Top 12 the best smartphones Realme: rating 2021-2022 years and which model is better to choose

1The brand Realme previously belonged to the company Oppo, but then began its own way in the market.

Among the Russian consumer they became known not so long ago - in June 2019, when the first Russified models appeared. Since then, the company has been gaining momentum.

The choice is quite wide, and to help sort out the models, we have put a rating, which included the best Chinese brand smartphones for 2021-2022. When selecting cell phones, we relied on customer reviews and expert opinions, taking into account sales statistics from Rosstat.

Our rating includes only the most relevant and up-to-date smartphones, optimal in price and quality.

Rating TOP 12 Best Smartphones Realme 2021-2022

The place Name Price
Top 4 best smartphones Realme in price/quality ratio for 2021-2022
1 Realme 7 Pro 8/128GB Check price
2 realme C15 4/64GB Check out the price
3 realme 6 Pro 8/128GB Expected price
4 realme 6S 6/128GB Check out the price
Realme Top 4 Best Gaming Smartphones
1 realme 6 8/128GB Learn the price
2 realme X3 Superzoom 12/256GB Learn the price
3 realme 6 4/128GB Check price
4 realme X3 Superzoom 8/128GB Check price
Realme Top 4 Best Budget Smartphones
1 realme C11 2/32GB Learn the price
2 realme C3 3/32GB Find out the price
3 realme C3 3/64GB You can find out the price of
4 realme 6i 4/128GB Check price

How to choose a smartphone Realme?

Smartphones of this brand are produced with the expectation of the youth, appreciating the design, functionality and low cost.

On this basis, the company produces several lines:

  • Line C - The most simple and budget options, not equipped with innovative processors, but providing stability and quality of communication;
  • Line 1, 2, etc. - mid-price, good gadgets with more advanced processors and cameras, are considered the most versatile, quite well cope with both shooting and quite demanding applications and games;
  • X-line - advanced smartphones, which can safely be called game and photo flagships, equipped with gaming processors and the best cameras, but their cost can reach 30,000 rubles and more.

You can read more about the ratings of smartphones for a specific price in these articles: models to 30000, 25000, 20000, 15000, 10000, 5000 rubles.

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Top 4 best smartphones Realme in the price/quality ratio for 2021-2022

Realme 7 Pro 8/128GB

Enough performance variant with a classic design: plastic frame and back, tempered glass3 Gorilla Glass 3.

The screen runs on an improved matrix, thanks to which the color rendering is very juicy, and the good resolution makes the details clear.

The front camera is placed in a small round cutout, has good power and aperture ratio. The main camera unit also does not suffer, the photos are of very good quality in all respects - do not look dull, the color rendering is correct, the details are drawn to the maximum.

In night mode, the sharpness of the frame is preserved, but the overall quality decreases due to the dark exposure, in the absence of light sources visibility is practically zero.

Performance is ensured by a good processor and a good amount of RAM. The autonomy here is one of the best, the device confidently withstands up to 18 hours of gaming load.

In terms of games, the gadget is able to cope even with complex applications on medium graphics settings.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 182 g;
  • Screen: Super AMOLED, touch multitouch;
  • Diagonal: 6.4?
  • Front camera: 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 32 MP;
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/operative memory: 128/8GB.
Pros:
  • battery life;
  • there is a slot for a flash drive;
  • loud speakers;
  • cameras.
Cons
  • low screen refresh rate.

realme C15 4/64GB

The main advantage of the model is a very high-capacity battery that can withstand up to three days of not4 very active work and up to 46 hours of talk time. However, for the sake of autonomy "under the knife" got cameras and performance.

The body of the gadget is plastic, monolithic, with a nice texture. The screen is protected by tempered glass Gorilla Glass 3, in the center of the top edge is a selfie camera in a classic teardrop-shaped cutout. The main cameras are average in parameters.

Photos are not particularly detailed and colorful, at night the bright areas are viewed poorly. The speaker volume is average, the quality is acceptable for everyday tasks in the form of watching videos or listening to music, voice messages.

Performance is not impressive - demanding games will run only on minimum graphics settings.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 209 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.6?
  • Rear camera: 13 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 8 MP;
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G35, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/RAM: 64/4GB.
Pros:
  • ergonomics;
  • high battery life;
  • NFC;
  • High-quality build.
Cons
  • Takes a long time to charge;
  • No USB Type-C.

Realme 6 Pro 8/128GB

Externally, a very impressive gadget, which on first impression can hardly be attributed to the budget.5 The glossy back is made of Gorila Glass 5, it also covers the display.

The front camera is located in a double cutout. Frame quality of both front and main cameras is very good, there is almost no noise, objects are detailed, the color is very realistic and at the same time saturated. In night shooting mode, the quality is also high, the dynamic range and favorable exposure is preserved.

