Realme 3 Pro with Snapdragon 710, VOOC 20W fast charging, 64MP Ultra HD camera mode launched in India Realme, a spin-off of OPPO, is barely a year old but it has posed a stiff challenge to Xiaomi since its arrival in India. Despite being a newcomer, Realme has gained pace very quickly and has charted successful sales figures like 2 million Realme 2 Pro units in two months or half a million Realme 3 units in 3 weeks. Now, Realme is aiming to disrupt Xiaomi’s growth and immense popularity with the Realme 3 Pro – a direct competitor to the Redmi Note 7 Pro. After weeks of teasing and contentious comparison with the Redmi Note 7 Pro, Realme 3 Pro was officially announced in India today for a price of ₹13,999. The Realme 3 Pro, successor to Realme 2 Pro and not the Realme 3, is designed to woo the youth with its performance, impressive cameras, and an appealing price. The price-effective specifications are complemented by a charismatic design – a blend of contouring lines and gradient – which Realme says has been inspired by the curves in a race track. On the front, there’s a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a tiny waterdrop notch with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Realme 3 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset, which Realme has been hailing as better than the Snapdragon 675 on the Redmi Note 7 Pro, along with options between 4GB and 6GB of RAM. Buyers will also be able to get an option to choose up to 128GB of internal storage which can further be expanded to up to 256GB. One of the features that Realme has been bragging about is the Realme 3 Pro’s ability to run Fortnite Mobile, which is something Xiaomi is still evaluating for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The 3 Pro also runs PUBG on high settings by default so it should definitely appeal to young users. #Fortnite on #RedmiNote7Pro SD 675 is a new chip & isn't available in USA (Fortnite's primary market) yet. Hence, unlike some old processors, it hasn't been whitelisted. Read more: https://t.co/rKb4luUZ1C Do u want Fortnite? If yes, we'll work w/ @Qualcomm to get it certified. — Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 18, 2019 For photography, the Realme 3 Pro is equipped with dual 16MP+5MP cameras on the back. The primary sensor is a Sony IMX519 – the same as OnePlus 6T, which is something to be drawn towards, especially given the price difference between the two smartphones. Using software optimizations, the Realme 3 Pro can also capture images at 64MP. The secondary sensor comes in handy for depth sensing. Meanwhile, there is a 25MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture on the front. The camera is capable of 64MP “Ultra HD” images which comprise of four 16MP shots as well as video modes including 4K recording with EIS and 960fps slo-mo. Another appealing aspect of the Realme 3 Pro is its support for OPPO’s VOOC charging at 20W. Realme says that this should allow users to recharge the 4,045mAh battery in slightly over an hour. At the same time, the power-efficient Snapdragon 710 is claimed aid in the conservation of the battery at standby. From the announcement, the Realme 3 Pro feels like a smartphone too good for its price but we’ll be testing it out rigorously during our full review. Realme did not shy away from hitting back at Xiaomi but we wait to find out which device is the actual “real Pro.” Category Realme 3 Pro Realme C2 Dimensions and Weight 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3mm, 172g 154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5mm, 166g Display 6.3-inch, 2340×1080, FHD+ (408ppi) Gorilla Glass 5 6.1-inch, 1560×720, HD+ (282ppi) Gorilla Glass 3 Rear Cameras 16MP Sony IMX519, f/1.7, Ultra HD mode with for 64MP images 5MP GC5035, f/2.4 [email protected], [email protected]/120fps 720p [email protected] EIS 13MP, f/2.2 2MP, f/2.4 1080p, 720p 480p [email protected] Front Camera 25MP, f/2.0 1080p recording @ 30fps 5MP, f/2.0 1080p recording Mobile Platform CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (2 x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6 x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver) GPU: Adreno 616 CPU: MediaTek Helio P22 (8 x 2.0GHz Cortex A53) GPU: PowerVR GE8320 RAM 4/6GB; 8GB expected 2/3GB Storage 64/128GB 16/32GB Ports Micro USB, 3.5mm headphone jack Micro USB, 3.5mm headphone jack Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, LTE, Bluetooth 5.o, A-GPS, GLONASS, FM Radio Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, GLONASS, FM Radio Security Rear-mounted fingerprint-scanner, face unlock face unlock Battery 4,045mAh, 5V/4A VOOC 3.0 fast charging 4,000mAh, 5V/1A charging Software ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie Pricing 4GB+64GB: ₹13,999 6GB+64GB: ₹15,999 6GB+128GB: ₹16,999 2GB+16GB: ₹5,999 3GB+32GB: ₹7,999 Colors Carbon