Realme C21

Updated: 18th November 2024Rate this Model
Realme C21
60%Spec Score
₹ 6,999
₹ 9,999
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3 GB +32 GB
4 GB +64 GB

Display

6.5 inches

Processor

MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm

Front Camera

5 MP Selfie Camera

Primary Camera

13 MP (f/2.2

Realme C21 Expert Verdict

4
A blockbuster of a phone in a common man’s budget.

Not everyone in the smartphone market is looking to spend 20 to 30 thousand on a phone. Some of us are on a budget but still want a phone that goes beyond its price range. Well, Realme has come out without a phone, priced at Rs.8,999, that will not only go beyond your expectations but will do so without creating a huge dent in your wallet.

Design and Display

Realme C21 have a screen size of 6.5 inches and weighing approximately 190 g. This mobile runs on Android OS, v10 and has a decent resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has dimension 165.2 mm X 76.4 mm X 8.9 mm.

Performance

Realme C21 packs MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm processor and it has Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU and PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

Camera

In terms of camera, this model comes with rear camera of 13 MP (f/2.2 and front camera of 5 MP (f/2.2) Selfie Camera. Other camera features include HDR, AR sticker, Slow Motion, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, AI Camera

Network and connectivity

In connectivity, this model included Call Records, Messaging, Phonebook, Games, Edge, GPRS, 2G, 4G, 5G, Face Unlock. Different network support available for the 3g: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz.

Other Features

Sensors included in Realme C21 are: accelerometer, proximity, compass.

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Realme C21 colors

Discover the Realme C21, available in 2 colors: Cross Black, Cross Blue. See below images to explore each color option and find the one that best suits your style.

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Realme C21 Price in India

Price: Realme C21 price for its variant - 3 GB RAM+32 GB ROM starts at ₹ 6,999. The price for the other variants - 4 GB RAM+64 GB ROM are ₹ 11,800.Each variant delivers a balance of performance and storage to cater to different user needs, making it an ideal option for both moderate and heavy smartphone users. Realme C21 offers excellent flexibility and performance at competitive pricing. Choose the best option to suit your needs with detailed specifications and features.

DetailsPriceStorageRAM
Realme C21 (3 GB RAM+32 GB ROM) ₹ 6,99932 GB3 GB
Realme C21 (4 GB RAM+64 GB ROM) ₹ 11,80064 GB4 GB

Realme C21 Detailed Review

Performance

The Realme C21 comes with a modest set of SoC under its hood to power your daily tasks. The MediaTek Helio G35 powers the Realme C21 and though not ideal for heavy gaming can handle almost all the other tasks with ease. The octa-core Helio G35 on the Realme C21 is paired up with 3 GB of RAM which may sound low but is a bargain at the 8000 INR mark the Realme C21 is selling at in the market.

The G35 SoC as stated earlier is not that efficient in handling AAA games but for the occasional gamers, the Realme C21 shall be more than enough. With a top clock speed of 2.3 GHz, the Realme C21 ensures that even with 3 GB of RAM you get a lag-free experience. The SoC and RAM are paired with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU to handle all the graphics duty and the Realme C21 runs on an Android 10 UI.

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Summary

All in all, the Realme C21 offers a decent build under the hood given its extremely low price tag.

Display

The Realme C21 has a 6.5-inch LCD screen that produces crisp color. The screen has a resolution of 720x1600 pixels with an approximate pixel density of about 270 pixels per inch. The IPS LCD panel offers vibrant colors and amazing contrast.

The Realme C21 has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a body-to-screen ratio of 80.8%. The LCD screen has great viewing angles and is great for watching movies and browsing. Even graphics-intensive games can be run on the Realme C21 without significant lag albeit there may be overheating issues. The screen has a brightness of 400 nits and has options to adjust the tone and colour displayed.

The capacitive touchscreen is sweet while responding to your touches but the only drawback is that you do not get any significant protection like a Corning Gorilla Glass. There is a standard 60 Hz refresh rate you get with the Realme C21.

Summary

The 6.5-inch screen is good for watching movies and browsing on social media while the G35 SoC handles the backend for a seamless experience.

Battery

This is one section you might be a little surprised in considering the 5000mAh battery pack that the Realme C21 offers. The 5000 mAh battery is smaller no doubt compared to competitors but can easily manage to power the Realme C21 throughout the day. Casual social media usage and even a few hours of gaming can be easily managed by the battery.

The makers at Realme decided to go a step further and provided reverse charging capabilities in the Realme C21. The reverse charging capability is a unique feature of the Realme C21 and an unusual one compared to its price tag.

Summary

An efficient battery that lasts a day at minimum and reverses charging capabilities makes sure that in no emergency will the Realme C21 go missing.

Camera

The Realme C21 features a triple camera AI setup with some unique features to give your photos a premium touch. The triple camera setup is formed using a 13 MP main snapper lens along with two 2 MP depth and macro sensor lenses accompanying it. The photography qualities of the back camera setup are average but the Chroma Boost technology offers a boost to the memories you click. You also get HDR view, Panorama view, and Expert view.

