The Realme Pad is geared up to debut in the Indian market on September 9, and it will feature a 10.4″ WUXGA+ screen with an 82.5% screen-to-body ratio. Along with the pad, on the same day, Realme will unleash the smartphones Realme 8i, Realme 8s, Realme Cobble and Pocket Bluetooth speakers.
The upcoming pad from Realme has appeared on a dedicated Flipkart webpage, which confirms its availability. It also reveals the design, dimensions, and display features of the upcoming Realme Pad alongside a few key specifications. Though, the company hasn’t revealed any details about the front and back design.
The Realme Pad will have two 8MP cameras, one at the back and one in the front. The 6.9mm thick pad will sport an impressive razor-thin bezel and wide display. The upcoming pad from Realme might have a USB-C port on one side and a headphone jack or a slot for a stylus on the other side.
The company has posted a video on their official Realme India YouTube channel, which shows the pad in gold colour, with a rear camera enclosed by a golden ring placed on the top corner and a Realme logo enchased on one of the bottom corners.
The Realme Pad is tipped to be powered by MediaTek Helio G80 chipset and Android 11 operating system. The leaked renders also suggest it might feature a power button, two speakers, a volume rocker and a SIM tray on the sides. The previous leaks mentioned the upcoming pad might come in two colour options, Gold and Grey.
The ultra-slim pad is said to feature 6GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage along with a 7,100 mAh battery. The device is tipped to come with a microSD card slot and a USB Type-C port for charging. The company will launch the device on September 9 at 12:30 PM.
Realme India is all geared up to launch the first-ever MediaTek Dimensity 810 powered 5G phone soon. The company announced the collaboration with MediaTek via Twitter, where they mentioned that they are bringing the world’s first MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor in India.
Realme has previously launched a number of MediaTek 5G processors in India including MediaTek Dimensity 800U, MediaTek Dimensity 700 and MediaTek Dimensity 1200 with their smartphones Realme X7 5G, Realme 8 5G and Realme X7 Max 5G respectively.
The latest MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor was unveiled earlier this month and it can support high-resolution HD+ displays with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and will bring Cortex-A76 CPU cores clocked at 2.4GHz alongside Cortex-A55 cores for power-efficient tasks.
Another First has been added to the long list of #realme!
Our latest Smartphone will be featuring the World's First @MediaTekIndia Dimensity 810 5G Processor for an epic performance.
The company is launching a new smartphone with the latest MediaTek processor and the upcoming smartphone is claimed to provide an all-round experience with faster performance, dual 5G stand-by, and a longer battery. The name of the model is not revealed yet but it is expected to be the Realme 8s.
The upcoming smartphone from Realme with MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset is rumoured to feature a 6.5-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The upcoming smartphone is expected to have up to 8GB of RAM and a maximum of 256GB onboard storage alongside a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
The smartphone is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor. The leaked images of the smartphone suggest that the phone will have a gradient back finish and a rectangular-shaped rear camera module, similar to the existing Realme 8-series phones.
Wireless chargers are the future, and every other company is trying their best to come up with one. The word wireless charger sounds cool, but it is slower than wired charging and puts an enormous strain on the battery. Whatever it is, no one really cares about its slow charging because the millennials prefer cool-tech over anything. Recently, Apple rolled out iOS 14.7 with the MagSafe Battery Pack support for iPhone 12 lineup, and now, Realme teases the world with MagDart Magnetic Wireless Charger.
The next-generation wireless charger system from the house of Realme, dubbed MagDart, is slated to release on 3rd August, and it looks much similar to Apple’s 15W MagSafe. The Chinese smartphone maker will also be launching a Realme Flash smartphone with magnetic charging support simultaneously, making them the first brand to bring magnetic charging technology to Android smartphones.
Over the past few days, MagDart-powered wireless chargers have appeared in several leaks, and recently, Realme CEO Madhav Seth revealed the MagDart technology would be 440% faster and thinner, taking an indirect dig at its only alternative, MagSafe. Apart from Realme, there aren’t any companies that offer such speeds globally besides Xiaomi, which offers 80W fast charging.
Realme MagDart will have at least two variants, one with a cuboidal structure for faster battery-charging speeds and the other one being a ring-like structure which was showcased on a teaser poster, similar to Apple MagSafe’s disc-like charger.
The render images suggest that the cuboidal one will be thicker than a MagSafe charger and have fans to maintain temperature. It would be powered by a Type C cable and deliver charging speeds of over 15W.
