Starting from today (30th August 2021), Realme has officially raised the prices for a dozen smartphone models in India. The price hike arrives as other brands also raise their offerings’ price tags in the region due to component shortages.

The news was first shared by known tipster Abhishek Yadav on Twitter. In the Twitter thread, he shared the new prices of a number of smartphones along with the total rise in cost as well. The list of smartphones includes multiple C series of smartphones along with the Realme 8 lineup. Taking a look at the C series pricing first:

• C11 – 2021 model with 2+32GB now costs ₹7,299 ($100), price hike of ₹300
  
• C11 – 2021 model with 4+64GB now costs ₹8,799 ($120), price hike of ₹300
• C21 – 3+32GB now costs ₹8,999 ($123), price hike of ₹500
• C21 – 4+64GB now costs ₹9,999 ($136), price hike of ₹500
• C25s – G85 4+64GB now costs ₹10,999 ($150), price hike of ₹500
• C25s – G85 4+128GB now costs ₹11999 ($164), price hike of ₹500

Arriving at the Realme 8 lineup, the 4G variant with 6+128GB is now priced at ₹16,999 ($232), marking increase of ₹1,000. This hike in price is consistent with the entire lineup as the 4G variant with 8+128GB also now costs ₹17,999 ($245). Its 5G variant with 4+64GB now goes for ₹15,499 ($211) . Similarly, the 5G variant with 4+128GB and 8+128GB models now cost ₹16,499 ($225) and ₹18,499 ($252) respectively as well.

Notably, this isn’t the first time the brand hiked the pricing in India. For those unaware, the rise of prices arrives due to a shortage of components or rise in costs of certain parts. Other brands like Redmi, Micromax, Samsung and others, have also raised the prices of their smartphone offerings due to this ongoing issue.

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The realme C21 debuted in March. Despite launching in 2021, the handset was introduced with realme UI based on Android 10. Now, over five months after its release, the phone has started receiving the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update.

The realme C21 made its way to India in April. The Android 11 update is currently live for this version of the handset. The latest software build for the device arrives with firmware version RMX3201_11_C.02.

The brand is yet to make an official announcement on realme Community. However, as per RMUpdate, the new update weighs around 500MB for users who were already running the beta build.

The realme UI 2.0 stable update for realme C21 is said to be pushed in batches. In simpler words, it is only available for a select few users at the moment. But like any other OTA update, it should reach all the users in the coming days.

The realme C series phones are knowwn for receiving only one major Android (realme UI) update. Hence, we don’t think the realme C21 will be eligible for the Android 12 update.

On the other hand, the newly launched realme C21Y might get the Android 12 update in the future. Because this smartphone debuted with Android 11, unlike the vanilla realme C21.

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Smartphone prices are going up in India for the past few months due to the shortage of components. The latest handsets to receive price hikes are four realme devices, namely realme C21, realme C25s, realme narzo 30, and realme 8 5G.

According to reports by 91Mobiles and MySmartPrice, realme has increased the price of the above-mentioned phones by ₹500. The price hike is applicable to all the available storage configurations and colors. Also, it is worth noting that this is not the first price increment for these models.

The realme C21 is the cheapest of the lot. It had been selling for ₹8,499 and ₹9,499 for the 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB variants respectively. With the latest price hike, the phone now costs ₹8,999 and ₹9,999 for the same storage configurations.

The realme C25s is the second most affordable on the list. It was retailing for ₹10,499 (4GB + 64GB) and ₹11,499 (4GB + 128GB). But now, it sells for ₹10,999 and ₹11,999.

Then, the popular realme narzo 30 was being sold at ₹12,499 (4GB + 64GB), ₹13,499 (6GB + 64GB), and ₹14,499 (6GB + 128GB). The same handset now carries price tags of ₹12,999, ₹13,999, and ₹14,999.

Lastly, the realme 8 5G now retails at ₹14,999 (4GB + 64GB), ₹15,999 (4GB + 128GB), and ₹17,999 (8GB + 128GB) instead of ₹14,499, ₹15,499, and ₹17,499.

