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realme just launched their realme 5i smartphone, with 4 rear cameras and a large 5000 mAh battery.
Let’s take a closer look at the realme 5i, and find out what it offers!
realme 5i Preview : A Slightly Different realme 5!
Contrary to expectations, the realme 5i is not a cheaper version of the realme 5, but a slightly different variant.
In fact, it has the same price as the realme 5, just trading the high-resolution front camera for more memory. This is probably why realme gave it two different colour options.
Here is a summary of its key features :
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, which is fabricated on the 11 nm process technology
It comes with 4 GB RAM – 1 GB more than the realme 5 at the same price point
It has a triple slot tray, which supports two nano SIM cards and a microSD card
It has an 8 MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture – the realme 5 has a 13 MP front camera
Its rear quad-camera consists of a 12 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, a 2 MP portrait camera and a 2 MP macro camera
It comes with realme’s largest battery yet – a 5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery
realme 5i Specifications
In this table, we compare the realme 5i against the realme 5 at the same price point :
Specifications
realme 5i
realme 5
Display
6.5-inch LCD display – 720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)
– 480 nits max brightness
Protection
Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass 3+
Operating System
Android P with ColorOS 6
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE
CPU
4 x Kryo 260 Gold cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x Kryo 260 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
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The new realme Buds Air TWS earphones look very similar to the Apple AirPods they are targeted at, but they are quite different internally.
Take a closer look at the realme Buds Air, and find out what it offers, and the great launch deal realme is offering!
realme Buds Air : AirPods Lookalike TWS Earphones!
After Apple introduced their AirPods, everyone wants to get into the TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earphones game, including realme.
It is no coincidence that their Buds Air is designed to look very similar to the AirPods, right down to its charging case!
But while the realme Buds Air look superficially like identical twins of the Apple AirPods, they are quite different internally. Let’s take a look…
Custom R1 SoC
The realme Buds Air uses a custom R1 SoC (system-on-chip) that offers Bluetooth connectivity and smart controls.
Super Low Latency Gaming Mode
A long press on both earbuds will kick them into the Gaming Mode, which offers dual-channel transmission with super-low latencies.
Instant Auto Connection
Once paired with your smartphone, the realme Buds Air automatically reconnect whenever you open the case cover.
Smart In-ear Detection
The realme Buds Air uses an optical sensor to detect when they are in your ears. They will automatically pause music playback when you remove them, and start the music up again when you place them back.
Touch Controls
The realme Buds Air offers four touch controls :
Double tap : answer a call, play / pause music playback
Triple tap : skip to the next song
Long press on one side : launch voice assistance, end / decline a call
Long press on both sides : launch or exit Gaming Mode
Wireless Charging Case
The realme Buds Air’s charging case supports Qi wireless charging, in addition to USB-C wired charging.
Charging case
– adds 14 hours playback time
– supports Qi wireless charging
– supports USB-C wired charging
Dimensions
51.3 mm high
45.3 mm wide
25.3 mm deep
Weight
42.3 g
realme Buds Air Price + Availability + Deal!
The realme Buds Air will be available for purchase starting 21 January 2020, with a recommended retail price of RM 299 / S$99 / US$73 / £56 / A$106.
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It will come in three colour options – White, Yellow and Black. Initially, only White will be available, with Yellow and Black to follow at a later date.
But for one day only – on 21 January 2020, realme will offer it at an incredible price of just RM 199, at :
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The realme X2 Pro was just launched in Malaysia, offering a 64 MP camera, and the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor! Here are its official price and more importantly, pre-order + DirectD special sale deals!
realme X2 Pro Price + Deals In Malaysia!
The realme X2 Pro (MY) is available in two colour options – Neptune Blue and Polar White.
It will be offered in a single variant, with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, with a recommended retail price of RM 2,399 / ~US$574 / ~£445 / ~A$846 / ~S$786.
Here is the official online pre-order / sale page in Malaysia :
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realme today gave us a sneak peek at the realme X2 Pro Master Edition, with colour schemes designed by Japanese design master, Naoto Fukasawa!
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the upcoming realme X2 Pro Master Edition smartphone!
realme X2 Pro Master Edition
As realme’s true flagship device, the new realme X2 Pro (MY) offers everything but the kitchen sink – a large display, flagship performance and a long battery life!
But realme wanted it to be truly special, so they invited Naoto Fukasawa, Japanese Master of Contemporary Industrial Design, to create not one, but TWO, special colour schemes!
Wonder Glass Soft Touch
The realme X2 Pro Master Edition will feature a special Wonder Glass Soft Touch frosted glass back, with 0.09 mm signature lines laser engraved into it.
It will be offered in two special colour options – Red Brick and Cement, with the realme logo and Master Fukasawa’s signature engraved in gold.
90 Hz Super AMOLED Display
Like the standard realme X2 Pro (MY), the Master Edition will have a large 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
It will naturally use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, which is just a faster version of the regular Snapdragon 855
The only differences are the clock speeds of two parts in the Snapdragon 855 Plus :
its single high-performance Kryo 485 Gold core is clocked at 2.96 GHz, instead of 2.84 GHz.
its Adreno 640 GPU is clocked at 672 MHz, instead of 585 MHz.
In other words, its advantage in mobile gaming is a 4% increase in the short boost performance of the CPU, and a 14.9% increase in peak GPU performance.
In the front, the realme X2 Pro Master Edition will have a 16 MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, while at the back, it will have four cameras :
a 64 MP main camera with 20X hybrid zoom (f/1.72 aperture)
a 8 MP wide-angle camera
a 13 MP telephoto camera
a 2 MP portrait camera
Large RAM + Storage + Battery!
The realme X2 Pro Master Edition will come with 12 GB of LPDDR4X memory, and 256 GB of fast UFS 3.0 storage.
To power it all, it has a large 4,000 mAh battery, which supports 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge – letting you go from 0% to 100% in just 35 minutes!
realme X2 Pro Master Edition Specifications
Specifications
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED display – 1080 x 2400 pixels (~402 ppi), 90 Hz refresh rate
– 1000 nits max brightness, 100% DCI-P3
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating System
Android P with ColorOS 6.1
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
CPU
1 x Qualcomm Kryo 485 Gold core (2.96 GHz)
3 x Qualcomm Kryo 485 Gold core (2.42 GHz)
4 x Qualcomm Kryo 485 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672 MHz)
RAM
12 GB LPDDR4x
Storage
256 GB UFS 3.0 storage
Front Camera
16 MP camera with f/2.0 lens
Rear Cameras
64 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 main camera (f/1.72) 8 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.2) 13 MP telephoto camera (f/2.5) 2 MP portrait camera (f/2.4)
Connectivity
4G : LTE
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth : BT5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes, In-Display
Other Sensors
Light, Proximity, Magnetic induction, Gyro-meter, Acceleration
Battery
4,000 mAh
50 W SuperVOOC flash charging
Dimensions
75.7 mm wide
161.0 mm tall
8.7 mm thick
Weight
199 g
Colour Options
Red Brick / Cement
realme X2 Pro Master Edition Hands-On!
