Intro
The appearance of Realme C11 on the market astonished many. This model appeared surprisingly after the Realme C3 model. Therefore, there are suspicions that his working name was something like Realme C3s or something like that. The arguments for this relationship lie in the similarity between the models.
What is Realme C11? This is an inexpensive smartphone with a large capacity battery. It can be used as an external battery.
Specifications
- Release date: 2020, June 30
- Colors: Mint Green, Pepper Grey
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm.
- Weight: 196 g.
- Screen: 6.5" inc, 720 x 1560, IPS LCD
- Camera : Dual, 13MP
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
- Memory: 32GB 2GB RAM
- Battery: 5000, Non-removable Li-Po
- Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Operating system: Android 10, realme UI 1.0
- Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
If you are curious to find out all the details before reading the full review, visit the page for Realme C11 Specs, where you will find even the smallest detail about the phone.
Design
From the look of the Realme C11, it is clear that the designers have tried to make it as attractive as possible. His back is textured. You can choose between two colors - green or gray. Both are nice to look at.
On the back panel you will find a square block of cameras in which two cameras are positioned. Compared to the Realme C3, the macro is missing. However, no one will miss it if they choose to buy a smartphone in this price range.
It makes a good impression that the cameras protrude slightly above the body. This contributes to the stable standing of the device on a flat surface.
Looking at the front, you will not find anything impressive. It is decided traditional. The front chamber is in a slot in the shape of a drop.
Display
The Realme C11 is equipped with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with HD + resolution. The picture quality allows you to use the smartphone for a variety of tasks without any problems. Although not the highest, it contributes to more economical battery consumption.
The Realme C11's display itself is satisfactorily bright and contrasting. He received a protective glass Gorilla Glass 3.
Productivity
The smartphone is based on the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, which consists of an 8-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. It is available in one modification, and you can expand the storage with a memory card. It is noteworthy that the RAM is quite small. This definitely limits the gaming capabilities of Realme C11. It is definitely not designed for heavy games and applications. If you want to get more pleasure from playing games, we recommend lowering the graphics settings. The PowerVR GE8320 is responsible for the latter.
By default, Realme C11 runs on Android 10 and Realme UI 1.0. Supports 2 SIM cards, but is not equipped with a chip for contactless NFC payments.
Cameras
Looking at the characteristics of the main camera of the smartphone, we assume that they are basic. You can't expect amazing results. This is normal, given the price of the device. You will take the best photos and videos during the day. The more limited the light, the more difficult it will be to take adequate shots.
The portrait regime deserves respect. Under certain conditions, he does his job well. Although his work is not fast, you will be satisfied.
The manufacturer has provided a 4-fold approximation. It works both in shooting mode and when recording video. No optical stabilization is provided in the latter case.
The front camera of the Realme C11 is single. It is 5-megapixel and wide-angle. With it you will take decent selfies, but nothing impressive that you can proudly show to your friends on social networks.
Autonomous work
Under the nice look of the Realme C11 you will find a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh. Thanks to the energy-efficient processor and the characteristics of the screen, you can count on satisfactory autonomous operation. At a minimum, you will watch videos for up to 28 hours.
Recharging the battery from 0 to 100% takes almost 3 hours. This figure is due to the weak charger. It has a power of only 10W.
As a budget device, the Realme C11 is not expected to support fast and wireless charging. However, he could be much more competitive if at least some of them were present in his arsenal. As a plus, the possibility of using it as an external battery should be considered.
Conclusion
Realme C11 may not be the most modern and interesting device on the market, but it will definitely meet the needs of many people. Among them are those that do not have requirements for its gaming characteristics and cameras. Rather, they need a phone with a comfortable size, light weight and a set of features that cover their basic needs.
Looking again at the technical parameters of the smartphone, there are really serious similarities with the Redmi C3. But here we have a changed design and less powerful processor, less memory and no NFC.
In other words, this is a typical ultra-budget smartphone with a large battery. Its main advantage is the ability to be used as an external battery. The design of the rear panel and the autonomy also make a pleasant impression.
Competitors
Realme C11 is a representative of a class in which there is huge competition. As its alternative on the market we can mention Redmi 9C. If you want to have NFC and a fingerprint scanner, you will have to pay a slightly higher price. Realme C3, Smausng Galaxy A11 and HTC Wildfire E2 correspond to this description.
Realme C11 video review
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the Realme C11 and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by Realme.
