Realme C3 with MediaTek Helio G70, Realme UI launched in India: Five things you need to know

Realme has finally unveiled its new Realme C3 smartphone in India, which comes with some notable features for an entry-level phone. It is the first handset in India to be powered by the new MediaTek Helio G70 chipset, and it will go up against the Redmi 8, Galaxy A10s, among others. The handset features a large display, comes with a large 5000mAh battery that is said to deliver up to 20.8 hours of video streaming from YouTube and comes in two memory and storage variants. Here are five things you need to know about the new Realme C3. 

Realme C3 display and build details

The Realme C3 comes equipped with a 6.52-inch HD+ display that sports a ‘mini-drop’ notch. Realme says that the mini-drop display is 30.9 percent smaller than the standard dewdrop notch display design, which attributes to 89.8 percent screen to body ratio. The display sports a 20:9 display aspect ratio. Realme says it used the “Dazzle light texture technology” and the handset goes through 300 minutes of polishing to deliver the texture we see on its rear panel.

Realme C3 processor and memory details

As mentioned earlier, the Realme C3 runs on the MediaTek Helio G70 SoC and is the first phone to ship with the new CPU. The octa-core chipset is built on a 12nm process and has a 2.0 GHz clock speed.     The processor is paired with the ARM Mali-G52 GPU and the MediaTek chip also sports HyperEngine Gaming technology that is said to deliver an ‘enhanced’ gaming experience. The Realme C3 comes in 3GB and 4GB RAM versions that are paired with 32GB and 64GB of internal storage. 

Realme C3 camera and battery details

There are dual-rear cameras on the Realme C3, which consist of a 12MP main camera that is paired with an f/1.8 aperture lens. There’s also a 2MP portrait camera on the back, which assists while capturing bokeh images. The camera app on the handset also comes with a Chroma Boost feature that is said to employ a pixel-level mapping algorithm to ‘restore’ brightness and colour. It also supports HDR mode photography, slow-motion video recording at 120fps and Full HD video recording.  On the front is a 5MP camera that can capture ‘AI portrait Panoselfie” and more. 

The Realme C3 is backed by a 5000mAh battery that is touted to last for 10.6 hours while playing PUBG or deliver 20.8 hours of online video playback. It also supports reverse charging and one will be able to use the handset to charge other devices. There are three card slots on the handset, two dual nano SIMs and one microSD card slot that is expandable up to 256GB. The handset also sports a splash-resistant design, supports Dual Wi-Fi for faster data speeds and supports call and data concurrently. 

Realme UI details

The Realme C3 is also the first handset to run on Realme UI, which is based on Android 10 and ColorOS 7. The Realme UI features new icon design and will enable users to change the shape and size of the icons, along with their inner graphics. There are also new system animations that are said to be highly optimised. Some additional notable features of the Realme UI are dual-mode music share, focus mode and three-finger screenshot. The dual-mode music share option will enable users to listen to music simultaneously via wired and wireless headphones. Focus Mode will turn on Do Not Disturb to silent incoming notification and play some ‘soothing’ sounds. 

Realme UI also introduces Personal Information Protection option and the option is said to deliver empty information pages to apps that request for your personal data. Dark Mode is also integrated and is touted to work with a majority of third-party apps. 

Realme C3 Price and availability details

The Realme C3 comes in Blazing Red and Frozen Blue colour variants. The 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version of the handset is priced at Rs 6,999 while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version costs Rs 7,999. It will go on sale at 12PM on February 14 via Flipkart and Realme.com. It will be sold via offline stores from February 20. 

Launch offers on the Realme C3 include an additional Rs 1,000 off on exchange when people buy the phone via Flipkart. Jio users will also get to avail benefits worth Rs 7,550 with the handset.

 

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Redmi K30 Pro could get larger 4700mAh battery with 33W fast charging: Report

The Redmi K30 became the talk of the town when Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing made the official announcement on Weibo in late August last year. Since then, we've been learning more and more about the handset's more powerful ‘Pro’ version, which is expected to hit the market soon. The Redmi K30 was officially launched in China in late 2019 and came to India earlier this week in the form of the Poco X2. Now though, we're learning from a recent Gizmochina report that the Redmi K30 Pro could feature a large 4700mAh battery that has support for 33W fast charging.

According to the report, a pre-production unit of the Redmi K30 Pro was spotted featuring a 4700mAh battery by online tipster Digital chat station. The handset is expected to be bundled with a Xiaomi charger that, according to the 3C regulatory body in China, bears the model numbers MDY-11-EF and MDY-11-EX. The charger is rated at 33W for fast charging. For reference, the Redmi K30 has a 4500mAh battery. Since this information hasn't come directly from Redmi, we suggest you take it with a pinch of salt till the Redmi K30 Pro officially hits the market.