The realme X2 Pro Master Edition is not available for sale, but we managed to get our hands on this hands-on of both Red Brick and Cement models :
realme X2 Pro Master Edition Price + Availability
The realme X2 Pro Master Edition is currently available for sale only in China. With 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage, it is priced at CNY 3,299 / ~RM1,958 / ~US$468 / ~£362 / ~A$690 / ~S$641.
That surprisingly makes it 18% CHEAPER than the standard realme X2 Pro (MY), which will be selling shortly for RM 2,399 / ~US$574 / ~£445 / ~A$846 / ~S$786.
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realme today launched the realme X2 Pro with a 64 MP camera, and the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor!
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the realme X2 Pro smartphone. Find out if this is the smartphone for you!
realme X2 Pro : Everything But The Kitchen Sink
The new realme X2 Pro (MY) seems designed to be realme’s highlight of the year, with everything thrown but the kitchen sink.
In fact, it has all of the hallmarks of a gaming smartphone – large display, high-performance and a long battery life!
90 Hz Super AMOLED Display
The realme X2 Pro (MY) has a large 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
In addition, it features a 90 Hz refresh rate, which promises silky-smooth graphics at the expense of battery life.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
The realme X2 Pro (MY) is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, which is just a speed-binned version of the regular Snapdragon 855. They are otherwise identical.
The only differences are the clock speeds of two parts in the Snapdragon 855 Plus :
its single high-performance Kryo 485 Gold core is clocked at 2.96 GHz, instead of 2.84 GHz.
its Adreno 640 GPU is clocked at 672 MHz, instead of 585 MHz.
In other words, its advantage in mobile gaming is a 4% increase in the short boost performance of the CPU, and a 14.9% increase in peak GPU performance.
6.5-inch Super AMOLED display – 1080 x 2400 pixels (~402 ppi), 90 Hz refresh rate
– 1000 nits max brightness, 100% DCI-P3
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating System
Android P with ColorOS 6.1
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
CPU
1 x Qualcomm Kryo 485 Gold core (2.96 GHz)
3 x Qualcomm Kryo 485 Gold core (2.42 GHz)
4 x Qualcomm Kryo 485 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672 MHz)
RAM
12 GB LPDDR4x
Storage
256 GB UFS 3.0 storage
Front Camera
16 MP camera with f/2.0 lens
Rear Cameras
64 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 main camera (f/1.72) 8 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.2) 13 MP telephoto camera (f/2.5) 2 MP portrait camera (f/2.4)
Connectivity
4G : LTE
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth : BT5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes, In-Display
Other Sensors
Light, Proximity, Magnetic induction, Gyro-meter, Acceleration
Battery
4,000 mAh
50 W SuperVOOC flash charging
Dimensions
75.7 mm wide
161.0 mm tall
8.7 mm thick
Weight
199 g
Colour Options
Neptune Blue / Lunar White
realme X2 Pro : Price + Deals In Malaysia!
The realme X2 Pro (MY) is available in two colour options – Neptune Blue and Polar White.
It will be offered in a single variant, with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, with a recommended retail price of RM 2,399 / ~US$574 / ~£445 / ~A$846 / ~S$786.
Here is the official online pre-order / sale page in Malaysia :
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Realme Malaysia just announced a new marketing tagline – Dare To Leap, as well as a surprise price cut for their flagship Realme 3 Pro smartphone!
Here is everything you need to know about Realme leaping forward, and the Realme 3 Pro price cut!
Realme – Dare To Leap
According to Realme Malaysia Brand Manager, Tiffany Teh, the new Dare To Leap tagline represents their passion and spirit to leap forward the performance, design and quality of their devices for their fans.
To achieve that, they are working with global design experts and manufacturing their devices to international design standards, while pushing for greater performance and better configurations.
Surprise Realme 3 Pro Price Cut!
In conjunction with their new tagline, Realme Malaysia also announced a surprise price cut of their flagship Realme 3 Pro smartphone!
Starting 22 July 2019 onwards, the 6 GB + 128 GBRealme 3 Pro can be purchased at this new price point :
Model
Launch Price
New Price
Difference
4 GB + 64 GB
RM 899 / ~US$219
RM 899 / ~US$219
–
6 GB + 128 GB
RM 1,099 / ~US$267
RM 999 / ~US$243
RM 100 / ~US$24
Current Realme Smartphone Price + Availability
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Chroma Boost is an advanced HDR feature that goes beyond HDR, which involves taking and combining multiple photos with different exposures.
On top of increasing the photo’s dynamic range, it will also correct and boost colour, while keeping control of noise.
Turning On Chroma Boost
Chroma Boost is so important that Realme made it the second icon at the top of the Camera app.
To turn it on, just open the camera app, and tap on the second icon at the top.
The Chroma Boost Is ON message will appear, and the Chroma Boost icon will appear in colour.
Until you turn it off, every photo your Realme 3 / Realme 3 Pro takes from now on will use Chroma Boost.
Turning Off Chroma Boost
To turn it off, just open the camera app, and tap on the second icon at the top.
The Chroma Boost Is OFF message will appear, and the Chroma Boost icon will turn black and show grey mountains.
When To Use Chroma Boost
Chroma Boost takes a considerable amount of time to take and process each shot – about 3 to 5 seconds.
So it is best used for planned shots of subjects that are not moving much. In fact, that’s the reason why it is turned off by default.
For most candid shots, or occasions where you want to take multiple shots quickly, you will probably want to disable Chroma Boost.
In the next part, we will show you the kind of shots Chroma Boost can deliver with our showcase of the Realme 3 in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Chroma Boost Sample Of Pier 39
This is the famous dock at the end of Pier 39, home to a number of California sea lions. It’s dusk – a really tricky time where the light isn’t great, but it’s not quite the time for using the Nightscape mode.
Surprisingly, it turned out much brighter than in real life, without getting washed out. You can see the sea lions in the foreground, as well as the bright lights of downtown San Francisco at the back.
Chroma Boost Samples Of Lombard Street
No tourist worth his or her name will visit San Francisco without going to the winding Lombard Street, even though it is really NOT the most crooked street in San Francisco.
That title really belongs to Vermont Street, near South of Market, although Lombard Street is definitely more picturesque. Plus, the Powell-Hyde cable car stops at the top!
As it so happened, we were there when the Zoox team decided to test their autonomous vehicle going down Lombard Street!
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Chroma Boost Samples Of Alcatraz Island
A short (but expensive) hop off San Francisco is the infamous Alcatraz Island.
It’s ironic how so many people are clamouring to get into Alcatraz when quite a few prisoners (and guards) lost their lives during several escape attempts…
One thing we like about Chroma Boost is how well it keeps control of the highlights, while lifting out details from the shadows.
This picture was taken in very bright sunlight. Yet you can see the blue sky, and even the clouds!