The new wireless technology is expected to come with magnetic snap-on capabilities, similar to Apple’s MagSafe system. Also, the wireless charger is tipped to be the fastest wireless charger in the world.
As for the Realme Flash smartphone, the company hasn’t mentioned anything besides its name, but it is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 888 SoC and Android 11. Also, the upcoming smartphone is tipped to feature a hole-punch display, a triple rear camera setup, and 12GB RAM with up to 256 GB storage.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturing company Realme has announced that it will launch the Realme Watch 2, Realme Watch 2 Pro, Realme Buds Wireless 2, Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo and Realme Buds Q2 Neo during its virtual event on 23rd July 2021. Also, according to recent leaks and reports, the company is expected to launch the Realme GT Master Series smartphones on 21st July in China.
The Realme GT Master Edition series is expected to feature two smartphones, the Realme GT Master Edition vanilla model and the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition. The company hasn’t shared any official statement about the launch, but the leaked documents by tipster Digital Chat Station suggest multiple smartphones will appear on Wednesday, 21st July.
Specifications:
The Realme GT Master Explorer Edition is making a regular round-up on various websites, and OnLeaks has shared an image and features of the yet to be launched device. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Also, it is tipped to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset.
Earlier, Realme has confirmed that the GT Master Edition will be equipped with Sony’s 50MP IMX766 sensor and OIS, the one we get in the OnePlus 9 Pro phones. In addition, the company has also confirmed that the smartphone will get up to 12 GB of physical RAM and additional 7 GB of virtual RAM. The smartphone is expected to run on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top.
Price:
Ahead of the official launch, along with the leaked images and features, the price of the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition was leaked online. It will start at 2999 Yuan (Rs. 35,000)for the base 6GB/128GB model. The pricing details of the 8 GB & 12 GB variants are not leaked yet. The company has confirmed that the Master Edition smartphones will be launched in India by the end of Q3 2021.
Smartphone manufacturer Realme has been exposed to numerous leaks and renders lately. We witnessed how few hands-on leaked images of Realme Pad surfaced on the Internet, which suggested that the device was still in the stage of work in progress. The latest to join the trail of leaks is the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition.
Realme is prepared to stretch its GT series of smartphones with the GT Series Master Edition launch in China. The handset with the model number RMX3366 was revealed on the website of China’s TEENA, hinting towards an imminent launch. A new leak by a Chinese tipster suggests that the company will announce yet another Pro variant of the Realme GT Master Edition.
The claims, if believed, propose that the new smartphone could be Realme GT Master Explorer Edition.
Realme GT Master Edition and GT Master Explorer Launch Time Frame
The reports claim that the company plans to launch the Realme GT Master Edition alongside the GT Master Edition. Going with the leaks, the smartphones are expected to launch by the end of July this year. Reports also suggest that the smartphone company will launch its first laptop at the global GT event.
Realme GT Master Specifications
The handset that was spotted on TEENA had few key specifications revealed last week. As per the details, the GT Master Edition is to feature a 6.43-inch FHD + AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone can also feature an in-display fingerprint sensor supposedly powered by a Snapdragon 778 5G chipset.
The phone can be tipped with 12GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. We can also expect the device to run Android 11 on its system.
Realme GT Master can also sport a triple-camera setup. The rear-facing camera module can house a 64 MP primary main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The device might also feature a 32 MP front camera for selfies and video calling purposes. The handset is also tipped to pack a decent 4500 mAh battery with 65W SuperDart charging.
The smartphone is retail for around EUR 399 (Rs 35,300) for 8GB RAM and 256 GB storage, and EUR 499 (Rs 39,700) for the 12 GB RAM model.
The specifications and other details for the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition have not been revealed at the moment.
During the global launch of the GT smartphone, Madhav Seth, India-based CEO of Realme, confirmed that the company would launch its first-gen Pad soon. Few hands-on leaked images have surfaced on the Internet, claiming the device to be Realme Pad.
Here is the picture that was shared online via SlashLeaks:
The Pad, which seems to be still in the work of progress, has a few stickers and labels suggesting internal testing, but the Realme logo is nowhere to be seen! Since the images have been clicked from a distance, it is not the clearest that we could come across.
However, its slim unibody seems to be in Space Gray colour and has the standard-looking camera-hump in one corner, which appears to be similar to the cryptic image shared during the global launch.
The brand’s first tablet product is expected to launch alongside its first-ever laptop, the Realme Book. The Realme Tablet appears to have an aluminium or metal alloy frame with a single camera at the back, placed in an extending module. The Tablet also holds a square design which is somewhat similar to the Apple’s iPad Pro models.
