Ever since the separation of Realme from Oppo, the company has been making giant moves in the smartphone arena. Realme C1 (2019) is another smartphone to launch under the platform. It is the 2019 version of the pioneering Realme C1. Cool part is, the phone is still maintains the budget price.
Realme C1 (2019) Key Specs and Features
- 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1520 pixels
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 CPU with 3GB RAM
- 32GB built-in storage up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 13MP + 2MP rear camera and an 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- 4,230mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery
Design and Display
Notch is not much of a rave as it used to be today, so, it doesn’t feel much spectacular anymore. However, kudos to OEMs that utilise the design and even do it well. Realme C1 (2019) sports the famous notch at its top region. Then you can’t help but notice the seamless design of the plastic material embodying this device. On the side, the phone is shielded by a metallic frame which prefers a sturdy build on the smartphone.
Gone are the days of 5.5 inches screen being referred to as large, screens like Realme C1 (2019)’s 6.2-inch LCD screen is what you call large now. But the 720p HD+ resolution as budget written all over it. There’s something to rejoice about though; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 was placed on the panel for extra protection.
Battery and Camera
You have as much as 4,230mAh battery to carry you through your daily smartphone activities. When your secondary gadgets are low, you can connect a USB OTG cable to the Realme C1 (2019) and use the reverse charge.
Not much was done in the selfie side of things as a 5MP shooter is position in the notch with an f/2.2 aperture. On the other hand, the rear department bags a combo of a 13MP and 2MP cameras with LED flash support.
Hardware and Software
Up against the daily smartphone battles is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. In its arsenal are features like 14nm FinFET node, 1.8GHz clockspeed and right core as well as an Adreno 506 GPU on the side. Assisting in discharge of duties is the 2GB LPDDR3 RAM. For more multitasking ease, a 3GB RAM makes it out of the factory with 32GB ROM same as the lower RAM variant.
To store files and all, Realme C1 (2019) depends on the 32GB storage, although, if you find this inadequate you can expand to 256GB via a MicroSD card. To top it off, Android 8.1 Oreo OS comes pre-loaded with some in-built apps on the smartphone.
Realme C1 (2019) Pricing and Availability
The smartphone is available for about 38, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Realme C1 (2019) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme C1 (2019):
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo ColorOS 5.2
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 2GB/3GB RAM
- Colours: Black and Blue
- Dimension: 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 168g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1520 x 720 pixels
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 13MP + 2MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (2CA) Cat 6 300/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, wi-fi direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4, 230mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
