The Realme Q2 is a super budget smartphone that sports a nice body design with a hyper-connected 5G network. The handset also features an impressive triple camera set up, 6.5 inches, and rapid charging technology.
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Realme Q2 Key Specs & Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
- Android 10, Realme UI
- Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm)
- 4GB, 6GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Cameras
- Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted)
- 4G Network
- 5G Network
- Fast Charging 30W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
On the body design, the device packs a nice body featuring leather material which creates a premium body and comfortable touch. The panel is home to the cameras and an LED flash. It has a body dimension of 162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1 mm and weighs 194 grams.
On the front, it makes use of a 6.5 inches display with a punch hole and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It has a tall 20:9 aspect ratio and a higher screen to body ration of 90.7 percent. The device fingerprint scanner is mounted on the side for security.
Cameras Features
On the cameras department, the Realme Q2 is blessed with a triple setup consisting of a 48-megapixel snapper with f/1.8 aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor that has 119-degree with f/2.3 aperture, and lastly is a 2-megapixel macro camera with 4cm focal length.
The cameras come with an LED flashlight for nice photos under dim light and can also shoot 4K videos quality at 30 seconds per frame. Upfront is a selfies camera of 16 MP with HDR.
Hardware and Software
The Realme Q2 is loaded with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G chipset based on a 7nm process node. This is coupled with an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 2.4 GHz.
It has a graphics card of Mali-G57 MC3 and runs on an Android 10 operating system with Realme 11 on top. The inbuilt storage available includes 128GB plus 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM plus the same 128GB. You can also expand the internal memory up to 128GB via a micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
Keeping the 5G smartphone on is a non removable battery of 5000 mAh with support for 30W fast charging technology. Realme claims the battery will last for more than 2 days under normal usage.
There is a dual SIMs along with the 4G and 5G network. Meanwhile, other features on the phone are Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, 1216 super linear speaker, Hi-Res audio support, and also 3.5mm audio jack support.
Realme Q2 Price and Availability
The Realme Q2 is now available for purchase for $177 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage while the 6GB RAM and 128GB will cost about $192.
In Nigeria, the handset will start selling from 85,000 Naira, while in Ghana it will sell around 1,200 Ghs and 20,000 Ksh in Kenya.
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Realme Q2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme Q2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, Realme UI
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm), Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC3
- Memory: 4GB, 6GB RAM
- Colours: Blue, Violet
- Dimension: 162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1 mm
- Weight: 194 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Triple Cameras, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes, CDMA 800
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: Yes, 1, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 30W
