realme 11 receives early access for realme UI 5.0, price down to PHP 12,999!

realme 11 users receive good news as the early access program for the realme UI 5.0 is now available.

Announcement from realme

realme 11 gets Android 14 update!

This means that users will experience the latest Android OS known as the Android 14. The beta program allows users to enjoy new features, and performance enhancements and fully maximize the phone's capabilities.

Below is the list of features the update brings:

• Security and privacy: Improved photo and video-related permission management for safer access by apps.
• Performance optimization: Improved system stability, the launch speed of apps, and the smoothness of animations.
• Cross-device connectivity: Improved Shelf by adding more widget recommendations
• Smart and efficiency: Added File Dock, where users can drag and drop to transfer content between apps and devices. Users can also use Smart Image Matting which is a feature that can separate multiple subjects in a photo from the background for copying or sharing.
• Updated Design: Users can enjoy a natural, gentle, and clearer color style for a more comfortable color experience, use certain ringtones, and revamp the system notification sounds as well as an improved system animation by making them even smoother.
• User Care: Adds a carbon tracking AOD that visualizes the carbon emissions that users can avoid by walking instead of driving

To update your device, a user must ensure at least 60 percent battery and must have the required UI version of RMX3636_11.A.15_0150_202401121416 or RMX3636_11.A.13_0130_202311291910.

Then, you only need to open developer mode (go to settings, about the device, select a version, and press version number 7 times.

After that, you can apply for early access via the software update application channel. Submit your details then finish the application.

realme also noted that applications are going to be accepted in batches and that only slots are available.

Meanwhile, the brand also announced a temporary price drop. It gets a PHP 1K discount which means you can get it for PHP 12,999.

To recap, the phone features a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen, 90Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, 2.2GHz 6nm Helio G99 octa-core processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 5,000mAh battery, USB-C 67W SUPERVOOC, 108MP + 2MP depth camera and 16MP selfie camera.

Price and availability

realme 11 - PHP 13,999 (PHP 12,999 discounted price)

You may head to realme official stores, Shopee, and Lazada to avail of the new price. 

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