Many smartphones have made their mark on us this year. From budget models to sub-flagships and flagships, there are a lot of memorable products out there. More than we care to mention here.
Launch date of Realme X50, brand’s 1st 5G phone, revealed
Realme‘s first 5G smartphone has been teased for a while now. However, the OPPO offshoot hasn’t announced the launch date — until today, December 24, that is.
Realme 5i, Realme C3 SG certification hints at impending launch
Two yet-to-be-announced Realme smartphones have been spotted on the website of Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority, suggesting the Realme 5i and Realme C3 are ready to make their debut.
Realme teases Realme UI features, updates release schedule
Realme has promised to offer a closer-to-stock Android implementation of ColorOS 7 for its devices. At the launch of the Realme X2 and Realme Buds Air in India, the company goes into a bit more detail of what users can expect from the Realme UI and when it will be coming to their smartphones.
PH’s top 5 smartphone brands in Q3 2019 — Counterpoint
Counterpoint has released its report on the performance of smartphone brands in the Philippines last quarter.
Realme Buds Air launched with lower-than-expected price
Before the Realme Buds Air were launched in India on December 17, there was a leak that revealed the cost of the wireless earbuds. Now that they’re official, we’re happy to report that they come bearing a lower price tag. The Realme Buds Air cost ₹3,999 (around P2,848, $56) instead of the rumored ₹4,999 (P3,560, $70).
AirPods-like Realme Buds Air’s price leaks out
Realme is all set to enter the wireless earbuds market with the launch of the Realme Buds Air on December 17. Through teasers, we’ve learned a bit about the earbuds already, but because of Indian e-commerce site Flipkart, we find out that they will cost ₹4,999 (around P3,580, $71).
All Realme phones to go on sale on Lazada PH Dec 12
Just in time for Lazada’s annual 12.12 sale, Realme Philippines will be dropping the prices of all its smartphones, including the much-coveted Realme XT with a 64-megapixel quad camera. The company is offering discounts for as much as 21% during the Brand Mega Offer period from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. on December 12.
Realme Buds 2, Realme Buds Wireless arriving in PH Dec 12
During the launch of the Realme XT in the Philippines, the former OPPO sub-brand also unveiled the Realme Buds 2 and Realme Buds Wireless. Both audio accessories — priced at P690 (around $14) and P1,990 ($39), respectively — will be available at the much-awaited Lazada 12.12 sale.
Realme will be ‘first to launch Snapdragon 865, 765G phones’
Qualcomm has announced not one but three 5G-capable mobile platforms at its annual technology summit. The Snapdragon 865 chip is the successor to the 855, which is used by many of today’s flagship devices. The Snapdragon 765 and 765G (the “G” stands for gaming), on the other hand, will power midrange smartphones.
Realme X50, X50 Lite 5G phones: Reported specs
Realme has recently confirmed that the Realme X50 will be the brand’s first 5G phone. But it looks like it will be joined by another 5G handset based on a post shared on Realme Fans’ Facebook page: the Realme X50 Lite (Youth Edition).
Realme C2 2020, Realme 3 Pro get discounted in PH
Continuing the wave of price cuts across the industry, Realme Philippines has announced markdown offers for the Realme C2 2020 and Realme 3 Pro phones.
ColorOS 7 launched. Here’s when your phone will get it
OPPO has announced the rollout schedule for ColorOS 7, and it begins in four days. Starting November 25, a handful of OPPO Reno models are first to be getting the software update based on Android 10.
Realme 5s with 48MP camera priced as low as $139 in India
The Realme 5s isn’t a significant upgrade from the Realme 5, but it does offer new features like a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor, a new Crystal Red variant, and two storage options: 64GB and 128GB.
OPPO teases ColorOS 7 features ahead of Nov 20 launch
We’re just a day away from the November 20 launch of ColorOS 7 in China and a week away from its November 26 global debut in India. But just ahead of the event, OPPO has released a couple of teaser trailers to talk up some features of the custom operating system.
Realme 5s key specs, design confirmed ahead of launch
The Realme 5s’ processor, display size, camera setup, design, and battery get confirmed with less than four days ahead of the smartphone’s rumored launch in India. The update to the Realme 5 looks to be sharing a lot of the latter’s specs so far.
This Realme is Lazada 11.11’s bestselling phone in PH
Relatively new smartphone maker Realme made significant gains during the recent Lazada 11.11 sale in the Philippines. The Realme 5 was named the bestselling smartphone on LazMall.
Xiaomi tops bestselling mobile brands at Lazada 11.11 sale
Xiaomi, number one? The Chinese technology company was certainly the king of the hill yesterday.
ColorOS 7 launching Nov 20, said to be based on Android 10
OPPO is ready to unveil in China the latest version of its operating system.
Realme XT review: The best Realme in PH yet
The Realme XT, launched earlier this week for the Philippine market, is the brand’s most recent release — but it’s also the priciest smartphone under the former OPPO sub-brand’s arsenal.