Realme has expanded its entry-level C-series in India with the launch of the 2021 variant of C11.
Realme C11 is the cheapest smartphone launched by the company in this year so far.
The entry-level smartphone offers a huge 6.5-inch HD+ screen of 1600x720p resolution.
It also runs on Realme UI Go Edition, based on Android Go.
Google Android Go is a slimmed down version of Android OS for smartphones with 2GB or less RAM.
Realme C11 (2021) is priced at Rs 6,799.
Incidentally, the smartphone price is exactly the same as the arch rival Xiaomi’s cheapest phone Redmi 9A.
Here’s a specs-by-specs comparison for buyers to help decide which one meets their requirement.
Realme C11 (2021) specsThe Realme C11 (2021) smartphone houses a 6.5-inch HD+ screen of 1600x720p resolution.
It is powered by an octa-core processor, which the company hasn’t specified.
On the storage front, the device offers 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
For those who want more, they can install a microSD card as the device offers a dedicated microSD card support.For imaging duties, the Realme C11 (2021) has an 8MP camera (f/2.0 aperture) on the back.
It offers 4x digital zoom and support for 1080p at 30fps recording.
On the front, users get a 5MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture.
Running on realme UI Go Edition-based on Android 11 out of the box, it is backed by a 5000mAh battery.Realme C11 (2021) price and competitionLaunched in a single variant, the Realme C11 (2021) has been launched at Rs 6,999, however, as an introductory offer is selling at Rs 6,799 — making it the cheapest smartphone from the BBK-owned brand.At this price, the Realme C11 (2021) faces direct competition from Xiaomi Redmi 9A — the cheapest Android handset in Xiaomi’s lineup.
This handset can also be purchased at Rs 6,799 onwards.Xiaomi Redmi 9A specsThe Redmi 9A smartphone houses a 6.53-inch HD+ screen with 20:9 aspect ratio.
It is powered by MediaTek Helio G25 SoC, paired with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storageIn the camera department, the Redmi 9A has a 13MP camera (f/2.2 aperture) on the back and on the front it has a single 5MP sensor.
It is backed by a 5000mAh battery.Wonder how the two compare in all specifications? Read on to find out:SpecificationRealme C11 (2021)Xiaomi Redmi 9ADisplay6.5-inch HD+ LCD display6.53-inch HD+ LCD displayProcessorOcta-core processor (unspecified)MediaTek Helio G25RAM2GB2GB and 3GBStorage32GB32GBBattery5000mAh5000mAhRear camera8MP (f/2.0 aperture)13MP (f/2.2 aperture)Front camera5MP (f/2.2 aperture)5MP (f/2.2 aperture)Operating systemrealme UI Go Edition based on Android 11MIUI 12, based on Android 10Colour optionsCool Blue, Cool GreyMidnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature GreenPriceRs 6,799Rs 6,799 (2GB+32GB); Rs 7,499 (3GB+32GB)