Realme C2

$85.00
SKU: AT-PH1542
Brand: Realme
Category: Mobiles
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Display: IPS LCD
Camera: Dual, 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Storage: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
RAM: 2GB, 3GB
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 Lite
Battery: Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.8

Design 8 / 10
Display 8 / 10
Camera 7 / 10
Features 7 / 10
Connectivity 8 / 10
Call Quality 8 / 10
Usability 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Battery 8 / 10

The Realme C2 is an entry-level smartphone that offers a range of features at an affordable price. With its budget-friendly price, wide availability, attractive design, reliable software, decent camera performance, satisfactory performance, impressive battery life, and convenient charging capabilities, the Realme C2 is a great choice for those on a tight budget.

Realme C2 Price and Accessibility Review

One of the key selling points of the Realme C2 is its affordability. It is priced competitively, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers. Realme has made sure to make the device widely available, ensuring that it is accessible to a larger consumer base.

Realme C2 Design Review

In terms of design, the Realme C2 features a sleek and modern look. It has a glossy plastic back panel with a diamond-cut design, which gives it a premium appearance. The device feels comfortable to hold and has a solid build quality. It is available in various color options, allowing users to choose the one that suits their preferences.

Realme C2 Software Review

The Realme C2 runs on ColorOS, based on Android. The software provides a user-friendly interface with a range of customization options. The UI is smooth and responsive, offering a pleasant user experience. While it may not have the most advanced features or the latest Android version, the software on the Realme C2 is reliable and gets the job done.

Realme C2 Camera Review

Considering its price range, the Realme C2’s camera performance is decent. It is equipped with a dual-camera setup, featuring a 13-megapixel primary lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The primary camera captures reasonably good photos with accurate colors and sufficient detail in well-lit conditions. However, the camera struggles in low-light situations, resulting in a loss of detail and increased noise.

Realme C2 Performance Review

The Realme C2 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 processor, paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, depending on the variant. While it may not be the most powerful configuration, it handles basic day-to-day tasks smoothly. Light multitasking, web browsing, and social media usage are handled well. However, heavy gaming or resource-intensive applications may cause some lag and slower load times.

Realme C2 Battery Life and Charging Review

One of the standout features of the Realme C2 is its impressive battery life. It comes with a sizable 4,000mAh battery, which easily lasts a full day on moderate usage. With lighter usage, the device can even stretch to two days without needing a recharge. When it comes to charging, the Realme C2 supports standard charging speeds. While it may not have fast charging capabilities, the battery life compensates for this limitation.

In conclusion the Realme C2 is a solid choice for those seeking an affordable entry-level smartphone. It offers an attractive design, reliable software, decent camera performance, satisfactory day-to-day performance, impressive battery life, and convenient charging capabilities. While it may not be the most powerful device in its price range and has limitations in low-light photography, the Realme C2 delivers good value for money. If you are on a tight budget and prioritize affordability and reliability, the Realme C2 is worth considering.

Specs

LAUNCH

Announced	2019, April 22
Released	2019, May
Status	Available

DEVICE

Device Type	Smartphone
Model	Realme C2
Versions	RMX1941, RMX1945

NETWORK

2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A

BODY

Dimensions	154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm (6.07 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight	166 g (5.86 oz)
Build Type	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD
Size	6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Touch Screen	Yes
Display Protection <strong>Display Protection => </strong> Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

PHONE MEMORY

RAM (Memory) <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	2GB, 3GB
Internal Storage <strong>Internal Storage</strong> is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Phonebook Memory	Yes
Call Record Memory	Yes

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Dual
Camera Dimension	13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single
Camera Dimension	5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5", 1.12µm
Camera Features	HDR
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps

HARDWARE PLATFORM

Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	PowerVR GE8320

SOFTWARE PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 Lite
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications.
Facebook <strong>Facebook</strong> is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site is available in 37 different languages.
Youtube <strong>Youtube</strong> is a popular free video-sharing website, Youtube is the largest video sharing site in the world, Millions of users around the world have created accounts on the site that allow them to upload videos that anyone can watch.

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	4.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared <strong>Infrared</strong> connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range.
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-fi Hotspot
FM Radio	Yes
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0, OTG
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
HDMI <strong>HDMI</strong> (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device.

SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes
Speaker Location	Bottom
Audio Jack Type	3.5mm
Audio Recording

MESSAGING

SMS <strong>SMS</strong> (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks.	Yes
MMS <strong>MMS</strong> (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol.
Email <strong>Email</strong> (Electronic Mail) is a system for receiving, sending, and storing electronic messages, Similar to a letter, email is text messages that may contain files, images, or other attachments sent via the internet to a recipient by using applications and software prograps. An email address is required to receive email, and that address is unique to the user.	Yes
IM <strong>IM</strong> (Instant Messaging) is an exchange of text messages through a software application, it enable you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet.	Yes

BATTERY

Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	4000 mAh
Placement	Non-removable

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors	Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, Diamond Sapphire, Diamond Ruby
Games Support	Yes
Box Contents	- Realme C2 - 2-pin charger (5V-2A) - Micro USB cable - SIM ejector tool - Screen protector - Silicon back case - User manual and warranty information.