In this example, the former residential apartments are in the shadow, and would normally look dark. But the doors and windows are clearly visible.
It also work great indoors. Especially if you are taking shots of static objects.
Take a close look at this picture. Not only does it have great dynamic range, it managed to capture the bird flying and the Oakland Bay Bridge in the distance.
In fact, you can even see the sloping streets of San Francisco!
It was not easy to get this shot, but well worth the many tries!
The only problem with using Chroma Boost – it limits the number of photos you can take in a certain amount of time. Not very suitable if you are on a fast moving boat!
In this shot of the Alcatraz Cruises pier, with the Transamerica Pyramid and Coit Tower in the background, note the shadows which show the direction of the sun.
Even though it was very bright, and the shadows much darker in real life, Chroma Boost managed to bring the details out of the shadows. And yet, the sky remained blue and not overblown.
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Chroma Boost Samples Of Downtown San Francisco
Residential buildings in San Francisco are generally not very unique or interesting architecturally. The slopes of San Francisco are what’s truly interesting and unique.
Only when you get to the San Francisco Chinatown do you see more interesting building designs…
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Chroma Boost Samples Of The Golden Gate Bridge
No tourist to San Francisco will ever skip going to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Featured in countless movies, and even torn apart by the likes of Godzilla, a Kaiju, earthquakes, a tsunami and Magneto, it is the very symbol of San Francisco!
But instead of just heading to the Visitor Center, we trekked to Golden Gate Bridge from the south side on a cold misty morning.
Chroma Boost helped to bring out the colour of the foreground, but the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin headlands remained enveloped in mist.
Here is a closer view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Welcome Center. You can see the bridge trusses clearly detailed, even on its underside.
We then drove over the Golden Gate Bridge to the North Vista Point.
Right next to it is Horseshoe Bay, home to the US Coast Guard Golden Gate Station, and the Presidio Yacht Club.
You can even see Alcatraz Island in the background on the right, and Treasure Island on the far right.
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Chroma Boost Samples Of Muir Woods
To the north of San Francisco is the Muir Woods National Monument. Home to giant California redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens), it is a very beautiful and peaceful place.
Even though these redwoods grow very tall, lighting is not a severe problem for taking photos at the bottom of these giants.
However, if you are attempting to take pictures of them from the bottom up, sunlight could make it really difficult to get a well-exposed shot.
Try using Chroma Boost, or a similar HDR feature, to capture the sunlight shining through the treetops while capturing the intricate bark details that would normally be shrouded in the shadow.
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Chroma Boost Samples Of Hollywood + Rodeo Drive
We only had a short stay in Los Angeles, so we hit the usual tourist spots in Hollywood and Rodeo Drive.
First up is the TCL Chinese Theatre, located oh the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Many still know it as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
As it so happened, they barricaded it for the premiere of Catch-22. But this made it a great opportunity to use Chroma Boost – there was no one running across to spoil the shot!
While famous for its luxury boutique stores, Rodeo Drive isn’t very picturesque.
Arguably, the most picturesque spot is this internal street of the Two Rodeo shopping mall, which I believe is known as Via Rodeo Drive?
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Chroma Boost Samples Of The Griffith Observatory
Sitting on the top of Mount Hollywood is the Griffith Observatory. It’s an awesome spot to look out at downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the Pacific Ocean.
Unfortunately, it was a downcast day when we arrived. But Chroma Boost helped to boost exposure, and give the colours a little more pep.
View of downtown Los Angeles from the Griffith Observatory at 2X digital zoom with the Realme 3.
Despite the downcast skies, Chroma Boost brightened the sky and visibly increased the colour of the houses in the foreground.
It is actually possible to use Chroma Boost with moving indoor objects like this Foucault’s Pendulum. Look at the colour.
You just have to time it so that movement is minimal. In this case, it took us several tries to catch the pendulum at the end of the swing.
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Chroma Boost Samples Of Santa Monica
What’s a trip to Los Angeles without a trip to the world famous Santa Monica Pier?
Over a hundred years old, it is a large, double-jointed pier that juts out of the end of Colorado Avenue into the Pacific Ocean.
It is more than just a pier, of course. It is home to Pacific Park, an amusement park, shops, pubs and restaurants.
Right at the very end is also a very popular angling spot.
Chroma Boost can really bring out the colours that are usually hidden in the shadows, like the pillars of the Santa Monica pier.
Despite being almost dusk, using Chroma Boost can increase the brightness of the scene.
Opened in 1996, Pacific Park is a 2-acre amusement park that is open to public on the Santa Monica Pier.
It was really getting pretty dark, so Chroma Boost came in handy in boosting the exposure of the scene, while keeping the colours looking pretty pep.
On the way back, we stopped by the Santa Monica 3rd Promenade, home of this Triceratops water fountain sculpture.
Despite the low light (it was dusk!), Chroma Boost helped to keep the Triceratops sculpture well-exposed, without overblowing the brightly-lit cafe in the background.
Any darker, we would definitely have to use the Nightscape mode!
Realme Smartphone Price + Availability
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Realme smartphones are not known for the selfies, which is a shame. We took the Realme 3 on a trip across the US West Coast, and here is our Realme selfie guide and showcase!
Find out what settings you should use on Realme smartphones, and check out the selfies we took from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles!
The Realme 3 selfie camera has a higher-resolution 13 MP sensor with a brighter f/2.0 lens. The Realme 2, you may recall, has an 8 MP front camera with f/2.2 lens.
Its higher-end brother, the Realme 3 Pro, also has a front camera with a wide f/2.0 aperture. The only difference is it has a higher-resolution 25 MP sensor, instead of a 13 MP sensor.
The Realme Selfie Camera Guide
We highly recommend that you enable these settings before you start shooting – Location, Flip Selfie, and Auto HDR. These are the common settings you find in other Realme smartphones, like the Realme 2 Pro and the Realme 3 Pro.
Location
While travelling in the US, we do not always have time to note the exact location (building, street address, etc.) where we take these photos.
Enabling Location lets the Realme 3 add the GPS coordinates to every photo, so you can always look up the location when you get back.
Flip Selfie
We highly recommend turning on the Flip Selfie option, which basically gives you a mirror image of the selfie. This is important because it makes sure any text in the background will be readable.
This was not enabled by default, which led to some of our selfies not turning out right. Make sure you enable this option before you start taking your selfies!
Auto HDR
Selfies are often impromptu… spontaneous… There’s very little time to set-up a selfie, unless you’re an influencer and you would have a buddy or two, with LED lighting, etc (you get the idea).
This is why you should make sure Auto HDR is enabled. It lets the Realme 3 automatically decide when is the best time to take HDR shots (combining multiple shots with different exposures).
HDR will bring out the details in both dark and overexposed areas of a photo, while increasing the picture’s dynamic range. Take a look at this example :
Without Auto HDR, both faces in this selfie shot would be too dark because of the overly bright background.