Having said that, do you think these smartphones are still worth buying at their new price tags, which are at least ₹1,000 more than what they were introduced at? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Realme recently brought two new entry-level phones to the European market: the Realme C21 and the Realme Narzo 30A which is the first Narzo phone launched in the old continent. Given that they are actually sold in the same price range, it is not easy for everyone to understand the differences between these two handsets. That is the reason why we believe a comparison between their specifications will be very helpful. Each of these devices has its pro and cons and we hope you will understand which one is the best for you through this comparison.

Realme C21 vs Realme Narzo 30A

Design

Despite they belong to different series, Realme C21 and Realme Narzo 30A have similar aesthetics. What changes are the color variants and the pattern of the rear cover, but for the rest, they are pretty much the same. They both feature a rear-mounted circular fingerprint reader and a square-shaped camera module, as well as a 20:9 display with a waterdrop notch. The Realme C21 is the first phone which received the Smartphone High Reliability Certification by TUV Rheinland: it passed more than 20 tests to get it, which indicates it has a strong built quality. Further, the Realme C21 is thinner and lighter than the Realme Narzo 30A because it has a smaller battery.

Display

There are only marginal differences between the displays of Realme C21 and Realme Narzo 30A. Both are IPS panels with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a diagonal of 6.5 inches. With the Realme Narzo 30A, you get a higher brightness with about 470 nits. As you probably noticed, they are below-average display, but they are sufficient panels for daily use and, thanks to their pretty good brightness, they have good visibility outdoor.

Specs & Software

The Realme Narzo 30A is the most powerful device of the duo because it packs a stronger chipset: we are talking about the Helio G70 by Mediatek. It is a better chipset than the Helio G85 found on the Realme C21, for both CPU and GPU performance, but it still remains cheap SoC. Realme C21 and Realme Narzo 30A pack 3 or 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen variant. In each case, you can expand the internal storage with a dedicated micro SD slot. The handsets also come with dual SIM slots but, unfortunately, they do not support NFC.

Camera

If you want a more versatile rear camera, go for the Realme C21. These phones come with a 13 MP main camera and a 2 MP depth sensor, but the Realme C21 offers an additional third 2 MP sensor for macros. On the other hand, the Realme Narzo 30A is able to click better selfies with its 8 MP front camera, while Realme C21 has a weaker 5 MP front snapper. The differences are not big and these devices are not camera phones: if you are looking for a camera phone, you will be left disappointed by their photo quality.

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Battery

The Realme Narzo 30A offers a longer battery life simply because it has a bigger battery: with a capacity of 6000 mAh and its efficient display, the Realme Narzo 30A is one of the best battery phones out there. But the Realme C21 is still a great battery phone with its 5000 mAh battery. Both support reverse charging and can be used as power banks.

Price

The price of the Realme C21 in the configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage is €129/$155 in the European market. In order to get the configuration of the Realme Narzo 30A with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, you need €139/$168. The handsets are also available in other markets such as India with different prices. The Realme Narzo 30A wins the comparison due to its bigger battery and better chipset, as well as a better selfie camera. But the Realme C21 offers an additional camera and a sleeker design. Further, it has the TUV Rheinland certification. Given that the price difference between these devices is minimal, on the paper it looks like the Realme Narzo 30A is a better deal. But even if you grab a unit of the Realme C21, you will get a great entry-level device.

Realme C21 vs Realme Narzo 30A: PRO and CONS

Realme C21

PRO

• Great price
• TUV Rheinland certification
• Thinner body
• Triple rear camera

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Realme Narzo 30A

PRO

• Better chipset
• Bigger battery
• Better front camera
• Higher display brightness

CONS

• Higher price

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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

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

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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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Realme has announced three new C-series smartphones as the Realme C20, Realme C21, and Realme C25. While the C20 and C21 offer similar specs and design, the C25 is powered phone powered by a mid-range gaming chip. The new C-series phones are priced between Rs 6,999 (~$94) and Rs 10,999 (~$148)

Realme C25 specifications and features

The Realme C25 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a mini-drop notch that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels a 20:9 aspect ratio, and up to 480nits of brightness. The gaming-centric MediaTek Helio G70 SoC fuels the phone with LPDDR4x RAM. It comes with an eMMC 5.1 storage of up to 128 GB and a microSD card slot for additional storage. It also boots Realme UI 2.0 flavored Android 11 OS.

