The realme C75 isn’t exactly high on my expectation list—it’s a budget phone, after all, and for RM799, it’s really unfair to expect any bells and whistles from it. After using it for a while, I can say it has its strengths, but also some very noticeable drawbacks.
While it’s not a device I’d personally rely on for demanding tasks, I can see its appeal for certain users. Here’s my take after spending some time with it.
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Build & Design
The one thing that the realme C75 has got going is its durability. With the tagline “Everything-Proof”, it can withstand… well, just about anything, though you wouldn’t be able to tell just from how it looks on the outside.
So far, our realme C75 has yet to garner any scratches on the screen, even after several drops on both laminated and tiled floors. The textured plastic back feels comfortable to hold, and it doesn’t pick up fingerprints, which is a small but welcome detail.
That said, the design is pretty basic. It’s not going to turn heads, but I don’t think it’s trying to.
Display
The realme C75’s 6.6” HD+ display is decent enough for basic content consumption—watching YouTube videos or scrolling through social media works fine, though the colours aren’t the most vibrant and the sharpness leaves a bit to be desired. Still, if you’re not too fussed about that sort of thing, the realme C75 serves just fine.
The realme C75 delivers 1080x2400 FHD resolution and 90 Hz high refresh rate, which is on paper quite high for its price tag. Still, this is not a display you’d want for long hours of video streaming or gaming, but for light, casual use, it does the job.
Performance
For a budget phone, I wasn’t exactly expecting blazing speeds, but the realme C75 has some significant lags that I simply cannot overlook. The phone is a little laggy, especially when you first wake up the screen and unlock it—even pulling down the notification centre takes more than a split second at times, which is a little frustrating.
The bigger issue for me was the OS. Now, I’m going to be honest: I have never been a fan of realme UI, and even after witnessing almost three years of realme releases, it’s still yet to coax me back into its camp. The realme C75, like all other realme phones, comes loaded with bloatware, and it felt like I spent ages just uninstalling apps I didn’t need. Even after that, the operating system still felt clunky. It’s usable, but it’s not a great experience.
UI aside, the realme C75 runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max, a chipset that is most typically found in older mid-range models—pretty good for a budget phone. I can’t say that it’s especially powerful, though, given the lagging that I’ve experienced, but so far, normal Internet browsing and daily tasks.
Camera
The camera performance is… okay. The 50MP main sensor takes decent photos in good lighting, but don’t expect sharp details or vibrant colours. Indoors or in low light, the photos are acceptable, with some slight graininess that is expected for a phone at this price.
The front camera works well enough for casual selfies or video calls. Honestly, there’s nothing much to note about the camera on the realme C75. It’s functional, but that’s about it.
Battery
The 6000mAh battery is the saving grace of this phone. It easily lasted me a day and a half of moderate use, and on lighter days, I could stretch it to two full days. If you hate having to charge your phone all the time, you’ll love this.
The charging speed isn’t too shabby either; equipped with 45W SUPERVOOC charging, the phone can get to 100% in a little over an hour and a half. Of course, there is no wireless charging here, but for what it’s worth, I think the battery is pretty good on this phone.
Verdict
While the realme C75 isn’t something I’d recommend to power users or anyone who wants a smooth smartphone experience, I think it could work well as a starter phone. So, if you’re someone who just needs a simple, affordable phone and can live with its quirks, the realme C75 could be a good choice. But if you’re looking for smooth performance or a polished software experience, you might want to spend a little extra on something more capable.
At the end of the day, it’s a phone that does the basics well but doesn’t excel at much else. Perfect for a starter device, but not much more than that.