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| Excellence Score |
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| Value for Money Score |
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| Price |
₹ 7,999 onwards
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₹ 9,499 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Aug, 2020
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Sep, 2020
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6.5 inches
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6.5 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
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720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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| Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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| Display Features |
N/A
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Night mode
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2.3 GHz
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2 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
MediaTek Helio G35Ranked #67 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #45 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
PowerVR GE8320
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Adreno 610
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| RAM |
3 GB
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4 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 5G |
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
microUSB
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microUSB
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| Primary Camera |
13MP + 2MP + 2MP
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12MP + 2MP + 2MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (Full HD)
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| Other Camera Features |
13MP: f/2.2 Aperture; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture, HDR, Panorama
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12MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 5P lens; PDAF, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 4x Digital Zoom, Super Nightscape, Panoramic, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost
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| Secondary Camera |
5MP
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8MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
f/2.0 Aperture, AI Beauty, Filter Mode, HDR, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Timelapse
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f/2.0 Aperture, Portrait Mode, Timelapse, Panoramic, AI Beauty, HDR, Filter
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| Internal Memory |
32 GB
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64 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 256 GB
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Yes, up to 256 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
9.8 mmThick
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8.9 mmMedium
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| Weight |
209 gmHeavy
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195 gmHeavy
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| Width |
75.9 mmOk for one-handed use
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75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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| Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
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| Included Fast Charger |
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
Noise Filtration
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Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Pleasant, refreshing design - back is textured similar to other budget realme phones, there is a square-shape camera module similar to the realme C11
- Front has a similar affair with a dew-drop notch and thin bezels
- The patterned back almost completely eliminates the chances of getting fingerprints or smudges - it also adds a lot of grip and gives the phone a very solid, sturdy feel
- Face recognition and fingerprint sensor are quick to unlock the smartphone
- Large, 6.5 inch IPS display with HD+ resolution - the colors are vibrant with a decent amount of sharpness
- Sunlight legibility is also good - the display gets bright enough for comfortable outdoor use
- The Realme C12 comes with Realme UI based on Android 10 which is much more streamlined and clean compared to previous realme phones - it still packs a lot of useful features like Dark mode, Focus mode, Game Space and Personal Information Protection
- Good triple camera setup for the price - a 13MP primary shooter + a 2MP depth sensor + 2MP Macro camera
- The main camera can click photos with good details in bright light - photos have a lot of details, colours have a punch, come out well even when shot against a direct light source, thanks to the HDR and chroma boost
- The macro camera produces fun, usable photos as long as you give it a lot of light and the correct focal distance
- The portrait shots look good, and the edge detection is decent as well
- The 5MP front camera can shoot decent selfies - the portrait mode works for the front camera as well, bringing out a more aggressive bokeh effect than the one produced by the dedicated sensor at the back
- Decent video recording quality, with a option to shoot slow motion videos
- Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available
- Realme C12 is worth buying as long as your usage is basic - it has a good display that produces bright colours, cameras manage to deliver beautiful shots and the battery the can last days
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- Catchy, elegant 'V-pattern' rear design - the V-design at the back with a smooth texture gives the device a good look
- Trendy, tear-drop notch front design - the bezels on the sides are thin for smartphones at this price
- The 20:9 aspect ratio makes the smartphone tall and slim, so it's relatively comfortable to hold and use
- The fingerprint scanner is located on the rear and works well, so does the Face Unlock
- The weight is evenly distributed, the device doesn't feel too heavy to hold
- Large, 6.5 inch IPS display with HD+ resolution - the colors are vibrant with a decent amount of sharpness
- Sunlight legibility is decent - the display gets bright enough for comfortable outdoor use
- The Narzo 20A comes with Realme UI based on Android 10 which is much more streamlined and clean compared to previous realme phones - it still packs a lot of useful features like Dark Mode, Focus mode, Game Space and Personal Information Protection
- Decent triple camera setup for the price - a 12MP primary shooter + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP ‘retro’ unit
- The primary camera can take nice pictures in good lighting conditions, the colour accuracy is good and the dynamic range and sharpness are also decent enough and for a phone at this price
- There's also a decent Macro mode which lets you get very close to the subject (focusing at a close distance could be an issue though)
- The portrait shots also come out good and they are usable for most scenarios
- Decent video recording quality, with a option to shoot slow-motion videos
- Impressive battery life with a big 5000 mAh battery - it lasts for two full days on a single charge with moderate usage
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- Quite hefty, at 209g weight and 9.8 thickness
- There is no Widevine L1 certification which means that you cannot enjoy HD content on Netflix and Amazon Prime
- There's still some bloatware that comes pre-installed
- Performance of the realme C12 is strictly average - the apps begin to lag when you try browsing the internet and running apps in the background simultaneously - as far as gaming is concerned, it is capable of handling light games only such as Temple Run, Candy Crush etc
- Low light photos are average, as expected, they lack detail and aren't very sharp
- Uses the old MicroUSB plug, while the competition has started offering USB Type-C in the budget segment
- Charging is on the slower side with the 10W charger - it takes over 4 hours to charge the smartphone completely
- If you're looking for a good performing phone with all other bells and whistles, there's the realme Narzo 10 as alternative at similar price
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- There is no Widevine L1 certification which means that you cannot enjoy HD content on Netflix and Amazon Prime
- There's still some bloatware that comes pre-installed
- Poor performance from the Snapdragon 665 SOC - opening up apps, scrolling through the interface, heading to settings, or even just going through the list of apps is a painfully slow process - the performance of the phone is pretty disappointing to the extent that this could be one of the worst-performing phones in some years
- Low light photos are average, as expected, they lack detail and aren't very sharp
- Selfies are average too with inaccurate colour tone and low sharpness and details - the portrait selfie is not very consistent either
- Still offers the old MicroUSB, while the competition has started offering USB Type-C in the budget segment
- Charging is on the slower side with the 10W charger - it takes over 3 hours to charge the smartphone completely
- The Realme Narzo 20A offers a good display, new design, and excellent battery life, however, the performance lets you down big time - with Realme Narzo 20A letting you down even with basic apps and day to day usage, it is difficult to recommend this phone to anyone
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| Expert Reviews |
The Realme C12 looks great, is built nicely and has reasonably good cameras for its price and excellent battery life  in-depth Read Review »Buy this for battery, design  in-depth Read Review »Long-lasting battery makes it a good buy  in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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The Realme Narzo 20A is a phone that offers excellent battery life, good design and display... though, when it comes to the performance, it fails miserably  in-depth Read Review »A rather middling experience  in-depth Read Review »Realme Narzo 20A seems to be a decent smartphone but software needs an update... as of now, it is buggy and shows signs of lagging  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »- hands-on Read Review »
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