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realme C30 Review: An entry-level phone with smooth performance
While the realme C30 was released in the international market in June 2022, it launched in Bangladesh on October 18. It is a budget phone for unparalleled performance in the entry level market. As a brand, realme has always placed the needs of the youth above anything else. In keeping with that, the company has debuted its latest C30 smartphone for young adults. This article will enlighten you on the features of realme C30.
Key Features of realme C30
Design and Build Quality
Like many cost-effective phones, the realme C30 has a plastic case with a plastic back panel. However, it has a sturdy plastic build quality, and the plastic feels very strong. The cutouts in the frame are well-made, and the finish is extremely thorough. All of the parts have been superbly put together. As a result, the phone appears tough.
In the budget segment, phone makers are starting to make eye-catching designs. For example, POCO M4 5G has such a funky design, and apparently, realme has followed in its footsteps. The company has a similar setup to the realme C30. In turn, the device has a unique rear that has an intricate pattern.
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The phone has a volume rocker button on the right side and a power button, while the left side contains a sim slot. The realme keeps the thin design of the C series with a width of only 8.5 mm and a weight of only 182 g, making the smartphone easy to carry around.
Additionally, the phone has a vertical stripe design which is inspired by luggage and comes in denim black and lake blue colors. The phone's appearance looks like a work of art, but one that gives away the fact that it is an entry-level device and has a single camera on the back.
Display
The realme C30's 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ (1,600 × 720 pixels) resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate are compatible with most other entry-level smartphones. It has 120Hz touch sampling rate.
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Today's entry-level mobile electronics are bright enough for outdoor usage and offer nice color reproduction for daily usage. And realme has also maintained this. Its level of brightness (400nits) makes it easily seen under direct sunlight. However, it does not produce the ideal colors, but it is good enough for average users.
You will see slight pixelation when you preview small UI elements, particularly if you are on the home screen of the device's Android OS and have pixels of 270 PPI. The pixelization is more obvious if you have already used it with a Full HD+ resolution. However, you cannot get better than this from a good entry-level phone.
Camera
The realme C30 lets you snap photos with a single 8-megapixel rear-facing AI camera featuring f/2.0 aperture, and a 4P lens.
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Its 5-megapixel front-facing selfie camera has f/2.2 aperture, and a 3P lens. That is typically what you get with any entry-level smartphone nowadays.
The cameras in beginner smartphones may not be capable of capturing the details, colors, or ranges to produce high-quality images. So, you should not expect too much in terms of photo quality.
You can record up to 1080P/30fps video using the main camera and 720P/30fps video with the selfie camera.
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Performance
The realme C30 uses an uncommon chipset, the Unisoc T612. Going by its specs, it was developed using an advanced 12nm fabrication process. It has two Cortex-A75 cores, six Cortex-A55 cores, and the Mali-G57 GPU. For an entry-level smartphone chip, it looks very promising.
On paper, the Unisoc T612 supposedly offers better performance than the MediaTek Helio G25, which is usually considered to be a very powerful option for an entry-level device. However, you can get high performance indeed.
The phone opens applications in a shorter time than most other entry-level phones. The credit does not only go to the processor but also to the UFS 2.2 storage, which is faster than the eMMC 5.1 storage that you get in most entry-level phones.
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The phone is capable of simultaneously dealing with multiple tasks and operates without a serious problem, even though it has only 2GB RAM. It offers 32GB internal storage that can be extended up to 1TB.
Software
The phone's software uses Android 11 GO Edition alongside Realme UI GO Edition customization. Many portions of this system are based on the built-in Android operating system, while you can customize some features too. However, the built-in elements look better than the custom features.
While the effort of fewer custom user interface (UI) elements makes the user interface look nice, the result also has an adverse effect. Realme UI may not be as visually pleasing as stock Android UIs, but it offers numerous benefits, such as the ability to use more than one instance of the same app, lock applications, change the design of several UI elements, and features that help make multitasking simpler.
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The realme C30 has all the essential apps preinstalled, but you can remove most of them if you want. The only app you can't uninstall is App Market
Battery
realme C30 comes with a massive 5000mAh battery. On a full charge, the phone can run for approximately 30 to 35 hours with around 8 to 10 hours of screen-on time. In addition to that, you can even connect to your smartwatch and other devices using Bluetooth.
realme C30's official price in Bangladesh
The phone is officially available in the Bangladesh market. You can buy it for Tk.10,000+VAT, which is a considerably cheap price for an entry-level phone.
