-color light mode, giving the green and red hues on the subject. With an AI dual camera, Realme 2 Pro provides customized visual enhancements to individual and group selfies.

Besides that, the Realme 2 Pro comes with a 3500mAh battery that is paired with an AI Power Master, which is supposed to manage battery power efficiently.
 In terms of pricing,  Realme 2 Pro is in the mid-range, although it is the highest-priced smartphone in the Realme series.

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realme Smart TV launched in Malaysia: Comes in 32″ and 43″ models

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The much-anticipated
realme
 Smart TV
 has finally been launched in Malaysia and it’ll be available in two sizes – 32-inches and 43-inches.

The former is priced at RM899, while the latter will cost RM1,499. The smaller model pushes a resolution of 1366x768p, while the 43-inch model pushes a FHD resolution of 1920x1080p. Unfortunately,
realme
 isn’t brining their 4K SLED model to Malaysia just yet.

Both panels use LED edge-lit backlighting with Chroma Boost that uses software to improve
colour
 output and contrast. The TV has a peak brightness of 400 nits so we can’t expect great HDR experience here even if it does support HDR 10 decoding and playing.

When it comes to connectivity, it has 3 HDMI ports, one of which supports ARC for your soundbars; there are 2 USB ports, 1x AV port, 1x Ethernet jack, 1x Digital Audio Out, and 1x antenna port.

The TV has a decently-wide viewing angle of 178-dgrees so a room with a few people can still enjoy a decent viewing experience. The TV also comes with Game mode which reduces the input latency.

When it comes to audio, the TVs have an impressive 24W quad speaker setup with Dolby Audio MS12B support. The brains of the operation
is
 a MediaTek quad-core chip; plus, you also get 1GB of memory and 8GB of storage for apps and updates.

Speaking of, the TVs run on Android which will give you the full suite of Google Play Store apps including Netflix and YouTube. As typical of Android TVs, there’s Google Assistant and
built
-in
Chromecast ,
 which is useful for any Android user out there.

There’s no word on when both TVs will go on sale yet, but we’ll let you know when we get more information. This may not be the ideal TV if you’re looking to use it with the upcoming PS5; so if you want a larger 4K TV, read
here
.

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