In May 2020, eagle-eyed visitors discovered three unreleased Realme products listed on the company’s support page. The Realme X3, Realme X3 Super Zoom, and Realme TV were briefly visible before being removed. This accidental listing gave the world an early look at devices that would define Realme’s ambitious 2020 lineup.
Realme had just confirmed plans to launch the X3 Super Zoom in India with 60X zoom and starry mode, alongside the standard X3 and the brand’s first smart TV. The support page listings, spotted and shared by 91Mobiles, were taken down within hours. But the screenshots had already spread across tech forums and social media.
Realme X3 Super Zoom – Camera Flagship
The X3 Super Zoom was built around photography. It packed a 4,200 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and ran on the Snapdragon 865 chipset – the same flagship processor found in many 2020 premium Android phones. The device offered 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, running Android 10 with Realme UI. Its standout feature was the 108MP primary camera with telephoto and super zoom capabilities. For more on processor trends from that era, check our MediaTek Helio G Series guide.
Realme TV – Entering the Smart TV Market
Realme TV marked the company’s entry into the television market. It passed Google certification under the codename “Ikebukuro” and ran Android TV OS with Realme UI on top. The lineup was expected in 32-inch, 43-inch, and 55-inch sizes, with the largest model featuring a QLED display. Powered by the MStar T16 processor, it could stream from Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and other platforms. Realme entered a competitive space – around the same time, OnePlus TV prices were also being teased as another phone maker expanded into televisions.
Realme X3 – Performance on a Budget
The standard Realme X3 featured a 6.57-inch full HD+ display with 2,400 x 1,080 pixel resolution and a 2.4GHz octa-core processor. It launched in two variants: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. The quad-camera setup included a 48MP main sensor, 8MP ultra-wide, and two 2MP depth/macro sensors. A 16MP and 2MP dual selfie camera sat upfront. With a 4,000 mAh battery and 30W fast charging, it targeted the mid-range segment where Realme had already built a strong reputation. For context on where it sat in the market, see our roundup of the best smartphones under 20,000 in India from that period.
Legacy and Impact
Looking back, the accidental support page leak was a preview of Realme’s aggressive product strategy. The X3 series helped establish Realme as a serious contender in both mid-range and flagship photography. The Realme TV, while late to the smart TV party, gave the brand a foothold in home entertainment that it has since expanded. What started as a few URLs on a support page became three products that shaped Realme’s identity for years to come.