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Final Words
Unlike most entry-level phones, the realme C30 can overcome the issue of slow performance due to its speedy Unisoc T612 chipset. The phone runs fast and smooth, which is a rear thing for a phone around TK10,000.
So, if you are looking for an entry-level budget smartphone with smooth performance for basic usability, the realme C30 is what you are looking for.
realme brings C30 to Bangladesh
Youth-centric brand realme recently launched realme C30 – an entry-level smartphone – in Bangladesh.
Also, realme C30 will be available at Daraz Flash Sale on October 18 at 4pm.
C30 has been equipped with a UNISOC T612 processor. It has UFS 2.2 high-speed flash storage for an exceptional data transfer experience.
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Realme has packed C30 with a set of amazing features including an 8.5mm ultra-slim vertical stripe design, a 6.5-inch mega display along with a screen-to-body ratio of 88.7 percent.
Also, the device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and has an 8MP AI camera.
realme C30 is available in a variant of 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM for Tk9,999 without VAT.
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‘realme Fan Fest 2022’ ends this year with exciting fan event; records in Daraz
realme organized 828- fan fest on the occasion of its 4th anniversary, which has come to an end amidst festivities and enthusiastic participation of fans and users.
For this year’s Fan Fest, realme wanted to push its fans to “Keep It Real” and explore their authentic selves and arranged a fan event.
To share the joy of their success and anniversary, realme has recently organized the celebratory event of its 828- fan fest that included some thrilling activities and amusements for its fans.
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The fan fest was interactive for the fans as they had the chance to take part in many activities during their fan event like- scavenger hunt game, Fluid realmow art competition facilitated by Masu Ake and Go Kart racing. The fans also thoroughly enjoyed the musical performances given by Black Zang & Masha along with. Remarkably, during the event realme has also recognized and awarded some of the photographers from around the country and artists from the realme contests.
Apart from various exciting activities, realme also came up with exciting offers for the fans. realme users can now buy realme GT Master Edition at a lucrative price of Tk 34,990+VAT. Not only that, the buyers will get free live stream holder as a sure gift with every purchase. Buyers can also purchase realme C11 (2GB/32GB) 2021 at a special price of Tk 10499+VAT.
There were lucrative offers on Daraz as well where realme has become the top-selling brand during the realme Fan Fest 2022. realme narzo 50i has become the highest sold smartphone; realme 9Pro Series & GT Master Edition, the best-selling 5G smartphone and realme 9 Pro Series is the top 1 smartphone in pro camera phone segment.
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It is mentionable that realme is going to enter its second stage of growth with a refined focus on long-term growth. In this stage, realme will be more focused on building a full-fledged AIoT ecosystem (TechLife ecosystem) that will include products like smart TVs, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, wearables, and a vast number of smart gadgets and accessories.
With a mix of exciting discounts, huge giveaways, along with this enthralling event, there was something for everyone during the realme 828 Fan Fest 2022. Fans have expressed their satisfaction over such a huge arrangement. Inspired by Dare to Leap spirit, realme fans will stay with this smartphone brand even in the days to come for something more exhilarating.
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realme Pad Mini Review: Is it a worthy budget iPad mini of android?
In the recent years smartphone brand realme has got huge popularity among the youths because it didn’t limit itself to one or two features, like camera, processor, etc. Instead they carved out value-for-money devices that brought a unique blend of features, performance, and price. In this legacy, its first tablet, the realme Pad Mini was launched on 8th April 2022 in China. In this article, we take a detailed look at the tablet to see whether it can compete with the likes of other android tabs as well as iPads.
Key Features of realme Pad Mini
Design and Build Quality
The design of the realme would remind anyone of the early Note series from Xiaomi or the Tab 6 from Samsung. The device is rectangular with rounded edges to give it a more ergonomic look.
While the pad mini might look like Tab 6 from the back, it looks much like the iPad mini from the front. Thanks to the reduced bezels on all sides. It's not symmetrical like the iPad mini, but it's definitely a welcomed choice in its price bracket.
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The build quality of the pad mini is quite decent. users will be getting a dual finish on the back where the back panel itself is glass with the top and bottom along with the frame is made from aluminum. However, there is no protection rating for the front and back glass.
Users will find all the traditional buttons and ports. One thing that stood out was the lack of a fingerprint sensor. understandably, brands cannot opt for under-display fingerprint sensors for such budget devices. But the lack of even a physical fingerprint sensor is disappointing. The only form of biometric protection here is the face unlock system.
Overall, the design and build quality of the pad mini is on par with other budget tablets at this price point. The cut corners for the budget are apparent as ever, but that’s just how things are with this device.
