Chinese handset maker started rolling out Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 beta update for the realme C3 in early April. Four months later, the smartphone has finally begun to receive Android 11 stable update.

The realme C3 launched in early 2020 with realme UI based on Android 10. More than a year after its release, the phone has now started receiving the realme UI 2.0 stable update with Android 11.

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the latest system update for the realme C3 arrives with firmware version RMX2020_11.C.04. In order to receive this update, users need to be on firmware version  RMX2020_11_A.63.

Like any other OTA (Over-the-Air) software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. In simpler words, the new build is not available for everyone at the moment, however, it should be in the coming days.

Having said that, if a user is not satisfied with the new update, they can roll back to the previous version of the software by manually installing the rollback file. But unfortunately, unlike the update process, the rollback process will wipe the internal storage of the device.

Last but not least, since realme C series phones have always received only one major update, the realme C3 will most likely not get the Android 12 update.

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Chinese smartphone maker realme has been rolling out the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 beta builds to a number of eligible devices since September 2020. However, only two handsets have received the stable update in India so far. But the brand is continuously adding new phones to the Early Access program. The realme C3 and the realme narzo 10A are the latest handsets to join the initiative.

According to the realme UI 2.0 update plan shared by realme, the brand is supposed to start recruiting Early Access testers for realme C3 and realme narzo 10A in March. Following the schedule, the company has opened registrations before the end of this month.

For those unaware, the realme UI Early Access program lets a select few users experience the latest version of realme UI available. Based on the feedback received from these early adopters, the brand fixes the issues if any. Only then, the update is made available to the general public.

In order to enroll in this program, users of these two phones should be on the following builds.

• realme C3 – RMX2027_11.A.59
• realme narzo 10A – RMX2020_11.A.59

If interested users on the above-mentioned builds, then they can navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial > Submit Details > Apply Now to register.

Users who get selected will be receiving the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11 ) beta build via OTA. For some reason, if these users want to roll back to Android 10 (realme UI 10), then they can. But that process will not only wipe the phone’s internal storage but those users won’t be able to rejoin the Early Access initiative.

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The Realme C-series is a bit confusing following the introduction of the Realme C11 and Realme C15; two phones with numerically higher numbers but that are not as powerful as the Realme C3. Talking about the Realme C3, the new phone has gotten a new color variant today.

Originally announced in two colors – Frozen Blue and Blazing Red, the Realme C3 is now available in Volcano Gray. The new color variant was unveiled on Twitter by Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme.

The new color variant is already listed on the Realme India online store, but like the other colorways, you have to sign up to be notified when it is available for purchase. There is no info on offline availability.

The Realme C3 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for a 5MP camera. It is powered by the Helio G70 processor with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. On the back of the phone is a 12MP+2MP dual-camera configuration. The phone has a triple card slot that includes space for a MicroSD card. There is also a 5000mAh battery under the hood but you have to make do with 10W charging. The device runs Android 10 out of the box with Realme UI on top.

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The battle of entry-level began. This year the main smartphone manufacturers focused on upper-midrange phones and increased the prices of flagship phones, but they did not stop releasing entry-level devices. The latest is the Oppo A11k, just launched in the Indian market. But is it the best entry-level in terms of value for money or there are better handsets? Actually, it has several rivals in the Indian market: we believe that among the most interesting deals there are Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual, despite the price hikes caused by the pandemic. This comparison will help you to understand which entry-level should be the best for your needs.

Oppo A11k vs Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

Design

If you want the most futuristic and elegant design, just do not go for entry-level phones like these ones. But Oppo A11k, Realme C3, and Redmi 8A Dual remain devices with modern aesthetics, including a display with narrow bezels and a waterdrop notch. Unfortunately, they have a cheap polycarbonate body. But with the Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual, you get some kind of protection against water. They are not waterproof, but you will not have problems if you use them while it is raining. Redmi 8A Dual even comes with the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display, so it is very sturdy.

Display

Unfortunately, with each of these devices, you get a display below the average. But we are still talking about sufficient panels, with enough definition and decent overall quality. In each case, you get an IPS display with an HD+ resolution. The Realme C3 looks like the one with the highest peak brightness, and it also comes with a wider display diagonal (6.5 inches). On the other hand, with the Oppo A11k and the Redmi 8A Dual, you get a more compact body thanks to smaller displays.

Specs & Software

The highest performance level is provided by the Realme C3 not only because it has a great Helio G70 with high CPU and GPU performance (but it is still an entry-level chipset), but also because it is the only to come with up to 4 GB of RAM. The RAM is paired with up to 64 GB of internal storage (eMMC, unfortunately). Right after, we got the Redmi 8A Dual which offers the great stability of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 chipset and up to 3 GB of RAM. Oppo A11k has a lower-end Helio P22 chipset and just 2 GB of RAM. Note that Realme C3 is the only to run Android 10 out of the box. The Realme C3 is definitely the winner of the hardware and software comparison.

Camera

The brighter focal aperture of the main sensor found on the Realme C3 makes this device the most interesting camera phone of the trio. It should allow shooting better photos than Oppo A11k and Redmi 8A Dual in most of the conditions. But the Redmi 8A Dual actually comes with a better front camera which consists of a single 8 MP sensor. Again, the Oppo A11k is the most disappointing, but not by a high margin.

Battery

With its huge 5000 mAh battery and its smaller display (smaller than Realme C3), Redmi 8A Dual is able to provide an overall longer battery life. Realme C3 takes the silver medal, while Oppo A11k can not compete with its two rivals because it comes with a much smaller (but still very satisfying) battery. Redmi 8A Dual also wins the charger comparison since it provides faster charging speeds (18W fast charging) and it even supports reverse charging. Both Oppo A11k and Realme C3 charge at 10W.

Price

Oppo A11k is priced Rs.8,990/$118 in India, the Realme C3 price in India has been set at Rs. 8,999, and Redmi 8A Dual is priced Rs.6,499/$85. At the end of the day, I believe Realme C3 is a more valid device since it comes with better hardware, cameras, and Android 10 out of the box. But Redmi 8A Dual is more compact and more affordable while still providing similar specifications. In regards to Oppo A11k, you should wait for its price to drop before considering it.

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Oppo A11k vs Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

PROs

• Huge battery
• Great front camera
• Water-repellent
• Fast charging
• Reverse charging

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Splash resistant
• Android 10 out of the box
• Great rear cameras
• Huge battery

CONS

• Dimensions
• No fingerprint scanner

Oppo A11k

PROs

• Fingerprint reader
• Very affordable
• Compact

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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In the past years, various smartphone brands have been found cheating on benchmark platforms. However, a new report on Anandtech has accused chip maker MediaTek for altering gaming performance in benchmarks.

