Now that Realme 2 has been launched in India, its bound to draw some comparisons from its competition brands like RedMi Note 5 and Honor 7C. The Realme 2 is the successor to previously launched Realme 1 and comes with upgraded specifications and some tweaks in the design. Its display notch, its dual rear camera setup, and its diamond cut design back panel are some of the key highlights. The Realme 2 is up against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, and Honor 7C in the Indian market, and let us compare and review to see where does the Realme 2 stand.
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| Display | RealMe 2 | Honor 7C | RedMi Note 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.2 | 5.99 | 5.99 |
| Resolution | 720X1520 Pixels | 720X1440 Pixels | 1080X2160 Pixels |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass | |
| Aspect Ration | 19:09 | 18:09 | |
Well, the screen size, aspect ration, and the gorilla glass protection make Realme 2 score high as compared to the other two phones. Whereas on the hardware front, it’s at par with the competition, as even in this variant of 3GB and 4GB RAM are available with 32GB and 64GB storage respectively.
| Hardware | RealMe 2 | Honor 7C | RedMi Note 5 |
| Processor | 1.8GHz OctaCore | 1.8GHz OctaCore | 1.8GHz OctaCore |
| Processor Make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Expandable Up To | 256 | 256 | 128 |
The rear camera does offer a better focus as compared to the other 2, but the selfie lovers might be a little disappointed with just 8 megapixel front camera vs 20 megapixels of the RedMi Note 5.
| Camera | RealMe 2 | Honor 7C | RedMi Note 5 |
| Rear | 13 Megapixel(f/2.2, 1.12-micron) +2- megapixel(f/2.4, 1.75-micron) | 13- Megapixel | 12 megapixel(f2.2, 1.25-micron) + 5 megapizel(f/2.0, 1.12-micron) |
| Rear Flash | Yes | LED | LED |
| Front Camera | 8 Megapixel(f2.2, 1.12-micron) | 8 megapixel | 20 megapixel(f/2.2, 1.0-micron) |
| Front Flash | NA | Yes | LED |
| Rear Autofocus | NA | NA | Face Detection Autofocus |
Even in terms of connectivity, RedMi scores a little more than the Realme 2
| Connectivity | RealMe 2 | Honor 7C | RedMi Note 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.20 | Yes, v 4.20 | Yes, v 5.00 |
| Micro usb | Yes | NA | Yes |
| Sim Slots | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wi Fi Standards | NA | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| NFC | NA | No | No |
| USB OTG | NA | Yes | Yes |
With more or less the same sensonrs, RedMi still scores a point additional for one extra sensor that it has.
| Sensors | RealMe 2 | Honor 7C | RedMi Note 5 |
| Face Unlock | Yes | NA | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | NA | Yes |
| Compass Magnetometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | NA | NA | Yes |
Battery life and weight along with the diamond-back are definitely worth a consideration when it comes to Realme 2
| General | RealMe 2 | Honor 7C | RedMi Note 5 |
| Dimensions | 156.20 X 75.60 X 8.20 | 158.30 X 76.70 X 7.80 | 158.60 X 75.40 X 8.05 |
| Weight | 168 | 164 | 181 |
| Battery | 4230 | 3000 | 4000 |
| Colors | Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, Diamond Red | Blue, Black, Gold | Black, Gold, Lake Blue, Rose Gold |
Considering the fact that there was a lot of air around the phone being launched at a price of around 10000/- whereas its actually priced at a lower range, which might give it an edge over the competition as today’s price-conscious generation, especially in the budget phone segment, thinks about every penny spent.
| Price | RealMe 2 | Honor 7C | RedMi Note 5 |
| 8990/- 3GB RAM/32GB Storage, 10990/-, 4GB RAM/64GB Storage | 9999/- 3GB RAM/ 32GB Storage, 11999/- 4GB RAM/64GB Storage | 9999/- 3GB RAM/ 32GB Storage, 11999/- 4GB RAM/64GB Storage |
It will be available exclusively on Flipkart in Diamond Black and Diamond Red color options starting September 4. The Diamond Blue color option will be made available for sale sometime in October. The Realme 2 has been launched with several bundled offers including Rs. 750 discount on HDFC Bank credit and debit card purchases, no-cost EMI options, as well as up to 120GB additional data and benefits worth up to Rs. 4,200 from Reliance Jio.
Well, comparing all the aspects, it definitely seems like a promising phone in the budget segment and fares better than the Honor 7c overall, but yes, it does face some stiff competition from RedMi Note 5 pro in terms of features, but when it comes to price point, it may score well and who knows it gen z accepts it with open arms.
