The Realme X2 Pro is a power user’s dream thanks to its flagship specs, fast refresh rate screen, and flexible camera arrangement. However, it falls short of excellence due to cartoonish software and poor visual quality.
Key features of Realme X2 Pro
With an impressive array of features, the Realme X2 Pro is a gadget that is dressed to impress.
The display, which is crammed with acronyms like HDR, 1080p+, 90Hz, and AMOLED, is the most prominent of these. It has all the features of a phone that often costs much over $700 or £700, but how well it works in practice is a different story.
In addition, there is the maze of cameras to deal with. Although the primary rear lens has 64MP of its own, it is set up in a quad-bayer configuration, which results in 16MP rather than full resolution.
An 8MP wide-angle lens that allows for extremely close focusing, a 13MP f/2.5 3x telephoto lens, and a 2MP sensor for depth sensing in portrait mode complete the user’s toolkit.
The 4,000mAh battery has a sophisticated Oppo-invented VOOC charging system that provides 50W of power via the included power brick and cable. Theoretically, this means that under ideal circumstances, a complete charge can be achieved in about 30 minutes, which is Significantly quicker than the iPhone 11’s built-in 5W charger.
A Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, 256GB of storage with 12GB of RAM, stereo surround sound speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and much more are available.
Realme X2 Pro Design
It is getting harder to distinguish between mobile phones as more and more new models are introduced by various manufacturers worldwide. Nearly all are sandwiches made of glass and metal, while some do not have notches.
That is mostly true here as well, although our “white” model, which was sent for evaluation, is a little different and really appealing.
It has a pearlescent quality that gently alters color in the light, hence the name “Lunar White.” It has an air of executive sophistication and isn’t over the top like some of the “twilight” variants sold by other manufacturers.
In addition to the dark version, this model will be equally content in the boardroom and in your pocket. It seems like adult-oriented hardware, despite its seeming superfluity (the software is a somewhat different story, though more on that later).
With little to no bend or give under pressure, the metal sides and the front and rear glass feel sufficiently sturdy. Because of the overall slickness of the device, using it one-handed without a case is not a good idea. The balance is also rather decent, albeit somewhat skewed toward the top.
The area where the glass and metal meet is a little strange because the edges are a touch sharp, suggesting that the surface may not have as much attention to detail as it does.
And because it weighs 199g, it will create a dent if it falls to the ground from an unsteady hand. Although the weight is evenly distributed, this device is rather inferior to others available on the market, even in the same price range.
In addition to being slippery, the 6.5-inch diagonal screen makes it appropriate for people without hobbit hands to use it one-handed. There is a USB-C port on the bottom, and there is a little teardrop notch on the top of the screen that is easy to ignore.
The X2 Pro does not include a microSD card slot, therefore those who want to increase the capacity will be disappointed. Although it probably won’t matter at higher storage capacities, this is unquestionably a crucial factor for users of the 64GB edition.
Overall, the X2 Pro doesn’t stand out from the competition, but it also doesn’t raise any red flags. The supplied case should undoubtedly be put on right away, but this is a must for any contemporary glass sandwich. This is a good effort for a first attempt at “premium,” in the mid-range, and Realme deserves praise for its efforts.
Realme X2 Pro Screen
It has been noted that the Realme X2 Pro‘s display has a lot of potential and comes with a variety of options to please even the most ardent screen aficionados.
Therefore, it is good that the panel largely fulfills the acronyms’ promises. First of all, even if it is primarily apparent when scrolling over text, the 90Hz refresh rate is undoubtedly a welcome improvement. The gain in fluidity is noticeable, even though it isn’t worth giving up on a “ancient” 60Hz screen. If you frequently use your tablet for Kindle, this will be a welcome surprise.
We did discover, though, that there was a minor problem with the screen’s color calibration. In other words, there are two presets on the screen: “Vivid” and “Gentle.” The user interface may promote gentle as “pensioner mode,” yet most images look amazing in “vivid” mode.
Those seeking accuracy in their photos should steer clear of this setting’s colors, which lean toward the Teletubbies. This isn’t to suggest that the colors aren’t represented well; rather, it’s to state that this screen contributes to the regrettable tendency of certain AMOLED panels to depict things in a cartoonish, unrealistic manner.
The marketing claims that the screen gets bright enough—1000 nits—and even though we lacked the tools to measure it, it is undoubtedly still readable in the intense, fall sunlight.
The inclusion of a screen protector that was installed by the factory is another minor irritation. Since user-applied screen protectors have a regrettable propensity to make them worthless, this is probably because of the under-screen fingerprint scanner. Although the shield clearly offers protection, it is made of nasty plastic and may give the impression that the item is not as expensive as the price tag indicates.
If a screen is more than the sum of its features and needs to be characterized as an experience, then the Realme X2 Pro’s panel is an absolute delight to use. At the pricing range, it competes well with the competition, which is more than enough, even though it might not quite match up with the best in the business (like the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus).