Realme C21Y 64GB

Realme has relied on MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets for its devices till date, but with the new C21Y smartphone, it has finally opted for Unisoc hardware. This budget device helps the company focus on a different segment. The new affordable Realme phone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display that offers 720x1600 pixels resolution. The screen gets waterdrop notch with the selfie camera placed under it, and produces pixel density of 270 PPI. The C21Y comes powered by Unisoc T610 octa-core chipset which gets paired with 4GB RAM and offers 64GB internal storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using the dedicated card slot. The new Realme device includes triple rear camera that offers 13MP primary sensor, 2MP sensor and 2MP sensor. The front of the phone comes with a 5MP camera for selfies, video calls and more. Realme has loaded the device with a 5000mAh battery that supports charging via microUSB 2.0 port. Other features on the phone are rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, headphone jack and Infrared. Other budget Realme phones are Realme Narzo 30A, Realme C21 and the Realme C11.

Realme C21Y 64GB Share on

₹8290.00

32 GB

32 GB 64 GB

Processor : Unisoc T610
RAM : 4 GB
Storage : 64 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 v11

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Realme C21Y 64GB: Pros & Cons

7.7
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Large display
  • HD+ screen resolution
  • 4GB RAM on board
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Reliable triple rear camera
  • Long battery life
  • Bad Stuff
  • Average selfie camera
  • Average hardware performance
  • microUSB port for charging
Verdict
Realme C21Y is a hard-core budget phone that offers 4GB RAM with 64GB storage for under Rs 10,000. It is the first Realme phone to use Unisoc chipset that results in average overall performance. The triple rear cameras give you photos in decent quality, and the long battery life is always a bonus. Having said that, the phone's selfie camera shoots mediocre images, the performance takes a hit because of the hardware and microUSB port for charging is a drawback.

Realme C21Y 64GB Details

Display, Design, Security
Realme C21Y sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display that offers 720x1600 pixels resolution at a pixel density of 270 PPI. The display comes with a waterdrop notch which houses the front camera at the top. The 20:9 aspect ratio design ensures the display offers larger viewing area and screen to body ratio of 81 percent. The power button and the volume rocker are on the right of the phone. The phone measures at 9.1mm in thickness and weight of 200 grams. For security purpose, the phone includes a fingerprint sensor at the back, and face unlock feature that works via the front camera.
Performance, Storage, Triple Camera
Realme C21Y is the first device from the brand to use Unisoc chipset, and this model comes powered by the T610 octa-core version. The hardware unit includes 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage that is expandable using the microSD card slot. The phone runs on Android 11 version out of the box. For imaging purpose, Realme offers a triple rear camera on the device. The system consists of a 13MP primary sensor, 2MP sensor and a 2MP sensor. On the front, you have a basic 5MP camera for selfies, video calls and more.
Battery, Charging, Connectivity
Realme C21Y packs a 5000mAh battery that supports normal charging speed via microUSB port. For connectivity, the phone has features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE, USB OTG, and GPS with GLONASS.

Realme C21Y 64GB Specifications

Summary

Processor Unisoc T610
Display 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Storage 64 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(80° field-of-view) Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(21.8 mm focal length, 5.0" sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(21.8 mm focal length, 5.0" sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size))
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 4 GB

General

Launch Date August 30, 2021
Dimensions 6.48 x 2.99 x 0.36 inch (164.5 x 76 x 9.1 mm)
Weight 200 grams
Face unlock Yes
Colors Cross Blue, Cross Black

Processor

Chipset Unisoc T610
No of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 1.8GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55
Graphics Mali-G52

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Realme UI

Storage

Internal Memory 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 256 GB (Dedicated)

Display

Size 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Display Type IPS LCD
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Brightness 420 nits
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 81.59 %
Pixel Density 270 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Flash Rear (LED Flash)
Rear Triple (13 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle(80° field-of-view) Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(21.8 mm focal length, 5.0" sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(21.8 mm focal length, 5.0" sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size))
Sensor CMOS image sensor
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: 1280x720 @ 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
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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