Realme C61

Realme Jul 25, 2024

Overview

The Realme C61 is a 2024 smartphone from Realme. It features a 6.74" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (260 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm process), 6GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. The camera system features a 32MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 2MP Portrait mode (depth), plus a 5MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 45W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 14. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Dark Green, Sparkle Gold.

Realme C61 Review

Realme C61 Review

Design

The Realme C61 features a plastic build with dimensions of 167.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm and weighs 188g. It is available in Dark Green and Sparkle Gold color options. The device incorporates a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. It does not have a secondary USB port, accessory connector, or video output capabilities through its USB Type-C port. The design prioritizes functionality and affordability over premium materials.

Display

The phone features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a 720 x 1600 pixel resolution, resulting in a pixel density of 260 ppi. The display boasts a 90Hz refresh rate and a typical brightness of 450 nits, with a peak brightness of 560 nits under High Brightness Mode (HBM). The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and includes features like a water drop notch, scratch resistance, and 2.5D curved glass. It also has TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It is important to note that there is no HDR support.

Performance

The Realme C61 is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, which is a 12nm octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores also at 1.8 GHz. The GPU is a Mali-G57. AnTuTu benchmark scores for this device reach 252,597 (v10). The phone comes in various RAM and storage configurations, from 4GB/64GB up to 8GB/256GB; however, the models are region-dependent. The 6GB model features LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. There is no SD card slot for expandable storage.

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 32MP primary lens with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing selfie camera is a 5MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The phone offers video recording up to 1080p at 30fps. Camera features include digital zoom, autofocus (including PDAF), HDR, face detection, panorama, and several manual settings. Optical image stabilization and slow-motion video recording are not supported.

Battery Life

The device is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery that supports 45W fast charging. The battery is non-removable.

Software

The Realme C61 ships with Android 14.

Pricing

The pricing for the Realme C61 varies based on RAM and storage configurations. For the 6GB/256GB version, prices range from $121.27 to $162.52.

Overall Verdict

The Realme C61 is a low-priced smartphone that focuses on providing essential features and a large display. Its 90Hz refresh rate and decent peak brightness offer an acceptable viewing experience, but its 720p resolution is on the lower end for its size. The Unisoc T612 chipset provides basic performance for everyday tasks. Camera capabilities are also basic, without features like OIS or slow motion. The large battery and fast charging are definite advantages for users on a budget. The main drawback is the lack of higher display resolution and advanced camera functionality.

Basic Information

Realme C61
BrandRealme
ModelRealme C61
Launch DateThursday, July 25, 2024
Release Year2024
Dimensions167.3 × 76.7 × 7.8 mm
Weight188 g
Volume100.09 cm³
Available Colors
  • Dark Green
  • Sparkle Gold

Realme C61 was released on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The phone measures 167.3 × 76.7 × 7.8 mm with a volume of 100.09 cm³ and weighs 188g. It features a 6.74" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (260 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Dark Green, Sparkle Gold.

Display

Size6.74"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution720 x 1600 px
Pixel Density260 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 560 cd/m² peak brightness
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Realme C61 features a 6.74" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (260 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. User-centric features include water drop notch, touch sampling rate 180 hz, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include tuv rheinland low blue light, brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ), 560 cd/m² peak brightness, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Realme C61 features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging45W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Realme C61 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 45W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T612
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 12 nm
  • max freq: 1.8 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUMali-G57 MP1
RAM & Storage6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 2.2
Realme C61 Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score252,597 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
Audio Features
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Realme C61 is equipped with Unisoc Tiger T612 built on 12 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Mali-G57 MP1. The device comes with 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 2.2). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 252,597 points. Audio capabilities include Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Realme C61 is available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
NFCNo

The Realme C61 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Realme C61 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), HID (Human Interface Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Realme C61 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Realme C61 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG connectivity. The Realme C61 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Realme C61 features a 2-camera setup with a 32MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8). The Realme C61 also includes a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4). For selfies, the Realme C61 uses a 5MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The Realme C61's camera system includes Digital zoom, Dual camera, Digital image stabilization.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 32 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Type: CMOS

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Type: CMOS

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • No, 30 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version14
Max OS Version

The Realme C61 runs on Android 14. It is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 149.98
USD 162.52 		256 GB 6 GB
AliExpress USD 121.27
USD 121.27 		256 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 149.98
USD 162.52 		256 GB 6 GB
AliExpress USD 121.27
USD 121.27 		256 GB 6 GB