realme expands its product lineup with a new budget phone, the realme C61, boasting an IP54 dust and water resistance build, a reinforced screen, and a metal frame.
The realme C61 has a 6.74-inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 560 nits.
The phone is powered by a Unisoc T612 chipset in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256 configurations and a 5000mAh battery with 10W fast charging.
As for the cameras, there’s a 32MP main camera at the back and a 5MP selfie shooter on a water drop notch.
Aside from the IP54 resistance rating, it is marketed to have ArmorShell Protection with a TÜV Rheinland High-Reliability Certification, a metallic frame, reinforced glass, and some form of drop protection.
Price and Availability
The realme C61 comes in Safari Green and Marble Black. The 6GB+128GB variant is priced at Php 6,999, available at physical stores.
The 8GB+256GB variant retails for Php 7,999 in realme’s TikTok Shop and Shopee Flagship Store. It will be available at an introductory price of just Php 6,299 until August 18, bundled with a free TechLife Power Bank S101 10000mAh worth Php 799 while stocks last.
Every purchase until September 30 will come with a 2-year realme Care worth Php 999. It is also available in flexible installment options via Home Credit with 0% interest for the first month until August 31.
realme C61 specs
Display | 6.74-inch HD IPS Display, 1600×720, 90Hz refresh rate, 560 nits |
Processor | Unisoc T612 |
RAM/Storage | 4GB+64GB 4GB+128GB 6GB+128GB |
Rear Camera | 32MP main |
Front Camera | 5MP |
Network | 4G LTE |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
Others | Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP54 dust & water resistance, Air Gestures |
OS | realme UI, Android 14 |
Colors | Safari Green Marble Black |
Battery | 5000mAh battery, 10W fast charging |