It may not be obvious in the picture above, but it was CRAZY HOT and BRIGHT at the Grand Canyon when I took that photo in the shade. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out!
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Realme 3 Selfie Samples From Boulder City
After landing in Las Vegas, we headed straight for Boulder City, which is a small town about 30 minutes away.
You will pass it on the way to the Grand Canyon, or Hoover Dam. So it’s a great place to stop for the night, especially if you plan to visit Hoover Dam.
But first, we had some burger and chicken fingers at The Chicken Shack. The folks here are extremely friendly! 😄
Here is Nick with the Double Shack burger, with double beef patties and cheese. Only$9.79 before taxes, , with a side of fries and a drink!
And here are Steve and Justin with my order of chicken fingers! 😄
The chicken tenders here are large strips of chicken breast meat. I prefer dark meat, but they were juicy and tender. Only $7.99 for 5 of “em!
This is Allyson from the Boulder Pit Stop, serving our Pit Burger and Turkey Burger. Seriously great burgers even without adding cheese, bacon or mushrooms.
The Pit Burger with a 1/3 lb patty is only $5.75 before taxes, and the Turkey Burger only $4.50 before taxes. If you’re ever going to Boulder City, make sure you try them out!
Realme 3 Selfie Samples From Hoover Dam
The best view of Hoover Dam is actually midway across the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Just turn off about a mile after the security check point, and walk up to the Memorial Plaza, which leads to the pedestrian walkway of the bridge.
There’s no need to walk all the way to the end. Just walk until you get a picture you like, or to the mid-point, so you can have one foot in Nevada, and another foot in Arizona! 😀
The lifts were undergoing maintenance so there were no tours that day. However, Hoover Dam tour guides like Alan gave us a presentation on the Hoover Dam instead.
You can feel the pride and love they have for this American engineering marvel!
Realme 3 Selfie Samples From The Grand Canyon
Being short on time, we took a short plane + helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon at a Boulder City airport.
Scott here took us on a short cruise down the Colorado river, through the Grand Canyon West Rim.
The bulk of the Grand Canyon West Rim (seen behind us) belongs to the US National Park, while the opposing side is part of the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
It was CRAZY HOT and really bright at the Grand Canyon that day, but thanks to its Auto HDR capability, this selfie taken at Guano Point turned out much better than I expected!
Since it was so bright, I expected harsh shadows on our faces, and a terribly blown-out background. Yet, the shadows were surprisingly soft, and you can clearly see the Grand Canyon in the back, and even the clouds and the blue sky!
Realme 3 Selfie Samples From Las Vegas
It’s been years since my last visit to Las Vegas, and while much has remained the same, a lot has changed!
Here is the venerable Las Vegas landmark – the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas signboard!
While it has not changed, it has been upgraded with a special parking lot built into the median, so tourists can park and not get hit by traffic on both sides of the Las Vegas Boulevard! 😅
I then spent three days at Dell Technologies World 2019, where I met really nice people like Stephanie Silva from McLaren…
And Ben Driscoll and Kendall Peters, who ran the always-busy Press and Analyst Room!
We also had the opportunity to meet and take selfies with the incredibly funny and entertaining Penn & Teller!
These guys are AWESOME! If you can only catch one magic show in Las Vegas, you MUST catch Penn & Teller.
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Realme 3 Selfie Samples From San Francisco
After so many days in Sin City, we flew ourselves to San Francisco, and checked ourselves into the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary!
Located just 1.25 miles or just over 2 km from the San Francisco, it served as a federal prison for 29 years. during which 36 prisoners tried to escape.
Ironically, hundreds of tourists now pay good money to visit Alcatraz every day! 😅
Welcoming us was Ray Hood, a volunteer with the US National Parks Service.
He commutes from Sacramento to help US Park Rangers like Wendy Solis here educate visitors on the rich history of Alcatraz, and to warn us about being “painted white” by the current avian occupants of Alcatraz…
Prison chow at Alcatraz did not agree with us, so we escaped on a boat and headed to the Fisherman’s Wharf, where Ernesto served us Boudin’s new crab chowder in a sourdough bowl!
I met Rodrigo “Roy” Gutierrez outside of Pier 33. He spray painted that piece for me in just 5 minutes! 🤩
Again, Auto HDR kicked in for a nicely exposed photo, even though it was a dastardly bright day.
While I was in San Francisco, I had my MacBook Pro checked out by Brennan Duong at Apple Store Union Square.
Finally, we had to stop by The Baked Bear for their humungous and really delicious ice-cream sandwiches! This is Sam with my 🐻tastic ice-cream sandwich!
That’s a 🐻 of an ice-cream sandwich! Not a 🐨 or a 🐼 but an actual 🐻… 😁
We originally planned to have one each, but it was so big – we had to share!
Realme 3 Selfie Samples From Los Angeles
We only had a short time in LA, but I had the opportunity to chat with Officer Raviol of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Joshua thinks he looks like Nicholas Cage. I think he looks like Arnold Vosloo. What do YOU think? 😁
Realme Smartphone Price + Availability
These are the latest Realme smartphones that are currently available for sale :
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The Realme 3 is a mid-range smartphone with flagship aspirations. It is full of features that are usually found only in flagship smartphones. Like its Nightscape mode.
Let’s take a look at what the Realme Nightscape mode does, and show you how it can be used to take really awesome night shots!
Nightscape Mode
The Nightscape mode was first introduced in the Realme 3, and included in the recently-launched Realme 3 Pro.
It uses artificial intelligence, multi-frame capture and an anti-shake algorithm to produce significantly better low-light photos.
Nightscape Mode In Realme 3
When used in the Realme 3 smartphone, Nightscape delivers these improvements :
Increased exposure in dim lighting, allowing for better low-light photography
Better control of overexposed areas, bringing out details that would normally be washed out
Brightening underexposed areas, allowing details to emerge from the shadows
Keep noise under control, even in dark areas
Nightscape Mode In Realme 3 Pro
In addition to the above, the higher-end Realme 3 Pro will take multiple frames in the RAW format. This allows it to create Nightscape photos with more detail, greater brightness with lower noise and motion blur.
How To Turn On Nightscape Mode
Here is a short guide on how to turn on Nightscape mode in the Realme 3 smartphone. It should be the same for the Realme 3 Pro.
When To Use Nightscape
Now, as great as Nightscape mode is, there is a reason why Realme did not turn it on by default.
Each Nightscape shot takes between 4 to 7 seconds to complete – multiple shots are taken over 3 seconds, and it takes anywhere from 1 to 4 seconds to process them.
So you need to decide when is a good time to use Nightscape, and when you can skate by without it. After all, the Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro have great cameras with fast, bright lenses.
Not Necessary : With Decent Lighting
Sometimes, an indoor scene may not seem bright enough. But the Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro have bright, fast lenses – f/1.8 and f/1.7 respectively.
This corridor in The Venetian Las Vegas was not brightly-lit, but there was no need to use Nightscape to create such a great photo.
