realme's cheapest 5G phone, with a 6,000 mAh battery and little else.
₹11,999 for 4GB + 64GB
The lowest price
- Display
- 6.67" · 120Hz
- Chip
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- RAM
- 4GB
- Camera
- 32MP main
- Battery
- 6,000 mAh
- Charging
- 15W
- Battery life
Is it any good?
The C73 5G is the entry ticket to realme's 5G phones: ₹11,999 for 4GB + 64GB, or ₹12,999 for 128GB of storage. It is for a first smartphone, a parent's phone or a backup that needs 5G more than polish.
You get the Dimensity 6300, a 6.67-inch 120Hz LCD, a 6,000 mAh battery and IP64 splash resistance in a body 7.94mm thick, plus a microSD slot. The P4 Lite 5G costs ₹7,000 more and adds a 7,000 mAh battery and a 144Hz screen, which is a lot of money for those two upgrades.
The catches are the slow 15W charging, the HD+ resolution and a single 32MP rear camera. 4GB of RAM is the only option, and realme publishes no update promise beyond the Android 15 it ships with. It does the basics; do not expect more.
Every spec
The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.
Spec score 5.7/10, worked out from this spec sheet, not a hands-on test. How we score
Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
- Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB storage
Display
- 6.67 inches
- LCD
- 1604 x 720 (HD+) resolution
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 625 nits peak brightness
Rear camera
- 32MP main
- 1080p at 30fps video
Front camera
- 8MP
- 1080p at 30fps video
Battery
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 15W wired charging
Build
- IP64 dust and water resistance
- 197 g
- 7.94 mm thick
- Colours: Jade Green, Crystal Purple, Onyx Black
Software
Not rated. The maker has not published an update promise for it.
- realme UI 6, Android 15
Connectivity
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE |
|---|---|
| SIM | Dual nano SIM |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | No |
Availability
| India launch | 2 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Status | On sale in India |
| Versions | 4GB + 64GB₹11,9994GB + 128GB₹12,999 |
What to compare it with
About the same money, different brands. Pick one to see them side by side.
- POCO realme C73 5G vs C81x ₹11,999 · About the same price Also strong on battery life Compare them
- Xiaomi realme C73 5G vs Redmi A7 ₹12,999 · ₹1,000 more Compare them
- Motorola realme C73 5G vs Moto G06 Power ₹13,999 · ₹2,000 more Also strong on battery life Compare them
- Samsung realme C73 5G vs Galaxy A07 ₹13,499 · ₹1,500 more Strong on clean software Compare them
realme C73 5G, answered
realme C73 5G price in India starts at ₹11,999 for the 4GB + 64GB, up to ₹12,999 for the 4GB + 128GB. The 4GB + 128GB is the easy upgrade: double the storage for ₹1,000 more.
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What is the price of the realme C73 5G in India?
It starts at ₹11,999 for the 4GB + 64GB. After that: the 4GB + 128GB at ₹12,999. These are starting prices, before bank and exchange offers.
When was the realme C73 5G launched in India?
It went on sale in India on 2 June 2025.
Which realme C73 5G version should I buy?
If you can stretch, the 4GB + 128GB: for ₹1,000 more than the 4GB + 64GB, you get double the storage. Storage can't be added later, and phones fill up faster than you expect.
How big is the battery on the realme C73 5G, and how fast does it charge?
It has a 6,000 mAh battery with 15W wired charging. These are realme's own figures.
What kind of display does the realme C73 5G have?
A 6.67-inch LCD at 120Hz, with HD+ resolution and up to 625 nits of peak brightness.
Which processor does the realme C73 5G use?
The MediaTek Dimensity 6300, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.
What cameras does the realme C73 5G have?
On the back: 32MP main. On the front: 8MP. Video goes up to 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front).
Is the realme C73 5G waterproof?
It is rated IP64: fine with splashes and light rain, but keep it out of water.
Does the realme C73 5G support 5G?
Yes, it works on 5G networks in India. It takes dual nano SIM.
What are the main rivals of the realme C73 5G?
At about the same price from other brands: the POCO C81x (₹11,999), the Redmi A7 (₹12,999), the Moto G06 Power (₹13,999) and the Samsung Galaxy A07 (₹13,499). Each name opens the two phones side by side.
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