The Realme C25 has a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. It also supports reverse charging. The C25 offers 43.1 hours of calls, 97.8 hours of gaming, 25 hours of video playback on YouTube, and 115 hours of streaming music on Spotify. For selfies, it has an 8-megapixel selfie snapper, and its rear-mounted camera module has a 13-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth helper. For security, it has a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

Realme C20 and Realme C21 specifications and features

The Realme C20 and Realme C21 smartphones are fitted with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and 400nits brightness. The mini-drop notch display on both phones around 89 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The Helio G35, which powered older C-series phones such as Realme C11, C12, and C15. Both handsets offer up to 64 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage and they are also equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage. The Realme UI-based Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the device.

The Realme C20 and C21 phones are backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging and reverse wireless charging. Both phones promise 47 days of standby time, 7.3 hours of gaming, 44.2 hours of calling, and 96.4 hours of Spotify. These phones have a microUSB 2.0 port for charging. The C20 lacks a fingerprint scanner, whereas the C21 features it on its back.

The Realme C20 and C21 are both fitted with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The C20 has a single camera of 8-megapixel on its backside. Like the C20, the C21 features a squarish camera housing that features a 13-megapixel primary camera with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapiel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. Both phones are capable of shooting 30fps 1080p video recording and offer other photography features like LED flash, panorama, HDR, macro mode, Chroma Boost, timelapse, HDR, and color filters.

Realme C20, C21, and C25 pricing and availability

The Realme C20 with 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage is priced at Rs 6,999 (~$94) and it comes in colors like Cool Blue and Cool Grey. The C21 variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage cost Rs 7,999 (~$106) and Rs 8,999 (~$121), respectively, and it can be purchased in Cross Blue and Cross Black. The C20 and C21 will be available for purchase for the first time through Realme India’s website and Flipkart from April 13 (12 PM) and April 14 (12 PM). The first 1 million customers of the C20 will be able to get the device with a reduced price tag of Rs 6,799 (~$91).

The C25 model 4 GB of RAM 64 GB storage is priced at Rs 9,999 (~$135) and the higher 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage option costs Rs 10,999 (~$148), and its color variants are Watery Blue and Watery Gray. The first sale of the C25 will be carried out through the above-mentioned retailer platform at 12 PM on April 16.

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Realme just held an online conference earlier today (6th April 2021). In the event, the company offered us a glimpse of its new smart factory for its smartphones and was joined by TÜV Rheinland as well.

The Realme X TÜV Rheinland Quality Standards Event was live streamed on multiple platforms and had the smartphone maker showcase the growing quality standards of its devices. The Chinese tech giant was also joined by the German certification agency, TÜV Rheinland, which is a known brand in the smartphone industry, with its certifications being offered to handsets ranging from flagship to even affordable ones.

On the live stream, the company also showcased its new smart factory in action. This site had been teased recently on multiple image posters, that depicted its assembly lines, smart warehouses, automated workshops, and much more. Realme also further emphasized its focus towards the younger demographic or youth in the event, mentioning how their products are designed around these age groups, starting from product design and even testing.

In the event, the smartphone maker detailed a few key pillars of its Project C. This includes, Definition, Design, Development, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Quality Testing. Notably, the company also said that the Realme C series of smartphones are also the first to receive TÜV Rheinland high reliability certification. The company is built using highly advanced automated machineries, with the brand preparing for the global launch of the C21 and C25 handsets as well. You can check out this event above.

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Last month was one of the busiest ones in a while. We had so many events that it was a bit hard to keep count of the many devices that launched in the span of a month. Well, if you had thought of taking a breather, hold on, because we are back with yet another edition of Upcoming Smartphones April 2021 Edition.

As usual, we have entries from well-known brands like OPPO, Xiaomi, Redmi, realme, Nokia, and a few surprises from companies like Sony and TCL. So without wasting your time, let’s dive into it straight away.

