Design and Build

Available in Voyage Blue and Marble Black, the Narzo N61 sports a plastic body with a reinforced glass front. Ergonomics are on point with curved edges and a compact 6.59-inch form factor that weighs just 187g. Build quality feels tough despite the lightweight plastic materials used.

IP54 rating provides protection from water splashes and dust ingress. Realme has added an interesting die-cast aluminum chassis for structural rigidity. While not the premium aesthetic of glass or metal, the plastic back allows the Narzo N61 to hit attainable price points.

Display

A 6.74-inch screen with HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio provides ample viewing real estate for entertainment and productivity. Despite the limited pixels, content looks decent on the 90Hz IPS LCD thanks to 450 nits of brightness.

Being an entry-level phone, screen quality can’t match flagships but it gets the job done well in most ambient lighting conditions. The 85.5% screen-to-body ratio maximizes available space within budget constraints.

Hardware and Performance

Powering the Narzo N61 is Unisoc’s energy-efficient Tiger T612 chipset with 8 cores up to 1.8GHz. Paired with 4-6GB RAM variants, it handles daily tasks like messaging, calls, and video playback smoothly without stutters.

Storage options of 64-128GB can be expanded via microSD for photos, music, and more. Realme UI 5’s optimizations complement the efficient silicon providing responsive performance where it counts. Gameplay remains basic but most titles load quickly.

Cameras

For photography, there is a single 32MP wide camera. Selfies are handled by a 5MP shooter inside the waterdrop notch. While no ultrawide or tele options exist, early samples show the main cam capturing adequate daylight shots.

Low-light performance is average as expected but the rear camera suffices for casual output on social networks. 1080p30 video recording quality is serviceable too. The Narzo N61 aims to be an everyday snapper primarily.

Battery Life

Impressively, a large 5,000mAh battery keeps the phone running through several hours of screen time from regular tasks like social media, music streaming and GPS navigation between charges.

Even moderate gaming won’t deplete the cell too rapidly. 10W charging is adequate given the budget nature of the phone. Stamina mode alongside the energy-sipping chipset delivers multi-day uptime on a full charge.

Additional Highlights

Connectivity includes 4G LTE, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a USB-C port. Side-mounted fingerprint reader and face unlock provide biometric security options. Dual SIM support and a 3.5mm headphone jack add to versatility.

At a starting price point of BDT. 11,999, the Narzo N61’s outstanding battery life and adequate performance make it a sensible option. Regular software updates backed by Realme also enhance the value proposition long-term.

For basic phone users on a tight budget, the Narzo N61 emerges as a great workhorse companion that just works reliably without breaking the bank. Its dependability and battery champion design seem like winning formulas.