Realme C21 Getting Android 11-Based Realme UI 2.0 Update: Report

Realme C21's update is bundled with the August 2021 Android security patch.

By Satvik Khare | Updated: 27 August 2021 11:21 IST

Highlights

Realme C21's update brings bug fixes and improvements
The update is 500MB in size for users who signed up for the beta test
Realme C21 came with Android 10-based Realme UI out-of-the-box

Realme C21 Getting Android 11-Based Realme UI 2.0 Update: Report

Realme C21 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio

Realme C21 is reportedly getting a stable version of the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update. The update brings certain bug fixes and improvements. Bundled with the update is the August 2021 Android security patch. Being a major software update, Realme C21 will get features such as user interface (UI) customisation, enhanced Dark Modes, and more. The Realme smartphone was launched in April and comes with Android 10-based Realme UI out-of-the-box. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM.

Realme C21 update changelog

The update for Realme C21 (Review) was first reported by RM Update. As per the publication, the Realme smartphone is getting the Realme UI 2.0 update. Along with the usual Android 11 features such as UI customisation, three new Dark Modes, notification history, and more, the smartphone gets an battery optimisation that fixes its slow charging issue. Additionally, the update also optimises the system performance and stability.

The firmware version of the update is RMX3201_11_C.02, as per a screenshot of the changelog shared by the publication. The report also mentions that the update is 500MB in size for beta users. The report says that this is a staged rollout and a broader rollout can be expected in a few days if no critical bugs are spotted.

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Realme C21 specifications

Realme C21 — launched in April — sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. It comes with up to 64GB of RAM and can be expanded via a microSD card. For optics, it gets a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 13-megapixel primary sensor. Selfies and video calls are handled by a 5-megapixel sensor. Realme has packed a 5,000mAh battery that supports reverse charging.

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Realme C21

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good battery life
Sturdy body

Bad
Average camera performance

Read detailed Realme C21 review

Display 6.50-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio G35

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 3GB, 4GB

Storage 32GB, 64GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 720x1600 pixels

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