The publication found MediaTek cheating the gaming scores when it benchmarked the Reno3 Pro (European edition) that features the older Helio P95. It claims that the benchmark scores of the Helio P95’s Cortex-A75 processor was higher than the Reno3 5G (Chinese variant) that is equipped with the Dimensity 1000L 5G chipset. The Dimensity chip has four Cortex-A77 CPU cores while the Helio P95 has only two Cortex-A75 cores.

The publication tried running PCMark’s stealth version on the Helio P95 powered Reno3 Pro. Since the stealth version can’t be identified by manufacturers, there was a 30 percent drop in performance compared the high scores that were required by the phone. The outlet stated that it noticed a drop of 75 percent in some other benchmarks.

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The Reno3 Pro 5G (Chinese version) that has Snapdragon 765G was also benchmarked by the publication. It did not notice any cheating on benchmarks. Investigating the firmware of Reno 3 Pro (European version) revealed some references to “sports mode” which enables faster performance. The outlet that more investigations revealed that even other MediaTek powered phones like Realme C3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and 2017’s Sony Xperia XA1 also have performance enhancements.

Soon after Anandtech published its findings, MediaTek immediately published a blog post to state that its optimization practices on benchmarks adheres to industry standard and is in line with the practices of other companies. It further stated that such practices only reveal the full capabilities of a chipset. It also mentioned that its key rival has chipsets that function in the same way which Anandtech considered as cheating on benchmarks.

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(source: Anandtech | MediaTek)

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Despite Infinix is not a “global” brand, it is highly competitive in India and releases affordable devices which have nothing to envy to the smartphones released by mainstream brands in the global market. The latest arrival is the Infinix Note 7, bringing a huge display and a powerful chipset to the market at a very affordable price. We think it is time to compare it with other potential best-sellers in the Indian market. We chose the Redmi Note 9S and the Realme C3 because we believe they are potential best-sellers in that price range. Here is an in-depth comparison of the specifications.

Infinix Note 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Oppo Realme C3

Design

With their punch-hole displays, glass backs and very narrow bezels, Redmi Note 9S and Infinix Note 7 have impressive designs, if we consider that they are just affordable phones. The Infinix Note 7 is one of the biggest mid-rangers out there, so not everyone may be comfortable with it. That is one of the reasons why Redmi Note 9S wins the design comparison. Redmi Note 9S and Realme C3 are splash resistant, but while the Redmi Note 9S has a glass back, Realme C3 has a full plastic design. On the other hand, Realme C3 is the most compact device of the trio.

Display

Redmi Note 9S is also the winner of the display comparison. The reason is simple: its display has a higher resolution: while Infinix Note 7 and Realme C3 come with HD+ displays, Redmi Note 9S has a Full HD+ resolution with a higher pixel density and a higher level of detail. It even boasts pretty high brightness, but the panel is a classic IPS and not an AMOLED display. Infinix Note 7 remains interesting because it has a huge 6.95-inch panel, despite HD+ resolution on a so big display is not the best solution a manufacturer can adopt.

Specs & Software

Again, Redmi Note 9S takes the gold medal. It has a way more powerful chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 720G by Qualcomm paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB UFS 2.1 internal storage. It is a better SoC for gaming, power users, and productivity. Both Infinix Note 7 and Realme C3 pack the Helio G70 SoC paired with slower eMMC 5.1 native storage. Realme C3 loses the comparison against Infinix Note 7 due to its lower amount of RAM: 4 GB against 6 GB. But each of the devices offers Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

Redmi Note 9S has the most advanced camera departments and it offers better sensors on the back. Both Redmi Note 9S and Infinix Note 7 have a 48 MP main sensor, but Redmi Note 9S has better secondary sensors including an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 5 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. With the Infinix Note 7, you get three 2 MP secondary sensors including a dedicated video camera. On the paper, the front camera of the Infinix Note 7 looks better. Realme C3 is pretty disappointing on the camera side with an inferior 12 MP main sensor and a 5 MP front camera.

Battery

The best battery phone here should be Realme C3. It has a 5000 mAh battery just like the Infinix Note 7 (Redmi Note 9S has 5020 mAh), but it has a smaller display and it should be more efficient. Unfortunately, we still did not test the battery life of the Infinix Note 7 because we make comparisons as soon as smartphones get announced.

Price

Infinix hasn’t yet shared the pricing details of the Infinix Note 7. Redmi Note 9S is sold at a price ranging from $190 to $210 depending on the market (we still do not know how much it will cost in India), while Realme C3 starts from just $98 and it offers a higher value for money. But the winner of this comparison is the Redmi Note 9S which offers a better display and higher performance, as well as a more promising camera setup.

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Infinix Note 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Oppo Realme C3: PROs and CONS

Infinix Note 7

PROs

• Widest display
• Dedicated video camera
• Stereo speakers
• Good front camera

CONS

• Dimensions

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Great battery life
• Affordable
• Splash resistant
• Reverse charging

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

PROs

• Highest performance
• Punch-hole display
• Greatest rear cameras
• Splash resistant

CONS

• Price

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Entry-level smartphones became very sweet. Mainstream manufacturers are putting a lot of effort even into low-end devices and several amazing devices are hitting the shelves at a very affordable price. One of the latest is the Realme C3, recently launched even in a new triple camera variant and in the global market. But Huawei’s sub-brand launched an awesome entry-level too: Honor Play 9A. And it is not about Chinese manufacturers anymore: even Samsung started releasing advanced entry-level phones like the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy M11. Is it worth going for a Samsung entry-level phone in 2020 or you should choose Realme and Honor? This comparison will clear your ideas.

Oppo Realme C3 vs Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy M11

Design

Samsung started mounting punch-hole display even on entry-level phones. And the punch-hole display is the reason why Samsung Galaxy M11 looks more attractive than its rivals. Realme C3 has a more interesting build quality not only because its display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, but also because the phone is splash resistant. On the other hand, Honor Play 9A is the most compact phone due to its smaller display. Which design do you prefer? Would you prefer the best look or the best build quality on an entry-level device?

Display

Unfortunately, a punch-hole display does not mean a better image quality. Samsung Galaxy M11 has a PLS TFT screen and generally, this technology delivers a lower quality compared to IPS displays like the ones mounted on Honor Play 9A and Realme C3. The Realme C3 has the widest panel and it may be generally better for advanced users, while Honor Play 9A has the smallest display, so it provides a higher pixel density and it is easier to use with one hand. Realme C3 should provide a slightly better quality despite its lower pixel density, but in each case, you get an HD+ resolution, so a similar level of detail.

