Realme C25s
Specs
General
| Device Type | Realme Phone |
| Announced | 08 June, 2021 |
| Released | 08 June, 2021 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Dimensions | 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.6mm |
| Weight | 209 g |
| Protection | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | Water Blue, Water Gray |
Display
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 16M Colors |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | ~ 270 ppi |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch |
| Features | 480 nits (typ), 570 nits (peak) |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. |
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Camera Features | Beauty, Filter, HDR, Panoramic View, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-mo, NightScape, Expert |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | LED flash |
Hardware
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 11 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 64GB Built-in |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (rear mounted), Proximity |
Network
| SIM TYPE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| SIM Technology | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | NO |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Audio Features |
24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | A-GPS support, & GLONASS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | 3G (HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps), 4G LTE-A |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Features
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 6000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
| Extra |
Fast charging 18W quick charge (9V/2A, inbox) Reverse charging |
Realme C25s: Detailed Review
Introduction:
The Realme C25s, launched in 2021, is designed to offer a solid performance at a budget-friendly price. As part of Realme’s C series, the C25s targets users seeking reliable daily performance, a large display, and a robust battery life. This review delves into the C25s’s design, display, performance, camera capabilities, battery life, software, and more, including a summary of its pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (1600 x 720) resolution
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G70
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB, expandable via microSD card
- Rear Cameras:
- 13 MP (wide, f/2.2)
- 2 MP (macro, f/2.4)
- 2 MP (depth, f/2.4)
- Front Camera: 8 MP (f/2.0)
- Battery: 5000 mAh, 18W fast charging
- Operating System: Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11
- Other Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack
Design & Build Quality
Aesthetics:
- Modern Design: The Realme C25s features a contemporary design with a textured back that provides a secure grip. The rear panel has a distinct geometric pattern that adds to its visual appeal.
- Color Options: Available in colors such as Water Blue, Water Gray, and more.
Durability:
- Build Quality: The phone has a plastic back and frame, which helps keep the price low. While not as premium as glass or metal, the build feels sturdy for a budget device.
- Ergonomics: The C25s is slightly bulky due to its large battery, but the ergonomics are good, and it feels comfortable in hand.
Overall: The Realme C25s offers a decent build and design for its price range, with a practical and modern look that should appeal to budget-conscious users.
Display
Specifications:
- Size: 6.5-inch IPS LCD
- Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Brightness: Adequate for indoor and outdoor use
Performance:
- Display Quality: The HD+ display is sufficient for everyday tasks, but the resolution may appear less sharp compared to Full HD panels. Colors and brightness are decent, though not exceptional.
- Viewing Angles: The IPS LCD offers good viewing angles and color consistency, though contrast levels and black depth are not as strong as AMOLED displays.
Overall: The Realme C25s’s display is serviceable for its price, providing satisfactory performance for basic media consumption and general use.
Performance
Processor & RAM:
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G70
- RAM: 4GB
Performance Evaluation:
- Day-to-Day Use: The Helio G70 chipset, combined with 4GB of RAM, handles everyday tasks such as web browsing, social media, and light multitasking with ease.
- Gaming Performance: For casual gaming, the phone performs adequately. However, it may struggle with more demanding games, running them at lower settings.
- Storage: 64GB of internal storage is available, with the option to expand via a microSD card, providing flexibility for users needing extra space.
Overall: The Realme C25s offers reliable performance for its segment, handling routine tasks well but showing limitations in more intensive applications.
Camera System
Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 13 MP (wide, f/2.2)
- Performance: Provides decent image quality in good lighting conditions. Details and color accuracy are acceptable for its class.
- Macro Lens: 2 MP (f/2.4)
- Performance: Allows for close-up shots but lacks detail compared to higher-resolution macro lenses.
- Depth Sensor: 2 MP (f/2.4)
- Performance: Assists in portrait shots, providing basic bokeh effects but not as refined as higher-end models.
Front Camera:
- Resolution: 8 MP (f/2.0)
- Performance: Takes satisfactory selfies with good color reproduction. Performs reasonably well in well-lit conditions but may struggle in low light.
Overall: The camera system on the Realme C25s is functional and provides acceptable results for a budget phone, though it may not excel in all areas, particularly in low-light scenarios.
Battery Life
Specifications:
- Capacity: 5000 mAh
- Charging: 18W fast charging
Performance:
- Battery Life: The large 5000 mAh battery delivers excellent endurance, easily lasting through a full day of heavy use or even up to two days with moderate use.
- Charging: The 18W fast charging feature allows for relatively quick top-ups, though it is slower compared to some higher-end devices with faster charging capabilities.
Overall: The Realme C25s excels in battery life, providing long-lasting performance that is ideal for users who need a reliable phone throughout the day.
Software & Features
Operating System:
- Original OS: Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11
- Upgradability: The phone is expected to receive updates within its supported lifecycle but may not get long-term major OS upgrades.
User Experience:
- Realme UI: Provides a smooth user experience with customization options, themes, and useful features. However, some users may find pre-installed apps and bloatware to be intrusive.
Features:
- Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor: Provides quick and responsive unlocking.
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack: A notable inclusion for users who prefer wired headphones.
Overall: The Realme C25s offers a user-friendly software experience with practical features, although it may have some bloatware that could be a concern for some users.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Large Battery: The 5000 mAh battery provides outstanding battery life, ensuring the phone lasts through extensive daily use.
- Decent Performance: The MediaTek Helio G70 chipset offers reliable performance for everyday tasks and casual gaming.
- Expandable Storage: The option to expand storage via a microSD card is a valuable feature for additional flexibility.
- Affordable Price: Offers good value for money with its range of features and performance.
Cons:
- Low-Resolution Display: The HD+ resolution may feel less sharp compared to Full HD displays, impacting media quality.
- Limited Camera Performance: The camera system is basic and may not perform well in low-light conditions or offer advanced features.
- No Fast Charging: While the 18W fast charging is decent, it is slower compared to some competitors with faster charging capabilities.
- Bulkiness: The large battery makes the phone somewhat bulky, which might affect comfort for some users.
Conclusion:
The Realme C25s is a strong contender in the budget smartphone market, offering impressive battery life, solid performance for its price range, and practical features. While it has its limitations in display resolution and camera capabilities, it provides excellent value for users seeking a reliable and long-lasting device without a hefty price tag. The C25s is particularly suitable for those who prioritize battery life and essential performance over high-end features.
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