OPPO’s Realme Mobiles has announced the Realme 2, successor to the Amazon-exclusive Realme 1 launched about three months ago. This model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor paired with either 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB built-in expandable storage space.
The smartphone has a notched 6.2-inch HD+ display with Gorilla Glass protection and a Diamond pattern finish in Black, Blue or Red colour options. It is also equipped with 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras and a front 8MP camera with both AI shot and Beauty customisation.
The Realme 2 also has facial unlock, fingerprint unlock and smart unlock. It boots ColorOS 5.1 (based on Android Oreo) and depends on a 4,230mAh battery with AI Power Manager, which allows the device last up to 18 hours of music playback time and 44 hours of call time.
Realme 2 Key Specs
- Operating system: ColorOS 5.1 (based on Android Oreo OS)
- Display: 6.2-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display with 88.8% screen-to-body ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
- Processor: 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core 14nm Mobile Platform
- Memory and storage: 3GB RAM with 32GB storage; p
- 4GB RAM with 64GB storage
- External storage: Supports up to 256GB microSD cards
- Main camera: 13MP (f/2.2) + 2MP (f/2.4) rear dual cameras
- Front Camera: 8MP (f/2.2) camera with 1.12μm pixel size
- Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB OTG
- Battery capacity: 4,230mAh battery
- Others: Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
Pricing and Availability
The Realme 2 will go on sale from September 4 in India. The 3GB/32GB model costs INR 8,990 (USD 127) while the 4GB/64GB model is priced at INR 10,990 (USD 155). The Black and Red colours variants will be available in September while the Blue version will be available in October. The brand also teased the pending launch of the Realme 2 Pro this September.
