Realme is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that had recently entered the mass market in the budget segment. In 2021, they continue their efforts to push boundaries by introducing the Realme C21, which is competent enough to meet an avid gamer's needs.
One of the highlights that the C21 comes with is the MediaTek G35 chipset. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back. As expected, it has a two-way sim card slot plus a micro SD card slot.
As for the C21's battery life, you can expect more than enough power to get you through the day. This is made possible by the combination of a 5,000 mAh battery and the internal Power-Saving mode. This mode can last for almost 5 hours of online music streaming and 1.4 hours of Whatsapp usage with a battery level of 5 percent.
The front is embellished with a wide IPS LCD that resolves at 1600x720 pixels in HD quality. Thanks to the 20:9 aspect ratio, the display covers most browser content, giving users a more immersive viewing experience.
Speaking of the camera, C21 have you covered with a triple camera system. Starting with the 13MP main camera that can shoot up to 4x digital zoom. Followed by a 2MP macro camera for close-ups and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots of a subject.
In addition to the main camera, there is Super Nightscape mode. When it's on, you can take sharp, bright pictures even in the moonlight.
The Realme C21's front selfie is at the top of the display with a dewdrop-shaped notch. The 5MP front camera also has an AI beauty mode, portrait mode, HDR mode, and special effect filters to create Instagram-worthy images.
Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2021, March 05 |
Status | Available. Released 2021, March 05 | |
Body | Dimensions | 165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm |
Weight | - 190 g | |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
Display | Type | IPS LCD |
Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~80.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | |
Multitouch | Yes | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 480 nits max brightness (advertised) | |
Platform | OS | Android 10, Realme UI |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) | |
Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM eMMC 5.1 | |
Main Camera | Triple | 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
Features | HDR, panorama | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes | |
3.5mm jack | Yes | |
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
NFC | No | |
Radio | FM radio | |
USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | - Charging 10W Reverse charging | |
Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | |
Misc | Colors | Cross Black, Cross Blue |
Model | Realme C21 |
---|---|
FreeGift | No |
Warranty | No |
Options | No |
Housing | No |
LCD Replacement | No |
Battery Replacement | No |
Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2021, March 05 |
Status | Available. Released 2021, March 05 | |
Body | Dimensions | 165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm |
Weight | - 190 g | |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
Display | Type | IPS LCD |
Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~80.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | |
Multitouch | Yes | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 480 nits max brightness (advertised) | |
Platform | OS | Android 10, Realme UI |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) | |
Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM eMMC 5.1 | |
Main Camera | Triple | 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
Features | HDR, panorama | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes | |
3.5mm jack | Yes | |
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
NFC | No | |
Radio | FM radio | |
USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | - Charging 10W Reverse charging | |
Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery | |
Misc | Colors | Cross Black, Cross Blue |