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Realme C63 5G

Realme C63 5G

R2,500
SKU: 4523
Brand: Realme
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x Cortex-A55)
RAM: 4GB-8GB
Storage: 128GB
Display: IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 625 nits (HBM)
Camera: 32MP
OS: Android 14, Realme UI 5.0

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.8

Display 6 / 10
Camera 5 / 10
Performance 5 / 10
Battery 7 / 10

PROS

5G network connectivity.
6.67-inch IPS LCD with 120Hz display.
32MP primary camera on the rear.
Side-mounted Fingerprint unlock.
5000mAh battery capacity.

CONS

8MP selfie camera only.
NFC is not supported.

The Realme C63 5G has made a massive splash in the South African smartphone market, bringing next-generation 5G connectivity down to an incredibly aggressive starting price of ZAR 2,500. Positioned as an ultimate value-for-money contender, it targets budget-conscious shoppers, students, and everyday users who want future-proof cellular speeds and modern aesthetics without a hefty price tag.

Pricing & Local Availability

While the standard entry benchmark is an impressive ZAR 2,500, actual over-the-counter or online costs will vary based on your specific location in South Africa, regional stock distributions, and active retailer promotions or prepaid network bundles.

Thanks to Realme’s rapidly expanding local distribution footprint, you can purchase the Realme C63 5G across an extensive nationwide network of retail giants, digital storefronts, and cellular operators:

Online Platforms & Superstores: Takealot, Hi Online, HiFi Corp, Makro, Game.
Everyday Fashion & Department Chains: Foschini, Mr Price, Ackermans, PEP.
Cellular Outlets & Specialists: Cellucity, 4U, Chatz Connect.
Mobile Network Providers: Available cash or bundled with budget-friendly prepaid data tiers or entry-level monthly contracts through MTN.

Key Practical Highlights

Realme engineered the C63 5G to smash the expectations of a budget device, combining a premium look with solid internal components built for the daily grind:

Accessible 5G Performance: Powered by an efficient MediaTek Dimensity 5G processor, the device brings lightning-fast internet, seamless video calling, and stable connection speeds to an entry-level tier. It handles everyday apps like WhatsApp, TikTok, and local banking portals smoothly.
Fluid 120Hz Eye-Comfort Display: Setting a highly impressive standard for a ZAR 2,500 phone, it sports an expansive display with a silky-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Navigating menus and scrolling through social feeds feels incredibly responsive, while intelligent brightness scaling ensures comfort under the South African sun.
Massive 5000mAh Powerhouse: Built to reliably clear a full day of heavy mixed usage, the high-capacity battery ensures you stay connected during long commutes or load-shedding shifts. It also includes smart power-saving modes to stretch those last few percentages when you’re away from a charger.
Sleek “Flagship-Style” Design: The phone breaks away from boring budget aesthetics, featuring a slim, modern chassis with a premium camera layout on the back panel that mimics high-end devices. It offers a solid grip and naturally resists fingerprint smudges.
32.MP Clear AI Camera: The rear imaging setup features a clean 32MP primary camera backed by intuitive software processing. It is optimized to pull in balanced daylight exposures, making it highly capable for casual family photos and social media updates.

Before locking in your purchase, it is highly recommended to browse the online catalogs of these listed South African vendors to see who is running the best active promotional discounts, throwing in free device protection cases, or offering extra network data bundles.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Realme
Model	Realme C63 5G
Announced	12 August, 2024
Released	12 August, 2024
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 2,500

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight	192 g (6.77 oz)
Protection	IP64, dust and splash resistant
Colors	Forest Green, Starry Gold

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 625 nits (HBM)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	32 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 14
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	Realme UI 5.0

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali-G57 MC2
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	4GB-8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	15W wired

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Display: Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.

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Camera: Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.

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