Realme 2 to launch on August 28: All details here
What's the story
Realme has announced that Realme 2, the successor to Realme 1, will be sold exclusively via Flipkart.
Notably, the company has also confirmed that its upcoming phone will come at a starting price of under Rs. 10,000.
So far, official teasers have already given away several key features regarding the design and specs of Realme 2.
Here's everything to know about Realme 2.
Twitter Post
Realme 2 will be Flipkart exclusive, confirms the company
We are happy to announce that the new #Realme2 is exclusively available on @Flipkart. Here’s to a partnership that is certainly #ANotchAbove.
— Realme (@realmemobiles) August 24, 2018
Get your wishlist ready at https://t.co/VsTfmdbsNl pic.twitter.com/L5cGDjx5Ds
Design & Display
Realme 2: At a glance
According to official teasers, we know Realme 2 will debut a notched display, a dual rear camera setup and a fingerprint sensor - all three features missing on its predecessor.
Recently, the company also confirmed that Realme 2 will feature a 6.2-inch full-HD+ display to boast an 88.8% screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the notch.
Camera
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
In terms of optics, the Realme 2 will sport a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, along with an LED flash.
In comparison, the Realme 1 features a single 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash.
Up front, the Realme 2 may borrow the 8MP selfie snapper from its predecessor.
System on chip
Realme 2: Under the hood
Both Realme and Qualcomm have tweeted to confirm that the Realme 2 will feature a Snapdragon processor.
However, none of them gave any details about the chipset.
Now, considering the Realme 1 comes with a MediaTek Helio P60 processor and that the Realme 2 is "a notch above" its predecessor, we can expect the latest Snapdragon 660 processor on the upcoming smartphone.
Details
What else do we know about the Realme 2
Firstly, the company has confirmed that Realme 2 will pack a bigger 4,230mAh battery as against 3,410mAh battery on the Realme 1.
Further, we know the Realme 1 comes with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Hence, Realme 2 will have at least these specs, if not an upgrade in this department.
Twitter Post
It's official. Realme 2 will pack a 4,230mAh battery.
From night long movie marathons to unending gameplays, with the 4230mAh battery of #Realme2, let the fun never be interrupted! #ANotchAbove pic.twitter.com/a2LIgWHLcW
— Realme (@realmemobiles) August 21, 2018
Coming soon
Launch and availability
The Realme 2 is set to launch in India on August 28 at 12:30pm.
Moreover, as mentioned before, the phone will be exclusive to Flipkart as against its predecessor which was sold via Amazon.
Moreover, the launch event will be streamed live via Realme's website and its official social media accounts on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.