Realme has been aggressive with new smartphone launches; specifically in the budget segment. The company has just unveiled its latest bet in the entry-level segment in the form of the Realme C33. The Realme C series has been popular in the budget segment and we have multiple models in this lineup that are selling like hot cakes.
The Realme C35 is another good example of a popular budget Realme phone which has an affordable price tag and modern hardware features. Vivo is one of the prime rivals for Realme in all smartphone categories. The Chinese tech giant has been in this game for a long and has specialized in bringing feature-rich pocket-friendly phones to the market.
The Vivo Y21 is another top contender in the budget segment with features such as dual cameras and a 720p display. How do these three phones compare in terms of hardware features, find out the details in this comparison article:
Realme C33 Vs Realme C35 Vs Vivo Y21: Display Specifications
All three budget Android phones in this list use an IPS LCD screen for visuals. However, the screen size and resolution vary. The Realme C33 which is the latest model in this lot features a 6.5-inch display that supports a standard 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution.
The display offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and 270 PPI pixel density. The Realme C35’s IPS LCD panel is 6.6-inches in size but supports 1080 x 2408 pixels FHD+ screen resolution. The display has a 401 PPI pixel density and an 80.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display on this Realme C series phone has Panda Glass protection.
The Vivo Y21 also has a standard 720p HD+ display that delivers an aspect ratio of 81.8 percent and has 270 PPI pixel density. The large screen size is the biggest benefit of all three models in this list. But for better quality with the visuals, it would be wise to select the Realme C35.
Realme C33 Vs Realme C35 Vs Vivo Y21: Camera Specification Comparison
The Realme C33 is an entry-level handset that has dual rear cameras. The main camera packed inside the Realme C33 is a 50MP AI lens that has PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) and an f/2.8 aperture support. There is also an additional 0.3MP sensor for bokeh effects with an f/2.8 aperture. Realme has added multiple camera modes and support for 720p@30fps video recording.
The Realme C35 has three cameras like its sibling where the main sensor is a 50MP lens with an f/1.8 aperture and PDAF. It is clubbed with a 2MP macro sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture and a 0.3MP depth lens with an f/2.8 aperture. It has a higher video recording support of 1080p@30fps.
Vivo has also used a dual camera setup on the Y21. This budget Vivo phone features a 13MP main camera sensor with PDAF and an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP additional lens for macro photography. The imaging setup is more powerful on the Realme C35 with the handset offering an extra sensor compared to the remaining two models.
However, the imaging performance will be decent with the Realme C33 and the Vivo Y21 in general. In the selfie camera department, the Realme C35 and the Vivo Y21 take the lead with an 8MP selfie snapper. The Realme C33 ships with a smaller 5MP selfie camera.
Realme C33 Vs Realme C35 Vs Vivo Y21: Chipset, RAM, Storage
Realme has used a Unisoc Tiger series chipset to power the Realme C35 and the Realme C33. The former runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616 processor which is built on a 12nm fabrication process. The Realme C33 also uses this same chipset under the hood for power delivery. However, Vivo has instead used the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset which is also based on a 12nm fabrication process like the Unisoc T612 octa-core chipset.
The Realme C33 is available with 3GB / 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage, while the Realme C35 can be purchased with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The firmware version is different with both these chipsets.
The former is released with Android 12 OS, while the latter has the older Android 11 OS pre-loaded. The Vivo Y21 comes with a single 4GB RAM option. However, the storage options are dual including 64GB and 128GB. Note, all these budget phones also feature dedicated microSD card support in case of extra space requirements.
Realme C33 Vs Realme C35 Vs Vivo Y21: Battery, Fast Charging
The battery capacity packed inside the Realme C33, Realme C35, and the Vivo Y21 is 5,000 mAh. Only the Realme 35 and the Vivo Y21 come with fast charging support. They both offer 18W fast charging. All three phones are equally capable, however, the Realme C35 has slightly better camera hardware and display specifications.
