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 |
|---|
| Price | ₹3,599 | ₹10,999 |
| 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. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Realme C11 is the cheaper option.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — 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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