Realme’s smartphone portfolio has been increasing at a rapid rate since the launch, with smartphones such as the Realme 7, 7 Pro, Narzo 20, 20A and the 20 Pro; the brand doesn’t seem to have forgotten about the older gen devices. Today, Realme has started to roll out a new update for the Realme 3 and 3i carrying software version number RMX1825EX_11_C.16 and RMX1827EX_11_C.16 (via) respectively which brings tons of new features and upgrades the security patch to September 2020.
Realme 3 and 3i September Patch Update Changelog
- Security
- Updated Android security patch: August and September 2020
- Realme Lab
- Added Super nighttime standby feature
- Added Smooth scrolling feature
- System
- Added long-press to delete feature for desktop icons in drawer mode
- Expanded glowing effects of icons on the desktop/drawer after installing new applications
- Added long-press to copy IMEI in the status information interface
- Settings
- Added Deep cleanup feature in the Process Manager of Additional settings
- Added Auto-download over Wi-Fi toggle in Software Update Settings
- Notification drawer
- Added OTG switch toggle of the notification drawer
- Added Focus mode switch toggle of the notification drawer
- Optimized Mute-Bell-Vibrate icon state
- Security
Realme 3 Specifications
In terms of design, there are a few changes including the gradient sparkly finish replacing the diamond-cut design on the new Realme 3. There’s a 6.22-inch HD+ display with the same dew-drop notch design introduced in the Realme 2 Pro. As expected, the 12nm MediaTek Helio P70 SoC is the beating heart of the handset that runs on the back of a chunky 4230mAh battery.
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In terms of camera, there’s a 13MP (f/1.8 aperture) + 2MP dual rear shooters as well as PDAF. The front houses a 13MP single selfie shooter. It also has Nightscape that will offer better low-light shots with the camera. Realme is doing a great job with software and it offers Color OS 6.0 based on Android Pie while parent Oppo is still struggling to offer the same on even flagship phones. The handset also has a dedicated SD card slot apart from the usual dual SIM capability.
Realme 3i Specifications
The same rear panel is adorned with a 13MP F/1.8 primary camera paired with a 2MP F/2.4 depth sensor with a fingerprint scanner below. And on the display front, it is fitted with a 6.2-inch IPS HD+ display protected by Gorilla Glass 3 with a waterdrop notch design housing the 13MP selfie cam with AI beautify. AI beauty can reportedly scan 296 facial recognition points and offers customized beauty effects.
At the helm of its affair is still Mediatek’s Helio P60 SoC. But this time around the P60 coupled with either 3GB or 4GB RAM along with 32GB or 64GB storage. Concluding the specs sheet is a 4,230 mAh battery with 10w, while it boots ColorOS 6 and Android 9 Pie.