Realme recently renewed its entry-level C series with three new models: Realme C20, Realme C21, and Realme C25. The new handsets target the low-end segment with very affordable prices, but they belong to different price segments. A lot of people are wondering which one to go for in order to get the highest value for money and which one is the best for their needs, especially if we think about the slight price differences. This comparison will give you the answer by highlighting the differences between Realme C20, C21, and C25.

Realme C20 vs Realme C21 vs Realme C25

Realme C20 Realme C21 Realme C25
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm, 190 grams 165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm, 190 grams 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.6 mm, 209 grams
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD  6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD  6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G35, octa-core 2.3 GHz Mediatek Helio G35, octa-core 2.3 GHz Mediatek Helio G70, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 2 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE Android 10, Realme UI Android 10, Realme UI Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Single 8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Triple 13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
5 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Triple 48/13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh 5000 mAh 6000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, reverse charging Dual SIM slot, reverse charging

Design

The Realme C20 and the C25 have very similar designs. They are made of polycarbonate and they come with the same pattern for the rear cover. The Realme C21 differs because of its diamond-like back cover. In each case, you get a borderless display with a waterdrop notch and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, as well as a square-shaped camera module on the back. While the Realme C20 and C21 have exactly the same thickness and weight, the Realme C25 is thicker and heavier because it features a bigger battery.

 

Display

The displays of these devices are all the same with no differences. They pack a 6.5-inch panel with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 480 nits typical brightness, and the IPS LCD technology. They are below-average displays that provide a sufficient image quality for average users, but you can get way better displays if you spend a bit more.

 

Hardware/Software

If you need the most advanced hardware, you must go for the Realme C25 without thinking twice. It is powered by a stronger Helio G70 chipset paired with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in the most expensive configuration. The Realme C21 has a weaker Helio G35 chipset, just like the Realme C20. These two handsets different for their memory configurations: the Realme C20 has just 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage, which is insufficient hardware for a lot of usage scenarios, while Realme C21 has up to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. Realme C25 is the only one with Android 11 out of the box, while Realme C20 and C21 are still based on Android 10.

 

Camera

Are you looking for the best cameras? If so, you should go for the international version of the Realme C25 packing a rear triple camera with a 48 MP main sensor. The Indian variant has the same triple camera as the Realme C21 including a 13 MP main sensor and a pair of 2 MP lenses, but it has a better 8 MP front camera. The Realme C20 is the most disappointing one with an 8 MP single rear camera.

 

Battery

The Realme C25 packs the biggest battery with a huge capacity of 6000 mAh and it even features 18W fast charging. You do not get fast charging with the Realme C20 and the C21, and their battery is also smaller with 5000 mAh. But the C21 supports reverse charging just like the C25.

 

Realme C20 vs Realme C21 vs Realme C25: Price

 

 

 

Realme C20 vs Realme C21 vs Realme C25: PRO and CONS

The Realme C20 starts from Rs. 6,999, Realme C21 is actually priced at Rs. 7,999 in its base variant and Realme C25 has a starting price tag of Rs. 9,999. The Realme C25 is the most interesting device thanks to its bigger battery, Android 11 out of the box, and better chipset. But you can get the same cameras (in India) with the C21, as well as the same display if you renounce to the Helio G70 and that huge 6000 mAh battery. Realme C20 has the same processor as the C21 and the same display/battery, but having just 2 GB of RAM and that low-end camera is not for everyone.

 

Realme C20

PROS

  • More affordable
  • Same chipset as the C21
  • Same display as C21 and C25

CONS

  • Just 2 GB RAM

 

Realme C21

PROS

  • Great quality-price ratio
  • Reverse charging
  • Same cameras as the Indian C25

CONS

  • Not very powerful chipset

 

Realme C25

PROS

  • Better chipset
  • Best rear camera (intl. version)
  • Best front camera
  • Bigger battery
  • Reverse charging
  • Android 11

CONS

  • Price

 

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