Realme Narzo 80 Lite launch date confirmed: Expected to come with 7.94mm in thickness, 6,000mAh battery, 50-megapixel primary rear camera, and more
Realme Narzo 80 Lite launch in India: With the impending release of its eagerly awaited Narzo 80 Lite 5G in India, Realme is once again drawing attention in a market where innovation happens at a breakneck pace. The commotion around this model is intensifying as smartphone fans anxiously await the next major release.
You won't want to miss this launch, regardless of whether you're a tech-savvy user or enjoy staying on top of trends. Realme's most recent offering has the potential to revolutionize the market as 5G becomes the new standard and companies vie to provide powerful performance at affordable costs.
Find out why the Narzo 80 Lite 5G is causing a stir before it has even been put on sale by reading on.
Realme Narzo 80 Lite launch date
A banner on Amazon states that the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G will go on sale in India on June 16. The e-commerce site will offer the phone for sale in the country.
Realme Narzo 80 Lite expected specifications
The teasers indicate that the phone will come in purple and black colour variants. According to the promotional photos, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G will have two back cameras housed in a rectangular module. With thin bezels and a central hole-punch slot at the top, the smartphone has a flat-screen. The power button and volume rocker are located on the right edge.
The 6,000mAh battery that powers the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G is said to provide up to 15.7 hours of YouTube playback on a single charge. It will have a thickness of 7.94 mm and be certified for durability by the military-grade MIL-STD-810H.
According to earlier leaks, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G would have a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, a 50-megapixel primary back camera, and an HD+-capable screen.
Notably, 6,000mAh batteries are included with the Realme Narzo 80x 5G and Narzo 80 Pro 5G. 45W SuperVOOC and 80W SuperVOOC charging are supported by them, respectively.
Realme Narzo 80 Lite expected price
The 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB variants may cost Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 11,999, respectively.
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