Gray, Nitro Blue, and Lighting Purple Blue and black Realme C2 Besides its “flagship”, Realme also announced the Realme C2, which succeeds the Realme C1 and represents the Realme brand in India’s entry-level smartphone market. Priced at only ₹5,999, the Realme C2 is among the most affordable dual camera smartphones available to Indian consumers. It features 13MP+2MP dual cameras on the back and a 5MP selfie camera with AI. The smartphone comes equipped with a 6.1-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop design. Meanwhile, the diamond-cut design on the back is trendy and reminiscent of the Realme 1. But at the same time, there’s no fingerprint scanner. The Realme C2 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset with options between 2GB or 3GB of RAM. It is positioned as a competitor to the Samsung Galaxy M10 and the Redmi 6A but Realme also took the liberty of comparing to the Redmi 7 which may be launching alongside the Redmi Y3. Additionally, the Realme C2 features a the 4,000mAh battery, ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie, and a dedicated microSD card slot. Realme 3 Pro and Realme C2: Price and Availability The Realme 3 Pro will come in three variants – 4GB+64GB, 6GB+64GB, and 6GB+128GB – which will be priced at ₹13,999, ₹15,999, and 16,999, respectively. It will be available in three radiant colors including Carbon Gray, Nitro Blue, and Lighting Purple and can be bought via Flipkart starting the noon of April 29. With HDFC credit or debit card, buyers will get a ₹1,000 straight-up discount. The Realme C2, on the other hand, will be available starting May 15 with the 2GB+16GB and 3GB+32GB variants priced at ₹5,999 and ₹7,999, respectively. Additionally, there are Jio cashback offers worth ₹5,300 to be earned with both the devices. This article was updated to add information about the 6GB+64GB variant of Realme 3 Pro, which was announced after the launch event.<doc-sep>Celebrating its first anniversary, Realme Mobiles unveiled their top-of-the-line Realme 3 Pro that is going to take on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro in India. In just a short span of one year, the company has managed to take the fight to mid-range champions. Realme 3, which was launched just last month, has sold more than 600,000 units and has garnered a positive response. On the other side, we have Xiaomi’s crown jewel in the mid-range market, the Redmi Note 7 Pro which is the best phone one can get under Rs 15,000 in India. So, does the Realme 3 Pro manage to do one better than the Redmi Note 7 Pro? We find out in our specifications based comparison of both the phones. Price and availability Realme 3 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro are priced at the same mark- Rs 13,999 with 4GB RAM and Rs 16,999 with 6GB RAM. While the Redmi Note 7 Pro is selling like hot cakes both offline and online, Realme 3 Pro is set to go on its first sale on April 29 on Flipkart and Realme India Store. Design and Display Built out of polycarbonate, the Realme 3 Pro is 8.3 mm thick while the Redmi Note 7 Pro beats it at 8.1 mm even after having a glass built. There’s a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back of the Note 7 Pro, while the Realme 3 Pro has it on the display. The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes in three gradient color options- red, blue and black while the Realme 3 Pro will be available in grey, blue and purple hues. Both the phones have a 6.3-inch IPS display with Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution, topped with Gorilla Glass 5. The two phones implement a similar u-shaped notch design, giving the screen a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Given the asking price, the display on the Redmi Note 7 Pro is just good, as we noted in our review. Camera Realme 3 Pro brings the Sony IMX519 sensor with its dual camera setup. There’s a primary 16MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture which is assisted by a 5MP depth sensor. Redmi Note 7 Pro has a dual camera setup on the rear which consists of a primary 48MP sensor and a 5MP secondary camera for depth-sensing. On the front, the Realme 3 Pro sports a 25MP snapper whereas the Note 7 Pro has a 13MP selfie camera. The phones pack in really advanced photography hardware and we really impressed by the Redmi Note 7 Pro during our time with it. As for the Realme 3 Pro, we will be using its camera for some more time to have a verdict. Performance and battery Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, the Realme 3 Pro has an octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 as its graphics processor. The Snapdragon 710 is usually found on phones priced upwards of Rs 20,000 but the Realme 3 Pro brings it down to the mid-range segment. Under the hood, Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 675 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 612. Both the phones are offered in two variants- 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB onboard storage. Realme 3 Pro has a 4,045mAh battery which supports fast charging via VOOC 3.0 charging solution. The VOOC 3.0 20W adapter is provided in-the-box and can charge the battery upto 50% in around 30 minutes. The Note 7 Pro is fitted with a 4,000mAh battery and supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 but the fast charging adapted isn’t provided in-the-box and has to be purchased as a separate accessory. We’ll be using the Realme 3 Pro and will update this comparison with our overall experience soon.