Redmi Gaming Smartphone

Gaming smartphones have their own niche audience and companies like ASUS, Nubia, Black Shark never fail to tap into the excitement. However, they are going to have a new entry and probably a potential rival, Redmi.

Redmi’s Product Director Wang Teng has confirmed that the company will hold a launch event this month and rumors are rife that the star of the show could be the Redmi’s first gaming phone. So far, we know that a device with model number M2104K10C/M2104K10I under respective brands Redmi/POCO could be the upcoming device.

It is confirmed to feature MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset something that we saw in the likes of realme GT Neo as well.

Samsung Galaxy F12, F02s

Samsung is beginning the month by launching two devices under the F-series- Galaxy F12, Galaxy F02s on April 5. Teasers so far hint that they share a lot of specs with the already launched Galaxy M12 and M02s.

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The Galaxy F12 will feature a 6.5-inch Infinity-V 90Hz display, quad-cameras with 48MP ISOCELL GM2 main sensor. It is likely to feature an Exynos 850 chipset, 4/6GB RAM up to 128GB storage, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery with 15W charging.

The Galaxy F02s, on the other hand, is said to have a 6.5-inch display, Snapdragon 450 chipset, Triple-cameras with 13MP main sensor, 5,000mAh battery and is likely to launch at a lesser price tag than the Galaxy F12.

OPPO F19

OPPO unveiled the F19 Pro series last month in India. At the event, it teased that a non-Pro OPPO F19 would debut soon. Accordingly, the device is finally launching on April 6.

However, ahead of the official launch, the entire specs of the device have been revealed. As per the OPPO Nepal website, the OPPO F19 will feature a 6.43-inch FHD+ display,  Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 48MP quad-cameras, 16MP selfie shooter, 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging.

Nokia X10, X20, G10, G20, C20

HMD Global is holding an event on April 8 and it is expected to flag a new wave of Nokia smartphones under a different naming scheme.

The lineup is said to include X, C, and G-series of devices. So far, leaks say that the devices could be Nokia X10 & X20, G10 & G20, and an entry-level C20. The Nokia C20 is likely to sport a 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, run Android 11 OS, and come with an 89 euros price tag.

The X-series is said to be 5G-capable with both the X10 & X20 featuring Snapdragon 480 chipset and up to 6GB RAM. However, they are said to differ in storage, camera, display(6.2-inches on X20), and inturn price as well.

The Nokia G10 and G20 are said to share similarities with Nokia 5.4. Here, the G10 is expected to have a 6.4-inch HD+ display, Helio P22 chipset, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage, 48MP quad-camera, 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

However, the G20 could have improvements in cameras, and feature a powerful MediaTek chipset, 4/64GB storage and a 169 euros price tag.

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro

Lenovo will unveil the Legion 2 Pro in China on April 8. Compared to the standard variant, this will have a slightly bigger 6.92-inch 144Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+ display.

To compensate for the bezel-less, notch-less display, it is likely to have a selfie shooter on the side of the phone.

Under the hood, Master Lu benchmarks already reveal that it will sport Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB/16 RAM, 128/256/512GB storage, and run Android 11 OS. We can expect other specs like dual USB-C ports,  110W fast charging, and dual-turbo cooling fan.

realme C20, C21, and C25

realme has already unveiled realme C20, realme C21, and realme C25 in other markets and is finally bringing them to India on April 8.

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All three smartphones sport a 6.5-inch LCD display. Here, the realme C20 and C21 have a Helio G35 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging while the realme C25 has a Helio G70 chipset. As for the optics, the realme C20 has a single 8MP rear and a 5MP selfie shooter.

The realme C21, C25 have AI triple-camera with 13MP f/2.2 primary, two 2MP rear sensors. Out of this, the realme C25 is said to come with a bigger 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

Sony Xperia 1 III, 10 III, Xperia Compact

Sony is hosting a new Xperia product launch on April 14 and it is expected to announce products like the Xperia 1 III, 10 III, and a compact device.

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Among these, the flagship Xperia 1 III will likely feature a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 120Hz display,  Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12/16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, Triple-cameras with 64MP main, 12MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 60x lossless zoom, ZEISS T coating, 5,000mAh battery with 65W charging, and $1,370 price tag.

