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Realme Dizo Watch

Realme Dizo Watch With 12 Days Battery, Heart Rate Monitoring, and IP68 Build Now Available in India.

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Realme Dizo Watch, the company’s first smartwatch, was launched in India on Monday. Battery life on the low-cost smartwatch is said to be up to 12 days on one charge. With 90 sport modes, live watch faces, blood oxygen (SpO2), and heart rate monitoring, the Realme Dizo Watch is ready to go! The IP68-rated smartwatch is also dust- and water-resistant. Dizo Watch competes with devices like the Noise Colorfit Nav and the Amazfit Bip U.
As a Realme partner brand, Dizo’s entry into the Indian smartphone market is very similar to that of Realme. To that end, Realme has chosen Dizo as a good place to start. You can take your Dizo product to any Realme service center in person or over the phone to get it serviced.

Realme Dizo Watch: Specifications

1.4-inch (320×320 pixels) TFT display with a peak brightness of 600 nits and 323ppi pixel density is featured on the Realme Dizo watch. Smartwatches are equipped with a PPG sensor for real-time heart rate monitoring. An Oxygen Monitor is also available for users to monitor their SpO2. However, the watch has not been approved by the FDA and cannot be used for diagnosis or therapy.
For indoor and outdoor tracking of activities such as running, walking, and cycling, the Realme Dizo Watch has 90 sports modes. Besides tracking daily and weekly exercise durations, the smartwatch also keeps track of calories consumed.
Unlike other smartwatches, the Dizo is compatible with the Realme Link app, which is available for both Android and iOS. Realme and Dizo earbuds can be controlled by the smartwatch.
The Dizo Watch is Bluetooth v5.0 compatible. An integrated low-power chip powers the 315mAh battery, which should last 12 days. Alternatively, the device can be charged using a cradle that is magnetically attached to the magnetic charging base. Last but not least, the smartwatch measures 257.6mm x 35.7mm x 12.2mm and weighs 38 grams. As part of its AloT Control Smart Feature, Realme’s Dizo smartwatch allows users to control Bluetooth speakers, light bulbs, and sockets via the Link app. The smartwatch has an IP68 water-resistance rating, which means it can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 meters deep.

Realme Dizo Watch
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Price And Availability

Originally priced at Rs. 2,999, the Realme Dizo Watch now retails for Rs. Flipkart will begin selling the smartwatch in Carbon Grey and Silver at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 6. Future versions will also be sold in select retail stores across the country.

About The Company

Realme has a vision of providing young people with superior products, and the company is committed to being a technology leader. Its smartphone and IoT technologies are at the cutting edge of the industry, allowing Realme to offer consumers products that are the first in their price range to offer cutting-edge technologies, features, and experiences As of the beginning of 2020, Realme announced its “Smartphone + AIoT” dual-driven strategy. Realme’s global smartphone user base will reach 35 million in June 2020, and its AIoT audio product sales volume will surpass one million.
Realme had a flurry of launches last year, leaving no time to seize a breath. It is apparent that there could be numerous launches this year as well, however, the game plan has truly changed. Realme has started from the low-cost segment to the premium segment. And all of this has taken place in much less than years, that’s commendable. Given the direction Realme is presently in, it is clear that the company’s aim for this year is to be everywhere, including the price range and top-rate smartphone segments, smart TV, audio, smartwatch, and lots more.

Realme GT Master Explorer

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition And Master Edition With Qualcomm Socs Now Available: Check Price And Specifications.

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In China, Realme GT Master Explorer Edition has been released along with Realme GT Master Edition. The phones were designed in partnership with the renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa. The Master Explorer Edition features both Android 11 and a leather back panel in suitcase style. They feature three rear camera configurations and each with a hole-punch cut-out. Both models are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and are supported with a 65W quick charge.

