This Android smartphone borrows the best features of the iPhone 14 Pro
If you want to enjoy the benefits of Dynamic Island of iPhone 14 Pro, but don’t want to spend money on expensive Apple handsets, then Realme’s new smartphone could be the option you are looking for. .
The dynamic island is a new notification system used by the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max and replaces the smartphone notch. It combines hardware like the iPhone’s camera and depth sensor with software upgrades to create a smart notification bar that relays important information in a concise yet informative and engaging way, while also disguising the phone’s cutouts.
Once you receive a notification, Island will work to notify you of an upcoming flight, a text message, or an alarm you’ve set, among other uses. Dynamic Island is one of the standout features of the phone that we’ve highlighted in iPhone 14 Pro reviewso it’s no surprise that other device manufacturers want to incorporate it.
Realme C55 has just launched in Indonesia with its very own Dynamic Island version – or Mini Capsule to use Realme’s name, but the inspiration for this pill-shaped bar can’t be hidden (via GSMArena (opens in a new tab)).
However, the Mini Capsule seems to be a bit more limited than the Dynamic Island. While it may seem unlikely to show you a series of alerts, the Mini Capsule will let you know when the Realme C55 is running low on battery, your data consumption, and your steps for the day.
Moreover, for now, the Realme C55 is only available in Indonesia. But Francis Wong — CEO of the company’s European branch — has come up with a tweet (opens in a new tab) says it will launch in Europe soon.
There’s no word on a wider worldwide launch yet – as a rough guide, the phone’s price in Indonesia is around $160 / £140 / AU$245, although we doubt it will. That’s as cheap as it gets in Western markets – but we’re hoping that and other Dynamic Island phones will be out soon. It’s one of Apple’s most innovative smartphone features in years, and we won’t be disappointed to see it appear on as many competitors as possible.
If you don’t want to wait to get your hands on the Realme C55, you might want to give it a try an app like DynamicSpot on your Android phone offers many of the same features as Dynamic Island, albeit with some limitations.