Realme C51

OhoPrice editorial review

Our Take: The Realme C51 at Rs 23,999 balances camera quality and outdoor screen visibility in a slim 8 mm body. The 50 MP f/1.8 main camera with PDAF is the highlight — the wide aperture lets in more light than f/2.2 lenses, producing brighter, less noisy photos indoors and during evening hours. The phase detection autofocus ensures consistently sharp images of moving subjects. The Unisoc T612 is a 12 nm chip that handles daily tasks without significant lag, though it is not a gaming processor. The 6.74-inch display at 260 PPI with 560-nit peak brightness is one of the brighter panels in this segment, ensuring outdoor readability under the Pakistani sun. With 3 GB of RAM, multitasking is limited — the phone will close background apps when you switch between three or four programmes. The 64 GB of storage is standard. The 5000 mAh battery provides standard all-day endurance. This phone is best for buyers who prioritise camera aperture and outdoor screen visibility. The Villaon V50s at Rs 21,399 saves you Rs 2,600 and offers 4 GB of RAM expandable to 8 GB — a meaningful improvement over the C51's 3 GB. The Realme's 560-nit brightness ensures outdoor readability that the Villaon cannot guarantee. The C51's 50 MP f/1.8 camera with PDAF captures brighter, more reliably focused images than the Villaon's 8 MP unit. The Villaon's 4000 mAh battery is smaller than the Realme's 5000 mAh cell. For buyers who prioritise camera quality and outdoor visibility, the Realme C51 delivers genuine advantages; the Villaon appeals to those who want more RAM and lower upfront costs. PTA Note: Verify PTA approval status before purchase, as non-PTA devices will require additional tax to activate local SIM support.