The outgoing Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20, by contrast, ship with a smaller 4000mAh battery. Though the bundled charger is an 18W unit, they have support for a 27W fast charger. The Redmi K20 Pro is similar to its ‘non-Pro’ sister in almost every except the processor. While the Redmi K20 Pro sports a flagship-grade Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip, the Redmi K20 makes do with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chip. If the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro indeed sports a larger battery than the Redmi K30, then it's possible its camera setup, too, is more sophisticated.

Since the battery capacity doesn't appear to be increasing by much, there's a good chance the Redmi K30 Pro isn't a larger device in the user's hands. The screen on the Redmi K30 Pro is expected to be the same 6.67-inch IPS LCD unit that currently does duty on the Redmi K30. The screen's resolution, too, should be the same 1080 x 2400 pixels. When it becomes available, the Redmi K30 Pro is expected to run the company's proprietary MIUI 11 software that's based on Android 10. We expect to learn more about the Redmi K30 Pro in the coming weeks.

Note: Cover image represents outgoing Redmi K20/Redmi K20 Pro series

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OnePlus TV update to add Spotify, Jio Saavn, Voot, MX Player, Bluetooth headset connectivity and more

OnePlus forayed into the television segment back in September last year with the launch of OnePlus TV 55 Q1 and the Q1 Pro. The two televisions feature a QLED display with 95.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio and the pro variant gets a sliding soundbar. OnePlus says that it will soon roll out a new major update for the devices, which will bring a host of new apps, along with a new connectivity feature. While the complete changelog for the update is listed below, some of the notable additions include notable apps like Spotify, Voot, JioSaavn, MX Player and more. 

The update will also add an option to connect Bluetooth headsets with the OnePlus TVs. This could be a great feature for users who don’t want to disturb others while watching content. The new update will be applied to all new OnePlus TVs being sold and the update is slated to hit existing OnePlus TVs soon. “We at OnePlus strive to take the home environment to the next level of intelligent connectivity. The new update brings a lot of viewing and listening content to the OnePlus TV,”  says General Manager of OnePlus India, Vikas Agarwal.    Here’s the complete changelog of the update:

OxygenPlay:

New Content Integration with MX Player, Voot, ShemarooMe, Alt Balaji, Spotify, JioSaavn

Bluetooth Stereo：

New playback animation while playing music through Bluetooth stereo 

OnePlus Connect:

OnePlus smartphone can share Hotspot to OnePlus TV OnePlus Connect supports up to five devices simultaneously

PQ optimization:

Streamlined PQ mode options added colour gamut conversion Turn off MEMC in Dolby mode

Local Player:

Support both embedded and external subtitle while playing local videos

System:

Use Prime Video button on the remote to power on/ off the TV OnePlus TV 55 Q1 and Q1 Pro specifications

The OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro comes equipped with a 55-inch 4K QLED panel that has a 95.7 per cent screen-to-body ratio and an in-built sliding soundbar. On the other hand, there’s no sliding soundbar on the Q1 but it also sports the same display. The TVs sport a Gamma Color Magic chip that is claimed to enable a slew of features like Super Resolution, Contrast Enhancement, Noise Reduction, MEMC, De-Contour, Dolby Vision, Colour Brightening and Colour Enhancement. The Q1 Pro comes with eight speakers while there are a total of four speakers on the Q1. Alongside stock Android TV OS, the company offers OxygenPlay UI on the OnePlus TVs. There’s also a OnePlus Connect feature that enables users to connect their smartphones and control the TV via an app. 

You can find out more about the OnePlus TVs here. 

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Realme announces first global phone launch event for MWC 2020, could release a 5G phone

Realme looks all set to take to the stage for the first time at MWC 2020. The latest development comes from the Realme Europe Twitter handle that shared the coordinates of Barcelona. It will be the first global launch by Realme. However, there is no information on which smartphone will be unveiled. It is being speculated that Realme could unveil a Snapdragon 865 powered smartphone at the event. The company is also said to launch a TV at MWC 2020.

Realme took to Twitter to announce that it will be part of MWC 2020. The tweet asks ‘if there were a Realme global launch event, where it would be?' It mentions the coordinates in the tweet lead to Fira Gran Via, the place where MWC will take place this year. However, the tweet doesn’t reveal any information about the product(s) Realme will showcase at the event. The MWC Barcelona site confirms that Realme will host its event in Spain on February 24, which is the first day of the tech exhibition. 

Recently, a new smartphone appeared on AnTuTu and it reportedly smashed the charts. The Realme phone, bearing the model number RMX2071, appeared on the AnTuTu benchmark with 574,985 points, which is the highest on the app so far. The score beats Xiaomi Mi 10’s score of 560,217, which was the highest score on the app before this. The handset could be the Realme X50 Pro 5G. The Realme X50 Pro 5G is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset. 