The processor and RAM ensure fast operation, multitasking and no freaks in modern games, although some applications are preferable to run on medium graphics settings. The speaker gives a rich sound, but the volume level is average.

The battery maintains charge for 14 hours of active use of the browser or watching videos, and charges in just an hour.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 195 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.6?
  • Front camera: 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 16 MP;
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/operative memory: 128/8 GB.
Pros of
  • premium design;
  • high frame rate refresh rate;
  • glass back;
  • fast charging.
Cons
  • plastic bezel.

realme 6S 6/128GB.

Budget model in a rounded glossy plastic body. The display is protected by tempered glass Gorilla Glass 5.6Front lens is located in a rounded cutout.

Front camera of average quality, the main camera gives an adequate image without excessive sharpness and brightness, but the colors reproduce accurately and nicely. When shooting at night, the quality of images strongly depends on the light sources.

The speaker is one, but loud enough, without excessive bass. Performance allows you to play at maximum graphics even in a very "voracious" games, lags are observed rarely enough.

The battery will allow you to use the device for 5 uninterrupted hours, fast charging will add battery life in just an hour.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 172 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.5?
  • Front camera: 48 + 8 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 16 MP;
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/operative memory: 128/6GB.
Pros:
  • There is a slot for a memory card;
  • a quality chipset;
  • bright display;
  • sufficient amount of RAM;
  • splash protection;
  • NFC.
Cons
  • autonomy;
  • picture quality in low light is low.

Top 4 best gaming smartphones Realme

realme 6 8/128GB

An excellent gadget in an unusual design and with a very high quality screen, which has become a chip of this7 model.

The back is made of tempered glass, the screen is protected by the classic Gorilla Glass 3. But the main advantage of the screen is the high refresh rate, which is as much as 90 Hz.

The front camera is located in the right corner in a rounded cutout. The main photoblock consists of four lenses. The quality of the photos is excellent, the colors are accurate, and the detail is excellent. At night, the quality of drawing is preserved, but the saturation drops, shadows prevail.

Gaming performance is average, modern games with high graphics requirements without jerks and freaks will go only on minimal settings. The speaker is loud, but it lacks low frequencies.

Voluminous battery supports fast charging and can hold a charge for 14 hours of gaming or 17 hours of web surfing.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 191 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.5?
  • Front camera: 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 16 MP;
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/RAM: 128/8GB.
Pros of
  • high screen refresh rate;
  • optimized shell;
  • good sound;
  • splash protection;
  • NFC.
Minuses
  • plastic case.

realme X3 Superzoom 12/256GB

The company's photo flagship surprises with its capabilities. Usually phones with good cameras enough8 Specialized specifically on shooting to the detriment of autonomy, but this gadget was an exception to the rule.

Externally it is not particularly remarkable - wide frames, plastic back, screen with Gorilla Glass 5, a classic cutout for a dual selfie camera, a fingerprint sensor in the power button.

The display with a good pixel density and resolution gives a colorful clear image, but the brightness is slightly lacking, so on a sunny day or in the presence of a bright light source to see the image will be problematic.

Medium-power processor provides good performance in demanding to the "iron" projects. Autonomy at the same time is about 14 hours of active use.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 202 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.6?
  • Rear cameras: 64+8+8+2 MP;
  • Front camera: 32 MP;
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/operative memory: 256/12GB.
Pros of
  • quality build;
  • good camera;
  • memory capacity.
Cons:
  • lack of brightness.

realme 6 4/128GB

A very interesting model, distinguished by the quality screen. Among the budget smartphones this gadget is one of9 One of the first to receive a resolution frequency of 90 Hz.

In addition, it is equipped with a good protective glass and works on an IPS matrix, which is considered one of the best.

The high refresh rate combined with a fairly powerful processor and an advanced video chipset guarantees a smooth picture in heavy demanding games at the highest graphics settings without jerks and frizzes. Also, the speed of response contributes to a sufficient amount of RAM.

The battery has enough capacity to hold a charge for 16 hours of active gaming and 18 hours of Internet surfing.

The cameras here are also not bad - decent selfie camera and a good basic give high-quality detailed pictures even in the absence of light sources.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 191 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.5?
  • Front camera: 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 16 MP;
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/Resume memory: 128/4GB.
Pros
  • screen refresh rate;
  • processor and video chipset;
  • high battery life;
  • NFC.
Cons
  • standard design.

realme X3 Superzoom 8/128GB

The latest photoflagman, capable of surprising not only the ability to shoot, but also the performance in voracious10 games. The quality of performance is amazing - the plastic frames are reinforced with protective glass panels, and the screen is hidden by tempered glass Gorilla Glass 5.

