Realme C71 Review: Strong battery, high durability but limited screen

(Dan Tri) - Realme C71 competes with a number of rivals such as Honor X6b, Tecno Spark 30, Xiaomi Redmi 13, Vivo Y19s and Samsung Galaxy A06 5G.

+ Advantages:

- Youthful design, high durability.

- Strong battery, fast charging.

- Affordable price.

+ Limitations:

- Average display quality.

- Average camera.

+ Editor's Advice:

realme C71 will be suitable for users who are students, students or ordinary workers, need a product with a fashionable appearance but still ensure high durability and stable performance for basic usage tasks. At the same time, the device also has long battery life and supports fast charging.

However, this product line will not be suitable for users with high requirements for photo and video quality. In addition, the screen quality of the device is only at a basic level, enough to meet normal usage needs.

Design and display

realme C71 has a familiar design, similar to the C75x version that the company introduced at the beginning of the year. The body is finished in one piece with an aluminum frame and a plastic back. The product's finishing quality is relatively good and sturdy, with no creaking on the back or frame.

The back has a feather-like embossed pattern, making the overall design of the device more youthful and eye-catching. The back of the device is also finished in a matte finish, limiting dust and fingerprints during use.

realme C71 is also integrated with ArmorShell protection layer that meets US military durability standard MIL-STD-810H, withstands impact from a height of 1.5m without affecting the device. In addition, the device also supports water resistance, helping users feel secure in using it in daily tasks.

The above equipment helps increase the product's lifespan and durability during use. However, users should not rely too much on or test the device in dangerous conditions to avoid risks.

realme C71 is equipped with a 6.67-inch LCD screen with a punch-hole design containing the selfie camera. However, the screen of the device only has a resolution of HD + (720 x 1,604 pixels), while some competitors in the same segment have been upgraded to Full HD + screen resolution.

The display quality is also only average, with pale colors and easily visible broken pixels at normal viewing distances. In addition, the top and bottom bezels of the device are also relatively thick, making the overall design on the front look unbalanced.

In return, the screen on the realme C71 has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, higher than the average of 60-90Hz of most competitors in the same segment. This equipment helps reduce lag and motion blur, thereby providing a smoother web surfing, gaming, and video watching experience without causing eye strain.

Performance and battery

realme C71 is equipped with Unisoc T7250 processor, optional RAM capacity of 4/6GB and storage capacity of 128GB. This is also one of the processors commonly equipped on smartphones in the popular price segment. Evaluated through the performance scoring software Antutu Benchmark, the device achieved more than 275,000 points.

A quick comparison with some competitors in the same price segment, Honor X6b uses MediaTek Helio G85 processor and scores about 250,000 points, Xiaomi Redmi 13 uses MediaTek Helio G91 chip and scores about 270,000 points, or Vivo Y19s uses Unisoc Tiger T612 chip and scores 245,000 points.

It can be seen that the performance of realme C71 is quite similar to competitors in the same segment. Practical experience with some popular games such as PUBG Mobile or Lien Quan Mobile, the device can run stably at 55-60fps with medium graphics settings.

However, it should be noted that this device will not be suitable for multitasking needs, running heavy tasks such as playing high-graphic games or editing videos. Users should only use the device for common tasks such as watching videos, browsing the web or entertaining with some light games.

The highlight of the realme C71 is the high-capacity 6,300mAh battery. This battery capacity is 10-30% higher than most competitors in the same segment. The device also supports 45W fast charging, allowing 50% battery charge in about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, competitors in the same segment are only equipped with 25-35W fast charging capacity.

With mixed usage of many tasks such as calling, texting, web browsing, playing games, watching videos and using 4G connection, this model can easily meet the needs of 1-1.5 days.

Notably, the device also supports reverse charging for other devices. This is a feature that usually only appears on higher-end product lines. In an emergency, users can use the device like a backup battery to charge other devices.

Camera and other features

realme C71 is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of 50MP. Users should not expect too much from the camera system of a smartphone in the popular segment. The image quality from the camera system of realme C71 is only enough for daily needs, similar to most other smartphones in the same segment.

In bright environments, the image quality captured by this camera system has good details, but the colors are a bit pale. When used in low light environments, the image quality drops significantly, is prone to noise and reduces detail.

Another limitation is that the device does not support ultra-wide-angle and telephoto lenses. This makes the creativity in photography more limited than competitors with more versatile camera clusters.

In return, the realme C71 is equipped with a number of AI features that allow users to quickly edit images or use the camera system more effectively.

Specifically, the AI ​​Eraser tool supports removing extra objects in photos with just one touch. The AI ​​Clear Face feature helps sharpen portraits in low light conditions or group photos. Meanwhile, the AI ​​Image Matting tool allows quick background separation for photo editing.

The device also integrates Google Gemini and Circle to Search, allowing for intuitive search by circling right on the screen. In addition, the realme C71 is also equipped with AI Noise Reduction Call 2.0 technology, helping to make calls clearer in noisy environments.

In the popular segment alone, the realme C71 is one of the few smartphones equipped with AI features. Of course, these features are still not as diverse as products in the higher segment, but they are enough for users to experience.

Despite being a low-cost device, the realme C71 still supports NFC connectivity. This is one of the standard features that is required nowadays, but is often removed by smartphone manufacturers to reduce the selling price.

NFC support makes it easier for users to use the device, allowing them to scan their ID cards or identify their bank accounts right on the device. At the same time, this technology also allows the phone to use one-touch payment applications such as Google Pay.

Summary

In the Vietnamese market, realme C71 is sold at a price of 3.99 million VND for the 4GB RAM version and 4.49 million VND for the 6GB RAM version. For a more stable and smooth user experience, users should prioritize choosing the 6GB RAM version. With a difference of 500,000 VND, this will be an upgrade worth considering.

In the same price segment, realme C71 competes directly with some rivals such as Honor X6b, Tecno Spark 30, Xiaomi Redmi 13, Vivo Y19s and Samsung Galaxy A06 5G.

realme C71 will be suitable for users who are students, students or ordinary workers, need a product with a fashionable appearance but still ensure high durability and stable performance for basic usage tasks. At the same time, the device also has long battery life and supports fast charging.

However, this product line will not be suitable for users with high requirements for photo and video quality. In addition, the screen quality of the device is only at a basic level, enough to meet normal usage needs.

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