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| Price |
₹ 15,499 onwards
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₹ 19,999 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Sep, 2019
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Sep, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6.4 inches
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6.4 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
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1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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| Display Type |
AMOLED
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AMOLED
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| Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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| Display Features |
Super AMOLED
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Night mode
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2.3 GHz
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2.3 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #37 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 712Ranked #31 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Mali-G72 MP3
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Adreno 616
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| RAM |
4 GB
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8 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 5G |
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
48MP + 8MP + 5MP
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64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (4K)
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| Other Camera Features |
48MP: F/2.0 Aperture; Samsung GW2 Sensor, 5MP: Depth Sensor; F/2.2 Aperture, 8MP: 123° Ultra-wide Angle Lens; F/2.2 Aperture
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64MP: 1/1.72" Sensor Size; Samsung GW1 Sensor; 0.8um Pixel Size; F/1.8 Aperture; EIS, 8MP: 119° Wide-angle Camera; F/2.25 Aperture; 5P lens, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: Macro Camera; 4cm Shooting Distance, AI HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition, Chrome boost, Super nightscape, Filter mode, Panorama, Expert mode, Time-Lapse
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| Secondary Camera |
16MP
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16MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture, Samsung SK3P8SP Sensor
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Sony IMX471 Sensor, F/2.0 Aperture, 5P lens, AI beauty, AI HDR
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| Internal Memory |
64 GB
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128 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 512 GB
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Yes, up to 256 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
8.9 mmMedium
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8.6 mmMedium
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| Weight |
188 gmMedium
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183 gmMedium
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| Width |
75.1 mmOk for one-handed use
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75.2 mmOk for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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Yes, Splash resistant
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| Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 15W Fast Charging
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Yes, 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
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| Included Fast Charger |
Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
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Yes, 20.0W Fast Charger
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration
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UFS 2.1 Storage; In-display Fingerprint Sensor; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Decent looks and build quality - with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - quite similar to the M30 - the only major visual difference is that the triple camera setup gets a wider, rectangular module to house the LED flash and "48 megapixel" branding
- The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000mAh battery
- It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front
- Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great
- Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach
- Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ (2340x1080) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket
- It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution
- Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled
- Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimized for large displays like this
- One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Night mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M30s' AMOLED display), and Always On Display option
- Good, strong performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - everyday performance to high-end gaming - everything is handled smoothly
- Decent rear camera setup - 48MP main sensor + 8MP wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor
- With the primary lens, you get bright and attractive photos in daylight conditions with vibrant colours and good contrast - dynamic range is also wide and noise is controlled
- Switching to the wide-angle lens will offer a new perspective, letting you click a wider area at close range to the subject (it is best used in daylight, however, as wide-angle captures look grainy and noise indoors or in low light)
- The dedicated Night mode can be used with the main camera - it comes in handy in low-light conditions, extending the shutter time to allow more light into the frame - making for some decent low-light photos
- Live Focus does a decent job at separating the subject from the background, and giving good bokeh shots
- The 16MP selfie camera too does a decent job when it comes to capturing selfies outdoors under bright light (though it starts to struggle indoors and in low light, offering softer selfies with a lot of grain)
- Overall, the cameras on the M30s are decent for the price bracket, even though they are not the best (that title is shared by Xiaomi and Realme phones)
- Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available
- Supports 15W fast charging
- With the M-series performing well for Samsung, M30s is well-set to add to that success, delivering a good all-round package with one key differentiator - an incredible battery life - if that is one of your primary concerns in a phone, then the M30s is a no-brainer (if on the other hand you want the best camera or best performance for your buck, you can look at Xiaomi or Realme phones in this price bracket)
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- Beautiful, attractive, premium glass design (Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back - a first for Realme), with a modern gradient finish at the back
- The phone is also marginally smaller than the Realme X and is lighter too at 183 grams, which gives it a very balanced in-hand feel
- The glass on the back is of the glossy kind, but it barely registers any fingerprints or smudges and it isn't very reflective
- The in-display fingerprint sensor is snappy as is the facial recognition
- Very good 6.4-inch FHD+ (1080x2340) Super AMOLED display with a dewdrop notch - it has vibrant colours, deep blacks, good sunlight legibility, and good viewing angles - one of the best displays of this price range
- Also comes with Widevine L1 standard, which means videos on platforms like Netflix and Prime can be seen in crisp HD resolution