Worth Trying : When There Is A Mix Of Good And Poor Lighting
There will be times when some parts of a scene are well-lit, while other parts are not. It’s worth using Nightscape to bring out the details in the shadows.
Recommended : When There Is Poor Lighting
The Siegfried and Roy Commemorative Statue is not directly lit at night, although hey, it’s Las Vegas so there’s indirect lighting from across the street!
Still, it is recommended to use Nightscape to bring out details in the shadows, and reduce noise in the dark areas.
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We took the Realme 3 to Las Vegas for a photography session. Here is a comparison of various scenes with and without Nightscape mode.
You should see better results with the Realme 3 Pro, which supports multi-frame recording and processing in RAW.
Treasure Island
Now, do remember that this is Las Vegas, so it’s pretty much brightly-lit at night. But that doesn’t mean it is an easy night shot, because the brighter lights can and do throw off the camera, causing it to underexpose the photo.
Take this example of Treasure Island. The bright LED billboard literally fooled the camera into thinking its very bright, and so the photo came out underexposed.
But turning on Nightscape captures a multitude of photos over 3 seconds, so the camera won’t get fooled by a single take.
The result – a well-exposed photo where the bright billboard is not overly-exposed, and yet you can see details of the much darker hotel building.
The Mirage Volcano
The Mirage Volcano was also a difficult shot. The volcano was lit by lights in the water, which cast deep shadows at the top.
It also made the background much darker in comparison. In fact, the trees behind the volcano appeared pitch black, while the tree on the upper right corner was cloaked in darkness.
When we took the same shot with Nightscape mode, you can now see details of the volcano top that was earlier hidden in the shadows.
You can also see the colour and details of the trees in the background. And not only can you clearly see the tree on the upper right corner, you can even see that there is another tree next to it!
The Venetian
There is lots of bright lights in this sample of The Venetian. But there are also lots of areas that appear significantly darker in comparison.
Turning on Nightscape not only brought out those darker areas, the brighter areas had a more natural, warmer look. It was essentially creating a HDR image, with greater dynamic range.
Of course, your results will vary depending on the lighting conditions. In this example, the differences are less significant.
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Realme just introduced a new flagship smartphone – the Realme 3 Pro! Here is everything you need to know about the latest flagship smartphone from Realme!
The Realme 3 Pro Smartphone
The Realme 3 Pro looks very similar to its excellent predecessor, the Realme 2 Pro, but has been significantly upgraded internally.
Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
Realme maintained the same 6.3-inch dewdrop display, but it is now protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
Faster 10 nm Mobile SoC
While the Snapdragon 660 that powered the Realme 2 Pro, it is power-hungry. The newer Snapdragon 710 is not only faster, it is more power-efficiency.
25 MP Front Camera
The new 25 MP front camera with f/2.0 lens is an upgrade from the Realme 2 Pro‘s 16 MP front camera.
Improved Main Camera
The Realme 3 Pro maintains the same pairing of an imaging camera with a depth sensor. However, it now features a newer Sony IMX519 image sensor, and a higher resolution 5 MP depth sensor.
Larger Battery + VOOC 3.0 Fast Charging
Surprisingly, it has a larger 4,045 mAh battery. On top of that, it supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging, and is even bundled with a 20 watt VOOC charger.
Realme 3 Pro Colour Options
The Realme 3 Pro comes in three colour options (from left to right) – Nitro Blue, Carbon Grey, Lightning Purple.
Realme 3 Pro Specifications Compared
In this table, we compare its specifications against the Realme 2 Pro.
Specifications
Realme 3 Pro
Realme 2 Pro
Display
6.3-inch display
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 409 ppi
6.3-inch display
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 409 ppi
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
NA
Operating System
Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0
Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1
Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 AIE
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE
Processor
2 x Qualcomm Kryo 360 Gold cores (2.2 GHz)
6 x Qualcomm Kryo 360 Silver cores (1.7 GHz)
4 x Qualcomm Kryo 260 Gold cores (2.2 GHz)
4 x Qualcomm Kryo 260 Silver cores (1.84 GHz)
Graphics Processor
Qualcomm Adreno 616
Qualcomm Adreno 512
Memory
4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM
4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4x SDRAM
Storage
64 GB / 128 GB eMMC 5.1 flash storage
64 GB eMMC 5.1 flash storage, OR
128 GB UFS 2.1 flash storage
microSD card (up to 256 GB)
Front Camera
25 MP image sensor with f/2.0 lens
16 MP image sensor with f/2.0 lens
Rear Camera
16 MP Sony IMX519 image sensor with f/1.7 lens
5 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 lens
Single LED flash
16 MP Sony IMX398 image sensor with f/1.7 lens
2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 lens
Single LED flash
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There is a new Entry-Level King in town – the Realme C2 smartphone! Here is everything you need to know about the latest entry-level smartphone from Realme!
The Realme C2 Smartphone
The Realme C2 is an evolutionary upgrade of the Realme C1, which decimated the entry-level market last year.
Dewdrop Display
The Realme C1 had a 6.2-inch notched display. The Realme C2 comes with a 6.1-inch dewdrop display, with a slightly wider resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and aspect ratio of 19.5:9
Faster 12 nm Mobile SoC
The Realme C2 runs on a faster MediaTek Helio P22 mobile SoC. More importantly, the Helio P22 was built on the 12 nm process technology, which makes it more power-efficient.
Smudge-Free Chassis
Realme maintained the same diamond-cut chassis design, but upgraded it with a smudge-free treatment. It is offered in the same two colours – Black and Blue.
Smaller Battery
Thanks to its more power-efficient SoC, the Realme 2 comes with a slightly smaller 4,000 mAh battery.
Front + Rear Cameras
The Realme C2 maintains the same 5 MP front camera, as well as the 13 MP + 2 MP dual-lens camera in the back.
Realme C2 Specifications Compared
In this table, we compare the specifications of the Realme C2 against the Realme C1.
Specifications
Realme C2
Realme C1
Display
6.1-inch dewdrop display
- 720 x 1560 pixels
- 89.35% screen ratio
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The new Realme 3 smartphone is here! It boasts a new design, new cameras, and a more powerful processor – all at an INCREDIBLE PRICE!
Find out what the Realme 3 offers over its predecessor, and why we gave it out Reviewer’s Choice Award!
The Official Realme 3 Tech Briefing
Let’s start off with the official Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) tech briefing!
India + International Variants
Before we kick off the preview, we need point out that there are two Realme 3 variants. Internationally, it runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. Yes, the same mobile SoC used in the far pricier OPPO F9.
The Indian variant though runs on the faster MediaTek Helio P70 mobile SoC. What’s different?
Its four high-speed ARM Cortex-A73 cores run 2.1 GHz, instead of 2.0 GHz
Its ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU runs at 900 MHz, instead of 800 MHz
Basically, the Helio P70 variant has a slightly faster CPU, with a GPU that is said to be 13% faster.
