After a bit of teasing, the Realme 3 has now been launched in the Philippines. Following the footsteps of its predecessor, the Realme 3 aims to redefine what affordable smartphones can be.
The Realme 3 comes with a 6.2-inch Dewdrop display with a 19:9 aspect ratio that leads to a total resolution of 1520 x 720. Nestled in its notch is a 13MP f/2.0 camera that enables the smartphone’s Face Unlock.
The device’s rear comes in a gradient color in two variants: Diamond Black and Radiant Blue. Found at the top of the back is a 13MP f/1.8 main camera and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor for portrait mode. The Realme 3 also sports a fingerprint sensor at the rear.
The Realme 3 is powered by a MediaTek P60 with 3GB/4GB of RAM as well as 32GB/64GB of internal storage depending on the model. Powering the whole device is a 4,230mAh non-removable battery. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie with ColorOS 6.0 on top.
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P70 (Helio P60 for Global Models) |
| Screen | 6.2-inch, Dewdrop, 19:9, 1520 x 720, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| RAM | 3GB/4GB |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie, ColorOS 6.0 |
| Rear Camera | 13MP f/1.8 + 2MP f/2.4, PDAF, LED Flash, AI Scene Recognition |
| Front Camera | 13MP f/2.0 |
| Storage | 32GB/64GB, expandable up to 256GB via dedicated MicroSD slot |
| Network | 4G, LTE |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, MicroUSB, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, |
| Battery | 4,230mAh, Fast Battery Charging 10W |
| Colors | Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue, Classic Black |
The Realme 3 will be available for Php 6,990 for the 3GB/32GB variant while the 4GB/64GB version will have an asking price of PhP 9,990. Both will be available on March 25, 2019 on all Realme authororized stores and online retailers.
Meanwhile, a 3GB/64GB model will be sold exclusively via Shopee for PhP 7,990. Those who will order before March 25, 2019, however will get the Realme 3 10% off the list price.
