Realme C25Y
#2589
Realme C33 2023
#2590Category Breakdown
Realme C25Y
Realme C33 2023
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.560.5
Summary
- The Realme C25Y and Realme C33 2023 both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, but the C25Y offers a slightly brighter display at 420 nits compared to the C33's 400 nits.
- In terms of performance, the C33 is equipped with the newer Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset and Mali-G57 GPU, while the C25Y uses the Unisoc T610 and Mali-G52 MP2.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the C33 has a secondary 0.3 MP depth sensor compared to the C25Y's 2 MP macro and depth sensors.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the C25Y supports faster 18W charging versus the C33's 10W.
- The C25Y runs Android 11 with Realme UI R, while the C33 operates on Android 12 with Realme UI S, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the C33 is lighter and slightly slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C25Y
Realme C33 2023
General
Release Date
2021, September 16
2023, March 14
Announced
2021, September 16
2023, March 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 420 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T610 (12 nm)
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G57
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, (wide), PDAF0.3 MP, f/2.8, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.5 x 76 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
164.2 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Blue, Metal Gray
Sandy Gold, Aqua Blue, Night Sea
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI R
Android 12, Realme UI S
OS Version
Android 11, Realme UI R
Android 12, Realme UI S
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes