realme Announces Neo7 SE and Neo7x Budget-Friendly Smartphones
On February 17, Chinese smartphone brand realme unveiled two new additions to its Neo series: realme Neo7 SE and realme Neo7x. These smartphones are designed to cater to budget-conscious consumers while offering impressive performance and features.
The Neo7 SE, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-MAX processor, is positioned in the 2000 yuan ($280) price range, while the Neo 7X, featuring a 6.67−inch OLED display, targets the sub−1000 yuan ($140) segment.
realme Neo7x
The realme Neo7x is set to make waves with its combination of performance, battery life, and affordability. Below are the key specifications:
| Specification | realme Neo7x |
| Dimensions and weight | 194 g, 7.97 mm thickness |
| Display | 6.67-inch OLED, 2400×1080 resolution |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm, ARMv9 architecture) 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz, 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| RAM/Storage Options | 6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB RAM, 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB/1 TB storage |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz, 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Camera | Rear: 50MP + 2MP dual-camera setup Front: 16MP |
| Battery | 5860 mAh |
| Additional features | 5G Under-display fingerprint sensor |
The realme Neo7x is the first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 platform, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process. This marks a significant upgrade for the Snapdragon 6 series, offering improved performance and energy efficiency.
The device is expected to continue realme’s Q-series legacy, focusing on online sales with a strong emphasis on battery life and value for money.
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realme Neo7 SE
The realme Neo7 SE, on the other hand, is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-MAX processor, which promises a balance of power and efficiency. Key specifications include:
| Specification | realme Neo7 SE |
| Display | 1.5K flat display |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-MAX |
| CPU | 8x Cortex-A725 (10% single-core performance boost, 35% power efficiency) |
| Battery | 7000mAh |
| Charging | 80W fast charging |
| Camera | Rear: 50MP IMX882 dual-camera setup |
| Additional features | Plastic frame, short-throw optical fingerprint sensor |
The Dimensity 8400-MAX, announced by MediaTek in December 2024, introduces the Cortex-A725 all-big-core architecture, delivering a 10% boost in single-core performance and a 35% reduction in power consumption. The GPU, featuring hardware ray tracing and 40% bandwidth optimization, offers a 24% performance improvement over its predecessor.
realme has not yet announced specific release dates or pricing for global markets, but the devices are expected to be available in China soon, with international launches likely to follow. With these new additions, realme continues to solidify its reputation as a brand that delivers high-quality, feature-packed smartphones at competitive prices.
