HIGHLIGHTS
* The Realme C55 comes with an iPhone 14 Pro-like Dynamic Island called ‘Mini-Capsule’.
* The upcoming smartphone may come equipped with a 64MP main camera.
* The Realme C55 launched in Indonesia in Rainy Night and Sun Shower colours.
* Realme C55 made its global debut earlier this month in Indonesia.
* The Realme C55 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 processor.
* The smartphone will compete against the likes of the POCO C55.
Realme’s Latest C-series Smartphone
The Realme C55 made its global debut earlier this month in Indonesia. The company is now gearing up to launch the Realme C55 in the Indian market.
In a new development, the Realme C55 launch micro-site has gone live on the Realme India website which reveals that the handset will launch on March 21 in the Indian market.
Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth also took it to social media channels to share the Realme C55 India launch date.
The launch teaser shared by the company confirms that the Realme C55 Indian variant will feature a 64MP camera setup, same the global variant.
Let us take a closer look at the Realme C55 specifications, features, and price.
After making it official in Indonesia, Chinese smartphone brand Realme is all set to unveil the Realme C55 in India on March 21st.
It is still unknown whether the Indian variant will be different from the Indonesian variant.
The smartphone released in Indonesia with an FHD+ display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, a 64MP main camera, 33W fast charging support, and a slew of other features.
Realme C55 India Launch Date, Time
Via media invites, the company confirmed that the entry-level smartphone is launching on March 21st in the country at 12:30 pm (IST).
The company also revealed that it would have a 64MP main camera and 33W fast charging support.
Realme C55 Specifications
* 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display
* MediaTek Helio G88 SoC
* 5,000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging
* 64MP primary + 2MP dual cameras
* 8MP selfie shooter
* Android 13 OS
Realme C55: Specifications, Features, and Price
The Realme C55 offers a 90Hz LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 680nits peak brightness. The display panel measures 6.52 inches in size and accommodates the front shooter inside a punch-hole notch.
Powering the Realme C55 is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor which comes coupled with a Mali G52 graphics unit. The smartphone sports up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage.
It comes pre-loaded with Android 13 based Realme UI 4.0. The company also allows users to expand the memory further with the virtual RAM feature that enables up to 8GB extra RAM.
The Realme C55 packs a dual-rear camera setup that includes a 64MP primary camera. The high-resolution sensor on Realme’s latest C-series handset gets accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor and an LED flash. The smartphone offers an 8MP front shooter for video calls and selfies.
The Realme C55 comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 33W SuperVOOC fast charging support. It offers a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfers.
The handset also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Realme C55 comes in Sunshower and Rainy Night colour options.
It also features a dedicated microSD card slot. The handset weighs 189.5 grams and is around 7.89mm thick. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Realme C55 is priced at Rp 2,499,000 (approx Rs 13,300) for the 6GB + 128GB configuration. The handset also comes in an 8GB + 256GB configuration which is priced at Rp 2,999,000 (approx Rs 16,000).
We can expect the Realme C55 to be a bit cheaper compared to Indonesia.
REALME C55 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Processor | Unisoc T616 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 14, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Unisoc T616 |
| CPU | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 406 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 64 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 8 MP, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Faqs on Realme C55
1) What are specifications of Realme C55?
Ans) Realme C55 specifications
As the smartphone is now official in Indonesia, we are aware that the smartphone has been launched in two colour options, including Sun Shower and Rainy Night.
The phone has a Mini Capsule that is like the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro series. It features a 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate with flat bezels. It packs a 64MP primary shooter along with a 2MP depth sensor. The entry-level smartphone comes equipped with an 8MP snapper on the front.
The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD card. The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC fast charging and runs on Android 13-based Realme UI custom skin.
It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone has 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a charging USB Type-C port.
2) What is Realme C55 price in India?
Ans) In Indonesia, the Realme C55 costs IDR 2,499,000 (roughly Rs. 13,300) for the base
6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and IDR 2,999,000 (roughly Rs. 16,000) for the 8GB
RAM + 256GB storage variant.
3) What are the leaks around Realme C55 ?
Ans) Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) suggested in a tweet that the Realme C55 expected to launch globally on March 7 and go on sale starting March 8. He added that the model is likely to launch in India later this year.
He also hinted at a few key specifications that the purported Realme device may arrive with. As per the tipster, the Realme C55 could feature a 64-megapixel AI Camera as its primary sensor among the likely dual rear camera setup of the device.
The model is expected to launch in a single configuration of 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, according to the leak, which added that the upcoming Realme C55 may also feature 16GB Dynamic RAM.
Tipped to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, the rumoured Realme C55 is also expected to support 33W SUPERVOOC charging and come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.
Attached to the tweet, is a leaked promotional image of the Realme C55 handset, which suggests that the device will be available in a Sunshower colour.
Another leak by Price Baba suggests that the Realme C55 smartphone will also be available in a Black colour variant.
The second leak also offered design renders of the upcoming smartphone, and suggests that the Realme C55 may be the company’s first C-series phone with a punch-hole display.
As seen in the leaked images cited in the report, the back of the model mostly has a matte finish with only a glossy bit around the dual-camera unit.
The handset is also seen sporting a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
A promotional video, recently leaked by the same tipster, also showed the two separate rear camera modules of the purported Realme C55. The short 10-second clip also showed the power button on the left edge of the device as having a fingerprint scanner.
Overall, the design appears similar to that of the Redmi 10 4G that launched in February 2022. Another earlier leak from YouTuber Official Complete Selular, cited in a report by Gizmochina suggests a lot of important specifications of the Realme C55, which is said to have a thick top and bottom bezel, with a USB Type-C port at the bottom with a 3.5mm audio jack and speaker grille.
This report suggested that the Realme C55 will feature a 6.52-inch LCD display with Full-HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz.
It was also the first to hint that the device will likely be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor and could come with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage.
The smartphone was also expected to feature a dual-rear camera system in this report led by a 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel auxiliary sensor, paired with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The report added that the phone is expected to run Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13.
4) How is the design of Realme C55?
Ans) Talking about the design, the Realme C55 looks similar to the Realme 10 4G with some alterations. First, two separate camera islands are a bit bigger in size and the front has a centered punch hole for the front camera. The device has flat edges made out of metal, and the power button incorporates a fingerprint scanner.
The bottom of the device has a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The display measures 6.52-inch and it is an IPS LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution, 680 nits peak brightness, and a 90Hz refresh rate. Overall, the bezels are quite thin for the price range.
5) What is the Price & availability of Realme C55?
Ans) Realme is offering two configuration options for the Realme C55 – one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and another with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The 6GB + 128GB version of the Realme C55 is priced at Rp 2,499,000 (~$163), while the 8GB + 256GB version will cost Rp 2,999,000 (~195). Starting March 8, the Realme C55 will be available for purchase in Indonesia.
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