Realme is known for offering affordable smartphones across different price segments. The recently launched Realme C30s is an entry-level smartphone aimed at budget-conscious users. Priced around 100 EUR, does it provide good value? Let’s find out.

Design and Build

With dimensions of 164.2 x 75.7 x 8.5mm and weighing 186 grams, the Realme C30s has a compact form factor that’s comfortable to hold. It has a plastic unibody design available in Stripe Blue and Stripe Black colors.

Build quality feels average for the price range thanks to the use of plastic on the frame and back. The rear panel has a striped texture that gives it some uniqueness over plain slabs. The 6.5-inch display occupies 82.1% of the front with narrow borders all around.

Display

The Realme C30s is equipped with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ (720×1600) resolution. With a pixel density of around 270PPI, text and images appear adequately sharp. The colors look decent but lack punchiness due to the LCD panel.

Maximum brightness is sufficient for indoor usage but sunlight legibility could have been better. The 20:9 aspect ratio is a common standard these days. Overall, the display gets the job done for basic tasks but don’t expect multimedia experience of higher-end phones.

Performance and Hardware

Powering the Realme C30s is an octa-core Unisoc Tiger T612 processor clocked up to 1.6GHz. It is paired with 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage with microSD card support.

In day-to-day use, the phone was responsive enough to handle apps, browsing, and calls/texts without noticeable delays. But it struggled with graphics-heavy games. Benchmarks also reflected modest performance levels. The entry-level chipset is suitable for basic usage.

Cameras

An 8MP rear camera handles primary duties along with an LED flash. Photo quality is average – images have decent details outdoors but noise creeps in with low-light shots. The 5MP selfie camera is also just about average.

It can record 1080p videos at 30fps from the rear camera. Other camera features include HDR, panorama, and portrait blur for live photos. Overall, don’t expect high photography capabilities but it will get basic snapshot needs covered.

Battery Life

The 5000mAh battery onboard the Realme C30s is quite large for the price segment. This aided excellent daily battery life. With moderate usage including 3G/4G connectivity, calls, messaging, light browsing, and social media use, the phone lasted over a day and a half on a single charge.

It takes around 2.5 hours to fully charge the device via the 10W charger supplied in the box. This charging speed is fairly standard but quick charging would have been better. Still, the big battery ensures the phone goes on for long hours between charges.

Conclusion

Priced at around 100 EUR, the Realme C30s offers good value as a basic entry-level smartphone. You get a large battery for superior longevity, and useful extras like dual SIM, microSD card support, etc. Performance is adequate for general purposes, while build quality and cameras are average but not bad considering cost.

Drawbacks include a low-resolution display and a mediocre processor. However, for students, seniors or users on a tight budget – it gets the job done as a reliable phone. So in conclusion, the Realme C30s is recommended for anyone seeking an affordable no-frills device.