- ColorOS is now more streamlined than before, and packs fast animations that helps the phone feel snappy - there are of course a number of add-on features too, compared to what you would get in stock Android
- The UI also isn't ad-strewn as recent Xiaomi phones have tended to be
- Very good performance backed by the powerful Snapdragon 712, which is one of the better mid-range mobile SoCs out there, especially for gaming - the Realme XT is able to run graphically intensive games like PUBG on default high graphics without breaking a sweat - of course day-to-day use is a breeze too
- Thermal management is good too - the phone remains quite cool throughout gaming sessions
- Excellent quad camera setup at the rear - 64MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth sensor - this is the first phone to launch in India with a 64MP sensor
- Much like the popular 48MP sensor, the 64MP camera also works (by default) on a 4-in-1 pixel binning technology that combines four 16MP shots to offer one bright and detailed photo
- The primary camera capture some really attractive photos in daylight, offering good brightness and clarity - with HDR enabled, the camera offers a wide dynamic range
- The ultra wide-angle camera comes in handy if you want to capture a wider frame of view or want a different perspective on the subject (but there is some noise even in daylight conditions)
- The camera also supports Nightscape (Night mode), which comes in handy in low-light conditions, and helps improve picture clarity
- The Realme XT also does a good job when using Portrait mode - edge detection is excellent thanks to the dedicated 2-megapixel depth sensor and details are crisp
- Decent video recording performance - image quality is good, and there is also stabilization at 1080p (but not at 4k)
- Overall, this is now arguably the new camera champ of the under 20k category, coming out a bit ahead of the current leaders pack - the Realme 5 Pro, the Realme X, and the Redmi Note 7 Pro
- Good speaker - verbal audio sounds clear enough even in max volume, and the audio is loud enough for you to hear the phone ring from another room
- Very good battery life with a large 4000mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use
- There is VOOC 3.0 fast charging support, which is great - you can charge up the Realme XT in about 80 minutes
- Once again, like clockwork, Realme has launched another champion phone with the XT, that sets the benchmark for mid-range phones even higher
- But more broadly, you won't go wrong with either of the current leading 3 Realme phones - Realme 5 Pro (cheapest, Snapdragon 712, but not a premium glass design, not a 'full-screen' display, not an AMOLED display), Realme X (pop-up selfie, and 'full-screen' AMOLED experience, but not a premium glass design, and 'only' Snapdragon 710), or the Realme XT (premium glass design, AMOLED display, best camera of the lot by a small margin, Snapdragon 712, but not a 'full-screen' display) - and you can chose one depending on your priorities
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel
- Lacks the premium finish of some of its competitors
- Focusing is slow at times
- Overall low light camera performance still feels lacking
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- There is as usual some bloatware that comes pre-installed (but most of it can be uninstalled)
- The macro lens is ordinary - you will be able to get really close to the subject, but detail levels in the images are low
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| Expert Reviews |
It's one of the easiest recommendations to make from Samsung's low- to mid-range portfolio  in-depth Read Review »Redmi and Realme phones are still better all-rounders than the M30s, but if your use case calls for extreme battery backups, play a lot of games or are brand conscious, the M30s might be well-suited for you  in-depth Read Review »If battery life ranks very high on your priority list, then you should consider the Galaxy M30s  in-depth Read Review »Overall, the Galaxy M30s is good choice at competitive price  in-depth Read Review »Decent package  in-depth Read Review »Doesn’t do enough to be a stand-out recommendation  in-depth Read Review »A flawless device, especially considering how affordable it is  in-depth Read Review »Looks impressive...will act as a real threat to existing devices in the same price segment from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme  in-depth Read Review »Specifically recommended for people who don't’ want to lug a power bank all the time....For them, the Galaxy M30s is definitely worth considering  in-depth Read Review »If you are looking for a smartphone that offers long battery life and good display, consider the M30s  in-depth Read Review »The Galaxy M30s is okay  in-depth Read Review »Samsung Galaxy M30s has fantastic battery life, good cameras and a bright AMOLED display.. while it has some issues, it is still recommended if you have a budget of around Rs 15,000  in-depth Read Review »A good option to buy in the price range  in-depth Read Review »Checks almost all checkboxes for the perfect mid-range device  in-depth Read Review »The Galaxy M30s is an ideal phone if you want a device that can handle excruciating hours of streaming, gaming and camera use, apart from the usual social media use  in-depth Read Review »At this price point, the Galaxy M30s is a great choice for anyone looking for a smartphone with a long-lasting battery  in-depth Read Review »If you are one of those who don't like to use a portable charger or frequently forget to charge your device, then this smartphone is no less than a gift  in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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Amazing value for money proposition...one of the easiest recommendations we have given in-depth Read Review »The Realme XT has it all...the next round of Realme vs Redmi begins in-depth Read Review »Yet another solid addition to Realme's smartphone lineup...packs in a lot of features for the price in-depth Read Review »One of the best phones in the midrange segment in-depth Read Review »Realme has delivered an ace with the XT....it is hard to not get impressed by in-depth Read Review »The camera is a well-rounded hardware and software package that makes this one of the best smartphones in the mid-range segment in-depth Read Review »Makes for a very attractive option, especially with the aggressive pricing in-depth Read Review »Solidifying Realme's presence in sub-20K smartphone category...it's going to be a tough call choosing between the Realme XT and Redmi Note 8 Pro  in-depth Read Review »Standout phone...the phone to beat in this segment when it comes to value  in-depth Read Review »The realme XT offers a raft of exciting features and top-notch performance at an equally impressive price.  in-depth Read Review »Great choice for those looking for camera-centric smartphone  in-depth Read Review »Emerges as a winner in-depth Read Review »A very able phone in-depth Read Review »You will be hard pressed to find a phone that offers as much value...an easy recommend for anyone looking for a phone in the sub-20k segment  in-depth Read Review »A good device even apart from its excellent camera performance in-depth Read Review »It's a steal...comes really close to being a game changer in-depth Read Review »A good phone on most counts....but if you are going for this smartphone only and only for the 64 MP camera, don't  in-depth Read Review »Takes the whole value for money proposition thing to another level...Dear mid-segment, we have a real(me) contender for your crown in-depth Read Review »Yet another winner from Realme in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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| User Reviews |
 4.3 323+ reviews »
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| Official Website |
Official Website »
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Official Website »
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