TOP 12 best Realme smartphones: rating 2024-2025 and which model is better to choose

The Realme brand was previously owned by Oppo, but then it started its own path 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 growing.

The choice is wide enough, and to help you understand the models, we have put a rating, which includes the best Chinese brand smartphones for 2024-2025. When choosing mobile phones, we relied on customer reviews and expert opinions, and took into account sales statistics from Rosstat.

In our rating - only the most relevant and modern smartphonesoptimal in price and quality.

Rating of the TOP 12 best Realme smartphones 2024-2025

Place	Name	Price
TOP 4 best Realme smartphones in price / quality ratio for 2024-2025
1	realme 7 Pro 8/128GB	Ask for a price
2	realme C15 4/64GB	Ask for a price
3	realme 6 Pro 8/128GB	Ask for a price
4	realme 6S 6/128GB	Ask for a price
TOP 4 Best Realme Gaming Smartphones
1	realme 6 8/128GB	Ask for a price
2	realme X3 Superzoom 12/256GB	Ask for a price
3	realme 6 4/128GB	Ask for a price
4	realme X3 Superzoom 8/128GB	Ask for a price
TOP 4 Best Budget Realme Smartphones
1	realme C11 2/32GB	Ask for a price
2	realme C3 3/32GB	Ask for a price
3	realme C3 3/64GB	Ask for a price
4	realme 6i 4/128GB	Ask for a price

How to choose a Realme smartphone?

Smartphones of this brand are produced with the expectation of young people who appreciate design, functionality and low cost.

Based on this, the company produces several lines:

• ruler C - the simplest and most budget options, not equipped with innovative processors, but providing stability and communication quality;
• line 1, 2, etc. - mid-price, good gadgets with more advanced processors and cameras, are considered the most versatile, they do a pretty good job both with shooting and with fairly demanding applications and games;
• ruler X – advanced smartphones, which can be safely called game and photo flagships, are equipped with gaming processors and the best cameras, however, their cost can reach 30,000 rubles or more.

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

TOP 4 best Realme smartphones in price / quality ratio for 2024-2025

realme 7 Pro 8/128GB

Sufficiently productive option with a classic design: plastic frame and back, tempered glass Gorilla glass 3.

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

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

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

Performance is provided by a good processor and a good amount of RAM. 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 at medium graphics settings.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 182g;
• Screen: Super AMOLED, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.4?;
• Rear cameras: 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 32 MP;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 128/8 GB.

realme C15 4/64GB

The main advantage of the model is a very energy-intensive battery that can withstand up to three days of continuous use. very active work and up to 46 hours of talk time. However, for the sake of autonomy, cameras and performance fell under the knife.

The body of the gadget is plastic, monolithic, with a pleasant texture. The screen is protected by tempered glass Gorilla Glass 3, in the center of the upper edge there is a selfie camera in a classic waterdrop notch. The main cameras are average in terms of parameters.

Photos are not particularly distinguished by detailing and brilliance; at night, bright areas are poorly visible. Speaker of medium volume, the quality is acceptable for everyday tasks in the form of watching videos or listening to music, voice messages.

The performance is not impressive - demanding games will only run on the minimum graphics settings.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 209g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.6?;
• Rear cameras: 13 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 8 MP;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G35, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 64/4 GB.

realme 6 Pro 8/128GB

Outwardly, a very spectacular gadget, which at first glance can hardly be classified as a state employee. The glossy back is made of Gorila Glass 5, which also covers the display.

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

The processor and RAM guarantee the speed of work, multitasking and the absence of friezes 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 lasts up to 14 hours of active browsing or video watching, and charges in just an hour.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 195g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.6?;
• Rear cameras: 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 16 MP;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 128/8 GB.

realme 6S 6/128GB

Budget model in a round glossy plastic case.The display is protected by tempered glass Gorilla Glass 5, the front lens is located in a round cutout.

The front camera is of average quality, the block of the main cameras gives an adequate image without excessive sharpness and brightness, but the colors are reproduced accurately and pleasantly. When shooting at night, the quality of images is highly dependent on light sources.

The speaker is one, but loud enough, without an overabundance of bass. Performance allows you to play at maximum graphics even in very "gluttonous" games, drawdowns are quite rare.

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

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 172g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.5?;
• Rear cameras: 48 + 8 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 16 MP;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 128/6 GB.

TOP 4 Best Realme Gaming Smartphones

realme 6 8/128GB

An excellent gadget in an unusual design solution and with a very high-quality screen, which has become a feature of this models.

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 a high refresh rate of as much as 90 Hz.

The anterior chamber 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 reproduced accurately, the detailing is on top. At night, the rendering quality is preserved, but the saturation drops, shadows prevail.

Game performance is average, modern games with high graphics requirements without jerks and friezes will run only at minimum settings. The speaker is loud, but it lacks bass.