The mid-range Xperia 10 III could have a 6-inch screen, Snapdragon 690 chipset, sleek 8.4mm in thickness, triple-camera with 12MP main lens, 8MP selfie shooter. The Xperia compact, which may/may not launch is rumored to include the same chipset, camera but come with a smaller 5.5-inch screen.

TCL 20 Series

TCL Mobile has confirmed a global launch event on April 14 and it is expected to launch the remaining devices of the TCL 20 series. Back at CES 2021, it announced the series but only brought two devices- TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE.

The remaining devices are TCL 20L, TCL 20S, and TCL 20 Pro 5G. Not all information is available about the devices but looking at early teasers, it looks like the ‘Pro’ variant will have a curved display while the other two will have a flat panel.

Out of this, the TCL 20L has visited Bluetooth SIG and is likely to include three 20L Plus models. Nevertheless, we can expect a bigger battery, cameras, Bluetooth 5.0, and Android 11 OS on these devices.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 11 Ultra in China and global markets on March 29. A few days later, the company has confirmed that it is bringing the 2021 Super Phone to India on April 23.

The Mi 11 Ultra features a 6.8-inch E4 AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512GB storage, triple-cameras with 50MP Samsung GN2 sensor, two 48MP ultrawide and TeleMacro sensors.

Other features include a 20MP selfies shooter, 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired & 67W wireless charging, NFC, 5G, and Android 11.

ZTE Axon 30 series

ZTE has already confirmed the Axon 30 series- Axon 30, Axon 30 Pro but hasn’t quite announced the launch date yet. However, it might get unveiled towards the fag end of April i.e, April 30 in China.

Out of this, the ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G will have the world’s first second-generation under-display camera, snapdragon 888 chipset, Trinity triple-camera setup with three 64MP sensors, an auxiliary sensor, 55W charging, and more.

iQOO 7

iQOO India has been teasing a new smartphone launch supposedly the iQOO 7 for a while now but hasn’t quite confirmed a date yet. Reports say that the company is bringing the BMW M Motorsport edition as iQOO 7 Legend as well.

The device is likely to debut in India under the  ₹40,000($547) price tag. The iQOO 7, which has already launched in China, features a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage.

Other features of the iQOO 7 include a 48MP triple-cameras, 16MP selfie shooter, Monster touch, L-shaped VC plate for cooling, 4,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS.

Other expected launches

• realme 8 5G, realme 8i

  • realme has already confirmed that it will launch a 5G version of the realme 8 and a budget-friendly realme 8i in India. Out of this, the realme 8 5G has already stopped at FCC certification.
  • However, this launch might skipped to next month as well so take this with a pinch of salt.

• Vivo V21 series

  • Vivo V21 series was rumored to come before in India but that hasn’t happened yet. The company had other ideas and brought a flagship X60 series to the country. However, it could soon launch one of the supposed members of the V21 series- Vivo V21 SE.
  • Reports reveal that it could be a rebadged version of the iQOO U3 which means it could come with a Dimensity 800U chipset with 5G support. Let’s hope that Vivo doesn’t skip any further.

• Oppo A74 4G & 5G, A94 & A54 5G

  • OPPO is said to bring the remaining devices of the OPPO Axx series and it might happen this month. The company has already unveiled the OPPO A54 4G version already. Next in line could be the OPPO A74, A54, and A94 5G models.
  • The OPPO A74 4G is said to come in certain markets as rebranded OPPO F19 while the 5G version could have Snapdragon 480 chipset.
  • On the other hand, the OPPO A94 5G could be the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G for Europe whereas OPPO A54 5G is said to be a rebadged version of OPPO A93 5G.

• Huawei P50 series

  • When it comes to Huawei, things haven’t been so smooth lately. The company is struggling a lot to gather the supply chain after the US ban and it is hitting them hard. Previously rumored to come this month, the launch of the Huawei P50 series looks to be a far cry for now.
  • However, anything can happen in between so let’s hope that Huawei turns tables to come back stronger.

These are the confirmed/expected smartphone launches for the month of April. We hope you enjoyed reading it and as always please share your feedback in the comments below. It really helps us improve our future articles.

