Realme Q2

$121.00
SKU: AT-PH1590
Brand: Realme
Category: Mobiles
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Display: IPS LCD, 120Hz
Camera: Triple, 48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Storage: 128GB
RAM: 4GB, 6GB
CPU: Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS: Android 10, Realme UI
Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.2

Design 9 / 10
Display 8 / 10
Camera 8 / 10
Features 8 / 10
Connectivity 8 / 10
Call Quality 8 / 10
Usability 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Battery 9 / 10

The Realme Q2 is a mid-range smartphone that offers an impressive array of features at an affordable price. In this review, we will delve into its price, availability, design, camera, software, performance, battery life, and charging capabilities.

Realme Q2 Price and Accessibility Review

The Realme Q2 strikes a good balance between price and performance, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers. Its competitive pricing places it in the mid-range segment, offering excellent value for the features it provides. Availability may vary based on region, but Realme has a widespread distribution network, making the Q2 accessible to users in various markets.

Realme Q2 Design Review

The Realme Q2 showcases a sleek and modern design aesthetic that is both visually appealing and ergonomic. It features a premium glass back panel with a glossy finish, giving it a sophisticated look. The device feels sturdy and comfortable to hold, making it suitable for prolonged use. The front is dominated by a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, offering sharp visuals and vibrant colors.

Realme Q2 Camera Review

Equipped with a versatile camera setup, the Realme Q2 captures impressive photos in different scenarios. It boasts a triple camera system, including a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. This combination allows for capturing detailed and well-exposed shots with good dynamic range. The camera performance in low-light conditions is decent, thanks to the Night Mode feature. On the front, a 16-megapixel selfie camera produces clear and vibrant self-portraits.

Realme Q2 Software Review

Realme Q2 runs on Realme UI based on the Android operating system. The UI offers a clean and intuitive user experience, with a host of customization options. Realme UI provides a range of features, including a system-wide dark mode, gesture navigation, and an array of pre-installed apps. It also receives regular software updates, ensuring the device remains up-to-date with the latest features and security patches.

Realme Q2 Performance Review

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, the Realme Q2 delivers a commendable performance. It handles multitasking and everyday tasks with ease, providing a smooth and responsive user experience. The device is capable of running demanding applications and games, although users may experience occasional frame drops or lags during intensive gaming sessions. For most users, the performance is more than sufficient for their daily needs.

Realme Q2 Battery Life and Charging Review

The Realme Q2 boasts a generous 5,000mAh battery, which ensures a long-lasting battery life. With moderate usage, the device easily lasts through a full day, reducing the need for frequent charging. When it’s time to recharge, the Q2 supports 30W fast charging, enabling quick top-ups. This feature allows users to spend less time tethered to a charger and more time enjoying their device.

Overall, the Realme Q2 offers a compelling package of features at an affordable price. With its attractive design, versatile camera setup, user-friendly software, commendable performance, long battery life, and fast charging capabilities, it is a strong contender in the mid-range smartphone market. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, a gaming enthusiast, or simply seeking a reliable and feature-packed device, the Realme Q2 delivers excellent value for your money.

Specs

LAUNCH

Announced	2020, October 13
Released	2020, October 19
Status	Available

DEVICE

Device Type	Smartphone
Model	Realme Q2
Versions	RMX2117

NETWORK

2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G Network	1, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G 2.3 Gbps DL

BODY

Dimensions	162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1 mm (6.39 x 2.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight	194 g (6.84 oz)
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size	6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Touch Screen	Yes

PHONE MEMORY

RAM (Memory) <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	4GB, 6GB
Internal Storage <strong>Internal Storage</strong> is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128GB
Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC
Phonebook Memory	Yes
Call Record Memory	Yes

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Triple
Camera Dimension	48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Resolution	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single
Camera Dimension	16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
Camera Features	HDR, panorama
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps

HARDWARE PLATFORM

Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek MT6853 Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali-G57 MC3

SOFTWARE PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 10, Realme UI
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications.
Facebook <strong>Facebook</strong> is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site is available in 37 different languages.
Youtube <strong>Youtube</strong> is a popular free video-sharing website, Youtube is the largest video sharing site in the world, Millions of users around the world have created accounts on the site that allow them to upload videos that anyone can watch.

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.0, A2DP, LE
Infrared <strong>Infrared</strong> connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range.
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
FM Radio	No
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
HDMI <strong>HDMI</strong> (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device.

SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes
Speaker Location	Bottom
Audio Jack Type	3.5mm, 24-bit/192kHz audio
Audio Recording

MESSAGING

SMS <strong>SMS</strong> (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks.	Yes
MMS <strong>MMS</strong> (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol.
Email <strong>Email</strong> (Electronic Mail) is a system for receiving, sending, and storing electronic messages, Similar to a letter, email is text messages that may contain files, images, or other attachments sent via the internet to a recipient by using applications and software prograps. An email address is required to receive email, and that address is unique to the user.	Yes
IM <strong>IM</strong> (Instant Messaging) is an exchange of text messages through a software application, it enable you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet.	Yes

BATTERY

Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	5000 mAh
Placement	Non-removable
Fast Charging	Yes, 30W

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	Blue, Violet
Games Support	Yes
Box Contents	- Realme Q2 - 2-pin charger (5V-2A) - Micro USB cable - SIM ejector tool - Screen protector - Silicon back case - User manual and warranty information.