This could mean that the device would be a premium device. It could even come up with Flagship hardware such as the Snapdragon 870 chipset and include a lot of storage. However, Realme has been relatively silent about the specifications and features of the device, so we are left with very scarce information about the same.
That’s pretty much everything we know about the Realme Pad so far, but we can expect more details very soon if more leaks appear.
Recently, the company has launched its Realme C11 2021 in India. The smartphone is the latest addition to the entry-level C series smartphone and comes with a 5000 mAh battery. The device also supports reverse charging, and UNISOC’s SC9863A octa-core processor powers it. It also has a 6.5-inch display with 2GB Ram, 32 GB internal storage and is priced at Rs 6,999 in Cool Blue and Cool Grey colours.
Back in late May, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme unveiled its first AIoT sub-brand, DIZO, focusing on smart home gadgets, accessories, lifestyle, and entertainment products. Now the company is gearing up to launch its first product under its all-new DIZO sub-brand on July 1. DIZO is expected to launch new wireless earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, and feature phones in India, but their first product could be TWS headphones as the brand is teasing us with all the music-related tweets.
The Vietnamese e-commerce website Shoppe has been teasing the upcoming products from the Realme sub-brand, which are claimed to be called the DIZO GoPods, DIZO GoPods D, and DIZO Watch for weeks now, and all these leaked products are similar to Realme Buds Air 2, Buds Q2 and Watch 2, respectively, with a few exterior changes. As per the leaks, along with these products, the brand is also planning to bring a Bluetooth speaker and a vacuum robot.
The feature phones have come a long way and a number of people, mostly old-age people still prefer them first. Most of them can now support WhatsApp, Google, YouTube, and Gmail apps. DIZO is expected to launch two feature phones allegedly called DIZO Star 500 and DIZO Star 300.
The launch of these feature phones will mark the debut of Realme in the feature phone segment. DIZO feature phones have already created hype around the Indian market, and once they launch, they would surely offer a decent fight to the old bosses of the feature phone market, Jio, Samsung, and Nokia.
The company aims to launch over 100 new AIoT and lifestyle products in 2021; the long list includes TWS products, affordable smart TVs, smart plugs, trimmers, smart bulbs and more. All the recent leaks and speculations hinted that DIZO would be rebadging some of the existing Realme products and will share more teasers about the products to build the hype.
Realme continues to expand its presence in the domain of smartphones as well as smartwatches. The Chinese tech manufacturer took advantage of the fact that a smartwatch is no longer a luxury but a necessity and successfully introduced its own product dubbed the Realme watch last year. Following the success of their first wearable tech product, Realme released its second smartwatch series, Realme Watch S and Realme Watch S pro, in late December 2020.
I tested the watch over a period of three weeks and here’s my detailed review of the Realme Watch S.
Realme Watch S
What’s In The Box?
Inside the box, you get the Realme Watch S, a Magnetic charging base and a user guide.
Design
The first thing you notice after wearing the watch is that it’s extremely lightweight as it only weighs 48 grams. After a few hours of use, you will forget it is even on your wrist. The Realme Watch S has a 1.3-inch LCD which is a decent size for a smartwatch.
I have slim hands and the watch does not look bulky or huge on my wrist, your experience may vary if you have a bigger wrist. Fitness tracking works very well and the watch has 16 different sports mode that comes in handy if you’re into fitness.
Realme Watch SSetup
Realme has an app called Realme Link which connects all of its smart wearable devices. The app is quite intuitive and can be used to simultaneously connect to multiple Realme smart devices.
To set up your smartwatch
– Download the app – Fill in your details and create your account. – Scan the QR code on the smartwatch and you are good to go.
Specifications
Display: 1.3-inch display with 360 x 360 pixel IPS LCD with auto-brightness and a 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3
Straps: Silicon straps, 22mm width, 164-208mm adjustable length with 3 colours Black, Orange, and Green
Performance And Usage
The Realme Watch S has a better and responsive screen than its predecessor. It automatically adjusts its brightness levels, furthermore, you can also manually set it between 5 levels, which is a major improvement over its predecessor. For better protection, the screen is made up of Gorilla Glass 3.
A swipe from the top will bring up your notifications, while a right swipe will give you access to the quick toggles menu. Meanwhile, the left swipe gives you information about weather, sleep data and daily exercise statistics.