Realme 3 Colour Options
Globally, there are three colour options – Radiant Blue, Dynamic Black and Classic Black. However, here in Malaysia, they are only bringing in the Radiant Blue and Dynamic Black, which are 3D gradient colours.
The Radiant Blue colour combines semi-transparent blue-green colours with a silver mirror reflective layer.
The Dynamic Black colour, on the other hand, is created by black and blue painting in three separate spray and bake sessions, with pearl powder added to add depth.
Realme 3 Price List + Deals
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) will be available in two configurations, from 6 April 2019 onwards.
Let’s take a look at the box and unbox it to see what’s inside!
When you fully unbox it, you will find the following items :
One Realme 3 smartphone, wrapped in plastic
One Realme 3 clear TPU bumper case
One set of Realme 3 documents
10 watt Realme fast USB charger
One micro USB data and power cable
One SIM tray extractor pin
We really like its bundled bumper case, and highly recommend that you use it. It provides a thick protective border along all sides of the display. It is also thick enough to protect the camera bump.
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The Realme 3 Smartphone Up Close!
Evolving from last year’s Realme 2, the Realme 3 uses the same form factor.. In fact, it is just 0.1 mm shorter, and 0.1 mm thicker – virtually similar in size!
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) retained the 6.2-inch display, with the same resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The display notch has, however, been replaced with a smaller dewdrop notch.
Realme also added Gorilla Glass protection, although we are not sure what version they used. Most of what’s changed is literally under the hood.
On the left side, you will find the SIM tray positioned right above the two Volume buttons.
The Power button is located on the right side.
Realme chose to stick with the old micro USB port, probably to ensure compatibility with older cables and devices. The new bidirectional USB Type C port is, frankly, far more convenient to use. We are glad to see the 3.5 mm audio port though.
The only microphones we spotted are here – between the audio port and micro USB port. It looks like it may lack noise cancellation capabilities. The longer row of ports are the speaker ports.
Setting Up The Realme 3 Smartphone
It’s really easy to setup the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB). After all, it is running on the new Android 9.0 Pie. It should take you no more than 5 minutes to set it up as a new device.
Realme 3 Specifications Compared
We created this table to show you the differences between the Indian and International variants. You can also compare them against last year’s Realme 2 smartphone.
Specifications
Realme 3 (India)
Realme 3 (International)
Realme 2
Display
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
NA
Operating System
Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0
Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0
Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1
Platform
MediaTek Helio P70
MediaTek Helio P60
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Processor
4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores (2.1 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 GHz)
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Dewdrop Notch Display
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB)has a 6.21-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, like the Realme 2.
But Realme upgraded it with a dewdrop notch, and added Gorilla Glass protection. This gives it a distinct advantage over smartphones at the similar price range, like the HONOR 8C.
Thanks to the smaller notch, there is a lot more space for your notifications. It also increases the screen-to-body ratio to 88.3%.
A Big Boost In Performance!
The last generation Realme 2 used the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, which is a decent mid-range mobile SoC.
This year, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) gets a big performance boost in the form of the MediaTek Helio P60.
It boasts four high-speed ARM Cortex-A73 cores and four low-power ARM Cortex-A53 cores – all running at 2.0 GHz. In addition, it has a faster ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU running at 800 MHz.
On top of that, the Helio P60 is fabricated on the newer 12 nm FinFET process technology. This means a significantly lower power consumption, and thermal output.
The MediaTek Helio P60 modem supports LTE Cat7 (300 Mbps) download and LTE Cat13 (150 Mbps) upload, as well as 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity.
Memory + Storage
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) comes with 4 GB of RAM with 2.25 GB of free memory to use. If you opt for the 3 GB model, you will probably have 1.25 GB of available memory to use. That’s still more RAM than entry-level smartphones come with!
The base model comes with 32 GB of storage., Our higher-end model comes with 64 GB, of which 48 GB or 75% is free to use.
This is enough space to store about 13,000 photos or 6 hours of 1080p videos.
MicroSD + SIM Card Tray
If you don’t find 64 GB of storage sufficient, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) comes with a dedicated microSD card slot that supports up to 256 GB of additional storage.
Even if you don’t use that much storage, using a microSD card will help protect your data in the event the phone is damaged or destroyed.
Those who need dual SIM capability will be delighted to know the Realme 3 comes with two dedicated nano SIM slots. So you can use two SIM cards together with a microSD card. This is as good as it gets!
Fingerprint Sensor
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) retained the same rear fingerprint sensor as the Realme 2. It is fast and accurate, taking only about a dozen finger presses to register.
The Realme 3 also supports basic facial recognition using the front camera. It is certainly convenient, but for those who are security conscious, we recommend sticking with the fingerprint sensor.
Aesthetics
Despite its very modest price point, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) looks premium, thanks to its injection-moulded unibody with curved edges and a really beautiful gradient colour scheme.
This combination of a curvy silhouette and gradient colours, with a mirror-like finish gives the Realme 3 a really premium look and feel.
Realme offers a classic Black option in some countries, but most countries will have two 3D gradient colour options – Dynamic Black and Radiant Blue.
The Radiant Blue colour combines semi-transparent blue-green colours with a silver mirror reflective layer.
The Dynamic Black colour, on the other hand, is created by black and blue painting in three separate spray and bake sessions, with pearl powder added to add depth.
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Better Cameras
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) has a new 13 MP main camera with a new, brighter f/1.8 lens. While it is still a 13 MP sensor, this sensor has larger 1.12 µm pixels.
The brighter lens and larger pixels will deliver better low-light performance with lower noise levels.
In addition, this new camera now supports 90 fps slow-motion video recording at the 720p resolution.
Like the Realme 2, it is still paired with a 2 MP depth sensor, and supported by a single LED flash.
The depth sensor does not actually take any pictures. Instead, it lets the camera to more accurately differentiate the subject from its background, allowing for more realistic software bokeh effects..
The front camera has been upgraded with a higher-resolution 13 MP sensor with a brighter f/2.0 lens. The Realme 2, you may recall, has an 8 MP front camera with f/2.2 lens.
Nightscape Mode
For the first time at this price range, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) camera has a Nightscape mode.
Like the HDR feature, it takes multiple shots in quick succession and combine them for a brighter scene, and to bring out the details in the shadows.
Nightscape goes beyond, applying a combination of AI and anti-shake algorithms to dramatically increase exposure in extremely dim lighting, while keeping noise under control.
Chroma Boost Mode
Also new to this price range is the Realme 3’s Chroma Boost mode. It is similar to the Scene Optimiser feature in flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S10+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note9.
It uses AI algorithms to recognise scenes in a photo, and automatically optimise the photo’s colour, dynamic range and detail. The resulting pictures have greater dynamic range and have more vivid colours.
Ergonomics
Despite its large display size, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) is just 75.6 mm wide, and 156.1 mm tall. Thanks to its narrow bezels and dewdrop notch, it feels relatively compact in the hand.