The back camera setup also has video capturing qualities of up to 1080p at 30 frames. In a nutshell, the raw pictures captured by the Realme C21 are almost average but with the Chroma Boost technology, this loophole is well handled. At the front, you get a 5MP snapper at the centre of the screen in a belt at the top. The 5MP front camera offers very good picture quality along with good capturing of skin tone.

Summary

Comparatively speaking the front camera offers better performance than the back camera setup but only by a slight margin.

Design

The Realme C21 has a sturdy build with a Glass front, a plastic back and a frame. Considering its low price tag it is clear that Realme would go with a plastic back but that doesn’t mean that Realme compromised on quality. The Realme C21 has gone through stringent measures to get the TUV Rheinland Smartphone High Credibility Certification. This means your Realme C21 will stay by your side for a long time.

Summary

The Realme C21 comes in Cross Black and Cross Blue and is built sturdily and guarantees durability.

A blockbuster of a phone in a common man’s budget.

  • Massive Battery

    The phone comes with a 5000 mAh battery, which is quite impressive given the price range.

  • Durable Design

    The Realme C21 has gone through stringent measures to get the TUV Rheinland Smartphone High Credibility Certification to ensure a high-quality build.

  • Seamless Visual Experience

    The 6.5-inch screen and the G35 SoC makes for an immersive visual experience for the user.

Realme C21 Specifications

GENERAL

ColoursCross Black, Cross Blue
Custom UIRealme UI
Device typeSmartphone
Operating SystemAndroid OS, v10
SimDual Sim

DESIGN

Body MaterialGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Height165.2 mm
Thickness8.9 mm
Weight190 g
Width76.4 mm

DISPLAY

Aspect Ratio20:09
Bezel Less DisplayYes, Water Drop Notch
Form FactorTouch
Pixel Density270 ppi
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels
Screen size6.5 inches
TechnologyIPS LCD
TouchscreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
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PERFORMANCE

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320

STORAGE

Call RecordsYes
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
External Storageupto 256 GB
MessagingYes
PhonebookYes

CAMERA

Camera FeaturesHDR, AR sticker, Slow Motion, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, AI Camera
Front Camera5 MP (f/2.2) Selfie Camera
Primary camera13 MP (f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
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MULTIMEDIA

Audio JackYes, 3.5 mm
Audio PlayerMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLAC
FM RadioNo
GamesYes
SpeakersYes, with stereo speakers
Video PlayerMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
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BATTERY

CapacityNon removable Li-ion 5000 mAh battery

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetoothv5.0, A2DP, LE
BrowserHTML5
EdgeYes
GPRSYes
GPS FacilityA-GPS
SpeedHSPA, LTE
USBmicroUSB v2.0, USB OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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NETWORK SUPPORT

2GYes
3GHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4GYes
5GYes

MORE FEATURES

Face UnlockYes
Fingerprint SensorYes, Rear
Quick ChargingYes, 65W Quick Charging
Sensorsaccelerometer, proximity, compass
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User Review of Realme C21

NA out of 5
0 Ratings &8 Review
R,R

Rahul Ram

Posted on : 2nd December 2021

Good or bad?

performance of the processor is good but optimization is not good. heat and lag problem.

Updates are timely and resolves some of the issues

A

Arun

Posted on : 24th May 2021

Quality

Very poor quality, screen go black 10 times a day, lags too much, poor camera quality.

V

Vikrant

Posted on : 29th May 2021

Camera

Performance of mobile is good but the camera quality is not good.

D,G

Dev Goswami

Posted on : 13th June 2021

Performance

performance is good as this price range, not for heavy users

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Realme C21 FAQs in India

Q. What is the price of Realme C21 in India?

The price of Realme C21 in India is: Realme C21 [ 3 GB RAM+32 GB ROM ]: ₹ 6,999, Realme C21 [ 4 GB RAM+64 GB ROM ]: ₹ 11,800.

Q. What's the dimension of Realme C21?

The Dimension of Realme C21 is 165.2 mm X 76.4 mm X 8.9 mm.

Q. What are the Camera Specs of Realme C21?

The Camera Specs of Realme C21 in India are: rear camera of 13 MP (f/2.2 and front camera of 5 MP (f/2.2) Selfie Camera.

Q. What is the display size of Realme C21?

The display size of Realme C21 is 6.5 inches. Check more specification of Realme C21 on GizNext.

Q. Which chipset/processor is used in Realme C21?

Realme C21 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm chipset and it runs on Android OS, v10.

Q. Is fast charging option available in Realme C21?

Realme C21 comes with a Non removable Li-ion 5000 mAh battery that supports Yes, 65W Quick Charging through the microUSB v2.0, USB OTG.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Realme C21?

As of December 2024, the top competitors of this model are Xiaomi Redmi 9, Realme C33, OPPO A15, Infinix Hot 10, Oppo A16.