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The Display
Even though users can hold the device in one hand, the screen real estate of the pad mini is much larger to suggest that it is by no means, a one-handed device. And that is thanks to the slim bezels across the 8.7-inch IPS LCD.
Most android tablets other than the high-end flagship ones still use LCD panels. The choice is obvious because of the cost and because individual pixel visibility isn’t a great factor for large-screen devices.
Moving on, the display boasts a 1340P resolution with 179 ppi density. On paper, this might seem like nothing. 1340P resolution also puts the display in a weird position as it's neither something that will blow away with performance nor will it let down.
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The display choice is somewhat understandable as most android tablets from budget to mid-level range come with a similar setup. We checked the outdoor visibility of the tablet and it was legible in auto brightness mode. There will be occasional color shifts here and there as it is still an LCD panel. But the overall consumer experience will be satisfactory for the price it comes at.
The Camera
Cameras are never the strong suits of any tablets. It feels like back cameras are included in a tablet for the sake of including one. The story is also similar to the front-facing one. With the Realme Pad mini, users will be getting an 8 MP shooter on the back and a 5 MP shooter on the front.
There is nothing great or mentionable about these sensors. These are just other generic lenses that are good for casual shots here and there but nothing that can be called photography standards.
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Moving on to the front, the 5 MP camera will be good enough for video calls or conferences. It isn’t an ideal selfie shooter in any way. And to be honest, that has been the goal of Realme to begin with.
And as for the main sensor, it is also aimed as a document scanner rather than a photography tool. Cameras in the tab are all about work utility so there’s hardly any room for complaints.
Processor and Performance
The Realme Pad mini comes with a Unisoc Tiger T616 processor based on the 12 Nm architecture. The octa-core processor has a chip design of 2 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 chips.
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This is a complete entry-level processor which isn’t going to be performance-heavy. But that is hardly stopping the device from being a utilitarian device. Users will be able to blaze through everyday tasks like browsing the web, social media, or content consumption. The processor can even power graphics-intensive games at mid-range settings.
The only drawback is that the device gets heated easily with processor-intensive tasks. Other than that, the performance is right in line with any budget smartphones or tablets out there.
Battery and Charge Time
The realme Pad mini is equipped with a 6400 mAh battery to power the large display. Thankfully, users will also be getting an 18W fast charger in the box which will roughly charge up the device in about 2 hours.
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Price of realme Pad Mini
Realme Pad Mini is officially available in Bangladesh. The price of the Pad mini is 21,349 BDT.
Verdict
The android tablet has always been a hit or miss for whoever tried to venture into this space. Unlike Apple, no company was able to enjoy unrivaled success as the iPads still account for the majority of tab sales across countries.
realme here didn’t try to reinvent the wheel. Rather they took the existing cues and made a device that delivers on all fronts. Other than the camera, there really isn’t much to complain about the realme Pad mini. And that really makes it a great budget option for those looking for an android tablet in the market.
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realme launches 9 Pro+, 9 Pro, Pad Mini
Youth-centric brand realme recently launched three new devices – realme 9 Pro+, 9 Pro and Pad Mini.
Available in 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, realme 9 Pro+ is available in Aurora Green and Sunrise Blue for Tk39,990 (excluding VAT).
Priced at Tk31,990 (excluding VAT), 9 Pro is available in Aurora Green and Sunrise Blue and comes with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM.
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Realme 9 Pro+ is a smartphone in the 5G segment and the first mid-range phone with the Sony IMX766 OIS flagship camera.
The device comes with a flagship 6nm advanced 5G processor – MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G processor with an Antutu score of over 500,000. This processor improves gaming and allows users to capture 35 percent more details in their pictures, compared to previous generation Dimensity chips.
Realme 9 Pro+ also comes with a 90Hz Super AMOLED display, 60W fast charging, vapour chamber cooling system, dual stereo speakers and Gorilla glass 5.
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Realme 9 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 695 5G processor, 120Hz ultra-smooth display, 64MP nightscape camera, a 5000mAh battery and 33W dart charge support.
Pad Mini features an 8.7-inch and 7.6mm ultra-slim display, and of 6400mAh battery.
realme to hold night photowalk contest
Youth-centric brand realme has come up with a night Photowalk contest for smartphone lovers who love to capture stunning moments with their mobile phones to give them an opportunity to unleash their creativity.
According to a media statement, it will create a new platform and bring together photography enthusiasts with a renowned photographer who will share his knowledge with them and enhance their photographic skills.
Initially, photography aficionados from every corner of the country were asked to submit their profile. It was also open to different online photography communities.
