Realme·Budget · Released Aug 2018

Realme 2

Diamond-cut budget hero with a 4230 mAh battery.

52/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$150
Color · Diamond Black
Display
6.2" HD+ IPS
Chipset
Snapdragon 450
RAM
3/4 GB
Storage
32/64 GB + microSD
Battery
4230 mAh
Main camera
13 MP + 2 MP depth
Weight
168 g
Quick answer

The Realme 2 is a budget Realme smartphone released Aug 2018, with a launch price of $150. It pairs the Snapdragon 450 with a 6.2" HD+ IPS display, a 13 MP + 2 MP depth main camera and a 4230 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — The diamond-back disruptor. Standout strengths: eye-catching diamond-cut back at $150 and 4230 mah big battery. Main trade-off: snapdragon 450 slow.

AI Snapshot

The diamond-back disruptor.

Realme 2 helped launch Realme as a budget disruptor in India — a diamond-cut light-catching back, big 4230 mAh battery and aggressive sub-$150 pricing that undercut Redmi and built the brand's early momentum.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display58
Camera54
Performance50
Battery78
Build58
  • Eye-catching diamond-cut back at $150
  • 4230 mAh big battery
  • microSD + 3.5 mm jack

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD, notch
Size
6.2 inches
Resolution
720 x 1520 px
Main
13 MP, f/2.2
Depth
2 MP
Selfie
8 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v7
Δ class avg -95.4%
This
75,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the Realme 2 compares

Realme 2Galaxy Note 5Realme 5
SpecEagle score525252
ChipsetSnapdragon 450Exynos 7420Snapdragon 665
Display6.2" HD+ IPS5.7" QHD AMOLED6.5" LCD 60 Hz
Main camera13 MP + 2 MP depth16 MP · f/1.912 MP · f/1.8
Battery4230 mAh3,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Launch price$150$700$150

Frequently asked questions

When was the Realme 2 released?

The Realme 2 was released in Aug 2018.

How much does the Realme 2 cost?

The Realme 2 launched at $150 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Realme 2 screen size and type?

The Realme 2 has a 6.2" HD+ IPS display.

What chipset does the Realme 2 use?

The Realme 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Realme 2 have?

The Realme 2 ships with 3/4 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Realme 2 battery capacity?

The Realme 2 has a 4230 mAh battery.

What is the Realme 2 main camera?

The Realme 2 has a 13 MP + 2 MP depth main camera.

Does the Realme 2 have a headphone jack?

The Realme 2 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the Realme 2 weigh?

The Realme 2 weighs 168 g.

What colours does the Realme 2 come in?

The Realme 2 is available in 3 colours: Diamond Black, Diamond Red, Diamond Blue.

Is the Realme 2 worth buying?

Realme 2 helped launch Realme as a budget disruptor in India — a diamond-cut light-catching back, big 4230 mAh battery and aggressive sub-$150 pricing that undercut Redmi and built the brand's early momentum. SpecEagle gives the Realme 2 an editorial score of 52/100.

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