As mentioned, the Realme Watch has 16 sports modes, which in my opinion, are aplenty. I used all the sports modes but I was most impressed by the Cycling mode as it helped me to analyse my workout routine quite thoroughly.
The watch’s GPS tracking has a tiny margin of error, but it can easily be overlooked, especially at this price range. One noticeable con is that you cannot switch from any sports mode before ending the workout to check notifications.
Realme Watch S sometimes disconnects from the Realme Link app, as a result, I stopped receiving notifications until I reconnect it again. I also noticed a slight lag with messages being shown on my phone vs the watch. I had to manually sync through the app to get all the notifications.
You can read each message individually and then scroll to the bottom to delete all received notifications. You cannot reply to the notifications but Realme is working on a quick reply function. I tested the sleep tracking and it too has some issues. Mostly, the watch was unable to detect when I fell asleep and woke up accurately.
On the bright side, the music control feature impressed me a lot. You can use it to pause and play YouTube videos without reaching for your phone, as it’s all there on your watch.
The Power saver mode switches off all unnecessary features leaving only the display time ON. It saves a ton of battery life, especially when I am travelling.
The battery life of Realme Watch S exceeded my expectations. The Watch has a claimed 14 days worth of battery life and during my use, I went without charging for 16 days with 2% charge remaining.
Verdict
For Rs. 4,999, The Realme Watch S packs with a lot of features. It does everything right from tracking your workouts, heart rate, etc. The Watch’s data lacks accuracy but it is still within a small margin of error.
The Watch also has a sleek, stylish and premium look with an easy to use UI which is best in the segment. The 14 days worth of battery life is impressive. The Realme Watch S is certainly better than its predecessor, the Realme Watch, and offers a lot more exclusive features at this price point.
The Lockdown period is being pretty hard on most of us. In fact, it is not only us, but our gadgets are also facing a rough time of being used much more than they are used usually. One such piece of gadgetry are the headphones.
Headphones are now one of the most integral part of our lockdown gadgets. We are using the headphones to listen to music, attend video conferences and those long hours of calling with friends. Trust me, these headphones of yours are being used to their maximum capacity. As it is with a lot of use, soon, some of us will see the headphones fade away soon.
Bluetooth earphones are in high demand which provides you complete wireless life experience and finds ways to make your daily activities more convenient. It’s quite uneasy to handle wired earphones that keep you bound and resist to move away by its wire or cored range. Wherein, while using the wireless headphones, the user does not need to bind near to the device also you do not have to worry about tangled wires and can move freely.
We have listed five of best budget neckband earphones to provide you with an easier and convenient way to listen to your music, take calls or do exercise without disturbing your normal routine. They also should not get in the way of performing those duties.
WINGS GLIDE: Wings Lifestyle’s’Wings Glide’ earphones provide not only a rich acoustic experience but also enhance a person’s appearance as they rest on their nape. They are available in four colours, Black, Blue, Burgundy, and Olive Green making them ideal for music lovers who want earphones that provide an added dimension of style. The Wings Glide earphones can be worn to listen to music or even when not listening to music because their aesthetic design makes them an enviable fashion accessory.
Wings Glide offers sharp sound quality and playtime and talktime of 6 hours after only 1.5 hours of charging. It has a smooth matt finished body which is perfect for all-day use. The earphones are compatible with all Android, IOS/Windows devices including mobiles, tabs, and laptops. It has HD Bass which provides clean vocals making it perfect for lovers of any genre of music be it EDM, Bollywood Rock or Acoustic songs.
Price: Rs. 1199/-
Boat Rockerz 255:Offering the perfect balance of price, audio clarity and functionality, the Boat Rockerz 255 neckbands are easy to connect and pair. The Boat Rockerz 255 comes with advanced Bluetooth connectivity of 4.1 versions. The functionality of Boat Rockerz 255 Bluetooth wireless earphone is of superior quality.
The earphone provides interesting experience to the users by pumping out tunes with powerful HD and deep bass sound. The earphone comes with 110mAH battery providing it longer battery life, Boat Rockerz 255 wireless Bluetooth earphones can play up to 45 minutes with 10 minutes charge.
This earphone is available in more than one colour such as black, neon, ocean blue and raging red.
