Tech NewsWrap: Realme C21Y launched in India… and more

Realme C21Y launched in India

Good news for budget smartphone users in India. Realme has launched entry level smartphone – Realme C21Y – in the country. This is world’s first smartphone with TUV Rheinland High-Reliability Certification. The latest device comes with a 5000mAh battery with reverse charging, AI triple camera and super power saving mode. Realme C21Y will be available in two storage variants – 3GB + 32GB priced at Rs 8,999 and 4GB + 64GB priced at Rs 9,999. The smartphone will be available in two amazing colors – Cross Blue and Cross Black.

Realme Narzo 30 5G gets 4GB+64GB variant

Realme launched the Realme Narzo 30 5G earlier this year in a single 6GB + 128GB storage configuration that is priced at Rs 15,999. The brand has now announced a new lower memory version of the model for a cheaper price tag. This new variant comes in 4GB + 64GB storage, 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, and more features. Realme Narzo 30 5G new model cost Rs 13,999 and will be available for purchase from Realme India website, Flipkart, and mainline stores starting August 24 at 12pm.

Motorola Edge 20 sale postponed in India

Motorola recently launched Moto Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion in India, which was set to go on sale on August 24. Now, the company pushed the sale date to a later date. This means that the latest device will not go on sale on August 24. It has not yet revealed as to why it has postponed the sale date of the smartphone. The Lenovo-owned Motorola has now said that the customers will be able to pre-order the Motorola Edge 20 starting August 24 through Flipkart and it will announce the new sale date ‘shortly’.

Xiaomi announces September 15 Global Launch event

The Chinese electronics company Xiaomi announced that it will be hosting a new product launch event on September 15. While the company has yet to reveal which product it plans on introducing next month, it is expected to launch the Mi 11T smartphone and Mi Pad 5 tablet series. The company announced that the launch event will be livestream across their social media accounts – YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. As per the reports, the event will officially begin at 8:00PM (GMT+8) on Wednesday, September 15, and will last somewhere around 70 minutes.

JioPhone Next goes on sale next month

The much-awaited JioPhone Next is slated to arrive on September 10. It was announced during the 44th Reliance AGM that took place a couple of months ago. The new device built in collaboration with Google will run Android 11 (Go Edition). While Jio has not revealed any specifications of this phone, leaks have gained us plenty. As per the reports, JioPhone Next could be priced at Rs 3,499. The tipster further details that the phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s entry-level Snapdragon 215.