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition: Specifications

Realme GT Master Edition is running Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 at the top. It has a full HD + Super AMOLED Display with a refreshing rate of 6.55 inches and a sampling rate of 480 Hz. The DC-Dimming and 100% coverage of DCI-P3 color space are also supported with 1,100 nits highest brightness. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and a maximum Ram 12GB and a maximum storage volume of 256GB.
Realme GT Master Explorer Edition comes with a three-way back camera configuration including a 50-megapixel primary sensor from Sony IMX766, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a macro shooter. On the front, there is a Sony IMX615 32-megapixel selfie and video calling sensor in a punch cutout in the top left corner of the display.
A 4500mAh battery supporting 65W fast charging is packed in the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition. The mobile phone is also supplied with steam chamber cooling, Dolby Atmos dual speakers, and audio support for Hi-Res. A 4D touch engine for improved vibration and NFC connectivity is available. The mobile phone weighs 183 grams and is 8mm thick.

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Realme GT Master Edition: Specifications

The Realme GT Master Edition runs the Realme UI 2.0 Android 11. This display has a 6.43 inch fully HD+ Super AMOLED 120 Hz refresh rate, a sample spectrum of 360 Hz touch, DCI-P3 coverage of 100 percent, and DC Dimming function. It has an 8GB of Ram and up to 256GB of stock-powered Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 SoC.
The phone comes with a 3-pin rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel f/1.8 primary sensor, an 8 megapixel f/2, 2-pixel macro shooter with a 2-megapixel aperture for photos and videos. The 32-megapixel Selfie shooter with F/2.5 aperture is also on the front of the Realme GT Master Edition.
The phone is backed by a battery of 4,300mAh that is able to charge 65W quickly. Also available in the Realme GT Master Edition with the technology of vapor cooling.

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition, Realme GT Master Edition: Price, Availability

For 8GB +128GB storage configuration the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition prices for the 12GB +256GB storage models are CNY 2,899 (RS. 33,400) and CNY 3,199 (around RS. 36,900). It is available in suitcase Apricot and suitcase Grey colors.
A 8GB + 128GB storage model and an 8GB + 256GB variant are available in the Realme GT Master Edition. The CNY 2,399 (approximately 27,700) price for 128GB of storage, and the CNY 2,599 for the 256GB storage model (roughly Rs. 30,00). It can be found in the colors Dawn and Snow Mountain.
Realme GT Master Series is on sale in China for pre-order starting from 29 July. On the matter of international accessibility, there is no word yet.

Realme C11

Realme C11 (2021) launched in India with a 5000mAh battery and 6.5-inch HD+ Display.

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The Realme C11 (2021) has been quietly launched in India in a subtle way. The new Realme phone is an improved version of last year’s Realme C11. It mostly has lower specifications than the previous year’s model but particularly has the same design. The Realme C11 (2021) has one rear camera, a 20:9 display, and a 5,000mAh battery. It also has an octa-core processor and 2GB RAM. Furthermore, the Realme C11 (2021) has expandable storage of up to 256GB.

Sky Li officially launched Realme, a technology brand, on May 4, 2018. Realme’s ambition is to provide products that provide a comprehensive superior experience for the young, and Realme is committed to being a trendsetting technology brand. Due to its capabilities in cutting-edge smartphone and IoT technologies, Realme brings consumers products with trendsetting technologies, features, and experiences that are first applied in the price segment. Realme announced its dual-driven strategy of “Smartphone + AIoT” at the start of 2020. In June 2020, Realme’s global smartphone user base reached 35 million, and its sales volume of AIoT audio products surpassed the one million mark.

Realme had a flurry of launches last year, leaving no time to catch a breath. It is clear that there will be several launches this year as well, but the game plan has clearly changed. Realme has progressed from the low-cost segment to the premium segment and now into the IoT space. And all of this has occurred in less than two years, which is commendable. Given the path Realme is currently on, it is clear that the company’s goal for this year is to be everywhere, including the budget and premium phone segments, smart TV, audio, smartwatch, and many more.

Realme C11 (2021): Price and Availability in India

The Realme C11 (2021) is priced at Rs. 6,999 in India for the 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. The phone is available for purchase on the Realme.com website in the colors Cool Blue and Cool Grey. The Realme C11 (2021) was first seen on the market in Russia and the Philippines. It debuted in the Philippines at PHP 4,990. (roughly Rs. 7,600).

