Overview

The realme C21-Y is a budget-friendly Android smartphone that offers a range of features at an affordable price. It is designed for casual users who want a reliable device for everyday tasks without breaking the bank.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.5 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: 400 nits (typ) brightness, 88.7% screen-to-body ratio

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 164.5 x 76 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
  • Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
  • Build Materials: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
  • Water and Dust Resistance: No IP rating mentioned
  • Other Design Features: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), 3-Card Slot (2 SIM Card + 1 MicroSD)

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: Unisoc T610 (12 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MP2
  • RAM: 3GB/4GB LPDDR4X
  • Other Performance Features: eMMC 5.1 storage

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF
  • Secondary Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
  • Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra macro, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
  • Front Camera Features: HDR, panorama, Timelapse, Panoramic view, Beauty Mode, HDR, Face-Recognition, Filter

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Supports reverse wired charging

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • Biometrics: Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • Other Features: Accelerometer, proximity, compass, 3.5mm headset jack, microUSB 2.0, OTG

Software

  • Operating System: Android 10/ Android 11
  • realme UI: Based on Android 11

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: About 130 EUR
  • Storage Options: 32GB/64GB
  • Color Options: Cross Black, Cross Blue
  • Availability: Released in 2021, July 02