realme XT launched: India's first 64MP smartphone retails for under $250

Realme pledged to beat Xiaomi to the Indian market with a 64MP smartphone, and it’s done just that with the realme XT.

The upstart brand has launched the device in India today, and you’re getting a phone with a quad rear camera setup (64MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro) and a 16MP selfie camera in a waterdrop notch.

Other noteworthy specs include a Snapdragon 712 processor, 4,000mAh battery with 20W charging, and a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The realme XT goes on sale from September 16 via the realme store and Flipkart, starting at 15,999 rupees (~$225) for the 4GB/64GB model. The 6GB/64GB and 8GB/128GB variants of the phone will retail for 16,999 rupees (~$239) and 18,999 rupees (~$267) respectively.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi’s own 64MP phone, the Redmi Note 8 Pro, is only expected to arrive in the market by the end of October or beginning of November.

Which 64MP smartphone would you pick? Let us know in the comments! Otherwise, you can check out the realme XT store listing via the button below.