Unboxing and First Impressions — realme C11

Realme recently launched its new entry-level mobile phone, realme C11, on July 23, 2020, during a live-stream event. We’re lucky enough to get a unit just before the release to give us a chance to give our first impressions.

It’s the newest entry-level phone from realme.

Check out our realme C11 unboxing video on YouTube:

The realme C11 comes in two colors: Mint Green and Pepper Gray.

realme C11 mint green – with volume controls and power button.

realme C11 mint green – sim card slot side

Look and Feel

Aside from the striking-color yellow box, which follows what now seems to be the industry-standard of minimalistic design, the actual C11 has quite the premium look. With a 6.5″ display, it’s large enough to enjoy mobile games and videos.

13MP AI Dual Camera with Nightscape mode

Notable Features

With its massive 5000mAh battery, your mobile phone experience is extended greatly. According to their own lab test, the realme C11 can last a whopping 40 days on standby mode. While offline videos can last up to 21 hours of playback.

This smartphone is built with a 13MP AI Dual Camera with a nightscape mode. This allows you to capture better photos in low-light conditions. Now, we still have to test this, so stay tuned with our upcoming full tech review of this entry-level mobile phone.

We have briefly tested C11 on games by trying one has a high-definition display option, and it went smoothly. But follow us on Facebook for our upcoming full tech review.

Taking this for a spin

We can’t wait to test the C11 to its full potential. And with the price of Php 4,990, we believe that this is the sweet spot of entry-level pricing in the mobile phone industry today. What do you think? What are your thoughts about this unit? Let us know on Facebook or YouTube!

Tech Specs

Color
Mint Green
Pepper Grey

Display
Size: 6.5 inches
Screen Ratio: 88.7%
Resolution: HD+ 720*1600

Size & Weight
164.4mm*75.9mm*9.1mm
196g

Battery
5000mAh (typical value)

Storage
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 32GB

Camera
Primary:
13MP
PDAF
f/2.2 Aperture
HDR
Chroma Boost
Slo-mo

Portrait
2MP
f/2.4 Aperture
Portrait Mode

AI Front Camera
5MP
AI Beauty
HDR
Panoramic View
Timelapse

Video
720p / 1080p, 30fps

Features
MediaTek Helio G35
12nm product0n process
2.3Ghz
Storage expandable up to 256GB

Connectivity
SIM Card Type: Dual nano-sim cards
microSD Expansion/Triple Slot
VoLTE

Wireless
Supports 2.4G Wi-Fi
Supports Bluetooth 5.0

Sensors
GPS/Beido/Glonass
Magnetic Induction Sensor
Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Accelerometer Sensor
OTG

System
realme UI based on Android 10

In the Box
realme C11
5V2A Adapter*1
Micro USB Cable*1
Important Info booklet with Warranty
Card*1
Quick Guide*1
SIM Card Tool*1
Screen Protection Film*1