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realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:32 MP

realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of smartphones
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

25%

5.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.1

Camera

15%

4.4

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

5.8

Connectivity

4%

1.5

Audio

3%

6.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 91% of smartphones
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 43 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 91% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme C61 (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

25%

5.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.1

Camera

15%

4.4

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

5.8

Connectivity

4%

1.5

Audio

3%

6.1

Design

5.4
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 43 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Popularity:
realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 5.1 points, which is lower than 52.2% of smartphones.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.9
Brand name
realme
Processor model
Unisoc T612
Processor model
Unisoc T612
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This smartphone uses the Unisoc T612 processor model which is slower than processors in 84.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.8 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
1.8 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.8 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 92.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
32 MP
Main camera megapixels
32 MP
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 32 MP which is lower than that of 83.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is narrower than that of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
15.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
15.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 15.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 97% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1600 px which is lower than that of 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.7% of smartphones.
Pixel density
270 ppi
Pixel density
270 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 270 ppi which is lower than that of 79% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 93.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.8% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
75 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
75 min
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 75 min which is slower than 62.9% of smartphones and equal to the time of 1.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
167.3 mm
Height
167.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 167.3 mm which is taller than 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
76.7 mm
Width
76.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.7 mm which is wider than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.8 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.8 mm which is thinner than 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
187 g
Weight
187 g
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 187 g which is lighter than 73.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
88,844 cm³
Device volume
88,844 cm³
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 88,844 cm³ which is smaller than 69.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4x more L1
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 2.36x cheaper
    realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 0.5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.8 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.7% lighter
    Weight
    187 g
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (187 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    187 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.36x cheaper
    realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4x more L1
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 4.7% lighter
    Weight
    187 g
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (187 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    187 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.8 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Unisoc T612
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T612 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T612 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    15.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (15.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    15.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 13.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    realme C61
    the average smartphone
    realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.05 vs 8.000).
    7.05 vs 8
  • 6.7% worse value for money
    realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.88 vs 7.3).
    6.88 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Unisoc T612
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T612 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T612 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 25% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    12.8 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (12.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    32
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 1.8 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x1.8 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x1.8 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 50.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    15.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (15.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    15.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    32 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (5 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    5 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.7 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1600 px
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 31.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    270 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (270 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    270 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 440 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    560 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (560 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    560 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    180 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 15.2% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    560 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (560 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    560 nits vs 660 nits
  • 69.7% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    10 W vs 33 W
  • 13 min slower full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    75 min
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (75 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    75 min vs 62 min
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP54
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 3.7 mm taller
    Height
    167.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (167.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    167.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.7 mm wider
    Width
    76.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.7 mm vs 76 mm

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What we like about realme C61 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent battery life from the 5000mAh capacity, often lasting 1.5 to 2 days on a single charge.
  • Highly durable 'ArmorShell' build quality, including IP54 dust and water resistance.
  • Smooth user experience for everyday tasks, aided by a 90Hz refresh rate display.
  • Modern, premium design for its budget price point.
  • Sufficient storage options with a dedicated microSD slot for expansion up to 2TB.
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is appreciated by users of wired earphones.

What we don't like about realme C61 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Slow charging speeds (10W/15W), taking over 2 hours to fully charge the device.
  • Lower-resolution HD+ (720p) display lacks the sharpness of Full HD panels.
  • Poor low-light camera performance with significant noise and loss of detail.
  • Significant amount of pre-installed 'bloatware' apps in the software.
  • Limited performance for high-end gaming; prone to frame drops in demanding titles.
  • Single mono speaker lacks depth and can be easily muffled by the user's hand.

Verdict

The Realme C61 (6GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly 4G smartphone running Android 14, powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 octa-core processor and 6GB of RAM, with 128GB of expandable storage. Key features include a 6.74-inch 90Hz IPS LCD display and a large 5000mAh battery with 15W wired charging support. It boasts a 50MP AI main camera, IP54 dust and splash resistance, and a modern, slim design with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. As for cons, the display resolution is only HD+ (720p), the front camera is a basic 5MP sensor, and some reviewers note that performance may struggle with high-end gaming or resource-intensive applications.

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