The last couple of weeks have been quite busy for the Helio G35, making its debut via the realme C11, followed by the Redmi 9C, and lately, by the realme C15. All three phones are powered by MediaTek’s entry-level “gaming” SoC, with a few differences here and there, so things might be a little confusing.
Which device is the right one for you? Here’s table to help sort things out.
Model | realme C11 | Xiaomi Redmi 9C | realme C15 |
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SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dedicated) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dedicated) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dedicated) |
Screen | 720 x 1560, IPS LCD | 720 x 1600, IPS LCD | 720 x 1560, IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass |
OS | Android 10, realme UI 1.0 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 10, realme UI 1.0 |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory + storage | 2GB + 32GB (eMMC 5.1) | 2GB + 32GB; 3GB + 64GB (eMMC 5.1) | 3GB + 64GB; 4GB + 64GB (eMMC 5.1) |
Expansion | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Camera (rear) | 13 MP f/2.2 (wide) + 2 MP f/2.4 (depth) | 13 MP f/2.2 (wide) + 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) + 2 MP f/2.4 (depth) | 13 MP f/2.2 (wide) + 8MP f/2.4 (ultrawide) + 2MP f/2.4 (mono) + 2 MP f/2.4 (depth) |
Camera (front) | 5 MP f/2.4 | 5 MP f/2.2 | 8 MP f/2.0 |
3.5mm audio jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
I/O | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Fingerprint sensor | No | Yes, rear-mounted | Yes, rear-mounted |
Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po, 10W | 5000 mAh Li-Po, 10W | 6000 mAh Li-Po, 18W fast charge |
Colors | Mint Green, Pepper Grey | Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue | Marine Blue, Seagull Silver |
Price (Philippines) | 4,990 PHP (2GB + 32GB) | 5,290 PHP (2GB+32GB); 5,990 PHP (3GB+64GB) | 6,490 PHP (3GB+64GB), 6,990 PHP (4GB+64GB) |
Check out our full review of the realme C15.