a unique bet at 160 dollars

The mid-range was a segment in which competition is fierce, with strong commitments from brands to maximize the quality-price ratio of their devices. Realme is a brand that, since its arrival in Europe, has been brilliant in this regard.

The company has now launched the real me C67, a new mobile phone that hits the market at 159 dollars on a promotional basis, although it then remains in the 200 euro range. It is also presented with such important arguments as a camera of more than 100 Mpx and a fairly large battery. With this it seeks to compete with the Redmi Note 13, one of the first launches of the year in this range.

In 2023, the realme C65 was the company’s best-selling smartphone, and with this new model the Chinese company intends to repeat the good results. Its arguments for this are a good battery capable of lasting all day, a 108 Mpx camera and a large screen.

A careful design

Cell phones, like any other technological device, usually enter through the eye. A device whose aesthetics are pleasing to the eye generally generates better impressions than one in which the opposite is true, and Realme has not neglected this section because it is a mobile phone with a low price. Looking at its rear we see that it has opted for an aesthetic well known for being successful in the market, with a vertical camera module located in the upper left, consisting of two sensors that are located above the rest. surface of the phone.

One detail that can be seen is that This module is framed in a space with a brighter feel and appearance than the rest of the back of the mobile, which has matte finishes. It has a thickness of 7.59mm which, according to the brand itself, makes it the thinnest in the segment.

We analyzed the color model Sunny oasis, which can show a different range depending on how the light hits it. May enjoy some sort of brushing on the back which runs diagonally across the device and slightly improves its appearance.

At the bottom of the phone are both the speaker and the 3.5mm jack for headphones and USB Type C. The volume buttons are located on the right side, next to the power button, which also serves as a fingerprint reader to perform biometric unlocking. The front camera is located in a hole in the screen which is in the center and does not interfere with its use.

Big screen

It is increasingly rare to see compact-sized devices. This realme C67 continues the trend we have seen in recent years in the market of using large panels, and mounts a 6.72-inch screena size that may appeal to those who will concentrate on watching films and series or on games.

The panel technology is IPS LCD, so You will not be able to benefit from certain exclusive features of AMOLED screens, such as the possibility of still being able to display the time with the screen off. Its refresh rate of 90 Hz gives it greater fluidity, although it can only be obtained in automatic mode or in 60 Hz, a measure that the company has taken so that it does not remain fixed at its maximum value and can thus switch between one and the other intelligently to save battery life.

Concerning its maximum brightness, which is 700 nits, it is more than enough to use the phone indoors and on slightly sunny days, but if there is a lot of ambient light, it will be more difficult to see its contents. Although this is normal for devices in this price range. In general, the use of AMOLED or OLED screens gives a more attractive result and greater energy efficiency, and this is the only “but” that can be said about this part of the phone. For the rest, it’s a good alternative.

Power and software

One of the big changes of this device compared to previous generations of this family is that, for the first time, it uses a Qualcomm brand processor, specifically the Snapdragon 685which in this case also comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, although there is a model that combines 6 GB and 128 GB.

When it comes to performance You can’t put too many “buts” because it works adequately for a device of its characteristics and price. When it comes to browsing the Internet and social networks it does its job perfectly, although when it comes to gaming it is true that in demanding titles the device can work a little slower .

In fact, the software even helps improve the experience with its various functions and features exclusive to the brand. Some of these features are the possibility of using a tablet in the purest style of the iPhone which is located next to the front camera and in which the relevant data on notifications or multimedia controls will appear. It is an option that must be activated before use and can be very useful for people who want to receive as much information as possible while using their mobile phone.

RealmeUI runs on Android 14, the latest version of the operating system, which does a great job in terms of smoothness. It also has interesting options such as the possibility of expand RAM memory up to 8 GB or view the device’s notification history, which can be used to see what was said in a WhatsApp message that the sender deleted. There are only good words for the battery of this mobile, since its capacity of 5,000 mAh means that it has no problem extending autonomy throughout the day, although it can reach more if used in moderation.

Camera, key

The photographic section of this device consists of only two sensors. It has a 108MP main camera accompanied by a 2MP monochrome sensor. Logically, the focus is on the main sensor, which manages to do an excellent job thanks to this great resolution, which allows 3x and 5x digital imaging. It doesn’t look as good as if it were a telephoto lens, for digital cropping it retains a good level of detail.

In photographs it opens up the daylight, it is able to capture a lot of detail and represent all types of colors well, although there are times when a little saturation is necessary. Another special feature of this sensor is that it allows you to achieve a natural blur effect which looks quite good when taking portraits. It must also be said that he sometimes overuses artificial sharpness, especially in images with many elements. Despite this, it is a good alternative for its price and, without a doubt, it is better to have a good camera than four sensors that do not offer good results.

I buy it?

The price of realme C67 is one of the main attractions you have to buy it. It is 219 dollars for its version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the high-end 8 GB + 256 GB model will be sold for 239 dollars. As an introductory offer, they will cost 159 and 199 dollars respectively until February 12.

It is a smartphone of considerable size thanks to its 6.7 inch screen, and the Full HD resolution of its screen makes it a great alternative for watching content such as movies or seriesalthough its refresh rate remains at 90 Hz, so it will not be possible to get the most out of it while gaming.

Its performance is everything you would expect from a device that barely exceeds 200 dollars, being ideal for everyday tasks, but making the difference compared to more expensive mobile phones in heavy tasks or games. With all this, it has a 108 Mpx main camera, which brings its photographic section to life, and the secondary camera is a 2 Mpx monochrome sensor.

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