realme Narzo 60 5G 256GB

The primary sensor on the device is a 64MP shooter while the secondary is a 2MP portrait lens. I would've really liked an ultra-wide sensor to make the image-taking experience more utilitarian. Even so, the primary camera does a decent job of capturing details and prefers a more vibrant colour output. Close-up shots automatically blur out the background and I am happy to report that the lens nails the focus around the subject. Exposure-wise, the image gets some fine-tuning after the post-processing work is done and I also like how reliable the manual slider is. Of course, the images snapped are pixel-binned to 16MP and as usual, you have the option to snap full-resolution 64MP images. A secondary benefit of this is that the phone can basically take lossless 2X zoom shots with a single tap by cropping into the main sensor's resolution.Apart from that there are no other sensors of note. The 2MP portrait lens is fine for bokeh images although I have seen computational-based tricks for the same which deliver, if not better, the same results. The low light performance left me wanting a bit more, mainly with the sensor's lack of focus in night conditions. Even after multiple taps on the viewfinder to adjust it, the final image generally came out soft. This is even true when using the dedicated Night mode. Only with a AEF lock can the desired results come close to acceptable and I find that to be a bit cumbersome. Selfies are fine with the exception of lighting behind my face which, at times, can be overblown. Overall, daylight photography on the device is worthy of a second look but low-light imagery needs some work.

The Realme Narzo 60 packs in the Dimensity 6020 SoC by MediaTek, which works silently beneath its sleek exterior. While the device's main selling point isn't its performance, it pleasantly surprises by effortlessly handling day-to-day tasks. Although benchmark numbers may not accurately reflect the Narzo 60's true processing prowess, it flawlessly manages my usual social media browsing, WhatsApp messaging, and YouTube streaming workflow. With up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of internal storage, the Narzo 60 offers ample space, and through virtual swap, it dedicates up to 8GB to RAM, resulting in a total of 16GB. In summary, the Narzo 60 may not tower over its competitors, but its speed leaves no room for doubts about performance. The same can be said for its gaming capabilities, as it handles popular titles like BGMI smoothly, maintaining a respectable 45fps with High graphics settings.Authentication on the phone is done via an in-display fingerprint sensor, slightly uncommon at its price point. It works well enough and the registry process is also not a hassle. The chipset is 5G capable and the device can connect with all popular NSA and SA 5G bands on offer in the country. There's just a single speaker setup at the bottom of the device which is not that great. Thankfully a 3.5mm headphone jack beside it allows for wired audio setup, absent on most phones these days.Software-wise the phone has Realme UI 4.0, which is based on Android 13. While not too different from its previous iteration and also intuitive and customisable, the skin can be perceived as cluttered due to the abundance of Realme apps on the home screen and app drawer. Furthermore, the presence of a persistent window that pops up with every app download, suggesting similar or trending apps, can be intrusive. Nevertheless, the overall user-friendliness of RealmeUI 4.0 prevails and despite its few niggles, is relatively easy to navigate through.

As for the battery life on offer, the Narzo 60 has a standard 5,000mAh cell housed inside and it supports 33W fast charging. A typical day of usage will drain about 60-70 percent of the battery making the handset an easy one-day device. On the flip side, compared to some other offerings in the same price bracket, the Narzo 60 takes a substantial time to juice up. A full charge, starting from 0 percent, can easily take upwards of 2.5 hours.