Realme C53

OhoPrice editorial review

Our Take: The Realme C53 makes its case with a body that is hard to ignore — at 7.5mm thick it sits among the slimmer budget phones around, which is a rare thing to be able to say at this price. The 50MP main camera with PDAF should deliver dependable daylight shots, and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage is enough for a busy WhatsApp-and-YouTube lifestyle. Where it stumbles is the 720p panel: on a 6.74-inch screen that 260 PPI density means text and icons have a slightly soft look, and the Unisoc T612 is fine for everyday apps but will show its limits quickly if you push it. Against the Sego S25, the Realme earns its extra money through memory and a more established brand. You get 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage out of the box compared with the Sego's 4GB/128GB, and Realme's software-update record and service network are far more proven in Pakistan than Sego's. The S25 fights back with a lower price and a Helio G91 chip, though its display details are not even listed in the specs, which makes judging it a gamble. If a familiar brand and smoother multitasking matter, pay the premium for the C53; if every rupee counts and you are willing to take a chance, the S25 is the bargain. Run the phone's IMEI through PTA's DIRBS before handing over cash, especially for Realme units sold in the grey market.