To recall, Realme X50 5G has already been launched in China. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. It sports a 64MP quad rear camera setup and a dual 16MP + 8MP selfie shooter. 

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Amazon Echo Show 8 launches in India for Rs 12,999, starts shipping on February 26

Amazon is expanding its range of Echo devices. The products start from Rs 2,999 with the Echo Flex and Echo Input and go up to Rs 29,999 with the Echo Link Amp. While most of the Echo devices are speakers or audio-focused devices, the Echo Show range comes equipped with displays. Now, the company has introduced its mid-range offering - the Echo Show 8 - in India. The device is now available for pre-order at a discounted launch price of Rs. 8,999. It will start shipping on February 26. 

For reference, Amazon launched the Echo Show 8 globally alongside the Echo Buds and Echo Frames in September 2019. The new Echo Show features an 8-inch HD-resolution touch screen and two-inch neodymium speakers. It has a passive bass radiator as well. Like other Echo devices, the Echo Show 8 gives users access to Alexa and connects to the Internet over Wi-Fi. The device provides a full suite of Alexa capabilities, including voice assistance, information, music streaming through linked services, and communication. 

Users can video call using the Echo Show 8 as it sports a screen and camera. The camera has a drop-in feature that lets users quickly and seamlessly connect to their own Echo devices. However, if you have privacy concerns, you can use the physical shutter over the front camera. 

As for the pricing, Echo Show 8 is priced at Rs 12,999. However, it is available at Rs 8,999 to whosoever pre-orders it. The Echo Show 8 starts shipping on February 26. It is more expensive than Echo Show 5, which costs Rs 6,999. However, it is much cheaper than the  Echo Show that retails at Rs. 22,999 and has a 10.1-inch display. 

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Alleged Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+ images leaked online ahead of expected February 12 launch

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next generation of Galaxy S series of smartphones on February 12 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones, which are speculated to consist of the Galaxy S20, S20 Ultra and the S20+. While we have come across numerous rumours and reports about the upcoming handsets a couple of fresh reports have now surfaced online. These reports show off the alleged Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Galaxy S20+ smartphones, hinting at the possible design of their camera setup. 

The tipster Ice universe tweeted an image, which is claimed to be of the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Going by the image, the rear camera setup on the handset could feature four sensors with three of them arranged together. The last sensor can be seen on the bottom-left and is expected to be a periscopic camera. As per the ongoing rumours, the handset could come equipped with a 108MP main camera sensor, a 48MP periscope telephoto camera that could support up to 100x hybrid zoom, a 64MP sensor and an ultra-wide camera. 

Another image of both, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Galaxy S20+, was also posted by the tipster Jon Prosser. The image essentially reconfirms the camera setup on the Galaxy S20 Ultra and additionally, it shows off the possible camera setup on the Galaxy S20+. The Galaxy S20+ can be seen featuring a quad-camera setup, which is expected to feature 12MP + 64MP telephoto + 12 MP ultra-wide-angle cameras, along with a ToF sensor. While the two images do seem believable, we suggest you take it with a pinch of salt since nothing is official yet. 

Speaking of the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to debut its second foldable phone alongside the Galaxy S series. Rumoured to be called the Galaxy Z Flip, the handset could sport a clamshell design foldable phone similar to the new Motorola Razr. The device might also come equipped with a small second display on the upper region that folds out, which is said to display information like the time, some notifications and charging time. A 20-second hands-on video of the smartphone also recently leaked online and you can check it out here. 

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Realme C3 to be launched in India today: Live stream, expected price, specs and more

Realme C3 will be launched in India today. The smartphone’s teaser page has been live on Flipkart and reveals a bunch of information. It will feature dual rear cameras arranged vertically, a dewdrop notch display and more. The device will be powered by the freshly-launched MediaTek Helio G70 chipset. Realme C3 India launch event will begin at 12:30 PM. It will be live streamed on the company's official YouTube channel. As for live updates, users can follow  Realme India Facebook page and the official Twitter handle (@realmemobiles) for live information. You can watch the live stream below.

 

Realme C3 will feature a 6.5-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and 89.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device will be made available in two configurations - 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB. The phone will pack a 5000mAh battery that is said to offer 20.8 hours of YouTube streaming, 43.9 hours of talk time (almost two days), and 10.6 hours of PUBG gaming. Realme C3 will draw power from the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset.

The cameras of Realme C3 are touted to come with features like Chroma Boost, slow motion video, HDR mode, and Panorama selfie. It will feature a 12MP main camera and the secondary camera is expected to be of 2MP.

According to the Flipkart teaser page, Realme C3 sports a waterdrop-style notch up front and a slight chin at the bottom. The power button is situated on the right edge of the screen. However, no physical fingerprint scanner can be seen on the device. To recall, Realme C2 didn’t have one. 

We expected the Realme C3 to be priced around Rs 7,000 for the base variant

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