Realme Pad Mini, Buds Q2s launch in India alongside Realme GT Neo 3
Entry-level tablet with low-end specs
Realme Pad Mini made its debut in the Philippines market last month. Now, the device has reached the Indian shores alongside the Realme GT Neo 3 and Realme Buds Q2s. The pad is a watered down version of the Realme Pad that was launched last year.
The tablet is based on a Unisoc processor and has a thin body with a classy design. However, in terms of what we saw latest in the tablet market, yes, I am talking about the Xiaomi Pad 5, the new offering from Realme is going to have a tough time surviving in the Indian market for sure.
Apart from that, the brand has also taken a step ahead with the launch of Realme Buds Q2s in India. Previously, Realme introduced the Buds Air 3 in India just a month ago. As for the Buds Q2s, a major highlight regarding them is the transparent case design, which we have seen in their predecessors too.
When it comes to the pricing, the Realme Pad Mini's 3GB WiFi variant with 32GB internal storage is available in the Indian market for Rs 10,999. the LTE variant with same configuration is available for Rs 12,999.
The 4GB RAM WiFi variant of the device with 64GB internal storage is priced at Rs 12,999. The LTE variant with similar configuration is priced at Rs 14,999. all the variant of the tablet will available with a Rs 2,000 discount as per the introductory offer. The first sale of the tablet is scheduled to be held on May 2 starting at 12:00 PM IST. It is being shipped in two different colour options - Gray and Blue.
The Realme Buds Q2s are available in the Indian market at a price of Rs 1,999. These buds will go on sale starting from May 2 starting at 12:00 OM IST via Flipkart and Amazon. They will be shipped in three different colour options - Paper White, Paper Green, and Night Black.
Realme Pad Mini, Buds Q2s specifications
The Realme Pad Mini features an 8.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD display. The tablet houses Unisoc T616 processor along with Mali-G57 graphics processing unit (GPU). It draws power from a 6400mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
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In terms of optics, the tablet gets an 8MP rear sensor and a 5MP front sensor for the sake of video calls and selfies. Connectivity options offered in the device are a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Realme Buds Q2s come with 10mm audio drivers to deliver an enhanced audio experience to the users. They carry IPX4 certification for splash resistance. These buds support Bluetooth 5..2 and can be connected to a device in a range of 10m.
For the gamers, these earbuds offer an 88ms low latency gaming mode along with Dolby Atmos support. One thing which these buds miss out on is the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature. However, they do have AI-based Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC).
The earbuds individually offer a battery life of 7 hours each once charged completely. In addition, the battery life gets increased by up to 30 hours when they are used with the case. They support USB Type-C charging.
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