Even though it only delivers a HD+ resolution on such a large screen, the icons and text look sharp and crisp. Realme did not reveal its maximum brightness, but it held up well in bright sunlight.
The ultra-wide aspect ratio is great for playing games, but you will have to live with some pillarboxing– a black bar on each side of a movie.
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Realme 3 Camera Performance – Photo Samples
The Realme 3’s main camera has a new 13 MP sensor with larger 1.12 µm pixels. In addition, it is paired with brighter f//1.8 lens usually found in flagship-class smartphones.
The maximum 13 MP resolution is attained with the 4:3 aspect ratio. The photos are 4160 x 3120 pixels in size; with a file size of between 3 MB and 4 MB.
Here are 12 high-resolution unedited samples for you to check out. Click on them to load the full-sized photos. You can also download them to examine up close.
Despite its modest price point, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) is delivering close to flagship-class photos. Blow up the picture to 100% and marvel at the detail the sensor captured.
Even without using its Chroma Boost feature, the camera is already capable of producing remarkably vivid colours.
We have to point out though that the camera is not great for macros. It has trouble focusing at short distances. But you can get pretty good results if you are careful about the focus distance.
The bright f/1.8 aperture naturally creates a narrow depth of field, with a nicer bokeh effect. But for the ultimate bokeh effect, you should leverage its Portrait mode, which leverages its depth sensor to separate the subject from the background and lets you create really nice bokeh for the background.
Realme 3 Camera Performance – Video Samples
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) only supports 1080p video recording from both the front and rear cameras. Here are two video samples.
Video Sample #1 : Piano Performance
When you play the video, you will notice that it lacks both optical and electronic stabilisation. So if you can afford it, get a gimbal. It will iron out this problem.
Later in the video, you will see us zoom in and out. The Realme 3 does not have a zoom lens, but it has a 2X software zoom button. However, we don’t recommend using it because it seems to have focus issues.
In this video, you can clearly see that there is no stabilisation of any kind. So make sure you get a gimbal if you want to do serious video recording.
You can also clearly hear the background buzz we were talking about in the previous video. That’s not wind noise, because we are not moving that fast. It’s just ever-present in the video, even when we paused for a moment.
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Work Performance – PCMark
We tested the Realme 3’s performance using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) did very well in this test. Its MediaTek Helio P60 virtually matched the flagship-class Kirin 970 powering the HONOR Play.
It was 13% faster than the far more expensive OPPO R17 Pro, and 35% faster than the Galaxy A7 2018 smartphones!
Gaming Performance – 3DMark
We tested the Realme 3’s gaming performance using 3DMark, using the Ice Storm Unlimited test.
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) also delivered good gaming performance. It was 36% slower than the HONOR Play which boasts the flagship-class Kirin 970 mobile SoC.
On the other hand, it was 32% faster than the OPPO R17 Pro and Galaxy A7 2018,, which are both more expensive mid-range smartphones!
Battery Life – PCMark
We then tested the Realme 3’s battery performance using PCMark. It basically ran the PCMark work tests until its battery capacity dropped to 20%.
Thanks to its large battery, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) delivered a good battery life of 10.5 hours. Note that this is not just screen-on time. It’s running the Work 2.0 benchmark over, and over again, for 10.5 hours!
That said, it is the least efficient model in this comparison, using 6% more power than the HONOR Play, 28.5% more than the OPPO R17 Pro, and 38% more than the Samsung Galaxy A7 2018.
Battery Recharging Performance
The Realme 3 comes with a 10 watt fast charger. Let’s take a look at how fast it recharges the 4,230 mAh battery.
The Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) took 3 hours and 10 minutes (190 minutes) to recharge its battery from 20% to 100%. This is not very good performance for a 10 watt charger, because the Galaxy A7 2018 recharges 29% faster with its less powerful 7.75 watt charger.
Its battery life : recharging ratio of 3.3 : 1 is also below average. A rule of thumb – for one hour of battery life, you’ll need to charge it for 18 minutes.
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Our Verdict + Award!
Since its inception, Realme has shocked the industry with their ability and willingness to push against the boundaries of what’s possible.
Their first slew of smartphones were incredible value propositions that helped make Realme a household name in just a few months. And they did it without noticeably sacrificing quality or features.
The new Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) impressed us no less with its incredible combination of great features, a classy unibody design, and an unbelievable price point. Unbelievably, it is a BIG UPGRADE from its predecessor, the Realme 2.
First, they gave it a big performance boost with the MediaTek Helio P60 processor. Impressively, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) was as fast as the flagship-class Kirin 970 in work performance, and delivered 32% faster gaming performance than the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 and Samsung Exynos 7885 processors.
Next, they upgraded the display; replacing the wide notch with a small dewdrop notch, and adding Gorilla Glass protection. The biggest upgrades though came in the form of its front and rear cameras.
In the front, Realme replaced the 8 MB selfie camera with a higher-resolution 13 MP camera with a brighter f/2.0 lens.
In the back, it upgraded the 13 MP camera with a new sensor with larger pixels, and a new, brighter f/1.8 lens. This camera also boasts new AI capabilities in the form of Nightscape and Chroma Boost photography modes.
Everything was packed into a really classy unibody chassis with a large 4,230 man battery. The Radiant Blue model is especially beautiful, with its blue-green gradient tones.
Now, here is the punchline. These features are not unique to Realme. You can find them in other smartphones from other brands. But only the Realme 3 offers all that at these incredible price points :
Ultimately, the Realme 3 (64 GB | 32 GB) offers you a powerful mid-range smartphone with high-resolution front and rear cameras, at the price point of entry-level smartphones!
For delivering an incredible value proposition.. an incredible bargain.. yet again, we proudly award the Realme 3 our Reviewer’s Choice Award! Great job, Realme!
Realme 3 Specifications Compared
Specifications
Realme 3 (India)
Realme 3 (International)
Realme 2
Display
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
NA
Operating System
Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0
Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0
Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1
Platform
MediaTek Helio P70
MediaTek Helio P60
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Processor
4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores (2.1 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 GHz)
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The new Realme 3 boasts a more powerful processor, a new dewdrop display and new cameras. Get the official Realme 3 price list and deals, as well as its full specifications!
The Realme 3 Smartphone
Evolving from last year’s Realme 2, the Realme 3 (Price Check) uses the same form factor.. In fact, it is just 0.1 mm shorter, and 0.1 mm thicker – virtually similar in size!
The Realme 3 retained the 6.2-inch display, with the same resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The display notch has, however, been replaced with a smaller dewdrop notch.
Realme also added Gorilla Glass protection in the Realme 3 (Price Check), although we are not sure what version they used. Most of what’s changed is literally under the hood.
Realme 3 Colour Options
The Realme 3 (Price Check) comes in three colour options – Radiant Blue, Dynamic Black and Classic Black. However, here in Malaysia, they are only bringing in the Radiant Blue and Dynamic Black, which are 3D gradient colours.