Specs & Software

The most powerful SoC is the MediaTek Helio G70 mounted on the Realme C3. Besides having a very strong CPU, it even comes with high graphics performance. So, despite Realme C3 is an entry-level phone, it is a good choice even for gamers. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy M11 with a Qualcomm chipset, even though it is a pretty old Qualcomm SoC built at 14 nm. Honor Play 9A has a less convincing chipset, but it doubles the internal storage by reaching 128 GB. In each case, you get a micro SD dedicated slot and Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy M11 provides the most complete camera department. On the rear side, you get a main 13 MP sensor with a bright f/1.8 focal aperture, a 5 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Realme C3 comes in two variants: one with a dual camera and one with a triple camera which adds a 2 MP macro sensor besides a 2 MP depth sensor. So it takes the silver medal. But the Honor Play 9A actually comes with a better front camera than both the Realme C3 variants. None of these devices is a great camera phone, they are all low-end devices in terms of camera performance, but far from being bad.

Battery

The battery life is the strongest point of all these handsets. With their huge 5000 mAh batteries, they last up to three days on a single charge with moderate usage. Samsung Galaxy M11 comes with the fastest charging technology thanks to a 15W power, while the others support 10W charging.

Price

Unfortunately, the Realme C3 is currently the only device sold globally (€160), so the following prices are referred to the Asian market. Realme C3 starts from Rs. 6,999 in India, while Honor Play 9A is priced CNY 899 in China. We still do not know how much Samsung Galaxy M11 will cost. If we only consider the specifications, Samsung Galaxy M11 is the best when it comes to design and cameras, while Realme C3 provides more powerful hardware and potentially better build quality, as well as a better display. Honor Play 9A is not as interesting as its rivals.

• Read More: Honor 9A announced with a large 5000mAh battery & Budget Pricing

Oppo Realme C3 vs Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy M11: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor Play 9A

PROs

• Compact
• Up to 128 GB storage
• Lighter
• Affordable

CONS

• Inferior chipset

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Wider display
• Splash resistant
• Reverse charging

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Samsung Galaxy M11

PROs

• Punch-hole display
• Great cameras
• Faster charging tech

CONS

• Bluetooth 4.2

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has caused supply shortage, fluctuating Indian Rupee value and the hike of GST rate that goes into effect from today has caused smartphone OEMs to increase the cost of their handsets. Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung and OPPO have increased the rates of their smartphones. Realme too joins the bandwagon as it has released a list of revised pricing for the base model of its smartphones.

The Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro will soon carry new starting prices of Rs. 13,999 (~$183) and Rs. 17,999 (~$235). These phones were made official in India at the beginning of this month as the successors for the Realme 5 Pro and Realme X phones from last year. At launch, they were priced at Rs. 12,999 (~$170) and Rs. 16,999 (~$222).

The Realme X2 Pro carried a starting price of Rs. 27,999 (~$367). It will be soon available for Rs. 29,999 (~$393). The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition’s price has been increased to Rs. 36,999 (~$484) from its regular price of Rs. 34,999 (~$456). The Realme X2 will soon sell for Rs. 17,999 instead of its usual price of Rs. 16,999.

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The Realme 5 Pro, Realme 5s and Realme 5i will start at respective price tags of Rs. 13,999, Rs. 10,999 (~$144) and Rs. 9,999 (~$131). These phones have been selling for Rs. 12,999 (~$170), Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 8,999 (~$118), respectively. The Realme C3 now starts at Rs. 7,499 (~$98) instead of its regular cost of Rs. 6,999 (~$91).

GST hike has increased Realme XT’s price to Rs. 16,999 from its regular price of Rs. 15,999 (~$209). The Realme X and Realme X Master Edition previously sold for 16,999 and Rs. 19,999. They will soon sell for Rs. 17,999 and Rs. 20,999 (~$275).

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Realme will be launching the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A smartphones on March 26. The gaming-focused chipset will be introduced for the first time through Narzo 10 series. Reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal’s new tweet reveals the Narzo 10A has a model number of RMX2040. The Realme 6i that was recently unveiled in Myanmar has the same model number. Hence, it appears that the Realme 6i could be arriving in India as a rebranded version of the Realme 6i.

Agarwal has shared a live shot of the alleged Narzo 10 smartphone that was recently spotted at a retail store. The phone that is fueled by the Helio G80 processor recorded an impressive score of 203,078 on AnTuTu benchmarks. The performance of the processor seems to be on par with Snapdragon 712, claims Agarwal. The pricing of the Narzo 10 series may start at sub-Rs. 15,000 in India.

The Realme 6i features a 6.5-inch display that offers HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The Helio G80 SoC on the device could be equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. The 48-megapixl + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup resides on its back. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The device is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. These specs could be available on the rebranded Narzo 10.

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Last month, Realme had launched Realme C3 with triple rear cameras in certain markets like Indonesia and Thailand. The Narzo 10A could be a rebadged edition of the Realme C3 smartphone.

The Realme C3 also features a 6.5-inch HD+ resolution supporting 20:9 display. It is powered by Helio G70 and comes with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. It has 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system on the rear and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. It also houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

The Android 10 based Realme UI comes preinstalled on both devices. The Narzo phones are equipped with rear-facing fingerprint sensors.

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You can get a great phone even after spending a very low amount of money. Even if you spend less than $100/150. If you do not believe it, you have never seen devices such as the new Realme C3. And how not to talk about smartphones running Android Go like the newly-announced Nokia C2? They offer a “lite” version of Android so that they can run smoothly even on low-end or outdated hardware. Even Samsung launched its entry-level smartphone for 2020: the Samsung Galaxy A11. Here, you will find an in-depth specs comparison between three of the most recent and amazing entry-level devices meant for people with a minimum budget: Nokia C2, Realme C3, and Samsung Galaxy A11.

Nokia C2 vs Realme C3 vs Samsung Galaxy A11

Design

Nokia C2 is actually one of the smartphones with the most compact bodies out there and this is a big added value, despite it is not the most beautiful device. Realme C3 and Samsung Galaxy A11 are definitely more elegant: the former due to its elegant glass back and the latter because of its punch-hole display. The Realme C3 has bigger dimensions, but it is the only offering protection against water: it is splash resistant. Further, it has a front panel protected by Gorilla Glass 3. So it is undoubtedly the most interesting when it comes to build quality.

