Realme C55 Roundup: Expected Price In India, How To Watch Launch Event Online, Specifications, More

Realme C55 is the first budget Android smartphone to offer a Dynamic-island style feature.

Published On: Mar 20, 2023 | Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023

Realme C55 is set to launch in India on March 21, as confirmed by the brand. The smartphone has generated a lot of hype thanks to the dynamic island-like feature found in the iPhone 14 Pro models. The company has already launched the phone in Indonesia therefore, all information about the device is already out there. However, the India-specific specifications might be different from the global specifications. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming budget Realme C-series smartphone.

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Realme C55: Launch Date, Event Time, Where to Watch It Live

Realme has confirmed that the C55 will launch in India on March 21. The launch event for the handset will commence at 12.30 PM. Interested users can check the launch event live on this page. We will replace the above video with the launch event once it goes live on the Realme India YouTube channel. The event will be broadcasted on all social media platforms along with YouTube.

Realme C55: Expected Price in India

Several reports have claimed that the Realme C55 will be a budget offering in the country. According to rumours, the starting price of the smartphone will be above Rs 10,000, with the top-end model priced under Rs 20,000. As of now, this is all we know about the pricing.

Realme C55: Expected Sale Date

The Realme C55 will be available in India on Flipkart. The company has already set up a microsite on the eCommerce website. We expect the smartphone to go on sale on Flipkart soon after the launch or in the next few days.

Realme C55: Expected Specifications and Features

The Realme C55 is a budget smartphone with an impressive set of specifications for its category. Here are the specifications and features of Realme C55 in India known to us as of now.

Mini Capsule

It was only a matter of time before Android makers copied the Dynamic Island feature from the iPhone 14 Pro models. The interactive notch displays notifications, music controls, playback, battery charging status, and more on iPhone. Realme C55 uses software to expand the central-mounted pinhole cutout to a Mini Capsule, which provides relevant information when interacting – like charging status.

16GB Dynamic RAM

According to the microsite on the Flipkart website, the Realme C55 will come with support for Dynamic RAM. It simply means when the onboard RAM is full, the smartphone will use part of the internal storage as RAM. This helps keep the performance consistently smooth even if the phone runs out of RAM. According to the brand, the Realme C55 will offer class-leading support for up to 16GB RAM. It is likely to be a combination of 8GB RAM and 8GB virtual RAM.

64MP Rear Camera

The Flipkart teaser reveals that the Realme C55 will flaunt a 64-megapixel primary camera on the back. A 2-megapixel shooter will accompany the primary camera for macro or depth imaging. The Flipkart page also touts a superior portrait and night mode, with details like never before.

5,000mAh Battery with 33W Fast Charging

The official smartphone listing on Flipkart also confirms 33W fast charging for the Realme C55. According to the listing, the smartphone will feature a 5,000mAh battery that charges from zero to 50% in 29 minutes. Realme claims that the smartphone will offer a standby time of 27 days, video playback of 17.1 hours, and music playback of 65 hours.

Other Specifications and Features

The Realme C55 will flaunt a 6.72-inch tall IPS LCD Full HD+ panel with 90Hz refresh rate support. A MediaTek Helio G88 SoC handles the handset’s performance with up to 8GB RAM. Out of the box, the Realme C44 will boot an Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0. For security, the handset will offer a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and support for AI face unlock. As for selfies and video calling, the Realme C55 will be equipped with an 8-megapixel shooter on the front.