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To put this in context, the original Realme C11 was priced at Rs. 7,499 in India last year for the same 2GB RAM + 32GB storage configuration. However, that model is no longer available on the Realme.com website. At the time of writing, it was still available on Flipkart.

Realme C11 (2021): Specifications

The dual-SIM (Nano) Realme C11 (2021) runs Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on the very top and specifically has a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a screen-to-body ratio of 89.5 percent which contributes to the phone’s hype in a big way. The phone is powered by an octa-core SoC and 2GB of RAM. The Realme C11 (2021) has a fairly single 8-megapixel primary rear camera sensor with an LED flash for photos and videos. This mostly is, in contrast, to last year’s Realme C11, which featured dual rear cameras, which is quite significant. In the front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera sensor.

The Realme C11 (2021) for all intents and purposes has 32GB of onboard storage that can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 256GB) that fits into a dedicated slot. 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the connectivity options, which generally are fairly significant. The phone for the most part has a 5,000mAh battery and mostly supports wired particularly reverse charging, allowing users to charge definitely other phones using an OTG cable.

Realme GT 5G

Realme GT 5G Launched Globally and Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum

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On Tuesday, the Realme GT 5G was officially unveiled at a virtual conference around the world. The new Realme phone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8GB or 12GB RAM, and a 120Hz AMOLED display. The Realme GT has up to 256GB of internal storage and features such as Dolby Atmos audio, a 64-megapixel primary camera, and a vapor cooling system made of stainless steel.

Along with the Realme GT 5G, the Chinese company unveiled the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum cleaner as its new Internet of Things (IoT) product, which will compete with the iRobot Roomba 971 and Xiaomi’s Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P. Realme also revealed the global prices for the Realme Watch 2 Pro and Realme Watch 2. Furthermore, the company teased its first tablet and laptop, dubbed the Realme Pad and Realme Book, respectively.

Realme GT 5G

The Realme GT 5G is priced at EUR 449 (approximately Rs. 39,900) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone also comes with a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option for EUR 599. (Rs. 53,200). The Realme GT 5G will first be available in Poland, Russia, Spain, and Thailand, before expanding to other markets. It will be available in three colors: Dashing Blue, Dashing Silver, and Racing Yellow (vegan leather).

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As an introductory offer, the Realme GT 5G will be available for as little as EUR 369 (Rs. 32,800) for the 8GB + 128GB variant between June 21–25. Customers in Europe and other regions will be able to purchase the 12GB + 256GB variant for EUR 499 (Rs. 44,300) during the Amazon Prime Day sale on June 21–22. The Realme GT 5G will not be available in India until further notice.

The Realme GT 5G was released in China for CNY 2,799 (approximately Rs. 32,100) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It was also available in a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant for CNY 3,299 (Rs. 37,800).

Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum

The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum is priced at EUR 299. (roughly Rs. 26,600). It will be available for pre-order on AliExpress and Realme.com beginning June 16. Realme also announced the global pricing of the Realme Watch 2 Pro and Realme Watch 2 in addition to the Robot Vacuum.

The Realme Watch 2 Pro will cost EUR 74.99 (approximately Rs. 6,700) and EUR 54.99, respectively (Rs. 4,900). Both smartwatches will be available on Amazon and Realme.com beginning tomorrow. The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum, as well as the Realme Watch 2 Pro and Realme Watch 2, have yet to make their India debut.

Specifications for the Realme GT 5G

The dual-SIM (Nano) Realme GT 5G runs Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 and has a 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a touch sampling rate of 360Hz, and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.7 percent. The octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC is under the hood, along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. A 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter are housed in the smartphone’s triple rear camera setup. The Realme GT has a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor with an f/2.5 lens on the front for selfies and video chats.

The Realme GT 5G supports UFS 3.1 storage up to 256GB. 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the connectivity options. There is a fingerprint sensor built into the display. The phone has a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperDart charging support. According to the manufacturer, the proprietary charging technology can charge the built-in battery from zero to 100 percent in 35 minutes. Furthermore, the Realme GT 5G is 8.4mm thick and weighs 186 grams.

