Realme C53

Realme C53 in Kenya

The Realme C53 price in Kenya starts at Ksh 25,500. It features 6.74 inches IPS LCD display that refreshes at 90Hz and has a resolution of IPS LCD pixels. The phone has a dual-camera setup that consists of 50 MP + 2 MP  and an 8 MP camera for selfies. It runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset with Mali-G57, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB storage, on Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13. The phone is powered by a 5000 mAh battery with 33w fast charging. Buy the Realme C33 at Titanium. It is available in Champion Gold, Mighty Black colors.

Realme C53 price and specs in Kenya

Specifications	Realme C53
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
Announced	May 2023
SIM	Dual SIM
Dimensions	6.59 x 3.02 x 0.30 inches
Weight	182 g
Size	6.74 inches
Display	IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits brightness, 20:9 ratio, ~390 PPI density
Protection	No
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
OS	Android 13, Realme UI T
Chipset	12nm – Unisoc Tiger T612
CPU	Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75, 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Internal	128GB, 256GB
Camera	50 MP (wide), PDAF, Secondary unspecified camera, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Max – 1080p@30fps
Selfie	8 MP (wide), HDR, Max – 720p@30fps
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	No
Infrared port	No
Radio	Unspecified
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
Sensors	Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery	Li-Po 5000 mAh, 33W wired
Colors	Champion Gold, Mighty Black
Price in Kenya	Ksh 25,000

Physical Attributes of Realme C53

The mid-range smartphone has a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back. You will notice the dominant front display with a button-hole that houses the front-facing lens. The ergonomic design, curved edges and aesthetics on the handset make it appear and feel premium. Weighing 189g and measuring 167.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm, Realme C53 is both relatively featherlight and slim, making it a darling to users who love them light and thin. Realme is keeping the tradition of churning thin and light devices to the market, as confirmed with the C53 Model. The handset comes in TWO unique colour variants of Champion Gold and Mighty Black for you to choose from.

Display

Featuring a large 6.74-inch waterdrop screen, Realme C53 does not disappoint regarding phone display. The IPS LCD suits media consumption, games, and general use. With 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, you will enjoy a good experience using your C53 phone.

Camera Set-up

The front and rear cameras are good and will deliver exemplary service. The front camera is 8 MP (wide), which is basic but functional. You will be able to video chat and take photos. The primary camera at the back features 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF and 2 MP (depth) lenses, which capture high-quality pictures and 1080p@30 videos.

The Operating and Processing Units

Realme C53 runs the Android 13 Operating System platform, complemented with Realme UI T for customization. It relies on a Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm) chipset for background operations, supported by an efficient Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU and Mali-G57 GPU. The processing unit handles multi-tasking, playing low-setting games and video streaming relatively well without stuttering and lagging.

Network and Communications

Realme C53 is a 4G-enabled handset. It supports 2G, 3G, up to 4G bands, HSPA, and LTE-A network speed. Realme installed a loudspeaker and 3.5mm jack ports for the best communication while using the handset for convenient hands-free handling.  You have Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band and Bluetooth (5.0, A2DP, LE) options for wireless connectivity. You can use Wi-Fi, USB Type-C 2.0 and NFC for fast data transfer. For accurate positioning and tracking, especially when travelling and out in the wild in an unfamiliar region, use the Global Positioning System (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO) installed on the device.

The sensors installed on the handset include the following:

• Fingerprint (side-mounted)
• Accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• compass

Powering System

Powering the Realme C53 is a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery. The massive battery gives at least two days of use if you are an average user. To recharge, use the fast 33W wired charger capable of restoring 1-50% of the battery in 31 minutes. Whether playing games or in a busy Schule that requires intensive phone use, the C53 battery and charging unit are up to the task.

Pros and Cons of Realme C53

Pros

• Decent battery life
• Supports fast charging
• Large, responsive display
• Immersive display resolution
• Decent rear camera
• Latest Android OS and UI
• Supports audio jack
• Slim phone.

Cons

• Limited to 4G Network
• The nuisance that comes with bloatware and ads on the Realme C53
• THE Fingerprint scanner is finicky
• Basic front camera
• No Gyro support
• Limited to 1080p videos, not capable of shooting 4K videos
• Not waterproof
• NO NFC
• Has no screen protector
• No reverse charging support

Verdict

For its price, the Realme C53 is an absolute bargain as a mid-range phone. The battery, screen size and rear camera make it a relatively good phone to own and use. It is almost similar to the Realme C55 Model.

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