Realme C11 vs Realme C12 vs Realme C15: Specs Comparison

Realme’s C series is Realme’s entry-level lineup and it is having a huge success in the Asian market thanks to its devices carrying a very high value for money and a very affordable price if compared with their specifications. The Chinese company launched three new devices from the C lineup in the last period: Realme C11, C12, and C15. They come with similar specifications and similar aesthetics, so it is not easy for inexperienced people to understand which one is the best for their actual needs. This comparison will highlight all the main differences between Realme C11, C12, and C15, besides telling you which is the most interesting handset from the trio.

Realme C11 vs Realme C12 vs Realme C15

Design

Realme C11, C12, and C15 are almost identical when it comes to the design. They all come with a polycarbonate body, a square-shaped camera module, and a borderless display with a waterdrop notch. It is a cool design for an entry-level, despite it is made of polycarbonate. Even though it is the most affordable, the Realme C11 looks more interesting because its color variants are slightly more original and the phone is thinner and lighter. It is a more compact device because it has a smaller battery than its costlier siblings. The bigger is the battery, the more is the space needed to house it inside the phone.

Display

With Realme C11, C12 and C15, you get essentially the same display. It is a below-average 6.5-inch panel with an HD+ resolution and a diagonal of 6.5 inches. As we said, it is a below-average display due to its resolution and overall quality, but in the actual market, you can not find better display in the entry-level segment, unless you move to the price range above €150. So these devices are cool.

Specs & Software

Realme C11, C12, and C15 all feature the same Helio G35 SoC by MediaTek. It is the most powerful entry-level chipset in the market, so it provides very nice CPU and GPU performance. It is even meant for gaming, thanks to HyperEngine technology. The only thing which changes in the hardware departments of these devices is the memory configuration. With Realme C11, you get just 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, while with the Realme C12 you can get 3 GB of RAM which is definitely better not only for advanced users but for daily use too. The Realme C15 comes with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of RAM and it represents the best option for power users. In each case, you get a micro SD dedicated slot, a dual SIM slot, and Android 10 out of the box customized by Realme UI.

Camera

The camera setup changes depending on the model, but all you get with the costlier ones is a higher number of sensors. Indeed, the main camera is always a 13 MP f/2.2 sensor. With the Realme C11, you only get one additional depth sensor. With Realme C12, you get two additional sensors, including the 2 MP depth sensor found on the Realme C11 and a 2 MP monochromatic camera. With Realme C15 you get all these sensors plus an 8 MP ultrawide camera. Further, it has a better 8 MP front camera than Realme C11 and C12. If you do not care about ultrawide shots and selfies, then Realme C11 and C12 are enough for you. But if you do, you’d better go for the Realme C15.

Battery

In each case, we are talking about amazing battery phones. Thanks to their huge batteries, these devices are able to last a lot of time on a single charge. But Realme C12 and C15 are superior to the Realme C11 due to their bigger 6000 mAh battery (instead of 5000 mAh). Besides offering a bigger battery than Realme C11, the C15 also comes with 18W fast charging, which is not present on the C11 and the C12.

Price

Given that these devices are still not global, we will only mention the prices for the Indian market. Realme C11 costs about €84/$100 (Rs. 7,499) at the actual change, Realme C12 is priced €100/$120 (Rs. 8,999), and Realme C15 costs €123/$147 (Rs. 10,999). The Realme C15 is naturally the best, but with the Realme C12 you can save money with a limited number of compromises: you only have to renounce two better camera sensors, fast charging, and a higher-end memory configuration. Unless you are a really basic user, we do not recommend the Realme C11 since it has just 2 GB of RAM. Further, it has a smaller battery.

• Read More: Realme C11 debuts with 6.5-inch display, Helio G35, 5,000mAh battery, 13MP dual cameras for ~$100

Realme C11 vs Realme C12 vs Realme C15: PROs and CONS

Realme C11

PROs

• Very affordable
• Original design
• Thinner
• Lighter

CONS

• Smaller battery

Realme C12

PROs

• Huge battery
• Good price
• Just a few differences compared to C15

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme C15

PROs

• Better cameras
• Ultrawide sensor
• Huge battery
• More RAM and storage
• Fast charging

CONS

• Higher price