The Realme C20 is an entry-level smartphone and also the first device from the Realme C series this year. The company announced the handset in Vietnam a few weeks after the Realme V15 5G was announced in China.
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It packs a modern body design and also a massive 5000 mAh battery. We can refer to this as the upgraded version of Realme C11 that was released last year.
Realme C20 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 G35 (12 nm)
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 8 MP Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Network
- Charging 10W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Realme C20 has a nice body design that comes with a combination of glass on the front and a premium-looking panel that is wrapped with plastic. The panel is housing the camera’s setup, an LED flash, and the device logo. Unfortunately, it lacks a fingerprint scanner.
Its overall body measures 165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm and weighs 190 grams. The handset parades a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel on the front with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 20:9 aspect ratio, and 270 PPI.
It also features an 89% screen-to-body ratio, and 1500: 1 contrast ratio. This screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 against scratches and cracks.
Cameras
On the camera department, the phone has a single rear camera of 8 MP accompanied by an LED flash for low light photos. The camera is also paired with HDR, panorama and can shoot 1080P videos. The front snapper is 5 MP and it has Face ID for security which will be replacing the fingerprint scanner.
Hardware and Software
In terms of performance, the Realme C20 will deliver well with the help of the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset that is built on 12nm process technology. The chip has an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 2.3 GHz coupled with PowerVR GE8320 for graphics.
It runs on Android 10 OS with realme UI 1.0 on top. The inbuilt memory on the phone is average. It has 32GB and 2GB RAM which is expandable up to 256GB using a micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
The Realme C20 is backed by a massive 5000 mAh battery that comes with 10W standard charging technology. It also supports reverse charging technology that allows you to power other gadgets.
The connectivity options include dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo), MicroUSB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Realme C20 Price and Availability
The Realme C20 will sell for $117 and you can buy the handset in Black or Blue colors. In Nigeria, it will cost 45,000 Naira, about 700 Ghs in Ghana, and 14,000 Ksh in Kenya.
Realme C20 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme C20:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, realme UI 1.0
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm), Octa-core (2.3 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 & 1.8 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Blue
- Dimension: 165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 190 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: 8 MP Camera, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm, AF, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0″, 1.12µm, HDR, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes
- 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
- 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
- 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: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: Yes
- 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: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Charging 10W
