The Realme X is a more capable and premium smartphone from the 2019 budget phones of Oppo’s Realme brand. It launches today in China alongside with Realme X Lite or the Realme 3 Pro in the Philippines.
For $220 base model price or roughly P12,000 in the Philippines before taxes, the Realme X features a Snapdragon 710 AI chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage with an option of going for 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB non-expandable storage.
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The main difference of the Realme X over the Realme 3 series is the AMOLED screen measured at 6.5-inch wide with no notch and an in-display Fingerprint Sensor. The selfie camera is hidden via the pop-up mechanism similar to OnePlus 7 Pro and OPPO F11. The main camera at the back is a 48MP Sony sensor paired with a 5MP depth sensor.
Powering the Realme X is a 3765 mAh battery that is coupled with Super VOOC Charging or Quick Charge.
In terms of local launch in the Philippines, expect the Realme X to become available at a later date since Realme 3 Pro will be positioned first (P10k price). Its estimated price abroad and in the PH is about P12k to P13k depending on the taxes and model.
The Realme X Lite is equivalent to the Realme 3 Pro internationally.
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Lintech says:
Its almost July! Hurry up Realme X! Xiaomi is already launching the Mi9T next week in Philippines!
soonice says:
hi kelan po labas nito sa philippines
Jade Bryan Jardinico says:
Wala pa po details. wait lg po around June – July.