Specifications for the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum

Using a LiDAR-based navigation system, the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum is intended to provide a 2-in-1 vacuum and mopping solution. According to the company, the new offering provides a precise cleaning experience to households. The robot vacuum cleaner stands 10 centimeters tall and has a tempered Gorilla Glass top cover. It also has 38 sensors, including a time-of-flight (ToF) wall sensor, a water tank detection sensor, a cliff sensor, and an infrared recharge sensor.

Realme claims that the preloaded LiDAR system on the TechLife Robot Vacuum is up to 12% more accurate than competitors’ systems. It is also said to be 98 percent accurate in mapping. The Realme device, like the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P and other similar vacuum cleaners, works with the Realme Link app, which allows users to create custom partitions, set cleaning modes, and schedule cleaning — all from their phones. You can also ask Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for help.

The suction power of the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum is 3,000 Pascals. It also has a 5,200mAh battery that is said to provide three times the cleaning power in a 100-square-meter room. Furthermore, the vacuum cleaner has a low noise level of 55 decibels.

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Look at Realme UI 2.0 Features and Expected Timeline

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The recent months have been witnessing the massive unveiling of tech and smartphone plans and programs. Several big companies, from Apple to Oppo, have unraveled their projects which include online stores and new UI releases. Not wanting to be left far behind, Realme too has unveiled its latest Android 11-based UI named Realme UI 2.0. The UI focuses heavily on customization and comes packed with a slew of new features. Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the Realme UI 2.0.

Realme Launching New OS

Realme’s UI 2.0 features options to customize your notification bar colors, several different dark modes, and comes with a Dual Music Share. The company is in the process of unraveling the update in steps, with the Realme X50 Pro being the first device to receive the upgrade. The phone had already received a preview version of the new OS and will be their first device to become available with the newest UI. Also, the company unveiled the UI 2.0 through an online event, which also led to the launch of the latest Realme Narzo 20 series. 

What’s New?

The Realme UI 2.0 allows users to pick colors for their interface, notification bar, shortcut button, and other interfaces. It also comes with a Global Theme Colour function which features five pre-set schemes and ten individual and unique single colors for users to choose from. The Always-on Display function also comes with five different themes, allowing users to customize their visual experience truly. The Realme X50 Pro was the first phone to receive a preview version of the OS, and will also be the first to the market with the new UI. A beta version of the device will release on Thursday (24th September), with the open market version hitting stores by late October. The stable version is expected to go on sale by the end of November after enough testing on the beta version.

The OS also brings to the table three different Dark Modes, namely Enhanced, Gentle, and Medium. The OS supports intelligent light adjustment, which leads to the screen, adjusting the contrast levels according to the amount of ambient light. The new OS also allows users to customize their icons and also provides them with a slew of font options. The UI enables third-party launching apps to access its desktop design providing further compatibility and customisability to users.

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Further Features

The Realme UI 2.0 also promotes digital wellbeing, including modules such as the Sleep Capsule which allows users to track their sleep cycle. Other features include a Floating Windows function which enables you to multitask, by allowing the usage of multiple windows. Hence, using the Realme UI 2.0, you can text your friends while watching videos on YouTube. The interface which the company will shop atop Android allows for better performance and higher efficiency. The company claims that its interface has led to a 45% improvement in resource utilization, leading to increased productivity. Furthermore, the OS also helps in increasing system speed by 32% and increasing the stability of frame rate rendering by 17%.

The new OS also comes packed with better security and privacy features, including a Deep Sea Privacy Plan.  This plan features a Security Shield, Invisible Door, and Private Space helping keep the user’s information safe and secure. To enable users to share links easily, the new system comes with a subtitle stitching feature. Other methods to share information and photos include the Dual Mode Music Share and Realme Share. Furthermore, the operating system also has additional features such as Bubble notifications, output switcher for media outlets, and media controls.

It is safe to say that these are exciting times for the smartphone manufacturer.  The company unveiled four phones and a new OS within hours via its two special virtual events. While the Realme C17 came first, a trio from the Narzo 20 Series followed suit, right after it unveiled the new Realme UI 2.0. It will be interesting to see whether the UI delivers with regards to its areas of improvement, which include sociability, productivity, and creativity.