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Yesterday, a popular tech influencer revealed that realme will be debuting three realme C series smartphones in India early this month. Just a day later, the brand has now officially confirmed the launch date of realme C20, realme C21, and realme C25 for the country.

Chinese handset maker realme just launched the realme 8 and the realme 8 Pro last week. Despite that, the company is now all set to launch not one but three more phones, namely realme C20, realme C21, and realme C25 in India on April 8.

The virtual launch event for these three budget smartphones will be liverstreamed on the brand’s official social media channels from 12:30 PM on April 8. Further, like most realme devices, they will be sold exclusively online on Flipkart and realme.com, in addition to partner offline retail channels in the coming days.

These upcoming realme C series phones are already official in some SEA regions. Therefore, we know almost everything about them. You can learn more about these devices by clicking on their names listed below.

• realme C20
• realme C21
• realme C25

The only thing that we don’t know is the price of these handsets in India. Although realme will be officially revealing it on the launch day, there’s a chance that we may learn about it ahead of it via leaks.

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Chinese smartphone brand realme just launched the realme 8 and the realme 8 Pro in India a few days back. However, the company could soon launch not one but three more phones in the country in the coming days. This information comes from a reliable source.

According to popular tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), realme will be soon launching three realme C series smartphones in India. He says that these handsets could go official in the country in early April.

Along with the text, he also posted a promotional poster for the upcoming realme C series phones for India. In the image, we can clearly see the actor Salman Khan holding a realme C20. That means the other two devices could be the recently unveiled realme C21 and realme C25.

For those unaware, the realme C series handsets are the brand’s best-sellers. These entry-level to budget smartphones are known for offering a large screen and a huge battery.

Out of these three devices, the realme C20 was the first to go official in late January. This phone made its global debut in Vietnam. Whereas, the realme C21 was released in Malaysia earlier this month, followed by realme C25 in Indonesia last week.

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Realme held a launch event in Indonesia today to announce the Realme C21 and Realme C25. While the C25 is an entirely new smartphone, the C21 had previously launched in February in Malaysia. Compared to other C-series Realme phones that have launched so far this year, the C25 offers the strongest specs as it is equipped with a gaming-focused midrange chip, a massive battery with fast charging support, and a 48-megapixel triple camera system.

Realme C25 specifications and features

The Realme C25 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch display. The screen delivers a 20:9 aspect ratio and 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution. For snapping selfies, the handset offers users an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

The square-shaped camera island placed on the polycarbonate rear of the Realme C25 features a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. For security, the back panel also has a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Realme C25 has a massive 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The Helio G70 chipset is present under the hood of the device with 4 GB of RAM. The device comes preloaded with Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS and it comes with 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it has a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the other side, the Realme C21 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ screen with a teardrop notch. It has a 5-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The Helio G35 chipset powers the phone with 3 GB of RAM. It has 32 GB / 64 GB of native storage and a microSD card slot. It boots to Realme UI-based Android 1OS. Lastly, it features a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

Realme C25 pricing and availability

The Realme C25 starts at IDR 2,099,000 (~$146) and its color variants are grey and blue. Its first flash will be carried out on March 27 and it will be available for purchase through regular sales from April 2. Priced at IDR 1,549,000 (~$107), the Realme C21 can be bought in black and blue colors. Its first flash sale will be held on March 24 in Indonesia.

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In January, Realme announced the Realme C20 smartphone in Vietnam. Now, a smartphone named Realme C21 has gone official in Malaysia. Here is all the information on its specifications, features, and pricing.

Realme C21 specifications and features

The Realme C21 has a 6.5-inch screen with a mini-drop notch. The LCD panel offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89.5 percent. The company claims that the Realme C21 has received TUV Rheinland certification for high reliability.

The Realme C21 is yet another C-series phone that comes with the Helio G35 chipset. The same SoC was previously seen on smartphones like the Realme C11, Realme C12, Realme C15, and Realme C20. The handset is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.