Display

In each case, you have to deal with a below-average, but still sufficient, display. Nokia C2 and Realme C3 feature an IPS panel with an HD+ resolution, while Samsung Galaxy A11 has a TFT panel that is a technology inferior to IPS, but it still offers an HD+ resolution. While Nokia C2 has a very smaller display (a lot easier for one-handed use, which makes the phone very compact), Realme C3 has a wide 6.5-inch panel for the joy of productive users. But a so wide panel decreases the pixel density, so you may notice a big difference in the level of definition despite the Realme C3 has the same resolution as its two opponents. On the other hand, Realme C3 offers high brightness and wide viewing angles, so it is definitely worth a chance.

Specs & Software

The Realme C3 has a very powerful chipset, one of the best ones ever seen on an entry-level smartphone. We are talking about the Helio G70 by MediaTek, an SoC meant not only for general performance but also for gamers thanks to its high GPU performance. The processor is paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage: the highest-end memory configuration of this comparison. Despite it runs Android Go that is a light version of Android, Nokia C2 has no way to reach the Realme C3. And the same is for the Samsung Galaxy A11 fueled by a Unisoc chipset. Samsung Galaxy A11 has more advanced memory configurations than Nokia C2 and it runs Android 10 out of the box just like the Realme C3, while Nokia C2 still runs Android 9 Pie (but note that it is the Go Edition).

Camera

Realme C3 comes with two or three cameras on the rear side, depending on the market. But on the paper, both the versions are inferior to the Samsung Galaxy A11. The Galaxy A11 boasts a triple camera including a 13 MP main sensor with a bright f/1.8 aperture, a 5 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. It even has a pretty nice (for an entry-level device) 8 MP front camera. Right after, we obviously got the Realme C3 in both its variants. The version with a dual camera lacks the ultrawide lens, but if we compare it to the Nokia C2 it does not matter since it only comes with a single (and pretty bad) 5 MP camera. But the Nokia C2 is the only with a front-facing LED flash allowing to shoot selfies in the dark.

Battery

With its mammoth 5000 mAh battery and a very efficient display, Realme C3 is one of the smartphones delivering the longest battery life and it wins this comparison. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy A11 with a still nice 4000 mAh battery, while Nokia C2 loses again with its 2800 mAh battery.

Price

Realme C3 has a starting price inferior to €115/$130, while the pricing details of Nokia C2 and Samsung Galaxy A11 are still unknown. But we are pretty sure that Nokia C2 will have a way more affordable price. If we only consider the specifications, Realme C3 is the absolute winner of the comparison due to its stronger chipset and a bigger battery. But do not forget that Samsung Galaxy A11 offers a very nice camera.

• Read More: Realme C3 launches in Thailand with an extra camera and a fingerprint scanner

Nokia C2 vs Realme C3 vs Samsung Galaxy A11: PROs and CONS

Nokia C2

PROs

• Very affordable
• Android Go
• Very compact
• Front-facing LED flash

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Splash resistant
• Android 10 out of the box
• Reverse charging
• Huge battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A11

PROs

• Great design
• Nice cameras
• Good battery life
• 128 GB of internal storage
• Thinner

CONS

• Inferior display

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Since the Realme C3 is the only commercially-available phone with an Helio G70 processor, it is no surprise that it is the device MediaTek has chosen for its test. The Snapdragon 665 phone used for comparison is the OPPO A9 2020. The comparison covers areas such as Benchmark Scores, App Launch Time, and Game Launch Time.

The first test has both phones running AnTuTu and the result shows the Helio G70 wins the round with 193,790 points as against the Snapdragon 665’s 166,126 points. It is important to state that both phones are not running the same version of AnTuTu. Actually, the Realme C3 is running a more recent version of the benchmark app. There is also a Geekbench test, a 3DMark test, and a GFXBench test. And the Helio G70 comes out on top in all scenarios.

For App Launch Time, the time to launch apps such as YouTube and Flipkart are compared. While the Realme C3 was faster in loading YouTube, both devices tied with respect to Flipkart.

The last stage of the test compares launch time for games such as PUBG, Asphalt 9, and Call of Duty. The image below shows the result of the tests.

While the Helio G70 does win all three rounds, the Snapdragon 665 is definitely not lagging behind. Nevertheless, MediaTek does deserve to be praised as its latest chipsets have tremendously improved and even beat the competition.

The Helio G70 is a 12nm chipset with 4x Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2GHz and 4x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. It has a Mali-G52 GPU clocked at 820MHz. The Snapdragon 665 is an 11nm processor with 8x Kryo 260 cores (semi-custom Cortex-A73 cores + semi-custom Cortex-A53 cores) clocked at 2.0GHz. It has an Adreno 610 GPU.

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A few days after the Realme C3 and its dual camera setup, Redmi launched a new variant of one of its most affordable entry-level smartphones in order to compete with the new budget phone: Redmi 8A Dual, which mounts a dual camera as well. Now, Realme came up with another variant of the C3 boasting a triple camera. It seems there is a war between the two brands launched by Oppo and Xiaomi to conquer the entry-level segment. That is why we think it is worth comparing the Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual. We also brought Oppo A31 2020 in the comparison since it is another entry-level device launched recently which offers complementary features to the above-mentioned ones.

Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Oppo A31

Design

In the segment of budget phones with a so affordable price, you can not expect premium materials. All of these devices are made of plastic, so you do not get the most premium design experience. But they are still pretty nice with their narrow bezels and waterdrop notches. Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual are both splash resistant, while Oppo A31 is not. Redmi 8A Dual is a way more compact device, so you may be interested to know that it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. That is exactly why it would be my choice if we exclude the fact that it has a smaller display.

Display

All IPS displays, with HD+ resolutions: nothing special, but they all provide decent image quality and a high brightness. Oppo A31 and Realme C3 come with a wider 6.5-inch panel, but they have a lower pixel density due to this. Redmi 8A Dual has a smaller display and a higher pixel density, but the resolution is the same. These displays are more or less at the same level, we do not recommend to make your choice basing on them. Instead, you should take care of all the other specifications.

Specs & Software

Realme C3 is the most amazing phone when it comes to the hardware side. The MediaTek Helio G70 is stronger than both the Snapdragon 439 and the Helio P35 found on the Redmi 8A Dual and Oppo A31. The Snapdragon 439 is better than the Helio P35, but there is a huge gap between it and the Helio G70. The Helio G70 is currently the best chipset you can find on a device with a so affordable price. But consider that you get more internal storage with the Oppo A31: 128 GB. Realme C3 is the only one with Android 10 out of the box. The Realme C3 wins in this section of the comparison.

