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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EEMC2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769V/CB Helio G70 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v10 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Realme UI |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology, Game Space |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
| Features | 6.5" HD+ Mini-drop Display, 1200:1 Contrast Ratio, Night Shield Eye Protection Mode, 16M Colors |
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm, 102.0 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | 4x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 12MP (f/1.8, 28mm wide, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF) + 2MP (f/2.4, depth) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes (Phase Detection Autofocus / PDAF) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | 5MP (f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Width | 75 mm |
| Colors | Frozen Blue, Blazing Red |
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams |
| IP Rating | Splash Resistant Design |
| Thickness | 9 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | Charging 10W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 2 GB / 3 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (Dedicated 3-card slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 256 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Virtual Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps playback, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, Dedicated mic for noise reduction, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Helio G70 (12nm) Octa-Core Gaming Processor with Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU, 5000 mAh High-Capacity Battery with Reverse Wired Charging, 6.5" HD+ Mini-drop Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 12MP AI Dual Rear Camera (12MP Main + 2MP Depth), 5MP AI Front Selfie Camera, Dedicated 3-Card Slot (Dual Nano-SIM + microSD), 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Splash Resistant Design, Realme UI based on Android 10 |
The Realme C3i delivers solid entry-level gaming capabilities, an expansive display, and marathon battery endurance to Bangladesh's budget segment. Crafted with an ergonomic Sunrise back texture resistant to fingerprint smudges and light splashes, measuring 164.4 x 75.0 x 9.0 mm and weighing 195 grams, the handset comes in Frozen Blue and Blazing Red color options. Dominating the front is an expansive 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD mini-drop display boasting an 82.7% screen-to-body ratio, 270 ppi pixel density, and scratch protection provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek's 12nm Helio G70 gaming octa-core processor (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) paired with a Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU and MediaTek HyperEngine gaming optimizations, coupled with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated 3-card microSD slot. Mobile photography is driven by an AI dual rear camera array headlined by a 12MP primary sensor (f/1.8) with PDAF and Chroma Boost color optimization, accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots, complemented by a 5MP front selfie camera. Powered by a heavy-duty 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging and reverse wired charging capability via microUSB 2.0, AI Face Unlock, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, and Realme UI based on Android 10, the Realme C3i stands out as an affordable and dependable daily driver.
| Display Type |
| IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 270 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 82.7 % |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 12 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Chroma Boost, Portrait Mode, Photo, Video, Slo-Mo, Time-Lapse, Panoramic View, Expert Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, 4x Digital Zoom, Chroma Boost |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Camera Setup |
| Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch cutout) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Screen Flash, Selfie HDR, Front Portrait Mode, Panoramic View |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Splash resistant, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front protection |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Sunrise design with fine micro-textured finish resistant to fingerprint smudges, ergonomic curved edges |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dedicated 3-card tray) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.18 W/kg, Body: 0.90 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| N/A |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Finger Sensor Position | N/A |





