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Realme C83

Realme C83
The Realme C83 is reviewed as an entry-level smartphone focused on long battery life, durable construction, and smooth everyday use. Its strong endurance and rugged protection are weighed against its heavier build and limited gaming capabilities.

Pros

+ Huge 7000mAh battery
+ Durable MIL-STD build
+ IP64 splash resistance
+ Smooth 144Hz display
+ Snappy Android software
+ Reliable main camera

Cons

- Heavy 212g body
- Not very sleek
- Limited gaming performance
- Low display resolution
- Basic selfie camera

The Realme C83 is an entry-level smartphone in the C80 series with a strong focus on battery endurance and durability. It features a 7000mAh battery that can last for days under casual use. The phone uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and supports 5G connectivity. Its 6.8-inch IPS display offers a 144Hz refresh rate, although the resolution is limited to 1570 x 720 pixels. The device has military-grade durability, an IP64 rating, and a sturdy plastic body designed to handle splashes and minor drops. Reviewers praise its battery life, software responsiveness, and consistent main camera, but note that it is relatively heavy and not ideal for demanding games.

Specifications

Realme C83 (C80 Series)
Processor
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 8c/8t, 2 x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76, 6 x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
, or 6GB
Display
6.80 inch 19.5:9, 1570 x 720 pixel 254 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 144 Hz
Storage
64GB / 128GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: microSD, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.3, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.4 x 166.3 x 78.1 ( = 0.33 x 6.55 x 3.07 in)
Battery
7000 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
212 g ( = 7.48 oz / 0.47 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 81% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 84%, features: - %, display: 79% mobility: 87%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Realme C83

81% Realme C83 review: goes all out on battery endurance
Source: 91mobiles English
The Realme C83 stands as a viable option starting at Rs 13,499 for those seeking a solid battery life – capable of lasting days on casual usage, and a strong build quality, thanks to military-grade protection and an IP64 rating to minimise damage caused by water splashes or drops. A couple of more advantages of the Realme C83 include a snappy and quick software, and a primary camera that is capable of producing consistent tones. On the flip side, the Realme C83 is not the lightest and sleekest smartphone out there, even though we’ve seen phones with 7,000mAh batteries weighing less, such as the Moto G57 Power (210g) and Realme P4 (185g).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2026
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 84% display: 79% mobility: 87% workmanship: 82%
Realme C83 Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Realme C83 is a new entry-level smartphone built with a clear focus on two things: incredible battery life and everyday durability. Announced and released in March 2026, the phone features a sturdy design with a plastic body that meets the MIL-STD-810H standard for durability and carries an IP64 rating, meaning it is protected from dust and can handle water splashes. It is not designed for underwater use, but it can certainly handle a sudden rain shower or an accidental spill. The device has a sizable 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a buttery-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, making scrolling through apps and menus feel very fluid.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/19/2026

Comment

ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Dimensity 6300: The CPU offers a total of eight cores, which are divided into two clusters. One has two ARM Cortex-A76 performance cores with up to 2.4 GHz each, while the other has six ARM Cortex-A55 energy-saving cores with up to 2.0 GHz each. LPDDR4x RAM with 2,133 MHz can be used as RAM and UFS 2.2 is supported as internal memory. The Dimensity 6300 is very similar to the old Dimensity 6080.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy (Update: 2026-05-26)