Camera

Realme C3 and Oppo A31 have a superior rear camera department if we compare them to the Redmi 8A Dual. They both come with a 12 MP triple camera including a 12 MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. Despite we are talking about the same camera departments, Oppo A31 wins the camera comparison because it boasts a better 8 MP selfie camera. Even Redmi 8A Dual has a better selfie camera than Realme C3, but its rear cameras are inferior on the paper.

Battery

Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual pack huge 5000 mAh batteries, while Oppo A31 has a smaller (but still great) 4230 mAh unit. We believe Redmi 8A Dual will last more on a single charge since it has a smaller display. Further, the Redmi 8A Dual has a faster charging technology.

Price

Redmi 8A Dual has an €80/$86 starting price, Realme C3 (in its triple camera variant) starts from €120/$130, and Oppo A31 costs €180/$195. Realme C3 looks like a better device thanks to its better chipset, but Redmi 8A Dual is more compact and it features faster charging speeds, so do not underestimate it. However, it lacks a fingerprint reader and it has inferior cameras, that is why I would choose the Realme C3. We did not award the Oppo A31 since its chipset is inferior to both and it has a smaller battery, but the presence of 128 GB of internal storage and great cameras may be very interesting for a good amount of potential buyers.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 8A with 6.2-inch HD+ display and 5000mAh battery launched in India

Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Oppo A31: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual

PROs

• Very affordable
• Huge battery
• Reverse charging
• Compact
• Splash resistant

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Splash resistant
• Android 10 out of the box
• Reverse charging
• Huge battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo A31

PROs

• Better cameras
• 128 GB of internal storage
• Lightweight

CONS

• Inferior chipset

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The Realme C3 launched in the first week of February in India. The phone comes with a pretty powerful processor that can handle games such as PUBG and matches it with a big battery too. Realme has now unveiled the phone in Thailand and it is different from the Indian version.

The front of the Realme C3 launched in Thailand looks just like that of the Indian version. It has a waterdrop notch, curved corners, and not the slimmest bezels we have seen on a phone. However, things are quite different on the back.

The Realme C3 that will be sold in Thailand has triple rear cameras, one more than that of its Indian variant. It also has a fingerprint scanner which is totally missing from the Indian model. Below are the full specs of the device:

• 6.5-inch 1600 x 720 LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass
• Helio G70 processor
• 2GB/3GB/4GB of RAM
• 32GB/64GB of storage
• Dedicated MicroSD card slot
• 12MP f/1.8 main camera + 2MP depth sensor + 2MP macro camera (4cm)
• 5MP f/2.4 selfie camera
• Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz WiFi, Dual SIM (nano only)
• Fingerprint Scanner
• 5000mAh battery with support for 10W charging and reverse charging
• Realme UI 1.0 based on Android 10

The Realme C3 comes in Frozen Blue and Blazing Red. It is more expensive than the Indian model as it starts at THB 3999 (~$128) for the 3GB + 32GB version. It will go on sale starting tomorrow on online stores Lazada and Shopee.

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Redmi launched a new variant of its most affordable last-generation entry-level smartphone in India: the Redmi 8A Dual. The release came a few days after the launch of the Realme C3, which is the last-generation entry-level handset from Realme. I personally believe that Redmi 8A Dual and Realme C3 are the best last-generation smartphones you can get for less than €100. That is why we decided to make a specs comparison between them. We usually choose three devices for comparisons, but in this case, we do not believe there is a better choice than these ones in that price range on the paper, at least from mainstream brands. Now, let’s find out which is the best among these kings of entry-level phones.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Oppo Realme C3

Design

The Aura XGrip Design of the Redmi 8A is simply amazing not only for the look but also for the grip. Thanks to a mesh texture, you can get a firm grip and keep fingerprint marks out of the picture. Further, it is a very original design scheme. Last but not least, Redmi 8A Dual is way more compact and easy to use with one hand than Realme C5. Unfortunately, both the devices do not feature a fingerprint reader, but they are both splash resistant. The Redmi 8A Dual even comes with a P2i coating. You can choose among three color variants for Redmi 8A Dual (Sky White, Sea Blue and Midnight Grey) and two color variants for Realme C3 (Frozen Blue and Blazing Red).

Display

The only big difference between the displays of Realme C3 and Redmi 8A Dual is the size. In each case, you get a modest IPS panel with an HD+ resolution. Not a big deal, but a sufficient display for every task. What really changes is the size: Redmi 8A Dual has a compact 6.22-inch display, while Realme C3 offers a wide 6.5-inch panel. If you want a device easier to use with one hand and easier to keep in a pocket, go for the Redmi 8A Dual. But if you often use your device for advanced tasks such as reading, watching movies, playing games or so, then Realme C3 might be a better option due to its wide panel.

Specs & Software

Redmi 8A Dual and Realme C3 are fueled by different chipsets: the former has a Snapdragon 439 under the hood, while Realme C3 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70. The new Helio G70 is a lot more powerful than Snapdragon 439 and benchmarks proved it several times. Further, Realme C3 comes in a higher-end memory configuration boasting 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Last but not least, Realme C3 has Android 10 out of the box (customized by Realme UI), while Redmi 8A Dual ships with Android 9 Pie.

Camera

As its name suggests, Redmi 8A Dual mainly differs from the vanilla Redmi 8A for its dual rear camera. But despite this big change, Realme C3 remains a better camera phone, at least on the paper. Its main 12 MP sensor boasts a brighter focal aperture and it should be able to shoot better photos. In both case, you get a secondary depth sensor and an 8 MP selfie camera, so the real big difference is the main sensor of the rear camera. Both are just sufficient camera phones, but it is impossible to find anything better at those prices.

• Read More: Realme C3 will have triple rear cameras in Indonesia

Battery

Redmi 8A Dual and Realme C3 are champions of battery life. They feature a huge 5000 mAh battery that is awesome for an entry-level smartphone. Due to its smaller display, we believe Redmi 8A Dual will feature a longer battery life than Realme C3. Expect the same amazing battery life as the vanilla Redmi 8A. Further, 8A Dual charges faster than Realme C3 thanks to an 18W fast charging technology. However, Realme C3 still remains one of the best battery phones, so you should not worry so much about batteries here.

