Realme C1 vs Realme C2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C1 and the Realme C2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,230 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 166 g |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Apr 2019 |
Summary: Realme C1 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Realme C2 is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme C1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, HD+ | 720 x 1560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9 Pie | Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 Lite |
| UI | ColorOS 5.2 (initially 5.1) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) | Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (for 2019 version) | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, AF + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm |
| Features | AI Beauty | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging (no fast charging) | 10W wired |
Body
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm | 154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm (6.07 x 2.90 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 168 g | 166 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate body, glossy back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Realme C1 | Realme C2 |
|---|
| Announced | September 2018 | 2019, April 22 |
| Status | Discontinued | — |
| Released | — | 2019, May 15 (initial sale in India) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme C1 or Realme C2?
Realme C1 — 4,230 mAh for the Realme C1 versus 4,000 mAh for the Realme C2.
Which has more RAM, Realme C1 or Realme C2?
Realme C2 — 2 GB for the Realme C1 versus 3 GB for the Realme C2.
Which is lighter, Realme C1 or Realme C2?
Realme C2 — 168 g for the Realme C1 versus 166 g for the Realme C2.
Which is newer, Realme C1 or Realme C2?
Realme C2 — Sep 2018 for the Realme C1 versus Apr 2019 for the Realme C2.
Is the Realme C1 or the Realme C2 rated higher?
We rate the Realme C1 7/10 and the Realme C2 6/10.
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