Realme launches C73 5G budget segment phone along with Buds T200x in India
Realme C73 5G offers a 6.67 inch HD+ display with 625 nits peak brightness and up to 120 Hz refresh rate.
The Realme C73 5G features a 6,000 mAh battery supported by 15 W charger inside the box. It also supports 5W reverse charging. The phone is IP64-rated for dust and water resistance, along with military-grade shock resistance.
Realme C73 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset with 4 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage.
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Realme C73 5G sports a 32 MP rear and an 8 MP front camera.
Realme C73 5G comes in Jade Green, Crystal Purple, and Onyx Black, at a starting price of ₹10,499 for the 4 GB/64 GB variant. The 4 GB/128 GB model costs 11,499. It will be available on Realme and Flipkart and mainline stores across India.
The Realme Buds T200x features a 12.4mm dynamic drivers and 25dB noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4 and Google Fast Pair support. It is IP55-rated for dust and water resistance and claims up to 48 hours of total playback.
Realme Buds T200x sells in Moonlight White, Frost Blue, and Pure Black, at a ₹1,599, across mainline stores.
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