Price

Realme C3 is available in India with a starting price tag of just Rs. 6,999 / $97 / €90 in its 3/32 GB memory configuration, while for the Redmi 8A Dual you need Rs. 6,499 / €84 / $90 to purchase the version with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage; for the 3/32 GB you need Rs. 6,999 just like the Realme C3. Given its great camera, wider display and better chipset, I would personally go for the Realme C3. But Redmi 8A Dual is a more compact device and it has a longer-lasting battery, so do not underestimate it.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual vs Oppo Realme C3: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PRO

• More compact
• Reverse charging
• Fast charging
• Splash resistant

CONS

• No fingerprint scanner

Oppo Realme C3

PRO

• Wider display
• Better hardware
• Android 10
• Splash resistant
• Reverse charging

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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If you are on the lookout for an affordable phone that can handle games such as PUBG, then the recently announced Realme C3 should definitely be on your radar. The budget phone is the first in the world to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio G70 gaming chipset and it packs a massive 5000mAh battery to provide more gaming time. After launching in India, Realme is set to unveil the phone in Indonesia but it will have a different look from the Indian model.

The official website for Realme Indonesia already has a promotional page for the phone that lists some of its features and one image shows the Realme C3 for Indonesia has triple rear cameras, unlike the Indian version that has just two cameras on the back.

The Realme C3 sold in India has a 12MP primary rear camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor. We are not sure what type of lens the third sensor on the Indonesian model is but our guess is it is a macro lens.

Other than the difference in the number of rear cameras, we do not know yet if there are other differences between the two phones. The promotional page says the phone will have a MediaTek processor but doesn’t state which type. It also mentions a bigger battery and a bigger screen.

The Realme C3 will launch in Indonesia on 19th February at 15:00 West Indonesian Time. The page also says fans that register can get a chance to win one of three Realme C3 phones or 8 Realme Buds Wireless up for grabs.

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Realme just launched the new Realme C3 in India and a lot of people are already considering it as the king of entry-level smartphones. But is it true? Is it the best phone you can get for that price? We already gave you an idea about it by comparing it to the Redmi 8 and the Infinix Hot 8 actually available in the Indian market, but there are other entry-level devices among its rivals. That is why we made a second comparison: Redmi 8A and Vivo Y91 are the new rivals to beat: go ahead with this post if you want to know which one offers the highest value for money.

Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Vivo Y91

Design

If you want an entry-level device, then you have to face several compromises and one of them is the design. These three devices all come with a plastic design and they do not feature premium materials like flagship smartphones. But they are still elegant and well-built. Realme C3 and Redmi 8A are even splash resistant. In each case, you get narrow bezels around the display thanks to a waterdrop notch, but the Redmi 8A is my favorite one since it has a more compact size than Realme C3. Note that in this trio, only the Vivo Y91 sports a fingerprint reader.

Display

Entry-level displays, nothing special. A high brightness, but a below-average resolution, with either 720 x 1520 or 720 x 1560 pixels. You do not get a high level of detail, neither very accurate colors. But they are sufficient displays. What you should be very interested to know is that Realme C3 has a much wider panel than Redmi 8A and Vivo Y91: 6.5 inches vs 6.22 inches. So Realme C3 is a better device for power users and multimedia lovers, despite it has a lower pixel density due to its wider diagonal.

Specs & Software

Both Redmi 8A and Vivo Y91 are equipped with a Snapdragon 439 SoC, while Realme C3 sports a much more powerful Helio G70. It is a toned-down version of the Helio G90 and it is one of the best MediaTek midrange chipsets. It provides higher CPU and GPU performance and it is a good SoC even for gamers. Further, only the Realme C3 comes with Android 10 out of the box. Redmi 8A is based on Android 9 Pie, while Vivo Y91 still comes with the old Android 8.1 Oreo. We think you already got the ranking: Realme C3 wins, then Redmi 8A, then Vivo Y91.

Camera

On the paper, Realme C3 offers the best rear camera setup. It consists of a primary 12 MP lens with a bright f/1.8 focal aperture and a secondary 2 MP depth sensor. Right after, we got the Redmi 8A, even though it has just a single rear camera. Vivo Y91 wins the selfie comparison with a very interesting selfie snapper, while the second place goes to Redmi 8A when it comes to selfies.

Battery

Redmi 8A and Realme C3 feature a mammoth battery: with a 5000 mAh capacity, they are able to last three days with moderate usage. We believe Redmi 8A will last a bit more due to its smaller display and good software optimization. Redmi 8A even offers a faster charging technology, while Realme C3 is the only one who supports reverse charging.

Price

To get Realme C3 in India, you just need Rs.6,999/€90/$99. Redmi 8A sets you Rs.6,499/€83/$90, while Vivo Y91 starts from Rs.8,890/€114/$125. The clear winner of this comparison is Realme C3: it ships with Android 10, it has a way better hardware department, it features a huge battery, a wider display and it even supports an innovative feature such as reverse charging. Redmi 8A comes right after, despite Vivo Y91 is the only sporting a fingerprint reader.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 8A with 6.2-inch HD+ display and 5000mAh battery launched in India

Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Vivo Y91: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

PROs

• Very affordable
• Huge battery
• Compact
• Splash resistant

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Wider display
• Android 10 out of the box
• Splash resistant
• Reverse charging

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Vivo Y91

PROs

• Good front camera
• Compact
• Fingerprint reader

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Android Oreo

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Realme just launched its latest entry-level smartphone in India. We are talking about Realme C3, a device packing amazing specifications and sold at an incredibly affordable price. In my personal opinion, on the paper, it is the most interesting last-generation smartphone available for less than €100. But it has a few important rivals in the Indian market which will not make it easy for Realme to dominate the entry-level segment with this device in the coming months. Among the most convincing ones, there are Redmi 8 and Infinix Hot 8. We chose them since they are the most suitable candidates for a specs comparison between the best smartphones in the entry-level niche.

Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Infinix Hot 8

Design

When it comes to smartphone design, it is not everything about look. Materials and build quality often play a key role in the aesthetics. Infinix Hot 8 is the only device with a glass back and it provides more premium materials. Both Realme C3 and Redmi 8 are entirely made of plastic (except for the display, naturally), but they are both splash resistant. Infinix Hot 8 has the best materials, but Redmi 8 has the most compact design since it sports a smaller display. Note that Realme C3 does not have a fingerprint reader, we think it is the only big thing missing on this device.

Display

There are no big differences between the display quality of these devices, so we recommend you to focus on other specifications. All of them feature an IPS panel with a Full HD resolution. Realme C3 delivers a slightly higher brightness, but what really differs is the display size. Realme C3 and Infinix Hot 8 sport 6.5 and 6.52-inch displays respectively, while Redmi 8 is more compact with its 6.22-inch display.