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From hundreds of submissions, realme selected 16 photographers for a photo walk.
Avijit Nandy, a renowned photographer, who won various contests, led the contest.
He will organize an online workshop for the selected photographers to enlighten them about different tips and tricks for taking the best shot with their smartphones.
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And then, selected contestants will be taken on a photowalking to put their photography skills to test.
The photos are to be captured under 4 categories - nature at night, street photography, portrait at night and creative at night. Photographer Nandy will also take photos in these categories. Two university photography clubs will collaborate with this campaign by providing their unique and fresh point of view with their photos.
The most attractive part of this contest is that the photos under these 4 categories will be captured with realme’s upcoming smartphones from 9 pro series.
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realme's night Photowalk contest is expected to spark creativity among the youth who are passionate about mobile photography and help them explore the night world in a different way.
Realme narzo 50, C31 available across Bangladesh
Youth-centric brand realme's recently launched smartphones relame narzo 50 and realme C31. Both phones are now available across Bangladesh.
realme narzo 50
Narzo 50 4GB/64GB is available at Tk16,499 and C31 at Tk12990.
Narzo 50 is the latest phone from realme's narzo series for the gaming aficionados. It is the only phone in the market with a Helio G96 processor and 120Hz refresh rate at this price.
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The phone also features a 5000mAh battery for hours of uninterrupted usage and gaming.
If the device runs out of power, with the help of its 33W Dart Charge, the users can charge this phone from 0 percent to 100 percent in just 70 minutes.
Also, narzo 50 comes with a 50MP AI triple camera setup, ensuring that the users can capture crisp photos.
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realme C31
Combining a visual experience with a comfortable feel, C31 comes with a new dynamic texture design as thin as 8.4mm.
Alongside a large 6.5-inch HD+ display, the smartphone is facilitated with Unisoc T612.
Unisoc T612 is an octa-core 12nm processor that clocks up to 1.82 GHz and adopts Cortex A75 structure, delivering a powerful and stable performance.
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Also, C31 comes with a 5000mAh battery.
Eid: Realme offers chance to visit Bali
Youth-centric brand realme has launched its Eid campaign with different offers.
Users can get the opportunity to enjoy a trip to Bali with a companion while buying any realme device.
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The campaign started on April 4 and will continue till May 3.
During this campaign, every user who buys a realme device will get something in return.
Besides cashback, there are opportunities to win realme GT, Narzo50, C31 smartphones, realme watch or band, realme t-shirt, and umbrella.
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realme brings consumers products with trendsetting technologies, features and trendsetting experiences that are first applied in the price segment.
It is developing a diverse portfolio of 5G products to offer 100 million 5G phones in the next three years to young users, says the company.
Realme narzo 50 launched
th-centric brand realme launched narzo 50 at an online event Sunday.
Equipped with the Helio G96 processor and a 6.6-inch FHD+ screen, narzo 50 is the latest phone from realme's narzo series for gaming aficionados.
The processor will ensure a 42 percent improvement in performance from its predecessor.
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Narzo 50 also features a 5000mAh battery for hours of uninterrupted usage and gaming.
The phone comes with a 50MP AI triple camera setup, ensuring that the users can capture crisp photos.
The main 50MP (f/1.8) camera has a large aperture, making images clearer and brighter, and a 4X Max Digital zoom enables users to shoot clear photos from long distances.
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There is also a 2MP (f/2.4) macro lens with a super close focus distance.
Priced at Tk16,499, Narzo 50 is available in 4/64GB with Dynamic RAM expansion technology and two colours – Speed Black and Speed Blue.
Realme leads Bangladesh smartphone market in 2021: Counterpoint
Youth-centric brand realme led the smartphone market of Bangladesh in 2021 with a 17 percent share, according to the latest report of global research firm Counterpoint.
At 82 percent year-on-year, realme grew the highest among the top five brands in 2021, it said.
Bangladesh's overall smartphone market increased 11 percent year-on-year during this time, the Counterpoint report also said.
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However, the 5G smartphone penetration is still in a very early stage in the country.
Telecom operator Teletalk started rolling out its 5G network in the country on December 31, 2021.
Initially, the network will be available at six major locations before being expanded to more locations in 2022.
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5G smartphones will capture a significant share in the market in the coming years.
According to another report published by the leading global technology market analyst firm Canalys, realme clinched the top spot as a smartphone maker in the Bangladeshi market in terms of shipments in Q4 2021.
realme made it to the top with a 20 percent unit share and registered over 50 percent growth in Q4.
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