Realme C71
The Realme C71 boasts a powerful octa-core processor, a vibrant FHD+ display, impressive camera capabilities, and a large battery for long-lasting performance. Ideal for users seeking a reliable and feature-packed smartphone.
Best price in South Africa: 2799 ZAR
Released: 2025, June 2
Specifications
Realme C71 in South Africa
Pros and Cons
Realme C71 in South Africa
Pros of the Realme C71
Massive Battery: It features a large 6300mAh battery, which often allows for up to two days of heavy usage.
Fast Charging: The phone supports 45W fast charging, allowing it to charge to 50% in a short amount of time.
Durable Build: It is often advertised with military-grade shock resistance (MIL-STD-810H certification) and daily water/splash resistance.
Smooth Display: It has a 120Hz refresh rate display for smoother scrolling and a better viewing experience.
Large Storage and RAM Options: It comes with generous storage (e.g., 128GB) and a large amount of dynamic RAM expansion is available for smoother multitasking.
Cons of the Realme C71
Slower Storage Type: It often uses older eMMC storage, which is generally slower than the UFS type found in some competitors.
Mono Speaker: The phone typically only has a single mono loudspeaker, which is less immersive than stereo speakers.
Limited Camera Setup: It often features only one useful rear camera (a 50MP main sensor), sometimes with a second "fake" or low-utility lens.
HD+ Display Resolution: The display resolution is often only 720p (HD+) instead of Full HD+, which means the screen isn't as sharp as some rivals.
Basic Performance: While good for daily tasks, the processor (like the Unisoc T7250) may not be ideal for heavy gaming or very demanding applications.
Features
Realme C71 in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
Body
| Dimensions | 165.8 x 75.9 x 7.8 mm (6.53 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 725 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Protection | Mohs level 6 |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.88", PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0" |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· 6000 mAh - Europe· 6300 mAh - Asia |
| Charging | 45W wired, 50% in 36 min 6W reverse wired |
Misc
| Colors | Midnight Lily (Forest Owl), Lily White (White Swan) |
| Models | RMX5303 |
EU LABEL
| Energy | Class A |
| Battery | 65:46h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) |
| Repairability | Class B |