4 GB / 64 GB / Global · Launched March 2021
Overview
NeoScore
4.1
#4314 of 6247
- Design & display
- 4.6
- Performance & hardware
- 2.9
- Camera
- 3.0
- Connectivity
- 4.9
- Battery & charging
- 5.8
Strengths
- The 5000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
- Reverse charging lets it supply power to other compatible devices.
Weak points
- The 400-nit, 270 ppi, 60 Hz display falls short of most phones of its time.
- Its 1/3.06″ sensor is among the smallest of its time, and the camera lacks optical image stabilization.
- 10 W charging is slower than on most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.5″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px60 Hz
- Design
- 190 g76.4 mm165.2 mm8.9 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Helio G35Octa-Core4 GB RAM32 GB / 64 GB
- AnTuTu
- 110,490Better than 31% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh10 W
- Cameras
- 13 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
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Realme C21 4 GB / 64 GB / Global technical sheet
The Realme C21 suits people looking for a basic phone for everyday tasks who value a high-capacity battery. Its main trade-offs are the display, camera and charging speed; battery capacity, by contrast, is higher than that of most phones of its time.
The 6.5″ IPS LCD display gives the phone a broad viewing area, but its 400-nit brightness is among the weakest of its time. Its 270 ppi density and 60 Hz refresh rate also fall short of most phones launched around the same time. The 13 MP camera uses a 1/3.06″ sensor, among the smallest of its time, and lacks optical image stabilization. Video recording reaches 1080p at 30 fps.
The 5000 mAh battery has more capacity than that of most phones of its time, while 10 W charging is slower than on most of them. Reverse charging is also supported. This version pairs 3 GB of RAM with 32 GB of storage; the Realme C21 is also sold in a 4 GB / 64 GB configuration, and storage is expandable. It supports Dual Nano-SIM and runs Android 10.
Its overall NeoScore is 4.0. The Realme C21 is best suited to people who prioritize battery capacity and basic functions, and can accept a modest display, a camera without optical image stabilization and slow charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
4 GB / 64 GB / Global
Design & display
4.6
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
- 4.1
- Peak Display Brightness 400 nits
- 3.0
- Display Features IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
- 1.0
- Weight 190 g
- 7.0
- Usable Surface 80.8 %
- 6.7
- Body Thickness 8.9 mm
- 6.2
Performance & hardware
2.9
- AnTuTu Score 110,490
- 0.5
- RAM Capacity 4 GB
- 3.1
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 12 nm
- 3.7
- Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
- 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.3 GHz
- 5.3
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
3.0
- Sensor Size 1/3.06″
- 2.9
- Aperture f/2.2
- 6.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 13 Mpx
- 6.1
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Macro Camera
- 0.0
Connectivity
4.9
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG
- 0.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- 7.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.8
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 10 W
- 2.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 4.63
- Performance & hardware
- 2.88
- Camera
- 2.99
- Connectivity
- 4.93
- Battery & charging
- 5.77
- NeoScore rank
- #4314 / 6247
Realme
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Helio G35
- Processor Process Size
- 12 nm
- Graphics GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.3 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 110,490
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 189
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 810
- CPU Description
- Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v8
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- Body Width
- 76.4 mm
- Body Height
- 165.2 mm
- Weight
- 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 80.8 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Lithium
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 400 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,500 :1
- Display Features
- IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Rear
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, EDR
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.74 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.151 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 42.2 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 5.76 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 1
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker
Technical
- Model numbers
- RMX3201
Product codes
- EAN
- 6941399038011
C21
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 90 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Macro Camera
Rear Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.75 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.75 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/5″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
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Variant details
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 64 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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