Realme C55

Build Quality

The Realme C55 measures 165.6 mm in height, 75.9 mm in width, and 7.9 mm in depth, with a weight of 189.5 grams. Its construction appears to be primarily plastic, which is typical for devices in this price range. The phone features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for convenient unlocking. The design includes a 2.5D curved glass screen and scratch resistance. Color options include Sun Shower, Rainy Night, and Rainforest.

Screen Quality

The device sports a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), resulting in a pixel density of 392 ppi. The screen features a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 680 nits. It utilizes a 10-bit panel (8-bit + 2-bit FRC), and a touch sampling rate of 180 Hz. The display includes a hole-punch notch for the front-facing camera and is a frameless, capacitive touchscreen with a 20:9 aspect ratio. There is no HDR support.

Camera Performance

The Realme C55 features a dual-camera setup on the rear. The primary camera is a 64MP Omnivision OV64B sensor with a 0.70 µm pixel size and 1/2" sensor size, utilizing 1-4 (2x2) pixel binning. It is accompanied by a 2MP GalaxyCore GC02M1 depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and 1.75 µm pixel size. The front-facing selfie camera is an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Video recording capabilities include 1080p at 30fps and 60fps, as well as 120fps slow-motion. Camera features include a LED flash, digital zoom, digital image stabilization, autofocus, and various modes such as night mode, panorama, and HDR. There is no optical image stabilization.

Software Experience

The phone ships with Android 13. The specific version of Realme UI is not stated, but it's expected to have typical customizations and pre-installed applications. There is no information available regarding the maximum supported Android version for future updates.

Battery Performance

The Realme C55 is powered by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports 33W fast charging, which is a welcome feature at this price point. The battery is non-removable. Wireless charging is not supported.

Value for Money

The Realme C55 is positioned in the medium price range. The 8GB RAM/256GB storage configuration is available at prices that fluctuate depending on the market, with prices ranging around $118.40 to $275.00. The device's combination of a large, smooth display, capable main camera, and fast charging makes it a viable option in its segment. It includes features like NFC and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, adding to its appeal. The inclusion of features such as dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and GPS capabilities including A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo, rounds out the package. The device does offer USB OTG capabilities.