Price: Rs. 1499/-
3. Mivi Thunder Beats: Mivi Thunder Beats is also a worthy one to go with. It comes with excellent music experience with deep bass and clear vocals. Mivi Thunder Beats is an in-ear type earphone that offers a secure fit and its sweatproof design makes it good for workouts. The Mivi Thunderbeats is an in-ear canal phone-style pair of Bluetooth headphones with a frequency response range of 20Hz – 20,000Hz. This earphone has a metallic body that looks stylish and beautiful. It has Ergonomic design with three sets of earbuds. Earbuds have a magnetic lock, so it stays around your neck. The earphone can be used for 10 hours straight with a full battery hour of music playback. Mivi Thunder Beats offers Bluetooth wireless feature of the earphone which is compatible with all devices and build-in microphone that makes answering calls conveniently.
Price: Rs. 1299/-
Realme Buds Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth: Realme is a sub-brand of Oppo that is giving a tough neck to neck competition to other brands. This is the first wireless earphone made by the Realme Company. The Realme buds come with built-in magnets making it easy to carry and clean. The Realme buds come with the signature yellow and black colour scheme which makes it stand out from the rest of the bland black designs out there. The Realme buds wireless earphone is known for its durability.
The earphone includes features like reinforced and breaks resistance synthetic fibre that increases its durability. The material and make of Realme buds are top-notch and can withstand everyday wear and tear. One quality of Realme Buds that stands out is the ear tip, which bends to 45 degrees. Realme buds feel comfortable to wear for long usage. Realme Buds are made of good quality material that is tested to ensure the earphones match the expectation of the users.
Price: Rs. 1799/-
Xiaomi Mi Sports Bluetooth Wireless Earphones: For the price, Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones offer superb sound quality for a neckband headphone. The Mi neckband wraps around your neck with two earpieces attached to a small section of wire. Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones have magnets on the ends of the earbuds that let the two stick together when not in use, the magnets don’t control power; that is done through a multi-function button on the neckband. The Mi neckband is powered by a 120mAh rechargeable battery inside. The company claims that this battery will last for eight hours on a single charge, but expect a battery life somewhere between 6 and 7 hours.
The launch of Realme’s 6 series of smartphones did get affected amidst the scare of Coronavirus. But that couldn’t stop these devices from breaking cover. Smartphones from Realme have been already proven their might in the budget segment. And with these new devices, they are looking to strengthen their position. Well, we have the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro for review, so let’s jump in to find out how these stack up against the current competition.
Realme 6
Realme 6 is the company’s latest offering in the budget segment that succeeds the Realme 5 Pro. Ideally, Realme 6 should have succeeded the Realme 5, but maybe the company had something else in mind. The device looks pleasing in the comet white colour, it has shiny streaks of lines that meet at the bottom.
However, the design is not something that is new, you could barely tell this apart from the Realme X2. The device sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a hole-punch design. Surprisingly, it comes with a 90Hz refresh rate which is rare to find in this price bracket.
The Realme 6 is driven by Mediatek’s Helio G90T which also powers the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Coming to cameras, the device packs in a quad-camera setup on rear whereas a single camera for selfies on the front. The performance on this device is on par with its counterparts, we did not notice any lag while using it.
On the software front, the device brings in Realme UI on top of Android 10. Besides this, it packs in a 4300mAh battery and a 30W fast charger for charging. Realme offers three variants: 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage priced at Rs. 12,999/- 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage for Rs. 14,999/- and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage for Rs. 15,999/-
Realme 6 Pro
The Realme 6 Pro is being pegged as the successor to the Realme X. It is made available in two colours – Lightning blue and Lightning orange. The device comes with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display featuring a dual punch-hole cutout for selfie cameras.
Like the Realme 6, this also comes with a 90Hz display and a fingerprint reader that is integrated with the power button. At 202gms, It is a little too heavy for my liking.
The Realme 6 Pro is the first device to be powered with the Snapdragon 720G, a mid-range processor from Qualcomm. On the camera front, the device gets a quad-camera setup on the rear and a dual-camera setup on the front. The camera performance is decent is in daylight but it struggles with colour saturation at night. You will not have to worry about the performance on this thing, it has plenty of power to run daily apps and games.
The Realme 6 Pro gets a 4300mAh battery and 30W fast charger for charging. Realme 6 Pro is available in three versions — one with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage for Rs. 16,999; another with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for Rs. 17,999/- and the top-end variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for Rs. 18,999/-.
Verdict
The Realme 6 and 6 Pro are both power-packed devices with top of the line specs in their respective segments. The cameras on these devices offer decent performance. Additionally, you get the 90Hz display which is completely new to this price segment. Apart from this, these devices also bring great battery life to the table. So, if you are looking for devices with good gaming and camera performance, these can be a great option.
