The BBK-owned Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Realme, has announced its latest budget smartphone, the Realme C21. The handset comes with Helio G52 SoC and boots Android 10.
Design and Display
Featuring a typical Realme Narzo-like form factor with a geometric design, the Realme C21 is built around a 6.5-inch LCD with 720p resolution, an 81 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 270 PPI density. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the back and the phone is available in two colors, cross black and cross blue.
Internals and Storage
Internally, the handset is driven by the MediaTek Helio G52 SoC topped with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB onboard storage. It comes with support for an SD card to expand the storage.
The handset boots Realme UI on top of Android 10.
Cameras
Around the back, the handset features a triple camera system with a 13 MP main sensor, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP monochrome unit.
For selfies, it comes with a 5 MP sensor.
Battery and Pricing
The whole system is fueled by a 5000 mAh battery that charges over the dated MicroUSB and supports reverse charging.
It is currently available for purchase in Malaysia and costs $120.
Specifications
- CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)
- OS: Android 10, Realme UI
- Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
- Display:
- LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 60 Hz
- Memory:
- RAM: 3 GB
- Internal: 32 GB
- Camera
- Primary: 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
- Selfie: 5 MP
- Connectivity: LTE, USB type-C, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0,
- Fingerprint scanner: Yes (rear-mounted)
- Battery: 5000 mAh
