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realme Philippines, the two-year consecutive champion according to the sell-in reports of Canalys and International Data Corporation (IDC) published in 2021 & 2022, launches the much-awaited realme C55. Cementing a number of firsts for the realme brand, the realme C55 Stylish Champion was unveiled via interactive livestream, aired simultaneously on Facebook and TikTok. The realme C55 is the first budget Android smartphone in the country to utilize the Mini Capsule feature and the first model in the realme C-Series to support a massive 8 GB + 256GB storage option, alongside a 6.72-inch 90Hz FHD+ screen and 33W SUPERVOOC Charging: a leap from its previous iterations that only had up to 60Hz refresh rate and 18W Quick Charging.
“We’re thrilled to propel the entry-level smartphone experience to greater heights with the realme C55. As a budget segment disruptor, this Stylish Champion does not settle for basic — we packed in powerful specs and unique features that are never before seen in the 10k segment. This year, realme is focused on providing our young customers with value: we want them to always get more than what they’re paying for,” says realme Philippines' newly-installed Vice President for Marketing Jane Yan. The realme C55 marks the first time that technologies and features present in the flagship GT Series and midrange Number Series are brought down to the entry-level C Series. It comes equipped with a MediaTek Helio G88 processor, a 64MP Dual Camera setup, an 8MP punch hole selfie camera, and a 5000mAh battery backed by 33W SUPERVOOC Charging. It supports Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) of up to 6 GB / 8 GB (capping out at 12 GB / 16 GB for the two variants) and is expandable by up to 1 TB via MicroSD Card on its Triple Slot SIM Tray. Most notably, the realme C55’s cameras are fine-tuned with realme’s latest software algorithms, enabling users to enjoy Bokeh Flare Portrait and AI Color Portrait modes. Even the default system camera app already allows for Street Mode with adjustable focal lengths at 24mm, 50mm, and 120mm; with new dedicated Street Filters and a toggled shortcut that immediately activates Street Mode when you double tap the Volume Up button, even when the smartphone is asleep.
realme C55 Specifications:
- Android 13 OS, realme UI 4.0
- Mediatek Helio G88 octa core processor
- Mali-G52 MC2 GPU
- 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS capacitive multitouch display with 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate and punch-hole
- 6/8 GB of RAM + 4 GB Dynamic RAM Expansion
- 128/256 GB of internal storage
- Expandable memory up to 1 TB via microSD card
- 64 megapixel main autofocus, f/1.79 + 2 megapixel (with depth sensor) rear cameras with LED flash
- 8 megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture lens
- WiFi/Bluetooth/USB OTG/USB Type-C
- GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
- Dirac Audio loudspeakers, face recognition, side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
- 4G LTE/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging
Dimensions: 165.6 x 75.9 x 7.89 mm
Weight: 189.5 g
Available Colors: Sunflower, Rainy Night, Rainforest
It comes in three colors: Sunshower, Rainy Night, and Rainforest. The realme C55 is now available in the Philippines in two variants: 6 GB + 128 GB for only Php8,999 and 8 GB + 256 GB for only Php10,999. Both carry the latest realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 out of the box, with Over-The-Air (OTA) updates for added features on the Mini Capsule (As of April 2023, the realme C55’s Mini Capsule comes with three presets: Battery and Charging Status, Step Tracking, and Mobile Data Usage.) From now until April 30, walk-in customers on all realme stores and kiosks nationwide will get a TechLife Power Bank worth Php799 upon purchase of the realme C55 6 GB + 128 GB variant; and a TechLife Power Bank plus a TechLife Buds Classic worth Php1,298 for the 8 GB + 256 GB variant. Additionally, the first ten customers of realme’s 30 Concept Stores will have a FREE realme Power Bank 2 (10000mAh) worth Php899 when they purchase any realme C55 variant. Meanwhile, realme partnered again with Home Credit Philippines to give young Filipinos the best payment options when buying their brand new realme C55. Under Home Credit’s hassle-free and very affordable installment plans, customers only need 1 Valid ID to get the realme C55 at 0% Interest, payable within up to 6 or 9 months. Under this computation, fans can get the 6 GB + 128 GB variant for as low as Php36 a day for 6 months, or the 8 GB + 256 GB variant for only Php29 a day for 9 months.
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Launched alongside the realme C55 is realme’s latest AIoT offering, the realme Smart TV Neo 32”. It provides optimum viewing quality with its Premium Bezel-less LED Display at 95% screen-to-body ratio, combined with 20W Dual Speakers by Dolby Audio. Its Chroma Boost Picture Engine helps produce true-to-life colors and takes advantage of the high brightness for good color reproduction. Underneath, it’s powered by a 64-bit Smart Quad Core Processor that produces excellent picture quality and a smooth operating experience. It also has a TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, which makes long hours of binge watching more comfortable and less straining for the eyes. The realme Smart TV Neo 32” is available for offline retail in all realme Stores nationwide for only Php7,999. It will eventually arrive on Lazada and Shopee this May during the 5.5 Double Digit sale.
