Nokia 2.3 vs Realme C3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 2.3 and the Realme C3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Price | $415 | $129 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 400 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 195 g |
| Released | Dec 2019 | Feb 2020 |
Summary: Nokia 2.3 is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Realme C3 is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Realme C3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.9 cm2 (~80.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass (no specific glass protection mentioned) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 (Android One) | Android 10, Realme UI 1.0 (upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G70 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 @ 660 MHz | Mali-G52 2EEMC2 |
Memory
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 400 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, AF + 2 MP, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night mode | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Chroma Boost, AI beauty, Expert mode, Time-Lapse |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 120fps slow motion |
| Triple | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF (main); 2 MP (portrait); 2 MP (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama, AI beauty, AI Portrait |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W standard charging | 10W wired, Reverse charging |
Body
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.7 x 75.4 x 8.7 mm (6.21 x 2.97 x 0.34 in) | 164.4 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio (headset required) | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, A-GPS |
Launch
| Nokia 2.3 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Announced | December 2019 | 2020, February 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, December 19 | Available. Released 2020, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia 2.3 or Realme C3?
Realme C3 — 4,000 mAh for the Nokia 2.3 versus 5,000 mAh for the Realme C3.
Which has more RAM, Nokia 2.3 or Realme C3?
Realme C3 — 2 GB for the Nokia 2.3 versus 4 GB for the Realme C3.
Which is lighter, Nokia 2.3 or Realme C3?
Nokia 2.3 — 183 g for the Nokia 2.3 versus 195 g for the Realme C3.
Which is newer, Nokia 2.3 or Realme C3?
Realme C3 — Dec 2019 for the Nokia 2.3 versus Feb 2020 for the Realme C3.
Is the Nokia 2.3 or the Realme C3 rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 2.3 6/10 and the Realme C3 7/10.
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