Oppo Realme 2 to launch soon: Here are some alternatives

Oppo's sub-brand RealMe is gearing up to launch their second smartphone in India. The Oppo RealMe 1, the company's first smartphone, was a hit as it came with an impressive design and a whopping 128GB of onboard storage. Now, the company is working on bringing its successor, the RealMe 2 which has already been spotted online.

The company has not yet revealed a launch date for the upcoming smartphone. However, now that we have started to see such teasers, the launch will is just around the corner. The RealMe 2, as per the teaser image, will come with a notch up front in order to follow the 2018 trend. Also, one big change from the previous generation here is the fingerprint scanner which many RealMe fans are going to appreciate.

Alongside the addition of the fingerprint scanner, the RealMe 2 is also expected to come with a dual-camera setup at the back. According to a report by TheIndianExpress, the smartphone will be available in three variants.

Alternatives

If you just cannot wait for the Oppo RealMe 2 to launch, here are some alternatives under the Rs. 20,000 mark.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is one of the best mid-range smartphones right now. Sure the ZneFone Max Pro M1 does not sport a diamond design or a notch up front. However, what you get is a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled 3GB, 4GB or even 6GB of RAM. Unlike the RealMe 2, this one runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo. The whole package comes in at a starting price of Rs. 10,999 while the top-end variant costs Rs. 14,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi is currently one of the best selling smartphone brands in India and the Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of their best selling smartphones. The Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Honor Play

In case you are willing to spend around Rs. 5,000 more, the Honor Play is a great option. Honor Play comes with flagship grade specifications at the price of a mid-range smartphone. The dual-SIM handset is powered by the company's Kirin 970 processor. The smartphone packs in 4GB or 6GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of onboard storage. It features a 6.3-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with a notch. The Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.