Specs & Software

The most powerful handset here is the Realme C3 with its new MediaTek Helio G70 chipset. It is essentially a toned-down version of the Helio G90 and it provides very high CPU and GPU performance. Realme C3 is also the only device of this trio to ship with Android 10 out of the box, customized by the new Realme UI. The silver medal goes to Redmi 8 fueled by a Snapdragon 439 chipset. Infinity Hot 8 has two configurations with Helio A22 and Helio P22, both inferior to Helio G70 and Snapdragon 439.

Camera

Given that they are entry-level devices, none of these handsets is a camera phone. But they still deliver a decent photo quality, especially if compared to all the other devices with the same price tag. The most convincing is the Infinix Hot 8 since it provides an interesting photo quality even in low light conditions and it has a more powerful quad-LED flash on the back, as well as a front-facing LED flash. The cameras are one of its strongest points. Right after, we got the Redmi 8.

Battery

Infinix Hot 8, Realme C3 and Redmi 8 all feature a huge 5000 mAh battery and they are all battery life champions. All got a 12 nm chipset, so there will be no important difference when it comes to battery life. Redmi 8 has a faster charging technology (18W), while Realme C3 is the only to support reverse charging (wired and via a micro USB port).

Price

Realme C3 starts from just Rs. 6,999/€90/$99 in India, Redmi 8 has an Rs. 7,999/€102/$112 starting price and Infinix Hot 8 starts from Rs. 8,800/€112/$123. In our opinion, Realme C3 looks more interesting due to its amazing chipset, but some may prefer Infinix Hot 8 due to its more convincing cameras and a more premium design. Do not forget that, despite having interesting special features such as like reverse charging, Realme C3 does not feature a fingerprint scanner, unlike Redmi 8 and Infinix Hot 8.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 8A with 6.2-inch HD+ display and 5000mAh battery launched in India

Oppo Realme C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Infinix Hot 8: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 8

PROs

• More compact
• Pretty nice cameras
• Splash resistant
• Faster charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Android 10 out of the box
• Splash resistant
• Reverse charging

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Infinix Hot 8

PROs

• Best design
• Great cameras
• Wide display
• Quad-LED flash
• Front-facing LED flash

CONS

• Lower-end chipset

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Realme C3 budget phone has gone official in India. It is first smartphone to feature the all new Helio G70 chipset that is designed to bring gaming capabilities on entry-level phones. Also, the phone comes preloaded with Realme UI. As compared to the predecessor Realme C2 phone, the Realme C3 comes with a bigger display and a larger battery. Dubbed as “Entertainment ka Superstar” which translates to superstar of entertainment, the handset has debuted with an enticing price tag of Rs. 6,999 (~$98).

Realme C3 specifications and features

The Realme C3 flaunts a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a mini-drop notch. It offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. The smartphone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 89.8 percent. The rear shell of the phone sports a new and attractive Sunrise design. The Android 10 OS coupled with the latest Realme UI which is nothing but a customized version of the ColorOS 7 comes preloaded on the phone. It brings along some new features like interesting system animations, Focus Mode, Smart Gestures, three-finger screenshot, Dual Mode Music Share and personal information protection.

The 2.0GHz Helio G70 chipset that comes with ARM G52 graphics powers the Realme C3. The 12nm SoC comes with network latency optimization. The SoC is coupled with up to 4 GB of LDDR4x RAM. The phone users with a maximum internal storage of 64 GB. There is a microSD card slot on the device for additional storage.

The rear side of the Realme C3 has an AI powered vertical dual camera setup. It has an f/1.8 aperture 12-megapixel primary shooter and an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is fitted with a5-megapixel an AI Beauty Selfie camera with 1.12micron pixel size. The Realme C3 is blessed with photography features like LED flash, fast PDAF focus, Chroma Boost, Panorama Selfie, HDR Mode, 1202slow-motion video shooting and 1080p video recording for the rear cameras. The front camera is equipped with features like AI Portrait, HDR Mode and Panoselfie.

The Realme C3 draws power from a 5,000mAh battery. There is no support for fast charging on the device. It carries support for reverse charging that it can be used to charge other devices. Also, the device lacks a fingerprint scanner. Hence, users will be only provided with face unlock biometric recognition feature on the Realme C3. The handset is equipped with other features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Realme C3 pricing and availability

The Realme C3 has arrived in India in two variants such as GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 6,999 (~$98) and Rs. 6,999 (~$112). The phone comes in color editions Blazing Red and Frozen Blue. Customers who are interested in purchasing the Realme C3 can buy it first on Feb. 14 at 12 PM through Flipkart and Realme India’s website. Launch offers include cash benefits worth Rs. 7,550 from Jio and first day sale offer on Flipkart that brings up to Rs. 1,000 on exchange. It will be also made available in retail stores in the near future.

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The Realme C-series will be getting a new model in a few days. We already know what the device looks like thanks to an official poster. Now Realme has released another poster confirming the mid-range device will ship with the new Realme UI.

A few Realme phones are already getting a new update that replaces Color OS with Realme UI. However, the Realme C3 will be the second (not the first as the poster says) Realme phone to ship with the new custom user interface out of the box.

Realme UI brings a new user interface and a number of new features such as Focus Mode, Smart Gestures, and personal information protection.

Powering the Realme C3 will be the new Helio G70. The chipset was announced by MediaTek a few weeks ago and is designed for gaming. The 12nm Helio G70 processor has four Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. It also has a Mali-G52 GPU clocked at 800MHz.

Packed with power and style, the #EntertainmentKaSuperstar is here to set a new benchmark in its price segment. The all new #realmeC3 comes with a MediaTek Helio G70 Processor and delivers exceptional performance, just like a superstar.
Know more: https://t.co/Vb4h8Ghp2F pic.twitter.com/m71HvRLFD0

— realme (@realmemobiles) February 1, 2020

Prior to its announcement, a leak revealed that the chipset will power the yet-to-be-announced Redmi 9. As it turns out, the processor will be appearing first in the Realme C3 scheduled to launch in a few days while there is still no official news of the Redmi 9.

