Realme C2 2020 smartphone review with key features

In April, the entry-level smartphone Realme C2 was introduced. The novelty at a low price had a number of advantages, which consumers fell in love with. Realme decided to update the device with more storage, which is so necessary for today's smartphone user.

Since the update only affected memory, it makes no sense for Realme C2 users to change their smartphone to an updated model, but for those who are just thinking about buying an inexpensive smartphone, you should pay attention to Realme C2 2020.

Review Realme C2 2020

In the review, we will talk about how much the amount of RAM and internal memory has increased, and you will also learn:

• how much does a novelty cost;
• what processor and graphics accelerator is installed in the new product, and what level of performance they provide;
• which operating system and shell is responsible for managing the smartphone hardware;
• what the device looks like, and where the connectors, cameras and buttons are located;
• what technology the display is made of and its characteristics;
• how capacitive the built-in battery is;
• about sound quality;
• about communications and built-in sensors;
• about the configuration of the device.

Cost and storage space

Realme C2 is available in two versions: 16 GB ROM + 2 GB RAM or 32 GB ROM + 3 GB RAM.

The updated version also offers two options, only with a larger volume: 32 gigabytes of internal memory + 2 gigabytes of RAM or 64 internal + 3 RAM. Supports memory card up to 256 gigabytes.

The base 2 + 32 GB version costs around $110, while the 3 + 64 GB variant is around $130.

Central processing unit and graphics accelerator

Under the hood of the Realme C2 2020 is a budget Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 processor and a PowerVR GE8320 graphics accelerator.

The central processing unit consists of 8 Cortex-A53 cores, the maximum clock frequency of which reaches 2.0 GHz. It is noteworthy that Helio P22 did not use big.LITTLE technology, so the cores are not divided into clusters. The processor itself was produced using FinFET technology, with a 12-nanometer process technology.

The maximum clock speed of the PowerVR GE8320 GPU is 650 MHz.

Performance

You should not expect high performance and efficiency from the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 processor and PowerVR GE8320 graphics card. In everyday tasks, the smartphone will perform well, but when running and using "heavy" applications, performance will drop significantly.

Separately, it is worth paying attention to the behavior of Realme C2 2020 during the gameplay. When working with games of low and medium requirements, there is no braking and lag in the gameplay, the device does not overheat, so the novelty can be recommended to fans.

But with games that put forward high demands, the device practically can not cope. Of course, you can experiment and find those "heavy" games that the device will pull at the minimum settings, but the pleasure will be extremely weak. Realme C2 2020 is not an option for advanced gamers.

Testing has shown that during a game with high demands, the smartphone case heats up to 40 degrees, and the processor up to 68 degrees.

Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 will not be able to boast of the presence of artificial intelligence, since the processor does not have a neuroblock. However, this is not to be expected from a budget-level chipset.
In general, the phone has a fairly good performance, comparable to its cost.

Operating system

The ninth version of Android Pie and Oppo's ColorOS 6 Lite shell are responsible for managing the smartphone's hardware. User interaction with the smartphone will be very comfortable. The interface contains many useful features, here are some of them:

• convenient and simple control;
• minimalism in design;
• improved animation and new gestures (compared to the previous version);
• many functions for individual customization;
• a specialized Hyper Boost engine that works on optimal workflow optimization;
• Game Assistant technology - allows you to make a video recording of the gameplay and block incoming calls and notifications;
• Game Space function, which will eliminate the interruption of the game due to the cause of a poor Internet connection, thanks to the creation of a dual-channel 4G network and Wi-Fi connections.

Design and ergonomics

The low cost of a smartphone does not equal poor design, which is what Realme C2 2020 convinces.

The front panel meets the user with thin frames, a small “chin” and a 6.1-inch screen rounded on the sides, which occupies 80.3% of the working surface, which is equal to 91.3 cm2. The front camera is neatly placed on the touch screen in a drop-shaped cutout.

The back panel, made of hard rubberized plastic, adorns the smartphone. The matte surface has a relief similar to the facets of a precious stone. A small 3D effect is created by applying an uneven color: somewhere a dark shade prevails, somewhere a light shade. Manufacturers offer two colors: brilliant black and brilliant blue.

The relief of the surface creates a pleasant tactile sensation and, most importantly, ease of use, eliminating slipping in the hands. Additional ease of use creates an elongated body with an aspect ratio of 19.5 to 9.

At the top left of the panel is a slightly convex module of two main cameras and an LED for a flashlight and flash. At the bottom - the inscription "REALME".

