Realme C73 5G: The world of budget smartphones is all about the basics and while most companies are playing it safe, Realme has done something different with its latest C-series offering – the Realme C73 5G is meant to be your budget 5G phone that’s not just a 5G phone but something that adds some zing, smoothness, and utility along the way.
The Realme C73 5G is a good one – it has a stylish design, a fast refresh rate for the screen, rapid charging and is underpinned by decent hardware; basically, features you might expect to find in a phone that costs a good few thousand more.
However, is it all style and no substance, or is it also a great performer every day of the week? Let’s explore whether the web app is a solid option — or leaves something to be desired.
Slick Looks, Bargain Price
With the C73 5G, one of the first things you notice is that this doesn’t look like a typical budget phone. It has a leather-like back that feels good to the touch and adds some grip as well
. In fact, whether you opt for Feather Green or Glacier Blue, both looks modern, fresh and classy in express contrast to the glossy plastic backs.
It’s also slim and lightweight and has a flat-edge frame that reflects today’s design trends. There’s the extra bonus of having IP54 certification for water and dust resitance, which makes it a bit more durable than some of its rivals.
Display: Fluid Display 120Hz.
The phone comes with a 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD screen and its marquee feature is that aforementioned 120Hz refresh rate. For a smartphone that costs less than ₹12,000, that is quite a delight. You can notice it immediately whether you’re browsing social feeds or playing games.
The screen is bright enough for outdoor use (it goes up to around 680 nits) and colors look crisp and pleasing.
Look, it’s not AMOLED, but you know what, for this price, a nice and crisp Full HD+ LCD with 120Hz is fine by us.webElementX
Performance: Good for Normal Skirmish Like opening Several Web-page (With 8Gb Ram and 250 EVO 2)
Under the hood of the Realme C73 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor — a capable budget-friendly 5G-capable processor that has been increasing in popularity.
It’s joined by 6GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which should ensure quick app loads and a decent amount of multitasking.
It is based on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 and has a clean and hassle-free experience. There’s little bloatware, and performance remains solid during everyday use — whether it’s browsing social media, watching YouTube or even playing games casually.
5G Ready for the Future
Given that India is still rolling out 5G, having a device prepared for the next-gen network is a plus point. The Realme C73 5G is compatible with several 5G bands, and is fast in areas with 5G coverage.
Even if you’re still on 4G, this phone ensures you won’t have to consider another upgrade when 5G is more widespread in your area.
Camera: Good Enough in Good Light
The camera comes with a 50MP primary sensor and a secondary depth sensor. Rear camera works OK in bright lighting, with decent color and acceptable detail.
It’s ideal for social media, casual photography, and everyday use.
Its 8MP front camera is decent for selfies and video calls, but it tends to soften details.
Low-light photography is not this phone’s specialty, though if there’s some light around, it can still make for usable shots.
Battery life Long & Fast Charging
The 5000mAh battery provides up to a full day’s worth of battery to the average user. Whether you’re consuming content, scrolling through Instagram, or you know, navigating, the battery is tenacious.
And when it does need a recharge, the 33W SUPERVOOC charging has you back in business quickly, with about 50% in just 30 minutes.
Pros:
Leather Texture Back design and sleek profile
120Hz display is smooth and Full HD+ grade
Reliable Dimensity 6100+ 5G chip platform
33W fast charging and decent battery life
Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 out of the box
IP54 dust and splash resistance
Cons:
No ultra-wide or Macro camera
Low-light camera performance is average
LCD panel and not an AMOLED one
One speaker, no stereo pair option
No charger in box (on some boxes check before you buy)
Realme C73 5G Final Verdict
If the Realme C73 5G is also very good value for money. It’s throwing more than just 5G at a budget phone, and not just in the form of gimmicks like going full edge-to-edge or making it collapsable 100 times or whatever.
Instead, it’s adding thoughtful perks — such as, you know, a 120Hz display, ordinary, decent design, fast charging, and a halfway decent processor — which all come wrapped in a price point people can live with. Yes, it skimps a little on the camera extras and high-end audio, but for the price you more than get your money’s worth.
If you need a phone that’s going to serve you well and look good doing it in the future, the C73 5G is a device that should be on your shortlist.
