Realme C11 vs Realme C21Y
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C11 and the Realme C21Y, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | 200 g |
| Released | Jul 2020 | Jul 2021 |
Summary: Realme C11 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Realme C21Y is ahead on our rating, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Realme C21Y is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified, but some sources mention no protective layer | Unspecified |
Platform
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI 1.0 | Android 10, Realme UI (upgradable to Android 11 in some regions) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) | Unisoc T610 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 |
Memory
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Beauty, Filter Mode, Portrait Mode, Timelapse, Slo-mo, Super NightScape, Expert Mode | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Chroma Boost, Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, Ultra macro, AI Beauty, Filter |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth/B&W) |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2 (wide) |
| Features | AI Beauty | HDR, panorama, Timelapse, Panoramic view, Beauty Mode, Face-Recognition, Filter |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired, Reverse charging | 10W wired, Reverse charging |
Body
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.36 in) | 164.5 x 76 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | 200g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | Yes (region dependent) |
Launch
| Realme C11 | Realme C21Y |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, June 30 | July 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, July | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Realme C11 or Realme C21Y?
Realme C21Y — 3 GB for the Realme C11 versus 4 GB for the Realme C21Y.
Which is lighter, Realme C11 or Realme C21Y?
Realme C11 — 196 g for the Realme C11 versus 200 g for the Realme C21Y.
Which is newer, Realme C11 or Realme C21Y?
Realme C21Y — Jul 2020 for the Realme C11 versus Jul 2021 for the Realme C21Y.
Is the Realme C11 or the Realme C21Y rated higher?
We rate the Realme C11 6/10 and the Realme C21Y 7/10.
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