The Realme Narzo 30A was announced alongside the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G in Indian. The smartphone is the affordable version of the Pro model and despite lacking a 5G network, it comes with an impressive specification and also a massive battery.
Where to Buy Realme Narzo 30A
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It comes with a fingerprint scanner and a combo rear camera configuration.
Realme Narzo 30A Key Specs & Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Android 10, Realme UI
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
- 3GB, 4GB RAM
- 32GB, 64GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast Charging 18W
- Reverse Charging
- Non-Removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
In terms of body design, the Realme Narzo 30A looks like a budget device. Don’t get me wrong, the phone is not bad however, the rear panel is built with plastic. You will also notice a diagonal stripe design that breaks directional conventions and at the same time creating a slick and imbalanced visual space.
This new visual sensation is reminiscent of motion and gives off a freestyle and looks unique as well. The body is available in Laser Blue and Laser Black colors.
On the front, the handset packs a classic mini-drop fullscreen with a relatively large screen size of 6.6-inch with an IPS LCD screen that delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It features an 88.7% screen-to-body ratio and has 570 nits sunlight mode.
Cameras
Photographer enthusiastic will get a combo camera set-up on the back. The primary sensor is 13 MP and it’s paired with an additional 2-megapixel depth assist lens. They’re hosted in a square-shaped module with an LED flash. There is a single front camera of 8 MP on the phone as well.
Hardware and Software
The Realme Narzo 30A is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 2.0 GHz. It has a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU for graphics.
The smartphone has two storage choices and they include 3GB + 32GB memory and 4GB + 64GB memory. It comes with a 3-card slot for dual Nano-SIM and micro SD card that is expandable up to 256GB. On the software side, it runs on Android 10 OS with Realme UI on top.
Battery and Network
The Realme Narzo 30A is backed by a massive battery capacity of 6000 mAh with support for 18W charging. It also carries reverse charging technology.
The lack of a 5G network is what’s makes this device affordable and less attractive. Nevertheless, it features dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Realme Narzo 30A Price and Availability
The Realme Narzo 30A will start selling for $124 which converts to 50,000 Naira in Nigeria, about 800 GHS in Ghana, and 14,000 Ksh in Kenya.
Realme Narzo 30A Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme Narzo 30A:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, Realme UI
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm), Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory: 3GB, 4GB RAM
- Colours: Laser Black, Laser Blue
- Dimension: 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm
- Weight: 205 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: 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, PDAF + 2 MP B/W, f/2.4
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4″, 1.12µm
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 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
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- 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 6000 mAh, non-removable
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes, Fast charging 18W
