Realme continues expanding its affordable line-up with the new C55, offering the fundamentals at an attractive price point. Here’s a closer look at this budget-friendly smartphone.

Design and Build

With a plastic unibody build, the Realme C55 sports a simple yet stylish aesthetic. Finished in Sun Shower, Rainy Night, and Rainforest color variants, it has a textured rear that resists fingerprints well. Ergonomics are comfortable thanks to rounded edges.

Measuring just 7.9mm thick and weighing 189.5g, the C55 is very lightweight and easy to handle. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor enables quick and secure unlocking. Overall build quality feels solid for the price, with no unwelcome creaks or flex.

6.7-Inch IPS LCD Display

Upfront lies a 6.72-inch IPS LCD panel with slim bezels for an immersive viewing experience. The resolution stands at 1080p which, while not the sharpest, is decent at this price point. The panel supports a brisk 90Hz refresh rate too.

Brightness maxes out at a respectable 680 nits, ensuring good outdoor visibility. Color output appeared rich and accurate during testing. The 20:9 aspect ratio renders widespread multimedia content well. A layer of Corning Gorilla Glass protects the screen from scratches.

MediaTek Helio G88 Processor

Powering the Realme C55 is the mid-range MediaTek Helio G88 chip paired with 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB RAM. The performance proved smooth and lag-free for everyday functions like messaging, social media, and light gaming.

Multitasking between apps is handled capably. For a budget device, graphics output is quite capable too from the Mali-G52 GPU. The Helio G88 delivers adequate grunt without heavy stutters, aided by Android 13 optimizations.

Versatile 64MP Dual Cameras

Imaging is covered by a dual rear camera setup headed by a decent 64MP main sensor. It pulls in plenty of detail in well-lit shots. For added flexibility, an accompanying 2MP depth sensor enables pleasant bokeh effects.

Selfie duties fall to an 8MP front-facing camera producing sharp and colorful shots. Recording tops out at 1080p30, sufficient for casual users to capture memories on the move. Realme’s versatile camera software puts manual controls at your fingertips too.

Long Battery Life and Fast Charging

Keeping the lights on is a generously sized 5,000mAh battery inside the C55’s slim form factor. Realme claims over two days of endurance from a full charge. Our tests averaged around 1.5 days with usual smartphone usage.

When low on juice, the Realme C55 supports 33W wired charging. Realme claims a 50% top-up in just 29 minutes, significantly faster than competing budget phones. This helps minimize time spent idle while charging back up.

Attractive Pricing and Value
Priced starting around $184, the Realme C55 offers remarkable bang for the buck considering its features. Design, performance, display, and battery life provide a complete package for daily usage budgets.

Camera performance may not rival higher-end phones but is very capable for casual photographers. Overall hardware options outshine rivals at this affordable price point.

Verdict

With flagship features brought down to an entry-level price tag, the Realme C55 achieves its mission as a compelling budget all-rounder. Its 6.7-inch screen, 64MP camera array, 5,000mAh battery and 33W charging make for a potent combo at this price. Realme has succeeded in delivering stellar value yet again.