The Realme C3i is an entry-level smartphone that was officially announced in Vietnam. The smartphone is the cheaper model of the Realme C3 that was launched in India around February.
Where to Buy Realme C3i
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
The good news is that the phone bears the same body design and specifications with the Realme C3. The only shortcoming which is still forgivable considering the price is the lack of fingerprint scanner.
Realme C3i Key Specs & Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Android 10, Realme UI 1.0
- Octa-core Mediatek Helio G70 (12 nm)
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Network
- Charging 10W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Realme C3i parades a nice and decent body design. It’s still in the budget family so it’s a norm that the whole body is wrapped with plastic. It’s only the front that features a glass. The panel is home to the cameras set-up and an LED flash.
The C3i measures 164.4 x 75 x 9 mm and weighs 195 grams. It has a Weather-sealed port and also a loudspeaker for entertainment. The waterdrop notch gives way to a screen size of 6.5 inches that makes use of an IPS LCD panel.
It has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 ratio, and 270 PPI density. Surprisingly, the display features 480 nits max brightness and a corning gorilla glass 3.
Camera
As long as the camera is concerned, many will find the combo shooter interesting. The 12 MP main snapper along with the 2 MP depth sensor can shoot 2K videos. They also come with an LED flash and other features like HDR, and panorama.
On the front is a single front camera of 5 MP the same setup on the Redmi 9C. Well, the front camera also has HDR, panorama and can record the same 2K videos at 30 seconds per frame.
Hardware and Software
The Realme C3i has a Mediatek Helio G70 SOC based on 12nm process technology coupled with an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 2.0 GHz. It has Mali-G52 2EEMC2 graphics and runs on the Android 10 operating system with Realme UI 1.0 mounted on top.
The 32GB internal storage is paired with 2GB RAM for a nice ride. You can still expand the storage using a micro SD card up to 128GB.
Battery and Network
Buyers will get a massive 5000 mAh non-removable battery on the Realme C3i with standard 10W charging which will power the phone in few hours through the micro USB 2.0.
The handset has a dual SIMs slot with a 4G LTE network for fast browsing and downloads. It also carries support for FM radio, GPS, WiFi, and many more.
Realme C3i Price and Availability
The Realme C3i comes in RMX2027, and RMX2020 model number selling at a price of $111.
In Nigeria, the smartphone is expected to start selling at a price of 48,000 Naira. In Ghana, it will sell for 700 Ghs and 12000 Ksh in Kenya.
The Realme C3i will ship in Frozen Blue and Blazing Red colors.
Realme C3i Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme C3i:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, realme UI 1.0
- Processor: Mediatek Helio G70 (12 nm), Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 2EEMC2
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Frozen Blue, Blazing Red
- Dimension: 164.4 x 75 x 9 mm
- Weight: 195 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Cameras, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: No
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Charging 10W