<doc-sep>The Realme 3 has just been introduced with an affordable price tag and Helio P70 chipset. At the end of the announcement there was a surprise for all Realme fans - another phone, called Realme 3 Pro, is arriving in April. It will be more powerful and is going to challenge the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India. According to Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India, the Realme 3 Pro will be both a camera beast and a speed racer as well. He did not reveal any specs whatsoever, but promised “the best is yet to come”. This means we might see a Realme smartphone with 48 MP camera, confirming rumors from earlier this year. Since the current Realme 3 has a Mediatek chipset, we expect the Pro version to come with Snapdragon 670/675 and 6 GB RAM. The company might even go for the in-screen selfie camera solution, but that might make the Realme 3 Pro too expensive, which would be against the company policy of offering its phones with an impressively low price tag. At least we can hope for a USB-C port and some fast-charging - both are currently missing in any of the official Realme smartphones.<doc-sep>
Realme Mobiles has announced its latest smartphone, the Realme 3 Pro in India on Monday. It was the much-awaited phone from the company as it aims to take on the mid-range smartphone segment competing with the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro. Alongside the Realme 3 Pro, the company also announced a budget phone, the Realme C2 in India. Realme 3 Pro: specifications, price and availability Realme 3 Pro features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) IPS panel which is topped by 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection against regular wear and tear. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 as the graphics processor. This is backed by 4GB/6GB of RAM with 64GB/128GB storage. There's an option to increase the storage via microSD card by upto 256GB. Under the hood, the phone runs on Android 9.0 Pie with ColorOS 6.0 interface. Coming to the camera, the Realme 3 Pro sports two sensors on the rear. The dual camera setup consists of a 16MP primary camera powered by Sony IMX519 sensor with an f/1.7 aperture along with a 5MP snapper with f/2.4 aperture that will assist in depth sensing. On the front, the Realme 3 Pro sports a 25MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.0. The Realme 3 Pro has a 4,045mAh battery which supports 20W fast battery charging via VOOC 3.0 adapter provided in-the-box. Realme 3 Pro starts at Rs 13,999 for the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage and goes up to Rs 16,999 for the model with 6GB RAM + 128GB onboard storage. Realme Mobiles will host the first sale of Realme 3 Pro on April 29 at 12 noon on Flipkart and Realme India Store. In addition, the company is also hosting its first pop-up store on April 27 at Pacific Mall, New Delhi from 4:30 PM IST, where attendees can get a chance to experience the Realme 3 Pro before making a buying decision. Realme C2: specifications, price and availability Image Credit: Realme Mobiles Along with the Realme 3 Pro, the company also announced the Realme C2 in India. It features a 6.1-inch HD+ (1560 X 720 pixels) display with a waterdrop notch on the front and is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 chipset. The rear panel of the C2 has diamond-cut design and house dual camera system. It consists of a primary 13MP camera assisted by a 2MP depth-sensor. Additionally, there's a 5MP selfie camera housed within the waterdrop notch. It runs on Realme's custom UI ColorOS 6.0 which is based on Android 9.0 Pie. Realme C2 has a 4,000mAh battery to boot which, given its pricing, is more than what one could ask for. The C2 will be available in two variants- either with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage or with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. This can further be expanded by upto 256GB using a microSD card. Realme C2 with 2GB of RAM is priced at Rs 5,999 while the 3GB model will be up for grabs at Rs 7,999. The first sale is scheduled for May 15 at 12 noon on Flipkart and Realme India Store.