1. Model and Brand Information
- Brand Name: realme
- Model Name: C73 5G
- Series/Category: C Series
- Release Date: June 02, 2025
- Colours Available: Jade Green, Crystal Purple, Onyx Black
2. Design and Build
- Material: Not specified
- Dimensions: 165.7 x 76.22 x 7.94 mm
- Weight: 197 g
- Water Resistance: IP64 Dust and Water Resistance (Splash Resistant)
- Ports and Buttons: USB Type-C port, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Power Button (integrated with side fingerprint sensor), Volume Buttons, Dual Nano SIM Card Slots (Hybrid Slot, supports 1 SIM + 1 SIM or 1 SIM + 1 SD card)
- Screen Protection: A Screen Protect Film is included in the box, but specific protective glass like Corning Gorilla Glass is not mentioned.
3. Display
- Display Type: Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7 Million colours), Punch Hole display
- Display Size: 6.67 inches
- Display Resolution: 720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- Aspect Ratio: 20.05:9
- Screen to Body Ratio: ~89.97%
- Peak Brightness: 625 nits
- Other Display Features: 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, Contrast Ratio: 1500:1, Colour Gamut: 83% NTSC, Brightness Adjustment: 4096 Level, Supports Dark Mode, DC Dimming, Eye Comfort.
4. Processor and Storage
- Chipset/SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 – 6nm
- CPU Architecture and Clock Speed: Octa-Core Processor, 2.4 GHz (2x Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6x Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz), 6nm fabrication
- Operating System: Android v15
- RAM: 4 GB (Up to 12 GB Dynamic RAM with 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM)
- Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB (UFS 2.2)
- Expandable Storage: Yes, via Hybrid Card Slot, up to 2 TB
5. Camera Setup
- Rear Camera(s): Dual Rear Camera: 32 MP with a secondary AI lens.
- Front Camera: 8 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole Camera.
- Camera Features: Auto Focus, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Night Mode, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HighDefinition Mode, Street Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, SuperText Mode, Dual-view Video, Google Lens, Digital Zoom 10X.
- Video Recording: 1080p @ 30 fps FHD (Both Rear and Front Cameras)
- Flash: Yes, LED Flash (Rear), Screen Flash (Front)
6. Battery and Charging
- Battery Capacity: 6000 mAh
- Charging Speed: 15W Fast Charging
- Charging Port: USB Type-C
7. Software and Features
- Operating System Version: Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0
- Updates: Not explicitly mentioned (e.g., number of years of updates).
- Special Features: Reverse Charging (5W), AI Smart Signal Adjustment, AI Clear Face.
8. Connectivity
- Network Connectivity: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G; 5G + 5G Dual Mode with 9 5G bands.
- Wi-Fi: Yes, Wi-Fi hotspot, Supports 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.3
- USB: Yes, USB-C v2.0, USB On-The-Go, USB Charging.
- GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou (B1I), GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1).
- NFC: No
- FM Radio: No
- Sensors: Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Side Capacitive Fingerprint Sensor.
Pros
- 6000 mAh battery capacity for extended usage.
- Supports 15W fast charging.
- Can act as a power bank for other devices.
- 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate provide a smooth user experience.
- IP64 Dust and Water Resistance and Military-Grade Shock Resistance.
- Comes with Android 15 and Realme UI 6.0.
- Up to 12 GB Dynamic RAM for improved multitasking.
- Includes Google Gemini and other AI enhancements.
- Super Linear Speaker with OReality Audio effect and Hi-Res Audio certification.
Cons
- HD+ resolution (720 x 1604 pixels) might be considered low for a 6.67-inch screen, potentially affecting visual clarity.
- Lacks NFC for contactless payments and quick pairing.
- Does not support FM radio.
- Corning Gorilla Glass or similar advanced screen protection is not explicitly mentioned.