Realme C55: Realme C55 shows that the brand is capable of offering unique features in the budget space without a cut-throat pricing.
It’s clear the company has tried to ensure that this device is a premium-like experience, including a few interesting features not usually seen in entry-level devices.
Design and Build
From a design perspective, the C55 is refreshingly modern with flat edges which look all-too- much like more expensive equipment.
The plastic frame and back have a premium look and feel in a “Mini Capsule” design on the front where the camera cutout is maintained for both form and functionality.
This one-of-a-kind notification center shows battery status, data usage, and how much you’ve walked on the same place at anytime.
Resilent build, despite the budget, a nice texture in the back panel that works at resisting fingerprints.
Display Experience
On the front, you get a 6.72-inch IPS LCD that has pretty decent colours and is sharp enough at an FHD+ resolution.
The panel has a 90Hz refresh rate, which is going to deliver a smoother scrolling and animations when compared to the 60Hz display present in the price segment that this phone targets.
The display is decent for outdoor visibility with 680 nits of peak brightness and the punch-hole of the camera adds to the ample screen real estate.
Performance Profile
The C55 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G88 processor, which ensures smooth operation for normal daily tasks and light gaming.
This chipset provides the ideal combination of efficiency and performance along with 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB options that can virtually be expanded through Realme’s Dynamic RAM Expansion technology.
For its price range, multitasking is generally fairly snappy on this combo, but you may occasionally feel the sting of budget hardware coming into play with more taxing applications.
Camera Capabilities
There is rectangular camera module that packs a 64MP main sensor that clicks detailed images with good dynamic range in good lighting.
The high-resolution sensor allows natural high-definition, full HD samples add a rich addition to professional content, broadcasting and publishing views.
The main shooter is joined by a 2MP depth sensor to help with portrait mode effects. The 8MP selfie camera offers decent selfies that should be pretty sharable on social media.
Battery and Charging
The C55 is backed by a 5000mAh battery that provides whole day use even for outdoor enthusiast.
Power-efficient processor combined with software that’s been optimized for efficiency puts some amazing standby times.
The phone is backed by 33W SuperVOOC charging which shall fill it from 0-100 during around 63 mins – something that’s a highlight in this price category.
Storage and Software
Storage-wise, the C55 has two generous options of 128GB and 256GB and both could be supplemented with a slot for microSD card.
It runs on Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 and offers a clean, customizable interface with a couple of handy features like a Smart Sidebar for multitasking and plenty of theme options.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Innovative Mini Capsule design
Premium design aesthetics
Fast 33W charging
Generous storage options
90Hz display refresh rate
Android 13 out of the box
Capable primary camera
Cons:
All plastic construction throughout.
No ultrawide camera option
Secondary camera’s use is restricted
Average gaming performance
No stereo speakers
Limited water resistance
No 5G connectivity
Realme C55: Verdict
Realme C55 is a successful budget attempt at something watching in Mini Capsule with strong display, battery and design as well.
There’s a fair amount of build-quality and camera flexibility that has been compromised, but what the device really succeeds in is making a ‘premium’ experience more accessible.
For those on a budget looking for a device that looks and feels more expensive than it really is, the C55 offers a pretty tempting package, especially with its notification system, quick charging solution, and its modern design language.