The Radiant Blue colour combines semi-transparent blue-green colours with a silver mirror reflective layer.
The Dynamic Black colour, on the other hand, is created by black and blue painting in three separate spray and bake sessions, with pearl powder added to add depth.
Realme 3 Price List + Deals
The Realme 3 (Price Check) will be available in two configurations, at these official prices :
They will be available for sale from 6 April 2019 onwards. But Realme has a special offer for early adopters!
Realme 3 Special Offer!
At 12 AM sharp on 27 March, 2019, the Realme 3 (3 GB + 32 GB) model will be sold at a special discounted price of just RM 549 / ~US$ 136 / £ 103!
Free Lexis Hotel Stay!
In addition, the FIRST 3 customers who purchase the Realme 3 (or any other Realme products) on 27 March 2019, will win a 2D1N Premium Tower Seaview stay, including breakfast, at the Lexis Port Dickson Hotel!
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Realme 3 Specifications Compared
We created this table to show you the differences between the Indian and International variants. You can also compare them against last year’s Realme 2 smartphone.
Specifications
Realme 3 (India)
Realme 3 (International)
Realme 2
Display
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
6.2-inch display
- 720 x 1520 pixels
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 271 ppi
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
NA
Operating System
Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0
Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0
Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1
Platform
MediaTek Helio P70
MediaTek Helio P60
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Processor
4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores (2.1 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores (2.0 GHz)
4 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (2.0 GHz)
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For the next TWO DAYS, Realme is offering special deals in the Realme Fans Festival n collaboration with Shopee Malaysia and the Lexis Hotel Group. Here are the full details!
Realme Fans Festival Deals
During the Realme Fans Festival from 6-7 March 2019, Realme will offer the Realme C1 smartphone in the 2 GB + 32 GB configuration for the first time! There will also be three different types of Realme deals :
Realme Malaysia also partnered with the Lexis Hotel Group to offer free stays at their resorts!
Realme Facebook Contest
If you purchase any Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2 or Realme C1 smartphone, you will be eligible to win a 2D1N stay with breakfast for 2 pax at the Sky Pool Villa at the Grand Lexis Port Dickson, worth RM 2,332!
Step 1: Share a picture of your proof of purchase of your Realme phone on your Facebook profile page (Make sure to set your profile as public)
Step 2: Use the hashtag #RealmeFansFes
Step 3: Wait for the winner announcement and enjoy your vacation
At the end of the contest, Realme Malaysia will randomly select 8 lucky winners!
Realme Shopee Contest
TWO (2) top spenders in the Realme Fans Festival will stand a chance to win a 2D1N stay with breakfast for 2 pax at the Premium Tower Seaview at the Grand Lexis Port Dickson, worth RM 816.20!
Shopee Facebook Contest
Shopee will select four winners randomly from those who have completed these steps :
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On 27 February 2019, the Realme x Lazada Super Brand Day offered amazing Realme deals for just 24 hours! Here are the Realme deals that were offered on Lazada Super Brand Day! Find out how well they did!
Realme Deals @ Lazada Super Brand Day
On Realme x Lazada Super Brand Day, Realme will offer the Realme C1 smartphone in the 2 GB + 32 GB configuration for the first time! There will also be three different types of Realme deals :
The.Realme x Lazada Super Brand Day set a new record, with 700% sales uplift. The Realme Malaysia flagship store on Lazada won over 8,000 new followers and generated more than 16 million impressions, with over 233,000 interactions on social media.
Realme Contests
In addition to the Realme deals, you can also participate in two Realme contests to either unlock Realme earphones at special prices, or win a Realme power bank!
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Realme today revealed a new visual identity, and a range of new Realme branded products – from t-shirts to office supplies. Check them out below!
The New Realme Visual Identity
To better identify with their target market of young smartphone users, Realme invited Eddie Opara, the multiple ADC Gold Cube Awards winner from the design studio, Pentagram, to create a new Realme visual identity.
The new Realme logo adopts a more concise and universal letter shape. It is a combination of human-figure and the uppercase “R” from “Realme”. A merged circle, square and triangle form a nested uppercase “R” and lowercase “r” which stand for the original aspiration of “Realme” as providing the youth with quality products they need and “realme” – young people’s true selves – simultaneously.
This clever nesting and blending design conveys Realme’s vision of sharing pride in being young with young people, while the hidden arrows point to the deep connection between Realme and young groups and their direct goals as well as absolute strength of taking challenges.
The upgraded visual identity system and logo are all based on vibrant golden yellow. This colour, called “Realme Yellow”, represents power, style, modernity and youthfulness; as well as positivity, optimism, friendliness and emotional energy, wisdom, harmony, prosperity.
The main auxiliary color, gray, represents professionalism, calmness, and inclusiveness; and will be used with other auxiliary colors including classic black and white, and a light gray tone, in Realme’s overall brand visual identity.
The New Realme Branded Products
Realme also launched a series of branded office supplies and apparel featuring the new Realme visual identity. They include handbags, paper cups, notebooks, folders, work badges, business cards, envelopes, sweaters and t-shirts.
The new Realme-branded apparel like t-shirts and hoodies will be offered in either Realme Yellow or Realme Grey options.
The use of the new Realme visual identity in these branded products are designed to give Realme fans more opportunities to express their support for the brand, not limiting to just Realme smartphones.
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Find out how to get free Realme devices and other gifts by slashing your Realme Angpau this Chinese New Year! Try the Realme Angpau For You! game, and you could win yourself a free Realme smartphone!
Slash Your Realme Angpau For Free Devices + Other Gifts!
To celebrate Chinese New Year 2019, Realme Malaysia is giving away a bunch of free devices and other gifts.
All you have to do is participate in the Realme Angpau For You! interactive game! to unlock Realme prosperity gifts, such as Realme C1, Realme 2 and Realme 2 Pro smartphones. Olike smartbands, OPPO selfie sticks and shopping vouchers for Lazada and Shopee!
“The Realme Angpau For You! campaign is our innovative spin of the century old tradition of the handing out of angpaus, which symbolizes happiness and good fortune for the New Year. We want to thank our Malaysian fans for their continuous support and provide them with attractive gifts, through a fun and interactive game, as they celebrate a prosperous and lucky new year,” said Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager, Realme Malaysia.
The Realme Angpau For You! Game
Daily Mystery Instant Prize
In the Realme Angpau For You game, you can slash your angpau every day to win a mystery instant prize! But note that every player will only get ONE CHANCE to participate in the lucky draw!
Weekly Realme Smartphone Prizes
To win the weekly Realme smartphone prizes, here is what you need to do ;
Share the post for weekly prizes posted on the Realme Malaysia Facebook page
Share the thread on your Facebook page with the #RealmeCNY and #RealmeAngpau hashtags
Only FOUR (4) winners will be selected each week, and the contest ends on 10 February 2019. So what are you waiting for? Slash your Realme angpau to unlock your free gifts today!
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