On the right side face there is a button responsible for unlocking, locking, as well as turning the smartphone on and off.On the left side face is a tray for two SIM cards and one memory card. Below the tray is a volume up button and a volume down button.

There is nothing on the top edge, while the bottom has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a Micro-USB connector, as well as a speaker grill and a microphone.

The build quality is good: when pressed, the lid is not pressed through and does not create unnecessary sounds.

Display

The display is made using IPS LCD technology and supports a resolution of 720 by 1560 pixels. The pixel density per inch is 282 ppi, the number of color dots is 16 ml. The 6.1-inch display features third-generation Corning Gorilla Glass anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint oleophobic coating.

The screen has good viewing angles, acceptable color balance and saturation, high contrast (1600 to 1), no visible flicker. The brightness is not high enough. The maximum value set in manual mode is 410 cd/m2 and the minimum is 3 cd/m2. The screen has anti-reflective properties, but low brightness indicators will not provide the desired effect when using a smartphone in the sun.

The display has automatic brightness control using a light sensor. The indicators in automatic mode are as follows: in bright light - up to 410 cd / m2, in medium light conditions - up to 145 cd / m2, in complete darkness - up to 20 cd / m2.

Photo opportunities

rear camera

The main camera is represented by a 13-megapixel f/2.2 aperture sensor with a pixel size of 1.12 micrometers and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth-of-field sensor with a 1.75 micrometer pixel size.

The camera has phase detection autofocus and LED flash, supports HDR technology, Full HD video, color saturation adjustment, manual exposure compensation, exposure time, white balance, supports portrait and panoramic modes. Video resolution at 30 frames per second is 1,080 pixels.

Image quality

In good light conditions, the rear camera shows a fairly high quality. Images have good contrast, detail, minimal noise, uniform sharpness and color reproduction. Of the shortcomings, it is worth highlighting the insufficiently good dynamic range. In general, in the daytime, the quality of the photos is very good.

As for the quality of photos in low light conditions, there is a large amount of noise and graininess, as well as low detail. However, you should not expect high performance in the dark from a budget smartphone, but still the quality is quite acceptable.

Front-camera

The selfie camera is expressed by a 5-megapixel sensor, with a 1/5 matrix, a pixel size of 1.12 micrometers, f / 2.0 aperture and support for HDR technology, and face detection.

Photo quality

With good lighting, you can get a fairly high-quality picture with optimal exposure and a high level of detail.

In general, for a budget smartphone, the image quality is very good.

Offline work

The phone has a non-removable battery with a capacity of 4,000 mAh. Watching a video for an hour will drain the battery by about 7%, an hour of gaming will take about 15% of the charge. With active use, the charge will last for a day, less active use will provide 2-3 days of battery life.

A 10W power supply will charge your smartphone up to 100% in 2.5 hours. In 2 hours, the user will receive 90% of the charge, in 1 hour - 52%, in half an hour - 25%, in 15 minutes - 13%. Realme C2 2020 does not support fast charging technology.

Sound

The sound quality is average, like most inexpensive smartphones. The advantage is the high volume of the speaker and the excellent quality of the vibration. As mentioned above, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Communications and sensors

Realme C2 2020 supports:

• the fourth version of Bluetooth, with A2DP and LE codecs;
• GPS with GLONASS, BDS and A-GPS systems;
• radio;
• USB On-The-Go and microUSB 2.0 connectors;
• wireless connections: hotspot and Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n.

There is a built-in proximity sensor, as well as an accelerometer and a compass.

Equipment

In the box along with the smartphone is:

• warranty card and instructions;
• paper clip to open the tray and charger.

Parameters and specifications of Realme C2 2020

Pros and Cons of Realme C2 2020

Based on the information obtained from this article, we can draw conclusions about the main advantages and disadvantages that Realme C2 2020 has.

• average performance and efficiency;
• a variety of functions and interface options;
• spectacular design;
• reliable build quality;
• Fairly good display quality
• with good lighting, you can get shots of sufficiently high quality;
• high battery capacity.

• insufficient screen brightness;
• lack of NFC and built-in fingerprint sensor;
• Poor photo quality in low light conditions.

Conclusion

Realme C2 2020 has a few drawbacks, but they pale in comparison to the many positives and low cost. Therefore, if you are looking for an interesting smartphone with many advantages in the budget segment, then Realme C2 2020 will be able to satisfy many of your selection criteria.