Launch report · Realme

Realme X: Notchless AMOLED with pop-up camera at a budget price.

SpecEagle Editorial·May 2019·$250·Score 72/100

Realme X marked the brand's move upmarket — a notchless AMOLED, under-display fingerprint, pop-up selfie and the IMX586 sensor at $250. The collectible Onion & Garlic Master Editions by designer Naoto Fukasawa drew extra attention.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.53" FHD+ AMOLED, notchless
Chipset
Snapdragon 710
RAM
4/6/8 GB
Storage
64/128 GB
Battery
3765 mAh, VOOC 20W
Main camera
48 MP Sony IMX586 + 5 MP depth
Weight
191 g
What stands out
  • Notchless AMOLED via pop-up at $250
  • Under-display fingerprint + IMX586
  • VOOC fast charging
What to watch
  • No microSD
  • Mono speaker
  • Pop-up wear concerns
The phone it has to beat
Xiaomi Mi 9T
$349 · score 78/100