While the addition of new colors and themes improve creativity by allowing users to express themselves, the company has also pushed sociability via its sharing options. The upgraded Realme Share feature allows for seamless file transfer over Wi-Fi, whereas the Dual Mode Music Share enables quick sharing of audio tracks, much to the delight of music-lovers. The sociability features also allow high levels of privacy with the help of security drawers which require PINs to open and functions like Call blocking and Pseudo Site blocking. The Realme UI shares a lot in common with the Oppo ColorOS, which recently launched a new version. It will be interesting to see how the Realme UI 2.0 stacks up against its competitor, and how much freshness this new OS can infuse into Realme devices.

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Realme – Born out of Sky Li’s vision to deliver new-generation smartphones.

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The mobile industry is one of the most important industries all over the world. In fact, it keeps growing and prospering for a long period. Many Asian companies have gained recognition in this industry. Like a Chinese smartphone, Realme has gain popularity in minimal duration. A Shenzhen based mobile firm Realme is the best example of a new brand that competing well-developed brands like Xiaomi.

How the firm made it possible in a very short duration? Well, there is one simple tactic, provide more features and better value at an affordable price. So that customers can get the desired value for the money they are investing. Apparently, Realme’s founder Sky li has implemented this universal fact to create trust in the smartphone market. As a result, within a year of establishment, the firm has entered an international market as well as captured a large part of China’s market. Presently, Realme is popular in the smartphone markets of South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. As well, it is growing the presence in the market of Egypt, Italy, Spain, France, England, and Russia.

Backstory of Realme

Today it is known as Realme but it entered the market as an OPPO Real in 2010. It was one of the sub-brands of OPPO electronics. However, the former vice president at OPPO Mr. Sky Li resigned from the post and found the independent smartphone company, Realme.

That’s how Realme started in 2018, with a new brand logo and new vision to provide stylish yet new technology-based smartphones. Just in one year, it entered officially in the Chinese market with brand new models Realme X and Realme X lite. By the end of the year 2019, the firm had successfully entered 20 smartphone markets.  Includes China, India, Southeast Asia, and Europe. As well, become the no. 1 emerging brand.

About Realme

A well-known businessman Sky Li set up Realme in 2018. It is based on the vision to provide new generation smartphones having superior experience. Due to the use of cut edge technology, the newly launched Realme has successfully stood out in the market. As well, it brings the smartphone models full of trendsetting technologies, and features that give trendsetting experience at affordable prices.

Realme Founder Sky Li
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With the hard work and head to head competition, Realme proved its significance in the global market. In spite of strong competitors like Samsung, Nokia, Xiaomi, and of course Oppo gained the trust of customers. In India, the firm has given a tough competition to Redmi.

The strategy to conquer over other brands

There are dozens of mobile manufacturers in China that focused on channel marketing and offline distribution. While realme focused on online from the beginning. It directly steps in the market in competition with Xiaomi neglecting other numerous small brands. On the online platform, Realme made available the mobile phones with similar features and price segment with Xiaomi. Thus, the consumer got the chance to choose between two brands. Earlier, only Xiaomi’s models were dominating the market which got a new competitor. Knowing that online shopping is preferable by many, brands sold smartphones only on an online platform for one year.

Glimpse to founders life

Sky Li is a founder of Realme who also served as a vice president of Oppo. As well, he was the head of the overseas business of Oppo for a long time. LI shared a great contribution to exploring the business of Oppo in 3 markets covering 31 countries. In 2018, he resigned and established a new brand Realme.

Later succes of Realme

Realme always amazed consumers with cut edge technology that reflects in its smartphone models. At the beginning of this year, the firm has announced a new strategy AIoT plus smartphone. It is known as dual driven strategy. With this, the firm has safe its side in changing the smartphone market. Presently, more than 35 million smartphone users use Realme’s models. As per Counterpoint global smartphone shipment, Realme is no. 7 emerging brands as well as ranks first in the international market.

The firm set an example for emerging brands. Using innovation and a unique marketing strategy, it stands in competition with its many other rivals. In fact, it is developing innovative and variety of cell phones in various ranges of price.