realme C1
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Design16
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Rear Camera8
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UI Screenshot16
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Benchmarks10
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 -
Octa Core, 1.8 GHz -
2 GB RAM
Display
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6.2 inches (15.75 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1520 px (HD+) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection -
Bezel-less with notch
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP
Battery
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4230 mAh
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
16 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 256 GB
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realme C1 Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
Truth be told, priced at Rs 6,999, the Realme C1 competes directly with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A (review) in this price category. With a nice design, impressive display, and a commendable battery life, the phone does leave a mark, but certain performance-related issues create a concern for long-term usage. On the other hand, with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A, you get a similar camera quality, smoother performance, but an outdated design and a smaller battery. In the end, it depends on you whether you prefer smoother performance over a large battery or not. From my perspective, the Realme C1 gets a thumb...
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Pros
- Great design and build quality for the price
- Long-lasting battery life
- Trendy notch display
Cons
- App loading times can be frustrating
- Low-light camera performance is average
Design and display
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Nobody wants an affordable phone that looks cheap. This is particularly why the design on Realme C1, despite not being extraordinary by any means, is a strong point for the phone. In fact, the design is eerily similar to the one found on the brand's top-of-the-line Realme 2 Pro. Alas, there's no fingerprint sensor in this case. Apart from this clear telltale difference, the handset borrows most of its design cues from the Realme 2 Pro. This means you get a glass sandwich design with a dual camera setup at the back and Realme branding in the bottom half.
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Cameras
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When a phone as affordable as the Realme C1 comes with dual camera sensors at the back, I am usually a little skeptical before testing out the optics. This is mostly because there are many examples where the implementation has been done just for the sake of it. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the camera performance offered by the phone. To get the specifications out of the way first, the rear-facing dual camera setup on the C1 consists of a primary 13MP sensor and a secondary 2MP shooter, with PDAF and HDR support. The front camera, a 5MP unit with f/2.2 aperture, comes with an AI beautification mode.
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Software and performance
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Following the footsteps of other phones from Realme, the C1 runs ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, and provides the same set of features and utility tools to the users as the other handsets in the series. For those of you who have not used ColorOS before, you get certain pre-installed apps but there is not much bloatware. With the Game Space feature, you will be able to manage different aspects of the phone like banner notifications and apply brightness lock from a single place. You can also choose to optimise the phone's resources according to your gaming preferences. There are Smart Assistant and Quiet time features, which kind of work in the opposite direction, to provide you with plenty of information and help you manage the notifications, messages, and call settings when you need to cut yourself some slack, respectively.
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Battery
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Battery life ranks very high for most phone users' priority list and thankfully, the Realme C1 doesn't disappoint in this aspect. The handset packs in a massive 4,230mAh battery. Given that the phone has an HD+ display and a power-efficient chipset, the battery life, as expected, turned out to be extremely impressive. Talking about numbers, in our HD video loop test, Realme C1 lasted around 22 hours (yes, you read it right) before running out of juice. In daily usage, I had to plug the phone back in roughly one and a half days after the initial charge.
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Verdict
Truth be told, priced at Rs 6,999, the Realme C1 competes directly with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A (review) in this price category. With a nice design, impressive display, and a commendable battery life, the phone does leave a mark, but certain performance-related issues create a concern for long-term usage. On the other hand, with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A, you get a similar camera quality, smoother performance, but an outdated design and a smaller battery. In the end, it depends on you whether you prefer smoother performance over a large battery or not. From my perspective, the Realme C1 gets a thumb... Read Full Verdict
- Great design and build quality for the price
- Long-lasting battery life
- Trendy notch display
Pros
- App loading times can be frustrating
- Low-light camera performance is average
Cons
Nobody wants an affordable phone that looks cheap. This is particularly why the design on Realme C1, despite not being extraordinary by any means, is a strong point for the phone. In fact, the design is eerily similar to the one found on the brand's top-of-the-line Realme 2 Pro. Alas, there's no fingerprint sensor in this case. Apart from this clear telltale difference, the handset borrows most of its design cues from the Realme 2 Pro. This means you get a glass sandwich design with a dual camera setup at the back and Realme branding in the bottom half.
Read MoreWhen a phone as affordable as the Realme C1 comes with dual camera sensors at the back, I am usually a little skeptical before testing out the optics. This is mostly because there are many examples where the implementation has been done just for the sake of it. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the camera performance offered by the phone. To get the specifications out of the way first, the rear-facing dual camera setup on the C1 consists of a primary 13MP sensor and a secondary 2MP shooter, with PDAF and HDR support. The front camera, a 5MP unit with f/2.2 aperture, comes with an AI beautification mode.
Read MoreFollowing the footsteps of other phones from Realme, the C1 runs ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, and provides the same set of features and utility tools to the users as the other handsets in the series. For those of you who have not used ColorOS before, you get certain pre-installed apps but there is not much bloatware. With the Game Space feature, you will be able to manage different aspects of the phone like banner notifications and apply brightness lock from a single place. You can also choose to optimise the phone's resources according to your gaming preferences. There are Smart Assistant and Quiet time features, which kind of work in the opposite direction, to provide you with plenty of information and help you manage the notifications, messages, and call settings when you need to cut yourself some slack, respectively.
Read MoreBattery life ranks very high for most phone users' priority list and thankfully, the Realme C1 doesn't disappoint in this aspect. The handset packs in a massive 4,230mAh battery. Given that the phone has an HD+ display and a power-efficient chipset, the battery life, as expected, turned out to be extremely impressive. Talking about numbers, in our HD video loop test, Realme C1 lasted around 22 hours (yes, you read it right) before running out of juice. In daily usage, I had to plug the phone back in roughly one and a half days after the initial charge.
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realme C1 Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | October 11, 2018 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | ColorOS |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor | Octa core, 1.8 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 14 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1520 px (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 |
| Pixel Density | 271 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 80.85 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 88.8 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 156.2 mm |
| Width | 75.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
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| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4230 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
realme C1 User Reviews
realme C1 Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB + 16 GB |
| Display | 6.2", 720 x 1520 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 4230 mAh |
realme C1 Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| realme C1 (2 GB + 16 GB) | ₹8,699 |
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