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GST effect: These Realme smartphones have become costlier in India
Last updated on Apr 06, 2020, 12:07 am
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With an increase in GST rates on smartphones from 12% to 18%, Chinese tech giant Realme has increased the prices of its handsets.
From flagship Realme X50 Pro, X2 Pro to wallet-friendly Realme C3, all the smartphones are now listed at higher prices on the company's official website.
Here's a look at some popular Realme handsets that have received a price-hike in India.
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Phone #1
Realme X2 Pro
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Realme's premium smartphone, the X2 Pro, which was launched at Rs. 27,999, has become costlier by Rs. 2,000 and is currently available at Rs. 29,999.
It comes with a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED screen, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an under-display fingerprint reader.
The phone is fueled by a flagship-grade Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset and a 4,000mAh battery with 50W fast-charging technology.
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Realme X2 Pro offers promising mobile photography experience
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The quad camera setup on the X2 Pro comprises a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, a 13MP (f/2.5) telephoto lens, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, and another 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For selfies, video calling, and face unlock, the handset houses a 16MP (f/2.0) front-facing snapper.
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Phone #2
Realme 6 Pro
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Meanwhile, the recently-launched Realme 6 Pro, which was priced at Rs. 16,999, is now available at Rs. 17,999.
The phone sports an in-trend dual punch-hole design featuring a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ LCD screen, 90Hz refresh rate, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 720G processor, up to 8GB of RAM, and a 4,300mAh battery with 30W fast-charging support.
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Realme 6 Pro offers a dual selfie camera
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The Realme 6 Pro offers quad rear cameras including a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.3) ultra-wide angle sensor, a 12MP (f/2.5) telephoto sensor, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro camera. Up front, the handset houses 16MP+8MP cameras for selfies, video calling, and face unlock.
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Phone #3
Realme XT
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The camera-centric Realme XT is currently listed at a starting price of Rs. 16,999 as against its launch price of Rs. 15,999.
Featuring a familiar waterdrop notched design, the handset sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a Full-HD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint reader.
Under the hood, it packs a Snapdragon 712 chipset, coupled with up to 8GB RAM and a 4,000mAh battery.
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Realme XT houses a 64MP quad camera for shutterbugs
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The Realme XT offers a quad camera setup featuring a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.25) ultra-wide-angle lens, and a couple of 2MP (f/2.4) lenses for depth sensing and macro photography. Up front, it houses a 16MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper.
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Phone #4
Realme C3
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Lastly, the entry-level Realme C3 is available at Rs. 7,499 as against its previous starting price of Rs. 6,999.
The phone sports a familiar waterdrop notched design, a 6.5-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
It packs a MediaTek Helio G70 chipset, coupled with 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB of storage, and a solid 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast-charging support.
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What's the camera like on Realme C3?
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In the imaging department, the Realme C3 houses a dual rear camera setup comprising a 12MP (f/1.8) primary sensor coupled with another 2MP (f/2.4) lens to capture depth details. For the selfie lovers, the handset offers a 5MP (f/2.4) front-facing snapper.
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And, what about other smartphones?
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Apart from the aforementioned models, Realme has also increased the price of its first-ever 5G handset, the X50 Pro. The phone is now available at Rs. 39,999 (previous price: Rs. 37,999).
Further, the Realme X2 is available at Rs. 17,999, while the Realme 6 is listed at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.