Placed on the front side of the Realme C21 is a 5-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. The squarish camera housing on the back has a 13-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. The rear shell of the phone also features a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Realme C21 runs on Realme UI based Android 10 OS. It has a got a 5,000mAh battery, which only supports 10W charging. It comes with other features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Realme C21 pricing and availability

The Realme C21 is now listed for buying at Lazada Malaysia with a price tag of MYR 499 (~$123). It comes in two colors such as black and blue.

Note that the Realme C21 is also being sold globally via Aliexpress for around $130.

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After getting a lot of certifications, realme C21 is finally hitting the stores. The device will debut in Malaysia on March 5.

As per the official poster by realme Malaysia on Facebook, the realme C21 will come with a 5,000mAh battery. This device is said to be an incremental upgrade over the realme C20. Accordingly,  the battery capacity is the same as the realme C20 that launched in January 2021.

Besides, thanks to MySmartPrice, we know the entire specs of the upcoming realme C21. Its design is similar to that of the realme C20 with a speaker on the back, rear fingerprint sensor, square-shaped camera layout, and come in Blue, Black colors.

However, the design of the textures has diamond patterns at the center and there is no vertical stripe running along the camera.

realme C21 Specs and Features

As per a listing on Aliexpress, the realme C21 will feature a 6.52-inch HD display. This display on realme C21 with a waterdrop notch is said to have a resolution of 1600×720 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, an 89.5% screen-body ratio, TUV Rheinland certification for High readability.

Under the hood, the realme C21 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. Unlike the realme C20, which had 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, the realme C21 is said to have up to 4GB RAM, 64GB storage.

As for cameras, the device will have a Triple-camera setup on the back as opposed to a single 8MP lens on the predecessor. This setup will include a 13MP main, two 2MP lenses. However, it has the same 5MP front camera up front.

Other specs include a 3.5mm audio jack, MicroUSB port, two nano-SIM and a dedicated microSD card slot, 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS.

The listing shows that realme C21 could launch somewhere around ₹11,200($152.6) but let’s wait for the official info.

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Chinese smartphone maker realme is expected to release a plethora of new products in global markets in the coming days. Some of these devices have been now certified by SIRIM. Hence, they could launch in Malaysia like most realme products.

The devices that have received certifications from the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) include two handsets and two pairs of wireless earphones. These products are as listed below.

• realme C21 (RMX3201)
• realme narzo 30A (RMX3171)
• realme Buds Q2 (RMA2008)
• realme Buds Air 2 (RMA2003)

The certifications do not reveal anything about these devices except for their product category. The phones are listed with support for 4G connectivity, while the two models of realme Buds TWS are certified as wireless earphones.

Talking about the smartphones first, there’s nothing much known about the realme C21 and realme narzo 30A although both of them have bagged multiple certifications. However, realme India has begun to promote the vanilla realme narzo 30 in India. This phone is also a mystery.

On the other hand, some details of the realme Buds Q2 are out, thanks to FCC. It is expected to feature a similar design as the original model, MicroUSB port, 40mAh battery for buds, 400mAh battery for the charging case, and at least two colors (Black, Green).

Lastly, just like the handsets, nothing is known about the realme Buds Air 2.

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Last week, a realme smartphone with model number RMX3201 was spotted on India’s BIS certification bureau. It was the first appearance of this handset online. Now, this device’s branding has been confirmed to be ‘realme C21’, thanks to its NBTC certification.

The upcoming realme C21 has not only cleared Thailand’s NBTC certification but also others, like Wi-Fi Alliance, TKDN, EEC, and China Quality Certification (CQC), in addition to BIS. Despite being listed on these many portals, we do not know much about this phone.

The only specs that are known (as of now) are 2.4GHz single-band WiFi, Android 10 (should be running realme UI), and 10W fast charging. Going by these features, we can expect it to be the successor of last year’s realme C11.

For those unaware, in 2020, realme went double down on the realme C series with a launch of multiple devices in a short period of time. The realme C11 was the cheapest phone in the series last year. Since the forthcoming realme C21 is expected to be its successor, we think it will take the crown of the most affordable realme C series phone this year.

Hence, we believe that it will arrive with a similar set of specifications. That said, just like any other smartphone, we expect its specs to leak in the coming days ahead of its official launch.

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