Engineering:realme C2

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Short description: Budget Android smartphone by Realme
realme C2
realme C2 (2020)
realme C2s
Codenamewinter
BrandRealme
SeriesC
Compatible networksGSM, 3G, 4G (LTE)
First releasedC2: April 22, 2019; 7 years ago (2019-04-22)
C2 (2020): November 2019; 6 years ago (2019-11)
C2s: January 7, 2020; 6 years ago (2020-01-07)
PredecessorRealme C1
SuccessorRealme C3
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions154.3 × 73.7 × 8.5 mm
Mass166 g
Operating systemInitial:
C2/C2 (2020): Android 9 Pie + ColorOS 6 Lite
C2s: Android 9 Pie + ColorOS 6.1
Current: Android 10 + realme UI 1
CPUMediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8320
MemoryC2/C2 (2020): 2/3 GB
C2s: 3 GB
LPDDR3
StorageC2: 16/32 GB
C2 (2020): 32/64 GB
C2s: 32 GB
eMMC 5.1
Removable storageMicroSDXC up to 256 GB
BatteryNon-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh
DisplayIPS LCD, 6.1", 1560 × 720 (HD+), 19.5:9 ratio, 282 ppi
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12 µm, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth sensor)
LED flash, HDR, panorama
1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP, f/2.0 (wide), 1/5", 1.12 μm
HDR
1080p@30fps
ConnectivityMicro-USB, 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
OtherAccelerometer, proximity sensor, compass
References[1][2][3]

The realme C2 is an entry-level smartphone developed by Realme. It was introduced on April 22, 2019, alongside the Realme 3 Pro.[4][5] Additionally, in November 2019, a new version of the smartphone called realme C2 (2020) was introduced, which features a larger amount of built-in storage and is sold in only two colors: blue and black. On January 7, the realme C2s was unveiled, which is available only in a 3/32 GB configuration and comes in one color option - Black.

Availability

The initial launch of the realme C2 was on April 22, 2019. Also, the realme C2 was initially launched in the Philippines on June 8, 2019[6][7] and was available at Diamond Blue and Diamond Black color options.[8]

Design

The screen is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The body is made of plastic and features a diamond-cut pattern.

On the bottom, there is a microUSB port, a speaker, a microphone, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The second microphone is located at the top. On the left side of the smartphone are the volume buttons and a slot for two SIM cards and a MicroSD card up to 256 GB. The power button is located on the right side.

The realme C2 was sold in two colors: Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, Diamond Sapphire, Diamond Ruby, while the 2020 model has the same (Diamond Black and Diamond Blue) two colors except for Diamond Sapphire and Diamond Ruby. In the

Technical specifications

Platform

The smartphones are equipped with a MediaTek Helio P22 processor and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU.[6] It was also powered by 8 Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz.

Battery

The battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh.

Camera

The smartphone features a dual rear camera: 13 MP, f/2.2 (wide) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor, with Bokeh effects[8]) with phase-detection autofocus and the ability to record video at 1080p@30fps. The front camera has a resolution of 5 MP, an aperture of f/2.0 (wide), and is capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps.

Display

The display is an IPS LCD, 6.1", HD+ (1560 × 720) with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, a pixel density of 282 ppi, and a waterdrop notch for the front camera.

Memory

The interior storage configurations differ from the following models:

  • The realme C2 is sold in 2/16, 2/32, and 3/32 GB configurations.
  • The 2020 version was sold in 2/32 and 3/64 GB configurations.
  • The realme C2s was only sold in a 3/32 GB configuration.

Software

The realme C2 and C2 (2020) were released with ColorOS 6 Lite based on Android 9 Pie. They were updated to realme UI 1 based on Android 10.[9]

The realme C2s was released with ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9 Pie. It was also updated to realme UI 1 based on Android 10.

References

  1. "Realme C2 - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c2-9670.php. 
  2. "Realme C2 2020 - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c2_2020-9957.php. 
  3. "Realme C2s - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c2s-10015.php. 
  4. Valiyathara, Anvinraj (2019-04-16). "Realme C2 specifications leaked; Likely to debut with Realme 3 Pro" (in en-US). https://www.gizmochina.com/2019/04/16/realme-c2-specifications-leaked-likely-to-debut-with-realme-3-pro/. 
  5. "realme 3 Pro and C2 launched: A one-two punch aimed at the Redmi Note series" (in en). 2019-04-22. https://www.androidauthority.com/realme-3-pro-realme-c2-india-launch-specs-978345/. 
  6. 6.0 6.1 Gonzales, Angelo (2019-06-04). "Realme C2: Price, specs, availability in the Philippines" (in en-US). https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/232228-realme-c2-price-specs-availability-philippines/. 
  7. Nieves, John (2019-05-29). "The Realme C2 Is Launching In The Philippines On May 31" (in en-US). https://unbox.ph/gadget/the-realme-c2-is-launching-in-the-philippines-on-may-31/. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 "Realme C2 review: Good looks and more on a budget" (in en-US). 2019-06-01. https://www.revu.com.ph/2019/06/realme-c2-review-price-specs/. 
  9. Verma, Shubham (2020-06-17). "Realme C2 Android 10-based Realme UI update to begin in September, older smartphones not eligible" (in en). https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/realme-c2-android-10-based-realme-ui-update-to-begin-in-september-older-smartphones-not-eligible-1689845-2020-06-17.