Realme C61

OhoPrice editorial review

Our Take: The Realme C61 at Rs 30,999 combines a slim 7.8 mm body with a 50 MP f/1.8 main camera that punches above its weight class. The wide aperture lets in significantly more light than the f/2.2 lenses common at this price, which translates to brighter, less noisy photos when shooting indoors or during evening hours. The Unisoc T612 processor is the same chip found in several phones at this price level — it handles daily tasks adequately but is not a gaming processor. What sets the C61 apart is the display: a 6.74-inch panel at 90 Hz with peak brightness reaching 560 nits in HBM mode, which means outdoor readability is better than most competitors that top out around 450 to 500 nits. The 6 GB of RAM provides meaningful multitasking headroom, keeping social media and messaging apps alive in the background without constant reloading. Storage at 128 GB is generous for the price. The 5000 mAh battery is standard, but the efficient 12 nm chip helps extract a full day of moderate use. The 5 MP f/2.2 selfie camera is the weakest component — it produces soft, grainy images that lack detail. For buyers who want a pocketable phone with a strong main camera and good outdoor screen visibility, the Realme C61 delivers on those specific promises. The Itel A100 at Rs 27,999 is Rs 3,000 cheaper and counters with a larger 6.74-inch display and 128 GB of storage that matches the Realme. The A100's Unisoc T7250 is a newer chip than the C61's T612, offering marginally better processing efficiency. However, the Realme's 50 MP f/1.8 camera captures meaningfully better photos than the Itel's 8 MP unit, especially in challenging lighting — the difference in aperture alone (f/1.8 versus f/2.2) gives the C61 a real-world advantage that sensor resolution comparisons alone do not capture. The C61's 560-nit HBM brightness also outshines the A100's unspecified outdoor visibility. Where the Itel pulls ahead is RAM: 4 GB physical plus 8 GB virtual gives it more background app capacity than the C61's 6 GB of real memory. Neither phone offers an ultrawide lens. For buyers who care most about photo quality and outdoor screen readability, the Realme C61 justifies the extra cost; the Itel A100 is the pick for those who prioritise raw specifications per rupee. PTA Note: Ensure the device is PTA-approved to avoid surprise activation charges when inserting a Pakistani SIM card.