Realme C21

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Realme, had already proved its mettle in the Indian Smartphone space. It has captured a significant fan base among the Indian consumers and is giving the market leader, Xiaomi a run for the money. Now the company has refreshed its C-series lineup of smartphones with the new Realme C21. The entry-level C-series already has multiple models that include the Realme C11, Realme C12, Realme C15 and Realme C17. As for the specifications, the smartphone flaunts a 6.5-inches IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has a waterdrop notch at the centre of the display for the selfie camera. Performance-wise, the handset is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor. The chipset is backed by the PowerVR GE8320 for graphical performance. For photography and videography, you get a dual rear camera setup (13MP+2MP) and a single 5MP selfie camera at the front. The onboard storage capacity is decent enough with 32GB that is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. Thanks to its impressive battery capacity of 5000mAh, the device offers backup for fairly long durations. Also, the handset supports fast charging so that you get to refill the battery quickly. The smartphone comes pre-installed with Android v10 (Q) operating system.

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₹6999.00
Processor : MediaTek Helio G35
RAM : 3 GB
Storage : 32 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera(5.0" sensor size, 1.12 m pixel size))
Display : 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Operating System : Android v10 (Q)

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Realme C21: Pros & Cons

7.6
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Large and bright display
  • Triple rear camera setup (13MP+2MP+2MP)
  • Rear fingerprint sensor
  • 5000mAh battery
  • Bad Stuff
  • No fast-charging support
  • Only 32GB of internal memory
Verdict
Realme C21 is a new budget offering in the brand s C-series lineup of smartphones. The brand brings in impressive specs at an affordable price range. The notable features of the smartphone include a big 6.5-inches display, a triple camera setup on the rear that comprises a 13MP primary camera, and two 2MP cameras. Upfront, the phone features a single 5MP selfie camera. The MediaTek Helio G35 processor is a bit below average. Also, the other down points include the absence of fast charging support and only 32GB internal memory.

Realme C21 Details

Design and Display
Design-wise, the smartphone features a waterdrop notch display that encloses the selfie camera. The display is bezel-less and the IPS LCD panel measures 6.5-inches. It offers a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and 270ppi pixel density. 
Camera and Security
For imaging duties, you get a dual-rear camera setup on the rear and a single selfie camera at the front. The rear dual-camera configuration includes a 13MP primary camera, which is accompanied by a 2MP secondary camera. An LED flash is present beside the dual camera setup. A 5MP selfie camera at the front accounts for decent selfies; users can also make video chats using the front camera. The device does not equip any fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication, and the users have to rely on Pin or pattern for securely unlocking the device.
Storage and Performance
As far as the storage is concerned, the Realme C21 packs 32GB onboard internal storage for storing user data and files. Users can also make use of the expandable memory support of up to 256GB via microSD card. Hence, there is never a case of users running out of storage. As for the performance, the smartphone comes powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor. For graphical performance, the device is provided with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The RAM configuration of the smartphone is 3GB which ensures lag-free operation of day-to-day tasks. 
Battery and Connectivity
Equipped with a 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery, the device offers battery life that lasts for longer durations. The battery comes with fast-charging support, and as such, it does not take much time for refilling it. The connectivity options of the handset include 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with A-GPS, mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB, The device features a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting wired headsets.

Realme C21 Specifications

Summary

Processor MediaTek Helio G35
Display 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Storage 32 GB
Front Camera Single (5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera(5.0" sensor size, 1.12 m pixel size))
Rear Camera Triple (13 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size))
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 3 GB

General

Launch Date April 14, 2021
Dimensions 6.5 x 3.01 x 0.35 inch (165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm)
Weight 190 grams
Build Back: Plastic
Face unlock Yes
Colors Cross Blue, Cross Black

Processor

Chipset MediaTek Helio G35
CPU Octa core, 2.3GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics PowerVR GE8320

Software

Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI Realme UI

Storage

Internal Memory 32 GB
RAM 3 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 256 GB (Dedicated)

Display

Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Size 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Display Type IPS LCD
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Brightness 400 nits
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 80.82 %
Pixel Density 270 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Sensor CMOS image sensor
Flash Rear (LED Flash)
Rear Triple (13 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size))
Front Single (5 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera(5.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size))
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Zoom Digital 4 x
Video Rear: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Type Li-ion
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

USB OTG Support Yes
Wi-Fi Yes with b/g/n, MIMO
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
NFC Chipset No

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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