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Realme·Budget · Released Mar 2023

C55

Budget hit with 33 W charging and "Mini Capsule" UI.

56/ 100 SpecEagle score

From

$179

Color · Sunshower

Display

6.72" LCD 90 Hz

Chipset

Helio G88

Memory

6 GB · 128 GB

Main cam

64 MP · f/1.8

Battery

5,000 mAh

Weight

189 g

Quick answer

The Realme C55 is a budget Realme smartphone released Mar 2023, with a launch price of $179. It pairs the Helio G88 with a 6.72" LCD 90 Hz display, a 64 MP · f/1.8 main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 56/100 — A budget seller with a clever UI trick. Standout strengths: 33 w charging at $179. and full-hd+ 90 hz screen. Main trade-off: helio g88 is slow.

AI Snapshot

A budget seller with a clever UI trick.

Realme C55 brought "Mini Capsule" (a Dynamic-Island clone) to the budget tier with fast charging. The Helio G88 keeps expectations grounded.

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Subscores · 0–100

Display60

Camera56

Performance48

Battery78

Build62

Value74

33 W charging at $179.
Full-HD+ 90 Hz screen.
Mini Capsule UI novelty.
Headphone jack + microSD.

Full specifications

Type

IPS LCD, 90 Hz

Size

6.72 inches

Resolution

2,400 × 1,080 px

Main

64 MP, f/1.8

Depth

2 MP

Selfie

8 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average

AnTuTu v10

Δ class avg -85.2%

This

240,000

Class avg

1,620,000

Geekbench 6 Single

Δ class avg -86.9%

This

380

Class avg

2,900

Geekbench 6 Multi

Δ class avg -84.0%

This

1,300

Class avg

8,100

3DMark Solar Bay

Δ class avg -93.5%

This

4.0 fps

Class avg

62.0 fps

How the C55 compares

	C55	Pixel XL	C67
SpecEagle score	56	56	56
Chipset	Helio G88	Snapdragon 821	Snapdragon 685
Display	6.72" LCD 90 Hz	5.5" QHD AMOLED	6.72" LCD 90 Hz
Main camera	64 MP · f/1.8	12.3 MP · f/2.0	108 MP · f/1.75
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,450 mAh	5,000 mAh
Launch price	$179	$769	$179

C55 vs Pixel XL C55 vs C67

Frequently asked questions

When was the C55 released?

The C55 was released in Mar 2023.

How much does the C55 cost?

The C55 launched at $179 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the C55 screen size and type?

The C55 has a 6.72" LCD 90 Hz display.

What chipset does the C55 use?

The C55 is powered by the Helio G88 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the C55 have?

The C55 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the C55 battery capacity?

The C55 has a 5,000 mAh battery.

How fast does the C55 charge?

The C55 supports 33 W wired charging.

What is the C55 main camera?

The C55 has a 64 MP · f/1.8 main camera.

Does the C55 have 5G?

The C55 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).

Does the C55 have a headphone jack?

The C55 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the C55 weigh?

The C55 weighs 189 g.

What colours does the C55 come in?

The C55 is available in 2 colours: Sunshower, Rainy Night.

Is the C55 worth buying?

Realme C55 brought "Mini Capsule" (a Dynamic-Island clone) to the budget tier with fast charging. The Helio G88 keeps expectations grounded. SpecEagle gives the C55 an editorial score of 56/100.