Smartphone Realme C2 - advantages and disadvantages

Choosing a good smartphone, not everyone can pay a high price for it. That is why many companies are trying to release a budget option with good functionality and quality. In May 2019, the Chinese manufacturer Oppo makes its attempt, releasing a new model of the Realme C2 smartphone. The novelty has already gathered a lot of rumors around itself, which has fueled interest in itself. Let's take a closer look at the declared characteristics and features of this model.

The main characteristics of the new smartphone

The technical characteristics that the company demonstrated at the presentation of Realme C2 correspond to the basic configuration. They are perfect for the average user who does not require high performance.

The most surprising and discussed is the declared price, on average from $85 to $115, depending on the amount of memory - 16 GB or 32 GB. For such a price, the manufacturer should have saved a lot on the level of smartphone operation, but the presented characteristics, in general, promise decent performance. For a better idea of ​​the future novelty, it is necessary to consider all the expected advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of Realme C2

The novelty has a lot of advantages.Of course, the budget price, no more than $115, is the main positive factor that defines its niche. Many manufacturers have failed to achieve good performance with a similar cost. Did Oppo succeed? It will be possible to answer this question after prolonged use of the smartphone, having tested it in different conditions. But at the moment, a good picture of positive qualities is forming.

Operating system

As already accepted, the new smartphones of 2019 use an updated version of the Android 9.0 (Pie) operating system. In this regard, Realme C2 is no exception, and buyers of this model will have access to a new menu design, a different quality of work and additional changes. In general, this is a great feature, as the user eliminates the need for an OS update in advance. If at the moment this is not necessary, then in the future it will be impossible for any person who has a smartphone on this platform to do without Android 9.0 (Pie).

Design

As a rule, manufacturers of budget smartphones do not pay due attention to the development of stylish design. Inexpensive phones have a simple and modest appearance. But Oppo did not go this way and created a rather stylish and beautiful Realme C2.

The novelty is made in the style of a precious stone: the geometric imitation of diamond facets on the back cover and the selected colors contribute to the realization of the plan. The front part consists almost entirely of the display, without any buttons. In the upper part, in a special cutout, there is a front camera that does not interfere with watching a movie or playing a game.

The case itself is quite thin - 8.5 mm, but at the same time it is comfortable to hold and use.

Platform

The Realme C2 is based on the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 processor, which contains an Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Of course, its power is not high enough and is not considered the best, but considering the cost of the model, this is the most highly efficient processor.

Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 is the most suitable option in the lowest price segment. It is much better than A22. This performance is suitable for the operation of regular programs or games, without delays or glitches. In general, at this price tag, you should not expect more.

Screen

The screen resolution is 720 x 1560 pixels, the diagonal is 6.1 inches in relation to the display itself, it is 80.3%. Its large format contributes to a pleasant viewing of movies or a successful game.

Color transfer is performed at a high level - the brightness and contrast of the picture is manifested not only in video files, but also in photographs.

Memory

Smartphone Realme C2 is presented on the market in two versions. In the first version, the amount of RAM is 2 GB, and the total has 16 GB. In the second: the amount of RAM is 3 GB, the total is 32 GB. In general, these are good indicators for the average user. They are suitable for storing personal archives and using applications.

If this amount is not enough, it is possible to use microSD 256 GB. A special separate slot has been created for it. The latter feature is currently considered rare, manufacturers are increasingly combining a slot for a memory card and a SIM card. That is why the characteristics of memory are merits.

Battery capacity

The battery of the new Realme C2 has a capacity of 4000 mAh. This volume is quite enough offline for several days.Many manufacturers today are trying to create a smartphone not only with high performance, but also with a sufficiently long charge. This is explained by the fact that for many users, the long work of the phone is very important, especially for travelers or people with a similar lifestyle.

Two SIM cards

Today, most smartphones are made with the Dual SIM function, that is, the phone can work with two SIM cards at once. In Realme C2, the manufacturer has provided this advantage. The novelty works with Nano SIM cards. The advantage over similar smartphones is two different slots - for a card and microSD. This was discussed in more detail above.

Additional "buns"

In addition to the main functions, the manufacturer has also thought out additional features that make using a smartphone more convenient and functional.

The first feature is face recognition. After the famous company used a similar function in its new product, many manufacturers immediately intercepted it. Oppo is no exception and now users will be able to try it on a cheaper version.

The next "bun" in the smartphone is - FM radio. Once upon a time, the radio in the phone was something incredible and amazing, then each model caught the FM wave, and today some manufacturers consider it unnecessary to initially install such a program. But the manufacturer Realme C2 does not belong to the latter, and therefore this model will suit the fans of radio broadcasts in the best way.

Another popular feature from manufacturers was the provision of two identical models with different amounts of memory. Realme C2 has two options:

• RAM 2 GB and main memory 16 GB;
• RAM 3 GB and main memory 32 GB.

The price of the first is about $85, the second is about $115. Even at the selection stage, the buyer can choose the model that suits him and thus either save money or pay extra for a significant addition. But in any case, the cost remains more than budget.

Flaws

Oppo has created a fairly budget model and, in order to achieve this, it was necessary to sacrifice something. That is why Realme C2 has its own list of shortcomings and shortcomings.

Camera

The smartphone has two cameras - main and front. In turn, the main one is made according to the double principle, that is, for the best shots, two cameras are used simultaneously during the shooting process. Such a camera is made in the expansion of 13 MP, front - 5 MP. But sufficiently high rates do not guarantee high-quality photographs. The formula for good shooting includes other characteristics, and the number of pixels in it is not in the first place. That's just the first manufacturer and saved, so the quality of photos and videos leave much to be desired.

No fingerprint scanner

The fingerprint scanner was once the key to the safety of personal information in the phone. It certainly could not be picked up or peeped from the owner. Realme C2 lacks such protection, although it is kind of mandatory for new generation smartphones. Whether such a shortcoming is an absolute decision for users of this model, because the manufacturer has beaten this shortcoming with the presence of a face recognition function, which also contributes to data protection.

Small color selection

This feature does not affect the operation of the smartphone, but for some buyers it can be decisive. There are only two colors to choose from:

• Diamond black;

• Diamond blue.

While other manufacturers are trying to win the hearts of customers with colorful models, Oppo has offered a rather modest choice, I would like to believe that this was a sacrifice for better performance at a minimal price tag.

Conclusion

When evaluating Realme C2, you need to understand that this is a low price smartphone. In its niche, it can certainly be considered worthy of competitors. The manufacturer tried to combine two important features: low cost and high performance, which he succeeded.

The novelty is suitable for people who are looking for inexpensive options, while retaining some of the features of more expensive models. Fans of watching movies or light games will appreciate it, the display meets the necessary criteria for this.

It is not advisable to purchase Realme C2 for those who often take pictures on the phone, as the quality of work leaves much to be desired. It is not suitable for programs that require high performance. Indeed, in a smartphone, the manufacturer uses a processor of the appropriate cost. It is the poet in this case that it is better to buy a more expensive model. In general, this smartphone is quite amazing: the presence of new technologies borders on the absence of popular features.

Of course, it is too early to give a definite assessment, since he did not show himself in the case. The release of the model is expected in May 2019, and only then can one say for sure about all its advantages, shortcomings and the general level of work.