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Realme X2 Pro Review
The Shenzhen company Realme is on a roll this year. Toting Realme X2 with incredible features was undoubtedly a huge success for this Chinese brand. But since the last week of November ‘19, Realme X2 Pro is out to stand tall in the queue of flagship value packs. Realme X2 Pro Review. Realme has come ten toes down by offering a midrange price for this flagship-specced smartphone, which is surely going to be the default choice in its competitors.
Our Verdict:
The latest, Realme X2 Pro is probably the best-of-its-kind value flagship smartphone and it has set a benchmark for 2020 midrange smartphone launches. With stellar camera performance, flagship specifications, higher screen refresh rate, X2 Pro has divulged a premium yet affordable device to beat for 2020 android makers. Furthermore, if all you want is clout for your bucks, then Realme X2 Pro is rightly for you. Realme X2 Pro Review
The Good:
- 90 Hz refresh rate with AMOLED screen
- 400mAh battery
- 50W fast charging
- 64MP camera with 20x hybrid zoom features
- Snapdragon 855+ chipset
The Bad:
- Still using old Android 9 Pie OS
- In-built gestures are not much smooth & intuitive
- Colors can be made more appealing
- Camera struggles in low light
Design: Feels Superior from Appearance & Aesthetics
The design is super-elegant and feels superior aesthetically when you use it. However, it is somewhat identical to OnePlus 7T Pro, Realme XT, and Realme 5 series. But, in no way, this similarity makes the launch any less exciting. The blue hue and design curves in new Realme XT Pro give it a suave look that we are won over by its feel.
It’s somewhat husky at 199g and 8.7mm thick yet the exceptionally tall 6.5in, 20:9 screen, and aluminum outline give it gravitas. The body is made up of scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 5. There are minimum bezels upfront, a tiny waterdrop cut out selfie camera at the top, plus a wide array above the camera cut out to accommodate secondary speakers. The power button in gold accent, which adds a flair to the whole thing, is on the right, above it a dual sim card tray awaits and the volume buttons are placed on the left side.
A USB-C charging port is also a thing to talk about. There is welcome news for those who still adore plugging in audio gear. Unlike OnePlus, Realme still incorporates a 3.5mm audio jack.
According to some reviewers, the design isn’t especially rich due to the fact that – the camera protrudes out of the back awkwardly – and there’s an entirely fugly Realme insignia horizontal to the camera.
UI & Performance: Colors – A No-No, Power – Why Not!
With Android 9.0 Pie, we got a bit disappointment but on the other hand, the Colors OS 6.1 is the best version of UI we’ve seen to date. What’s more, the performance is totally outstanding. We audited the 256GB storage, 12GB variant which retails at €499, so that is hardly astounding.
Camera: Could it Beat Other Flagships?
With 64MP main camera resolution, it offers details in spades. Daylight shots from the Realme XT Pro are fabulous and vibrant when the light is abundant whereas it drops the ball in dark. The details are amazing at 100% zoom. The X2 Pro takes on the Realme’s solid strength here. The ultra-wide focal point is to a greater extent a hodgepodge, as hues seemed to be dull.
As far as low-light shooting is concerned, the X2 Pro works superbly grabbing details and reducing noise.
Additionally, the portrait mode on the X2 Pro is awesome, with edge detection. The 16MP camera is also pretty decent for taking selfies, and in general, the X2 Pro takes probably the absolute best shots being on the lower price range < $500 phone. Realme expressed that it was imitating Google’s way of thinking here, and it looks like that is working out for the brand.
A Big Battery: To Last a Day Longer or Even More
The 4000mAh battery itself can survive over a day of use from a full charge. To add on, the 50W charging makes the X2 Pro a powerhouse. As the smartphone is appearing in worldwide markets, you get NFC for Google Pay. Moreover, you get a Wi-Fi ac 4×4 MIMO antenna, liquid cooling, Bluetooth 5.0, and a dedicated gaming mode.
Realme XT Pro: Value
We rarely see phones like Realme XT Pro that drive the conversation around value. With an affordable price and feature-packed smartphone by this Chinese brand, it has undercut its competitors not only for 2019 but also for 2020.
One spec and features ground, this device is emulating with the OnePlus 7T. Be that as it may, at €600, that OnePlus is considerably more costly than the Realme X2 Pro. The points of interest to the OnePlus are only a few, to the software. OnePlus is known to make and keep up Android transfer software to the best of any Android OEM, and the Realme will probably not have the option to rival that, given the OnePlus brand’s reputation.
Realme XT Pro: Price
In case you’re purchasing a OnePlus 7T Pro in the UK, you’ll need to shell out €449 ($499) for the model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
In India, you can catch the Realme X2 Professional for approximately Rs. 30,000 (~$423) for the 8GB RAM and with 128GB storage variant. However, the other high-end version with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is valued at Rs. 33,999 (~$480). In the event that you need the Master version colorways, you should overdo it an extra Rs. 1,000 carrying the cost to Rs. 34,999. Some reviewers also stated that it is advisable to transfer iPhone 8 contents to Realme XT Pro as it has more distinctive features.
The Bottom Line:
As we head into 2020, the Realme X2 Pro phone is a value flagship to beat. This time around, Realme is in the driving seat. Given the 90Hz refresh rate for the screen, Snapdragon 855+, 12GB RAM, and 50W charging, there is no doubt as far as I can say this is the best worth flagship smartphone of 2019, period. So, get set ready, get this smartphone now and pay no need for content transfer seamlessly.
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