Flagship phones from manufacturers such as Samsung and Apple carry price tags of over £1,000, so you might think an Android phone costing a quarter of that is bound to lack some key features. However, the Realme X2 boasts an impressive list of specifications, including a 64-megapixel main camera, 6.4in AMOLED screen, in-display fingerprint reader and large 4,000mAh battery.
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