In terms of design, the model is a striking representative of the timeless classics. Large screen with a double frontal cutout works on an IPS-matrix, so the quality of the image does not have to doubt. A little lack of brightness, in sunny weather the visibility of the screen is somewhat impaired.

Photos from the main camera unit come out very bright, with a clear rendering of details. In night mode there is a slight graininess with the predominance of warm gamma.

Not a bad processor will run most modern applications and hardware-sensitive games, and the speed of operation and multitasking ensures RAM, which is plentiful here.

The battery holds a charge for 14 hours of active use, and in half an hour can be recharged by more than half. Speaker with a small reserve of volume, but the sound quality is pleased - it does not go to the lower frequencies and does not hinder the upper and middle.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 202 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.6?
  • Front camera: 64+8+8+2 MP;
  • Front camera: 32 MP;
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/operative memory: 128/8GB.
Pros:
  • build quality;
  • screen;
  • cameras;
  • functional shell.
Cons
  • lack of brightness;
  • No standard audio jack.

Top 4 best budget smartphones Realme

Realme C11 2/32GB

Elegant smartphone though made in plastic, but it does not look budget. Holographic back11 with grooved texture gives a pleasant feeling not only visually but also tactually.

A large screen with tempered glass and a cutout for the front in the form of a drop has a classic medium-thick frame. The cameras do not give outstanding pictures, but in the daytime and in good light realistically convey colors and details, but when shooting at night the details are only visible in the light source.

For games, only minimum graphics settings are implemented, less demanding applications have medium settings. Autonomy is about two days in the absence of heavy loads, and the battery is charged from zero to 100% in two hours.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 196 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.5?
  • Front camera: 13 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 5 MP;
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G35, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/operative memory: 32/2GB.
Pros:
  • loud speaker;
  • high-quality build;
  • ergonomics and design.
Cons
  • no USB Type-C;
  • low screen resolution.

realme C3 3/32GB

Classic smartphone with a plastic shimmering back and a screen with distinctive bezels. The display12 runs on an IPS-matrix, at the top of the center is the front camera in a drop-shaped cut.

The cameras are of average quality, the front camera is severely inferior to many similar models. The images are not bad, but only when there is enough light. In the evening and at night, the focus is out of focus, there is a lot of graining and noise.

The speaker is of average quality, at high volume there are characteristic rattle and distortion.

Technical equipment will run demanding games on medium graphics settings. Battery capacity, works in a moderate mode of activity up to two days, a full charge takes about two hours.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 195 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.6?
  • Front camera: 12 + 2 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 5 MP;
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G70, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/operative memory: 32/3GB.
Pros:
  • bright display;
  • a separate slot for the flash drive;
  • a loud speaker;
  • can be used as a PowerBank.
Cons
  • no NFC;
  • no USB-TypeC.

realme C3 3/64GB

The version with more built-in memory is not the only difference. Externally and internally almost everything13 the same - the same matte plastic in the back, not a bad display with a reserve of brightness on the IPS-matrix, a tiny drop-shaped cutout for the selfie camera.

Good speaker with plenty of volume, but at maximum the sound breaks and distorts. The camera gives good color and detail in good light, at dusk and in dim light appears grainy, out of focus.

The main difference between this version is the presence of NFC. The processor and graphics chipset allow you to run games on average graphics. The battery is able to hold a charge of about two days at a weak load.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 195 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.6?
  • Front camera: 12 + 2 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 5 MP;
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G70, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/RAM: 64/3GB.
Pros:
  • bright display;
  • a separate slot for the flash drive;
  • loud speaker;
  • can be used as a PowerBank;
  • NFC.
Minuses
  • weak cameras;
  • no USB-TypeC.

realme 6i 4/128GB.

An interesting option in terms of design, despite the plastic body and the classic cutout of the front14 camera.

The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, runs on an IPS matrix. The front camera gives good pictures, the main unit gives moderately bright and saturated images, with a good dynamic range and elaborate detail. At night there is a lot of noise in the photos, despite the fact that the exposure is kept at a level.

The speaker does not stand out for quality, optimal for most everyday tasks. Gaming performance is optimal for most games, but users note problems with overall performance and regular hangs.

The battery is voluminous and can withstand more than a day of screen activity in web surfing mode, and in games or video mode - 21 hours. It reaches full charge in an average of two hours.

Specifications:

  • OC: Android 10;
  • Weight: 199 g;
  • Screen: IPS, multi-touch touch;
  • Diagonal: 6.5?
  • Front camera: 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
  • Front camera: 16 MP;
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G80, 8 cores;
  • Built-in/Resume memory: 128/4GB.
Pros:
  • a separate slot for the flash drive;
  • there is a standard audio jack;
  • NFC;
  • autonomy.
Minuses
  • low screen resolution.

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