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

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 191g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.5?;
• Rear cameras: 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 16 MP;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 128/8 GB.

realme X3 Superzoom 12/256GB

The photo flagship of the company surprises with its capabilities. Usually phones with good cameras enough specialized in shooting at the expense of autonomy, but this gadget has become an exception to the rule.

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

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

The mid-power processor provides good performance in hardware-demanding projects. Autonomy at the same time is about 14 hours of active use.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 202g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.6?;
• Rear cameras: 64 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 32 MP;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 256/12 GB.

realme 6 4/128GB

A very interesting model, characterized by a high-quality screen. Among budget smartphones, this gadget is one of the first received a resolution frequency of 90 Hz.

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

High refresh rate coupled with sufficient powerful processor and advanced video chipset guarantees smooth picture in heavy demanding games at the highest graphics settings without jerks and friezes. Also, a sufficient amount of RAM contributes to the response speed.

The battery is quite capacious and is able to support a charge for 16 hours of active gaming and 18 hours of surfing the Internet.

The cameras here are also quite good - a decent selfie camera and good main ones give high-quality detailed pictures even in conditions of lack of light sources.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 191g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.5?;
• Rear cameras: 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 16 MP;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 128/4 GB.

realme X3 Superzoom 8/128GB

The latest photo flagship that can surprise not only with the ability to shoot, but also with performance in voracious games. The workmanship 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 bright representative of timeless classics. The large screen with a double cutout for the front camera is powered by an IPS matrix, so there is no doubt about the quality of the image. There is a little lack of brightness, in sunny weather the visibility of the screen deteriorates somewhat.

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

A good processor will ensure the operation of most modern applications and hardware-sensitive games, and RAM, which is in abundance here, guarantees speed and multitasking.

The battery holds a charge for 14 hours of active use, and in half an hour it can be recharged by more than half. A speaker with a small margin of volume, but the sound quality pleases - it does not go into the lower frequencies and does not constrain the upper and middle ones.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 202g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.6?;
• Rear cameras: 64 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 32 MP;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 128/8 GB.

TOP 4 Best Budget Realme Smartphones

realme C11 2/32GB

An elegant smartphone, although made in plastic, does not look at all budgetary. Holographic back with a corrugated texture gives a pleasant feeling not only visually, but also tactilely.

The large screen with tempered glass and a teardrop-shaped front camera cutout has a classic medium-thick bezel. The cameras do not produce outstanding shots, but in the daytime and in good light, colors and details are realistic, but at night, the details are visible only in the light source.

With regard to games, only minimal graphic settings are implemented, less often for less demanding applications - medium. Autonomy is about two days in the absence of dense loads, and the battery is charged from zero to 100% in two hours.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 196g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.5?;
• Rear cameras: 13 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 5 MP;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G35, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 32/2 GB.

realme C3 3/32GB

A classic smartphone with a plastic iridescent back and a screen with characteristic frames. Display works on an IPS-matrix, in the upper part in the center there is a front camera in a drop-shaped section.

The cameras are average in quality, the front camera is much inferior to many similar models. Pictures at the same time turn out quite good, but only in conditions of sufficient lighting. In the evening and at night, the focus is lost, there is a lot of graininess and noise.

The speaker is of medium quality, characteristic wheezing and distortion appear at high volume.

Technical equipment will allow you to run demanding games at medium graphics settings. The battery is capacious, works in a moderate activity mode for up to two days, a full charge takes about two hours.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 195g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.6?;
• Rear cameras: 12 + 2 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 5 MP;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G70, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 32/3 GB.

realme C3 3/64GB

The version with an increased amount of internal memory differs not only in this. Almost everything internally and externally the same - the same matte plastic in the back, a good display with a margin of brightness on an IPS matrix, a miniature drop-shaped cutout for a selfie camera.

A good speaker with a margin of volume, but at the maximum the sound breaks and is distorted. The cameras provide good color reproduction and detail in good lighting conditions, at dusk and in dim light graininess appears, focus is lost.

The main difference of this version is NFC. The processor and graphics chipset allow you to run games on medium graphics. The battery can hold a charge for about two days with a light load.

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 195g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.6?;
• Rear cameras: 12 + 2 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 5 MP;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G70, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 64/3 GB.

realme 6i 4/128GB

An interesting option in terms of design, despite the plastic case and the classic frontal cutout. cameras.

The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and is powered by an IPS matrix. The front camera gives good pictures, the main unit gives moderately bright and saturated shots, with a good dynamic range and detailed details. There is a lot of noise in the photos at night, despite the fact that the exposure is kept at the level.

The speaker does not stand out for its quality, it is optimal for most everyday tasks. Gaming performance is optimal for most games, however, users have reported problems with overall performance and regular freezes.

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

Specifications:

• OS: Android 10;
• Weight: 199g;
• Screen: IPS, touch multi-touch;
• Diagonal: 6.5?;
• Rear cameras: 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP;
• Front camera: 16 MP;
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G80, 8 cores;
• The amount of built-in / RAM: 128/4 GB.

Customer Reviews

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