Realme·Budget · Released Jan 2021

C20

Ultra-budget entry phone with 5000 mAh.

40/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$85
Color · Cool Grey
Display
6.5" HD+ IPS
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G35
RAM
2/3 GB
Storage
32 GB + microSD
Battery
5000 mAh
Main camera
8 MP single
Weight
190 g
Quick answer

The Realme C20 is a budget Realme smartphone released Jan 2021, with a launch price of $85. It pairs the MediaTek Helio G35 with a 6.5" HD+ IPS display, a 8 MP single main camera and a 5000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 40/100 — First-phone essentials. Standout strengths: sub-$85 with 5000 mah and microsd + 3.5 mm jack. Main trade-off: helio g35 slow.

AI Snapshot

First-phone essentials.

Realme C20 sat at the absolute bottom of the C-series — a sub-$85 essentials phone for first-phone buyers, with a big battery and stretched-out spec sheet for the price.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display56
Camera42
Performance40
Battery78
Build50
  • Sub-$85 with 5000 mAh
  • microSD + 3.5 mm jack
  • Trusted Realme branding

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.5 inches
Resolution
720 x 1600 px
Main
8 MP, f/2.0
Selfie
5 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v8
Δ class avg -93.8%
This
100,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the C20 compares

C20Galaxy S5Narzo 50i
SpecEagle score404040
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35Snapdragon 801Unisoc SC9863A
Display6.5" HD+ IPS5.1" FHD AMOLED6.5" HD+ IPS
Main camera8 MP single16 MP · f/2.28 MP
Battery5000 mAh2,800 mAh5000 mAh, 10W
Launch price$85$660$95

Frequently asked questions

When was the C20 released?

The C20 was released in Jan 2021.

How much does the C20 cost?

The C20 launched at $85 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the C20 screen size and type?

The C20 has a 6.5" HD+ IPS display.

What chipset does the C20 use?

The C20 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the C20 have?

The C20 ships with 2/3 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the C20 battery capacity?

The C20 has a 5000 mAh battery.

What is the C20 main camera?

The C20 has a 8 MP single main camera.

Does the C20 have a headphone jack?

The C20 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the C20 weigh?

The C20 weighs 190 g.

What colours does the C20 come in?

The C20 is available in 2 colours: Cool Grey, Cool Blue.

Is the C20 worth buying?

Realme C20 sat at the absolute bottom of the C-series — a sub-$85 essentials phone for first-phone buyers, with a big battery and stretched-out spec sheet for the price. SpecEagle gives the C20 an editorial score of 40/100.

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