Realme XT, with 64MP quad camera, launched at Rs. 16,000
What's the story
Chinese tech giant Realme has finally launched the all-new Realme XT in India. Starting at Rs. 15,999, the handset sports four rear cameras, gradient design, under-display fingerprint sensor, and mid-level internals. Alongside, the company has also announced a new phone, Realme XT 730G, which has similar specifications as the Realme XT except for a more powerful processor and faster charging capabilities.
Design and display
Here's a look at the Realme XT
The Realme XT sports an all-glass body featuring a conventional waterdrop notched design with a thin bezel at the bottom. On the rear, the gradient finished panel houses vertically stacked four cameras and LED flash. The smartphone comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
For photography, the Realme XT sports a quad rear camera setup comprising a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, 8MP (f/2.3) ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP (f/2.4) dedicated macro camera, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, the handset features a 16MP (f/2.0) front-facing shooter. Moreover, the rear camera can shoot 4K videos at 30fps, while the selfie camera supports 1080p videos at 30fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The Realme XT is powered by a Snapdragon 712 octa-core processor, paired with upto 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Under the hood, it runs on Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 and houses a 4,000mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 (20W) fast charging technology. Furthermore, the handset packs all standard sensors and latest connectivity options including dual-SIMs (Nano), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, and headphone jack.
Pricing
What about pricing and availability?
The Realme XT costs Rs. 15,999 for the entry-level 4GB/64GB variant, Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB/64GB model, and Rs. 18,999 for the top-end variant with 8GB/128GB configuration. The handset will be up for grabs starting 12pm on September 16 via Flipkart and Realme e-store. Buyers can also avail Rs. 2,000 cashback on payments using Paytm UPI and score a free Paytm First membership.
Realme XT 730G
And, here's what Realme XT 730G offers
Alongside the launch of Realme XT, the company has also announced a new handset, Realme XT 730G, which has almost the same specifications as Realme XT. However, it gets a more powerful Snapdragon 730G chipset, 30W fast charging technology, and runs on Android-10'>Android 10. Meanwhile, the Realme XT 730G is expected to launch in India in December.