Realme C3
#3074Realme C3i
#3073Category Breakdown
Realme C3
Realme C3i
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.359.3
Summary
- The Realme C3 and C3i share similar build quality, featuring a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3, a plastic back, and a plastic frame, both weighing 195g and measuring 164.4 x 75 x 9 mm.
- Their displays are identical, offering a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both models are powered by the Mediatek Helio G70 chipset, with the C3 offering more RAM and storage options compared to the C3i's fixed configuration.
- Camera specifications are also the same, with a dual rear setup of 12 MP and 2 MP, and both support 1080p video recording, while the C3i additionally allows for 720p at 120fps.
- Both devices house a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging and run on Android 10 with Realme UI, ensuring a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C3
Realme C3i
General
Release Date
2020, February 05
2020, June 24
Announced
2020, February 05
2020, June 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 480 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CB Helio G70 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CB Helio G70 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 2EEMC2
Mali-G52 2EEMC2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
164.4 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
195 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
Frozen Blue, Blazing Red, Volcano Grey shade
Frozen Blue, Blazing Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
N/A
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, Realme UI
OS Version
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, Realme UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes