Category Breakdown
Realme C53
Realme C55
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.345.0
Display
75.575.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.761.2
Summary
- The Realme C53 features a slightly larger 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 560 nits, while the Realme C55 has a 6.72-inch display with higher peak brightness at 680 nits.
- In terms of performance, the C53 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the C55 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G88, offering a higher CPU clock speed.
- The C53 has a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, while the C55 boasts a 64 MP main camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Both models are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 33W charging.
- The C53 runs on Realme UI T based on Android 13, while the C55 features Realme UI 4.0, also on Android 13, providing a slightly different software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the C55 is marginally heavier at 189.5g compared to the C53's 182g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C53
Realme C55
General
Release Date
2023, May 31
2023, March 07
Announced
2023, May 31
2023, March 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.72"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI
1080
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)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.3 MP, (depth)
64 MP, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 31 min
33W wired, 50% in 29 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.59 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
165.6 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
182 g
189.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champion Gold, Mighty Black
Sun Shower, Rainy Night, Rainforest
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
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
OS Version
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

