Amid coronavirus lockdown, Realme Narzo 10's India launch postponed
The launch of Realme's budget-friendly Narzo 10 series, which was set to happen in India tomorrow, has now been postponed indefinitely. The Chinese tech giant has "suspended all upcoming launches including the Narzo 10 series" due to the 21-day country-wide lockdown ordered by PM Modi to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The new launch date is likely to be announced once the lockdown is lifted.
Here's the official announcement from Realme CEO
What do we know about the Realme Narzo 10 series?
According to leaks and official teasers, Realme's Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A handsets will feature a waterdrop notched design, a multi-lens rear camera, and gradient finish on the rear. The Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A are expected to feature 6.5-inch HD+ displays and come equipped with physical fingerprint sensors on the back.
Narzo 10 will offer a quad rear camera setup
The Narzo 10, as per leaks, will sport a quad rear camera setup including a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a monochrome sensor, and a macro camera. On the front, it is expected to house a 16MP shooter. On the other hand, the Narzo 10A is tipped to come with a 12MP triple-lens rear camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera.
Under the hood
The Realme Narzo 10 is expected to be powered by MediaTek Helio G80 chipset while the Narzo 10A could run on a MediaTek Helio G70. The handsets are also likely to come with up to 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, and each of them could pack a 5,000mAh battery. Finally, they should support all the latest connectivity options as well.
Pricing and availability
According to a recent tip-off from Ishan Agarwal, the Narzo 10 will be priced under Rs. 15,000. The Narzo 10A will be the more affordable of the two, considering it will be positioned below the Narzo 10.
