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Realme 2 Pro OTA Update With Front Camera Optimisation, November Android Security Patch Now Rolling Out

Realme 2 Pro OTA Update With Front Camera Optimisation, November Android Security Patch Now Rolling Out

By Sumit Chakraborty | Updated: 20 November 2018 18:43 IST

Photo Credit: Twitter/ Realme

The Realme 2 Pro runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.2

Highlights

Realme 2 Pro to get a new software update this week
It will bring optimised image quality to the front camera
It will come with the latest Android security patch

Realme has announced the release of the latest firmware update for its Realme 2 Pro smartphone in India. The important software update is now rolling out as an over-the-air (OTA) package, It will bring a new ColorOS version that will come with a number of optimisations, fixes, and the latest Android security patch. Realme, up until now, has launched four smartphones in India - Realme 1, Realme C1, Realme 2, and Realme 2 Pro. Notably, the Realme 2 Pro runs ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, and the company has promised this version for its other smartphones as well.

In a tweet, Realme said the software update to the Realme 2 Pro is now rolling out. A changelog was also provided, according to which, it will come with optimisations for front camera photo quality. Also, there will be optimised reminders for Developer Options and Accessibility Mode. Additionally, the ColorOS update will bring other features such as 'single swipe notification dismiss' and 'headset icon in status bar'. Importantly, the latest software update will upgrade the Realme 2 Pro to the November 2018 Android security patch. The tweet also revealed the build version number to be RMX1801EX_11.A.10_0100_20181110857.

A follow-up tweet added the update will be rolled out gradually, and that it will take a few days for all users to receive it. To recall, the last software update to the Realme 2 Pro had arrived last month, bringing improvements to the selfie camera and battery while gaming.

When it comes to updates for other Realme handsets, the Realme 2 and Realme C1 have already received the latest November 2018 Android security patch. Also, they are expected to get the ColorOS 5.2 update soon.

To recall some of the specifications of the Realme 2 Pro, the dual-SIM smartphone sports a 6.3-inch (1080x2340 pixels) full-HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 SoC, paired with 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM options., Its dual rear camera setup bears a 16-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor. There is a 16-megapixel sensor at the front. The Realme 2 Pro is equipped with 64GB and 128GB inbuilt storage options, both of which are expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). Also, it packs a 3,500mAh battery.

Realme 2 Pro

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Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid build quality
Minuscule notch
Plenty of storage and RAM
Bright and lively display
Face recognition is quick

Bad
Laminated back scuffs easily
Average low-light camera performance

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Display 6.30-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3500mAh

OS Android 8.1

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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