Category Breakdown
Realme C1
Realme C2
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The Realme C1 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Realme C2 has a slightly smaller 6.1-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the C2 utilizes a MediaTek Helio P22, which provides a higher clock speed.
- Both models have a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, but the C2 benefits from phase detection autofocus.
- The C1 has a larger 4230 mAh battery compared to the C2's 4000 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- On the software front, the C1 runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ColorOS 5.2, while the C2 is equipped with Android 9.0 (Pie) and ColorOS 6 Lite, offering a more updated software experience.
- Both phones have similar build quality with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and plastic backs, but they differ slightly in dimensions and weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C1
Realme C2
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019, April 22
Description
Versions: A1603
Versions: RMX1941
Display
Size
6.2"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm (6.07 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight
168 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, Diamond Sapphire, Diamond Ruby
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 Lite
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 Lite
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

