After Apple vs. Samsung, Xiaomi vs. Realme is the next big rivalry in the tech market, especially in India at present. The battle between a heavyweight and an underdog is heating up as the day passes by. Few such examples are constant jabs, fan wars, and much more on Twitter and other social media platforms. Both companies have adopted a similar strategy — offering handsets that offer competitive specs and aggressive pricing. Almost every smartphone from both Realme and Xiaomi falls in the same price segment, which naturally becomes alternate choices for anyone looking to buy a handset. Realme, which started as a sub-brand of OPPO, has already carved a place for itself in the Indian market. Launched by former senior Oppo executive Sky Li last year, the company has grown seven-fold, meaning its shipments skyrocketed by over 600% to surpass 2.8 million. Although Realme is still much smaller than its rivals; it seems to be ticking all the right boxes already. A few weeks back, Realme launched 5 Pro smartphone in India at a starting price of Rs. 13,999, making it the world's first smartphone to feature a 48MP quad-camera setup. Coming in Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green colors, this device packs ...
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Realme 5 Pro Review: Mid-range killer?
After Apple vs. Samsung, Xiaomi vs. Realme is the next big rivalry in the tech market, especially in India at present. The battle between a heavyweight and an underdog is heating up as the day passes by. Few such examples are constant jabs, fan wars, and much more on Twitter and other social media platforms. Both companies have adopted a similar strategy — offering handsets that offer competitive specs and aggressive pricing. Almost every smartphone from both Realme and Xiaomi falls in the same price segment, which naturally becomes alternate choices for anyone looking to buy a handset. Realme, which started as a sub-brand of OPPO, has already carved a place for itself in the Indian market. Launched by former senior Oppo executive Sky Li last year, the company has grown seven-fold, meaning its shipments skyrocketed by over 600% to surpass 2.8 million. Although Realme is still much smaller than its rivals; it seems to be ticking all the right boxes already. A few weeks back, Realme launched 5 Pro smartphone in India at a starting price of Rs. 13,999, making it the world's first smartphone to feature a 48MP quad-camera setup. Coming in Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green colors, this device packs ...
