Category Breakdown
Realme C51
Realme C53
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.061.7
Summary
- The Realme C51 and C53 both feature a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the C53 offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels compared to the C51's 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Both models are powered by the same Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, but the C53 has more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- In terms of camera performance, both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the C53 includes a depth sensor for improved portrait shots and an 8 MP selfie camera versus the C51's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 33W charging support for both, while the build quality is similar, though the C53 is slightly lighter and slimmer.
- Both run on Android 13 with Realme UI T, but the C51 includes NFC while the C53 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C51
Realme C53
General
Release Date
2023, July 24
2023, May 31
Announced
2023, July 24
2023, May 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (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-G57
Mali-G57
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 ,(auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.3 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
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
33W wired, 0-50% in 28 min
33W wired, 50% in 31 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.2 x 76.7 x 8 mm (6.58 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
167.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.59 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight
186 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mint Green, Carbon Black
Champion Gold, Mighty Black
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 13, Realme UI T
OS Version
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 13, Realme UI T
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

