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A recent leak from @数码闲聊站 revealed that a mid-range imaging focused device is expected before the end of this year. The phone will reportedly feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor and an IMX882 3X periscope camera. Based on comment discussions, the device is speculated to be part of the Realme 14 series
Key camera insights of this new Realme phone
The tipster confirmed that the significance of telephoto lenses in smartphones has surpassed that of the main camera, making a potential industry move towards improved optical zoom capabilities while he also mentioned that lens lacks a floating lens group and does not support telephoto macro functions
Realme 14 series expectations
Although Realme has not officially released details about the 14 series, past releases offer context. The Realme 13 launched in September 2023, features a MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 14GB of V memory, support for 2TB memory expansion, IP64 resistance etc. If the Realme 14 series build on this foundation with upgraded imaging features, it could become a compelling mid-range contender in the market