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Realme C21

Specifications

Realme C21
Realme C21 (C Series)
Processor
unknown, MediaTek Helio G35
Graphics adapter
Memory
3 GB 
Display
6.50 inch 20:9, 1600 x 720 pixel 270 PPI
Storage
32 GB eMMC 5.1
Connections
Card Reader: microSDXC
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 5.0, Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.9 x 16.2 x 76.4 ( = 0.35 x 0.64 x 3.01 in)
Battery
5000 mAh
Operating System
Android 10
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Weight
190 g ( = 6.7 oz / 0.42 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75.92% - good
Average of 12 scores (from 25 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 68%, features: 70%, display: 68% mobility: 88%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 75%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Realme C21

Realme C21 Battery review: Falls a bit short
Source: DxOMark English
As with most devices in the Essentials segment, the Realme C21’s charging performance is hampered by a too-small charger. Although it comes in behind its Wiko and Vivo rivals in this review, the C21 manages to edge out its C11 sibling by a point, and shows decent autonomy (57 hours) with moderate use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2021
Realme C21 Display review: Sticking to the basics
Source: DxOMark English
As smartphones become more intricate and specialized for certain functions like gaming, along comes the Realme C21, which focuses on basic uses. That doesn’t mean that Realme has skimped on the popular must-have smartphone features. The phone, which was released earlier this year, comes equipped with a triple camera, a rather large 5000 mAh battery, powered by MediaTek’s Helio G35 processor. The 6.5-inch screen has a “mini-drop” notch in the center. Other features include fingerprint unlocking and a three-card tray that allows for two dual sim cards and a memory card.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2021
60% Realme C21 Review: Android on a Budget
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
Given its pricing, the Realme C21 is meant to be a first smartphone for someone who has upgraded from a feature phone, or for someone who simply wants to run a few everyday apps and place calls. It is a basic budget smartphone that performs with a few hiccups, but is good enough for the casual user who does not expect much. Its camera performance is quite weak and the same can be said about gaming, which leaves battery life as its biggest selling point. With that said, many recently launched budget smartphones offer similar hardware, such as the Poco C3 (Review). Priced at Rs. 7,499 it seems a bit superior when it comes to camera quality, but falls short in terms of software performance. Those looking for a near-stock Android smartphone in this price range can also look at the Moto E7 Power which is priced starting at Rs. 7,499 (3GB + 32GB). It offers slightly weaker performance and has two rear cameras, but adds an IP52 rating to the mix.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Realme C25 and Realme C21 First Impressions: Price-Gap Fillers
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
Realme's new C-series offerings aren't exactly game-changers for this segment, but more like complementary additions to its existing budget portfolio. The Realme C25 is possibly the most interesting of the lot, while the others are price-gap fillers more than anything else. In any case, we will be testing the Realme C25 and Realme C21, so check for the full reviews of these new phones, coming up soon.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2021

Foreign Reviews

78% Realme C21 im Test: (K)ein Foto-Wunder für 120 Euro?
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 78%
70% Realme C21
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 65% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95%
Realme C21 im Test: (K)ein Foto-Wunder für 120 Euro?
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Positive: Large battery capacity; support dual SIM. Negative: Average cameras; low performance; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2022
79% realme C21, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 79% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Análisis del realme C21: y tanto por tan poco
Source: El Sabio Informatico Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Decent speakers; compact size; light weight; big screen; nice gaming performance; good price. Negative: Slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2021
77% Recensione Realme C21: si difende con onore (foto)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 75% features: 75% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 75%
80% Recensione realme C21
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Recensione Realme C21
Source: Batista70Phone Italian IT→EN
Positive: Low price; impressive battery capacity; nice performance. Negative: Weak processor; average cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2021
Unboxing realme C21
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; nice cameras; large battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2021
Test du realme C21 : bon entrée de gamme, sans prétention
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN
Positive: Good price; long battery life; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/28/2021
75% Recenzja realme C21. Tani i dobry, bo dobry i tani
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%
70% [Recenzja] realme C21 – najtańszy z tanich smartfonów też może być dobry
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
90% realme C21 incelemesi
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
78% realme’nin Türkiye’de ürettiği ilk akıllı telefon; realme C21 incelemesi
Source: Log.com.tr TR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 78%
80% Смартфон Realme C21 64GB: Обзор
Source: Product Test RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 76% display: 80% mobility: 88%
Обзор realme C21: что необычного мы нашли в смартфоне за 10 тысяч рублей
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Positive: Attractive price; large battery capacity; big screen; NFC chip.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2021
Обзор realme C21 64GB. Долгоиграющий ультрабюджетник с NFC
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN
Positive: High performance; bright display; fast fingerprint sensor; nice cameras; long battery life; NFC chip. Negative: No USB-C.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/24/2021
74% Recenze Realme C21: v levném těle velký duch
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 73% features: 66% mobility: 88% workmanship: 81%
realme C21 recenze: překvapivě dobrý levný telefon s úchvatnou výdrží
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; decent display; long battery life. Negative: Poor cameras; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/20/2021
Review realme C21 – un telefon foarte ieftin dar neasteptat de bun
Source: Arena IT →EN
Positive: Good price; long battery life; excellent display; nice cameras; decent processor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/18/2021
Realme C21 review: un telefon ieftin care se descurcă
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Good price; long battery life; nice cameras; headphone jack. Negative: Only microUSB port; average performance; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/18/2021

Comment

Imagination PowerVR GE8320: Integrated graphics card for mid-range ARM SoCs.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

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6.50":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


75.92%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


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