Chinese company, Realme recently pulled the wraps off budget smartphone, Realme C2. Even though it’s an entry-level smartphone, it packs some nifty features that makes it win its audience. One of these include the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 that serves screen protection. That’s something rare for a low-end device. And that’s not all, there are other sweet specs on this device which we shall find out as we proceed.
Realme C2 Key Specs and Features
- 6.1-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1520 pixels
- Android 9.0 Pie OS
- Octa-core Helio P22 CPU with 2GB/3GB RAM
- 16GB/32GB built-in storage up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 13MP + 2MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- 4,000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Realme C2 is as light as a feather because of its 166g weight. The choice of the plastic encapsulation also adds to this lightness. Rather than its predecessor’s full-fledged notch, it sports a teardrop notch that’s well accentuated by the bezels.
The most pronounced shortcoming of the Realme C2 is the absence of fingerprint sensor. Furthermore, its minimal bezels contribute to the screen-to-body ratio of 81% while achieving 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
More good news is that you don’t have to deal with 5+ inch screen, instead you have a 6.1-inch IPS display. The display works hand in hand with 720 x 1560 pixels resolution for screen clarity. Not to forget the Gorilla Glass 3 that guards it from shattering.
Battery and Camera
Long term usage of the smartphone while gaming, web browsing and doing all sorts of power-demanding tasks is ensured. It’s all thanks to the generous 4,000mAh battery Realme showered on this device.
Like Realme C1, the phone it succeeds, the Realme C2 sports dual rear cameras. These cameras are of similar quality – 13MP and 2MP. With that, portrait photography is enacted. You can also explore other camera modes like HDR, Panorama and Beauty modes. On the reverse, the 5MP front camera employs f/2.0 aperture to do its biddings.
Hardware and Software
ColorOS 6 Lite, based on the Android 9 Pie OS, sits on the throne as the software controller of this mobile phone. In the hardware base, the MediaTek Helio P22 governs the day in day out actions of the device.
Its 2GB RAM tag team helps in simultaneous running of apps. Mind you, there’s a much smoother variant with 3GB RAM. In like manner, the phone has storage iterations of 16GB and 32GB. A dedicated slot allows expansion to 256GB in the storage section.
Realme C2 Pricing and Availability
The smartphone is available for about 40, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Realme C2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme C2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 Pie OS; ColorOS 6 Lite
- Processor: Octa-core 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio P22
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 2GB/3GB RAM
- Colours: Diamond Black and Diamond Blue
- Dimension: 154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 166g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.1-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: 16GB/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: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
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, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
