Realme, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is generating buzz with a teaser featuring the tagline "Not Only Max Can Zoom," hinting at a new smartphone equipped with a Periscope Lens. While some speculate it might be the Realme GT 5 Pro, the details are still under wraps.

This upcoming smartphone with a Periscope lens marks a significant leap in camera technology for Realme, following the Realme X3 SuperZoom's launch in May 2020. The teaser image showcases a distinctive rectangular camera bump, indicating the potential inclusion of a periscope lens.

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The tagline, 'Not Only Max Can Zoom,' offers various interpretations. It could be a reference to the Realme X3 SuperZoom, which was the first Realme phone to introduce a periscope lens. However, it's more likely a nod to the recently released Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, which boasts a 12MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom capabilities.

While tipster Digital Chat Station suggests that the periscope lens might be intended for a mid-range Realme model rather than the Realme GT 5 Pro, there is no official confirmation yet.

Speaking of the Realme GT 5 Pro, it is expected to be the first Realme smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, set to debut at the Snapdragon Summit 2023 in October. Additionally, the Realme GT 5 Pro is rumored to feature a 64MP telephoto camera. However, further details about this upcoming Realme device with a periscope lens remain undisclosed. There have been speculations that the Realme GT 5 Pro may share certain specifications with the OnePlus 12 5G."