A superstar is meant for the cameras!
Gather for an exceptional photography experience for your travel with a 12MP main camera & 2MP Portrait lens that comes in #realmeC3.
Launching #EntertainmentKaSuperstar at 12:30 PM, 6 Feb on our official channels.https://t.co/Vb4h8Ghp2F pic.twitter.com/XDJMPsc9hp

— realme (@realmemobiles) February 2, 2020

The official Realme Twitter account has also confirmed that the Realme C3 will have a primary 12MP rear camera paired with a 2MP portrait lens. We do not know the manufacturer of the main camera but we know its aperture size is F1.8 while that of the second camera is F2.4. The Realme C2 launched with a 13MP F2.2 + 2MP F2.4 dual camera. The Realme C3 should be able to take brighter photos since it has a larger aperture size.

Other confirmed features of the Realme C3 include a 6.5” Mini-drop Fullscreen and a 5000mAh battery capacity.

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Realme India has recently confirmed that it will be announcing the Realme C3 smartphone in the country on Feb. 6. The smartphone will be arriving as the successor of the Realme C2 from last year. The Chinese firm has revealed that the Helio G70 will be the driving force of the smartphone. The SoC was unveiled earlier this month mainly to bring gaming capabilities on entry-level smartphones. Today, a Realme phone with model number RMX2027 has been spotted on Geekbench. It is speculated that it could be the Realme C3 phone.

The Realme RMX2027 phone has recorded a score of 347 in the single-core test of Geekbench. On the others side, it reached 1253 in the multi-core test of the benchmarking platform. The octa-core processor that powers the device is a MediaTek with 1.70GHz base frequency. The Helio G70 has the same base frequency. Hence, it appears that the RMX2027 could be the forthcoming Realme C3 smartphone.

The SoC of the Realme RMX2027 is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The handset is preloaded with Android 10 OS. It is unclear whether the phone will ship with the latest ColorOS skin. Recently, the RMX2020 phone was certified by Thailand’s NBTC body as Realme C3. The RMX2027 appears to be its country variant. The Realme RMX2027 has also been approved by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) and Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in the U.S.

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Realme C3 specifications

The landing page of the Realme C3 on Flipkart states that it will be arriving with a 6.5-inch display with mini dewdrop notch. It is likely to support only HD+ resolution. The predecessor phone came with a smaller 6.1-inch display with teardrop notch and it housed a 4,000mAh battery. The successor phone is confirmed to come with a massive battery of 5,000mAh capacity.

The Realme C3 does not seem to be equipped with a fingerprint sensor on its back. It has a vertical dual camera setup that uses a 12-megapixel lens as a primary shooter. It is confirmed that the Realme C3 will be arriving in India in two options such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The pricing of the phone is currently under the wraps. Like the predecessor, it may arrive as the cheapest Realme phone in the market.

UP NEXT: Realme CMO reveals smartphone models that will receive the Android 11 update

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It was confirmed yesterday that the Realme C3 will break cover in India on Feb. 6. The landing page of the phone on India’s Flipkart retailer site has been updated with some of its key specs. It will be arriving as the successor for the Realme C2 smartphone from last year.

The Realme C3 listing on Flipkart calls it ‘Entertainment ka Superstar’ which means it will be a superstar of entertainment as it will come equipped with a large-sized display and battery. The phone is equipped with a 6.5-inch display with mini-drop notch that is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass. The chin of the device appears thick, but the remaining bezels look thin. The handset promises a screen-to-body ratio of 89.8 percent.

The rear shell of the Realme C3 features a vertical dual camera setup and alongside it is an LED flash. It has a 12-megapixel main lens and comes offers features like Chroma Boost, HDR mode, panorama selfie and slow-motion video shooting.

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The Realme C3 has a gargantuan battery of 5,000mAh capacity. The handset is likely lack support for fast charging. As far as non-stop entertainment is concerned, the Realme C3 will be arriving with 30 days of standby time, 439 hours of talk time, 19.4 hour of streaming music, 20.8 hours of watching YouTube and 10.8 hours of PUBG gaming.

The Flipkart listing reveals that the Realme C3 will be coming in two options in India. The base model will have 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. On other side, the higher variant will be equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. It will be the first Realme C series phone in India to arrive with a big storage of 64 GB. The other details of the Realme C3 are currently under the wraps.

In comparison to the Realme C3, the older Realme C2 has a 6.1-inch HD+ display with waterdrop notch. It is fueled by Helio P22. It has a 5-megapixel front camera and 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel rear-facing dual camera setup. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery.

On Flipkart, the Realme C2 is currently available in two models such as 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. Both are respectively at Rs. 5,999 (~84) and Rs. 7,499 (~$105). There is no information available on the pricing of the Realme C3.

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Realme’s C series is its line of budget phones that can be called the direct competitor to the Redmi *A series. Earlier today, Realme’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, teased a new model for the series that would be launching soon. Shortly after, invites have been sent out for the launch of the Realme C3 scheduled for February 6.

The invite confirms the name of the new model is the Realme C3 but that should not be news for anyone unless you have been living under a rock. The Realme C3 and a second model called the Realme C3s were certified weeks ago in Singapore and Thailand.

The invite also reveals the design of the phone. As you can see in the image, Realme is keeping the waterdrop notch this time around. However, the lower bezel appears to be thicker though the display is still curved at the corners.

On the back, the Realme C3 will have dual cameras but they are now arranged vertically, unlike its predecessor’s cameras that are arranged horizontally. Unfortunately, the rest of the phone’s rear is blocked and we can’t confirm if the phone has a fingerprint scanner or not. At least we know blue is one of the color variants that the phone will be available in.

The specs of the Realme C3 are currently unknown but we expect it to have a more powerful processor, better cameras, and run Android 10 with Realme UI out of the box.

The event will begin at 12:30 PM (IST) and will be live-streamed.

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When the new year begins, Realme is expected to announce the Realme X50 in China, its first 5G smartphone which will come with a Snapdragon 765G processor. However, that may not be the only new device we will be getting.

It has been reported that Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has certified two new Realme phones. These two phones are the Realme C3 and Realme 5i.

realme C3 & realme 5i to launch soon, as they get certified in Singapore. pic.twitter.com/wUIBpUKSWB

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) December 21, 2019

The info was shared on Twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414). He included screenshots of the certificates and they reveal the Realme C3 has model number RMX1941 while the Realme 5i has model number RMX2030.

The Realme C3 will be the successor of the Realme C2 that was launched in May of this year. We don’t know what features it will bring but they might be slight changes to what the Realme C2 currently offers.

The Realme 5i, on the other hand, might be a version of the Realme 5 with fewer features since the Realme 5s is a slightly upgraded version of the Realme 5.

Both phones will likely still run ColorOS 6 based on Android Pie out of the box if they will be launching at the beginning of the coming year. However, an update to ColorOS 7 should come later.

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