VP/Tech Review | realme C63: The Phone that Endures
Proving once again that great phones do not have to break the bank, realme Philippines comes in hot with the realme C63.
In line with the C-series’ commitment to redefining what entry-level phones could be, the realme C63 comes with a sleek and durable design packed with competitive features. Aiming to elevate the casual consumer experience, the newest addition to realme’s line of budget-friendly phones ensures nothing short of the quality champion experience.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the realme C63 and go over its most notable features in our full unboxing and review.
Unboxing
The realme C63 comes with a yellow realme box sleeve that easily slips off to reveal the main box. Removing the sleeve reveals a small box that contains the free plastic case, the SIM ejector tool, the quick guide booklet, and the warranty card.
Under that is the actual phone carefully wrapped in plastic. Removing the phone reveals the 45W SUPERVOOC Charging brick and the Type-C cable that snuggly fits into the container.
Overall, the unboxing experience of the realme C63 was comparable to other realme phones in this lineup. The addition of the free plastic case always adds something to the unboxing experience and is very much an appreciated addition.
Build and Display
One thing to note about the C63 is its Weather Proof design. The realme C63 has been given a certification for High Reliability through realme labs testing. This ensures that the phone has a certain level of durability even with accidental drops. Of course, results may vary depending on external factors and situations, but the realme C63 can take a beating and survive.
The realme C63 has two exquisite colorways: Jade Green and Leather Blue. The one on our hands sports the Leather Blue variant made of premium vegan leather. It features a coarse lychee texture that makes the phone easier to grip and nice to touch.
With an emphasis on durability, this back design carries more than just visual appeal. It also takes pride in its stain and scratch-resistant capabilities for life’s little accidents. Backed by testing data from realme Labs, the device withstood 200,000 abrasion tests without sustaining a scratch proving its durability.
Looking at the phone, you’ll notice how slim it is at 7.74mm. It also comes with a 6.7” 90Hz HD+ Display that gives you a decent viewing experience. The realme C63 offers a vibrant screen that can go down to 1 Nit of brightness to lessen eye strain and help you navigate dark places.
A call back to its Weather Proof design, the realme C63 also has an IP54 Dust and Water resistance rating as an added layer of protection. This means you can comfortably use it outdoors even with unprecedented climate conditions. You can even use the Rainwater Smart Touch feature that maintains the proper register of clicks even when the screen is moist.
Charging
Fit for the champion lifestyle, realme C63 packs a 5000mAh battery that can last for a long time thanks to realme’s charging technologies. You’ll also be at peace knowing that the realme C63 has been given a TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification that guarantees safety from overheating, short circuits, plus drops & impact among others.
Based on our testing, the phone’s 45W SUPERVOOC Charge can charge the phone to 30% in just 15 minutes. It also reached 50% in just 30 minutes like the brand claimed. Finally, the phone reached 100% in just an hour and fifteen minutes of being plugged in. Personally, as someone who’s always on the go, I appreciate the quickness and efficiency that the realme C63’s charging provides. For my lifestyle with zero to little downtime, being able to charge my phone up to 30% in fifteen minutes helps a lot in maximizing my productivity for the day.
The realme C63 also has smart charging algorithms infused within its system that improve charging performance. With VCVT Intelligent Tuning algorithms, the phone can even adjust the voltage and current it is using. The phone also could learn the user’s charging patterns to maximize conserving battery health and age.
Real Essentials
Like other realme phones, the realme C63 also comes with its own Real Essentials for you to utilize. It comes with eight quality-of-life improvement features that give you a top-notch experience.
- AI Noise Reduction – Enhances sound clarity during phone calls, especially in noisy environments.
- Mini Capsule 2.0 – transforms the camera punch hole into the shape of a pill that indicates certain notifications.
- Rainwater Smart Touch – Allows a proper register of clicks even when the display is wet.
- Air Gestures – Utilizes the selfie camera by detecting hand gestures to swipe up or down.
- Dynamic Button – Open an app or an intended function by either double tapping or double pressing the power button.
- Riding Mode – a dedicated app window where users can easily navigate between apps while riding in a vehicle.
- AI Boost – you can choose between Smooth Boost or Game Boost to enhance the phone’s productivity and performance depending on your needs.
- Customized Lowest or 1 Nit Brightness – allows the display to dim by as low as 1 Nit for less straining on the eyes.
Processor and Storage
In line with realme’s commitment to producing phones that maintain peak performance, the realme C63 has a realme Lab 48-Month Fluency Certification. With the same standard as TÜV Rheinland, this certification measured the device’s performance over time through tedious tasks such as opening and switching apps, and playing games.
Furthermore, the realme C63 comes with up to 16GB of total RAM with up to 8GB of Dynamic RAM Expansion. This allows you to multitask and keep apps running in the background hassle-free and lag-free. Moreover, the phone also packs a massive 256GB of storage for storing memories and playing games. For phones within this price point, the realme C63’s ample RAM and storage stand out, especially for people with flexible and on-the-go lifestyles.
Powered by the Unisoc T612 Processor, the realme C63 provides sufficient power within its price segment. Our testing showed that it can run games like Mobile Legends and Asphalt 9 smoothly in its default setting. However, for other heavy games such as Genshin Impact, we recommend playing the game in the lowest setting possible, so you’ll encounter less lag. Overall, for the realme C63’s price range, it delivers a smooth gameplay performance for most of the games you’d expect to be able to play.
Additionally, the realme C63 runs on realme UI based on Android 14 giving its users a clean and organized interface.
Camera
For its price point, the realme C63 provides you with a decent camera that works every time you need it. It boasts a 50MP main shooter at the back, as well as an 8MP front-facing camera perfect for selfies. The 50MP shooter at the back produces vibrant photos with decent detail and saturation. This camera set-up also has a secondary lens called the “Flicker Camera” that helps in correcting light and capturing images even under dark situations.
Overall Thoughts
If you’re looking for a phone with a nice battery, a durable build, and decent performance, the realme C63 might be for you. For its price, the realme C63 becomes a nice entry-level phone capable of giving you well-rounded and reliable features.
Its Weather Proof design makes it a great phone to bring outdoors to run errands and multitask. The long-lasting battery coupled with its fast-charging capabilities makes it an ideal day for long trips and busy work days. Bottomline is, the quality champion experience does not always have to put a hole in your pocket—look at the realme C63.
The realme C63 retails for Php8,999 starting July 11, 2024, in all official realme stores. As a treat, online shoppers can snag the realme C63 for only Php 7,349 using a voucher on realme’s official Shopee store from July 11-20. Similarly, the Squad can purchase the realme C63 for as low as Php 7,799 from July 14-20 using limited vouchers on realme’s official Lazada and TikTok shops.
From July 11 to 21, the Squad can visit any authorized realme stores to buy the realme C63 and receive a FREE TechLife Power Bank 2 20000mAh, valued at P999. Additionally, Home Credit is offering a 6-month installment plan for just P1,089 at zero percent interest from July 12 to 31, 2024, so run and avail these deals while they last!
