INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Now that the Realme 2 has launched, it is set to compete with a slew of devices in the Indian market
Because consumers in India are big on value for money, the budget smartphone segment is heavily crowded, with offerings from Xiaomi, Oppo,
The Realme 2 - the successor to the Realme 1 launched earlier this year - comes with upgraded specifications, and tweaks in design
Key highlights include its display notch, its dual rear camera setup, and its diamond cut design back panel
The Realme 2 is up against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Oppo A3s, and Honor 7C in the Indian market, and we pit them all together to see if the
Realme 2 can withstand the competition.Realme 2 vs Redmi Note 5 vs Oppo A3s vs Honor 7C price in IndiaAhead of launch, Realme had teased
that the smartphone will be priced around the the Rs
10,000 mark, and sure enough the Realme 2 price in India is set at Rs
8,990 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB inbuilt storage variant and Rs
10,990 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model
It will be available exclusively on Flipkart in Diamond Black and Diamond Red colour options starting September 4
The Diamond Blue colour option will go on sale sometime in October
The Realme 2 has several launch offers listed, including no-cost EMI options, Rs
750 discount on HDFC Bank credit and debit card purchases, as well as up to 120GB additional data and benefits worth up to Rs
4,200 from Reliance Jio.On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is priced in India at Rs
9,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant, and Rs
11,999 has been set for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model
Available in Black, Gold, Blue, and Rose Gold colour options, the Redmi Note 5 is available via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.Xiaomi
Redmi Note 5 Pro ReviewThe Oppo A3s price in India has been set at Rs
10,990 for its lone 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant
It is available via Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm Mall
It is available in Dark Purple and Red colour variants
Lastly, the The Honor 7C price in India starts at Rs
9,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant, going up to Rs
11,999 for 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant
The smartphone is available on Amazon India and the HiHonor website in Blue, Black and Gold colour option.Honor 7C ReviewRealme 2 vs Redmi
Note 5 vs Oppo A3s vs Honor 7C specificationsStarting with the Realme 2, it supports dual-SIM (Nano) slots and runs ColorOS 5.1 on top of
It sports a 6.2-inch HD+ (720x1520 pixels) in-cell panel with a 19:9 aspect ratio, and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SoC, coupled with an Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB/ 4GB RAM, and 32GB/ 64GB of onboard storage
Storage will be expandable via a dedicated microSD card (up to 256GB).The Realme 2 sports a horizontally stacked dual rear camera setup with
a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture
It also has an 8-megapixel sensor with fixed focus, an f/2.2 aperture, and an 85-degree wide-angle lens
It packs a 4,230mAh battery, the phone measures 156.2x75.6x8.2mm, and weighs 168 grams
Sensors onboard the Realme 2 include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, face unlock sensor, fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), and
Connectivity options include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, Micro-USB with OTG support, and a 3.5mm headphone
jack.The dual-SIM Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 runs Android Nougat-based MIUI 9 and features a 5.99-inch full-HD (1080x2160 pixels) display with an
18:9 aspect ratio, 450-nit brightness, and 83 percent NTSC colour gamut
While the Redmi Note 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC, coupled with Adreno 506 GPU and up to 4GB of RAM, the Redmi Note 5 Pro includes a
Snapdragon 636 SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM.The Redmi Note 5 has a 12-megapixel rear camera sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an LED
flash and a 5-megapixel front camera sensor with an LED selfie-light module
It comes in 32GB and 64GB storage options that both are expandable via microSD card
It has 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB on the connectivity front and pack a 4000mAh battery
