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Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G Review: Tuned Best For Performance

(Last Updated On: September 10, 2024)

realme has been proactive with new product launches and has aggressively populated its mid-range and affordable smartphone range. After expanding its number series, the brand is back with another cool offering for the budget audiences in India. This time, the Narzo lineup which is centered towards entry-level consumers have been upgraded with a performance-centric model- the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G.

The new Narzo series handset gets a visually striking Motorsport-inspired attire and is loaded with a capable spec-sheet that included the Dimensity 7300 Energy mid-range chipset, segment’s largest VC cooling, a 120Hz OLED Esports display, and a dedicated GT mode for enhanced gaming performance. Realme is betting high on the Narzo 70 Trubo 5G’s performance metrics while focusing the sub Rs. 15,000 price category. But will it make worth a spend? Well, at Giznext we have received the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G for review and are sharing our feedback on the same. We have made it easier for your by breaking down the pros and cons you get with the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G.

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Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G: Variants And Pricing

Narzo 70 Turbo 5G 6GB RAM+ 128GB storage: Rs. 16,999

Narzo 70 Turbo 5G 8GB RAM+ 128GB storage: Rs. 17,999

Narzo 70 Turbo 5G 12GB RAM+ 256GB storage: Rs. 20,999

Color variants: Turbo Yellow, Turbo Purple, and Turbo Green

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Box Contents

  1. Narzo 70 Turbo 5G main unit
  2. Back cover
  3. User manuals and guide
  4. Power adaptor
  5. USB Type-C cable
  6. SIM ejector tool

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The Hits

Handles Demanding Tasks And Gaming Swiftly

The realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G’s attention-seeking feature is undeniably its performance handling. Despite being an affordable phone, this Narzo series handset gets all the necessary hardware to be a top performer in its league (under Rs. 15,000 price bracket). It employs the Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset under its hood, which combined with the segment’s largest stainless steel VC cooling system allows it to take on the most extensive apps and tasks flawlessly.

You will not notice any major lags or stutters on the screen when its executing heavy apps and games. To boost the gameplay experience, the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G additionally gets TUV SUD Lag-free Mobile Gaming certificate which is first for the segment. What makes the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G more potent with performance is the RAM configuration of 6GB/8GB/12GB clubbed with 128GB/ 256GB onboard storage space. This makes it refined with multitasking as well as app boot time.

You notice the apps fire up instantly which is a plus point for a budget segment phone. Even switching between apps which are already running in the background takes least of efforts. And since the focus of this Narzo series handset is performance, you’ll be impressed how efficiently it handles the graphic-extensive games.

And thanks to the large VC cooling system, the Narzo 70 Pro 5G has the temperature graph in check with heavy usage. You’ll notice least device heat up issues in such scenarios. Only when the device is being charged and used simultaneously, you might see the temperatures fluctuating on the higher side. But that isn’t something that will get you concerned.

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Dedicated Gaming And Performance Boost Features

To make the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G an efficient performer, Realme has added various dedicated features than enhances its overall capabilities. The onboard GT Mode is designed to deliver the peak gaming performance which as per the brand will be an experience comparable to e-sports level. Well, tuns out the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G has the ultimate game handling capabilities with the added gaming features.

There is Geek Power Tuning option that allows customizations with CPU and GPU frequency boosting the performance overall. Then there is the Quick startup mode where the boot time for different apps and games is reduced massively, whereas the Game focus mode cuts down on the notifications so that there is least disturbances during the gameplay.

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High-res Screen Makes A Difference

The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G complements the premium visual experience with its massive 6.67-inch screen. The panel type employed is the Samsung E4 OLED which produces deeper blacks and relatively clear output overall compared to an LCD panel. In fact, the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G’s screen has a 92.65 percent of screen-to-body ratio which also happen’s to be the segment’s largest. The display panel offers an FHD+ resolution and has 120Hz refresh rate.

This ESports screen is apt for gaming and with the added features, you surely will love and be hooked to the action on the screen. No compromise as such is seen with the clarity levels. In fact, the color production with the screen seems balanced and natural; nothing overstriking. The Pro-XDR display tech further helps with superior visual quality on the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G. That said, the picture quality with the videos streamed online is also top notch. Just as is the case with gaming visuals, video playback is

As for the screen brightness, the panel supports 600 nits of typical brightness and 1200 nits HBM brightness. The visibility is decent when you look at the panel in bright sunlight outdoors. However, higher brightness levels would have solidified this deal considering the panel brightness levels are now higher even in the budget segment.

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Advanced AI Features

The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G follows the trend of modern smartphones by integrating several AI features. The exclusive range of AI features which this handset gets include the Smart Image Matting 2.0, AI Perfect Shot, AI Clear voice, AI smart loop, and AI Gaming Network. Users can click perfect AI photos, receive and make calls with minimum background noise, and more.

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Powerful Backup And Rapid Charging Speeds

The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G is loaded with a 5,0000 mAh battery cell. This is a solid setup which delivers a reliable backup of almost a single day when the device is used moderately. Even with extreme usage, we were able to get decent backup where the phone lasted more than 8 hours on a single charge. With the 45W ultra fast charger, the handset can be refule within an hour from 0- 100 percent speeds.

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The Miss

Hybrid SIM Slot Instead of Dedicated 3-Way SIM Slot

Realme Narzo Turbo 70 5G has all the modern range of hardware which also includes the hybrid SIM slot. Now, this is one of those cons which have is gradually becoming common for budget and mid-range smartphones. With the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G too, you get to use a single SIM and an external microSD card simultaneously instead of dual SIM and an SD card simultaneously.

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Cluttered UI

Realme Naro 70 Turbo 5G has the new Android 14 OS which is topped with custom Realme UI. While the handset’s user interface has been optimized and offers numerous customizations, the bloatware present makes it cluttered. The app drawer is completely loaded and has several of third party apps besides Google and realme apps. This is also amongst the few cons that we see with the latest Narzo series handset.

By Sandeep Sarkar

As the Assistant Editor, Sandeep is generating tech-oriented content and also monitoring the content published on the website. He has over six years of experience in tech journalism and has expertise in product reviews, news articles, listicles, and media campaigns.

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