that supports 5V/2A fast charging. The Oppo A3s also has a dual-SIM (Nano) slot and runs on ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo
It sports a 6.2-inch HD+ (720x1520 pixels) 'Super Full Screen' display, and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with 2GB
The A3s bears a dual rear camera setup, with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and 2-megapixel secondary sensor
On the front, it bears an 8-megapixel sensor while the company is touting the presence of its AI Beauty Technology 2.0 features for
beautification.The Oppo A3s bears 16GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB) in a hybrid dual-SIM
It is powered by a 4230mAh battery, measures 156.2x75.6x8.2mm and weighs 168 grams
Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor
Connectivity options on the Oppo A3s include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB
There is no fingerprint sensor on board, and users will have to rely on the Face Unlock feature.Lastly, the Honor 7C supports dual-SIM
(Nano) and runs EMUI 8.0 on top of Android 8.0 Oreo
It sports a 5.99-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) IPS panel with an 18:9 aspect ratio, and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC,
paired with 3GB/ 4GB of RAM and 32GB/ 64GB of internal storage
Storage is expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB).The Honor 7C bears a dual rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a
2-megapixel secondary sensor
On the front, the smartphone sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and a soft selfie light
It has a 3,000mAh battery under the hood, and comes packed with Huawei's Histen 3D sound effects, and a Ride mode for motorcylists
Sensors onboard the Honor 7C include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor
Connectivity options on the handset include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, a Micro-USB port, and a
There's fingerprint scanning support at the back.Is Realme 2 really a better Realme 1 at the same price We discussed that on Orbital, our
weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button
below.Realme 2 vs Oppo A3s vs Huawei Honor 7C vs Redmi Note 5 Pro comparison RatingsOverall TheIndianSubcontinent Rating--Design
Rating--Display Rating--Software Rating--Performance Rating--Battery Life Rating--Camera Rating--Value for Money Rating--GENERALRelease
dateAugust 2018-March 2018February 2018Launched in IndiaYes--YesDimensions (mm)156.20 x 75.60 x 8.20156.20 x 75.60 x 8.20158.30 x 76.70 x
7.80158.60 x 75.40 x 8.05Weight (g)168.00168.00164.00181.00Battery capacity (mAh)4230423030004000ColoursDiamond Black, Diamond Blue, Diamond
RedRed, Dark PurpleBlue, Black , GoldBlack, Gold, Lake Blue, Rose GoldBody type---MetalRemovable battery---NoSAR value---1.19DISPLAYScreen
size (inches)6.206.205.995.99Resolution720x1520 pixels720x1520 pixels720x1440 pixels1080x2160 pixelsProtection typeGorilla Glass--Gorilla
GlassAspect ratio19:9--18:9Pixels per inch (PPI)271-268-HARDWAREProcessor1.8GHz octa-core1.8GHz octa-core1.8GHz octa-core1.8GHz
octa-coreProcessor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 450Snapdragon 450Qualcomm Snapdragon 450Qualcomm Snapdragon 636RAM3GB2GB4GB4GBInternal
storage32GB16GB64GB64GBExpandable storageYesYesYesYesExpandable storage typemicroSDmicroSDmicroSDmicroSDExpandable storage up to
(GB)256256256128CAMERARear camera13-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron)13-megapixel13-megapixel12-megapixel
(f/2.2, 1.25-micron) + 5-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron)Rear flashYes-LEDLEDFront camera8-megapixel (f/2.2,
1.12-micron)8-megapixel8-megapixel20-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.0-micron)Front flash--YesLEDRear autofocus---Phase detection
autofocusSOFTWAREOperating systemAndroid 8.1Android 8.1 OreoAndroid 8.0Android 7.1.1SkinColorOS 5.1ColorOS 5.1EMUI 8.0MIUI
9CONNECTIVITYBluetoothYes, v 4.20-Yes, v 4.20Yes, v 5.00Micro-USBYes--YesNumber of SIMs2-22Wi-Fi standards supported--802.11 b/g/n802.11
b/g/n/acNFC--NoNoUSB OTG--YesYesSIM 1SIM TypeNano-SIM-Nano-SIMNano-SIM4G/ LTEYes-YesYesSIM 2SIM TypeNano-SIM-Nano-SIMNano-SIM4G/
LTEYes-YesYesSENSORSFace unlockYes--YesFingerprint sensorYes--YesCompass/ MagnetometerYes-YesYesProximity
sensorYes-YesYesAccelerometerYes-YesYesAmbient light sensorYes-YesYes3D face recognition---NoGyroscope---YesBarometer---NoTemperature
