Realme C30 — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

Launched in June 2022, the Realme C30 was Realme's ultra-budget play: a Unisoc T612 chip, a 6.5-inch display, and a 5,000mAh battery at one of the lowest prices the C series had ever seen. It cut costs aggressively — a single 8MP rear camera, no fingerprint sensor, and the lightweight Realme UI Go edition of Android. On Pakistan's used market it now sits among the cheapest working smartphones you can buy. This guide covers its verified specs and, crucially, what those cost cuts mean for a second-hand buyer.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Design and Build Quality

The C30 keeps things simple: a clean plastic back with a subtle texture in Lake Blue or Bamboo Green, a glass front, and a plastic frame. At 182 grams it is lighter than the older C3 despite the same 5,000mAh battery, and the 8.5 mm profile is slim for the class. Realme gave it a distinctive striped texture on some finishes that hides fingerprints well. Build quality is honest budget plastic — no water resistance rating, no premium materials — but the phone feels solid enough for daily use.

Display Features

The 6.5-inch IPS LCD runs at 720 x 1600 (HD+) with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. GSMArena lists 400 nits typical brightness, which is adequate indoors but struggles under direct Pakistani summer sun. It is a 60Hz panel with no special protection glass advertised. For the used price bracket the C30 trades in, the screen is fine for WhatsApp, YouTube, and reading — just check any second-hand unit for dead pixels, discolouration, or touch dead zones before paying.

Processor and Performance

The Unisoc Tiger T612 is a 12 nm octa-core chip — two Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz for heavier tasks and six Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz for efficiency, with Mali-G57 graphics. It is a genuine step up from the ancient chips in this price class and handles everyday apps, social media, and HD video smoothly, especially paired with the lightweight Go-edition software. Light gaming is possible; demanding 3D games are not its territory. On a used unit, the bigger performance question is RAM: the 2GB variant stutters under multitasking, while the 4GB + 64GB version is meaningfully smoother.

RAM and Storage

Realme sold the C30 in 2GB + 32GB, 3GB + 32GB, and 4GB + 64GB configurations, all using faster UFS 2.2 storage rather than the eMMC found in older C phones. A dedicated microSDXC slot (up to 1TB per launch reports) lets you add storage without sacrificing the second SIM. For 2026 used buyers, the advice is simple: the 2GB model is only barely usable, the 3GB model is the minimum for comfort, and the 4GB + 64GB variant is the one worth hunting for.

Camera Features

Cost-cutting shows most clearly here: a single 8MP f/2.0 rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, HDR, and panorama, recording 1080p video at 30fps. There is no ultrawide, no depth sensor, no macro — just one basic shooter. In good daylight it takes acceptable photos for social sharing; anything dimmer gets noisy fast. The 5MP f/2.2 front camera records 720p video, fine for video calls but soft for selfies. Buy the C30 for communication and battery life, not photography.

Battery and Charging

The 5,000mAh battery is the C30's strongest feature and the main reason it still makes sense used: Realme rated it for up to 45 days of standby, and real-world use stretched to two days when new. Charging is 10W over microUSB — expect around three hours for a full charge — and there is USB OTG support. When inspecting a used C30, battery health matters more than any other spec; ask how long a full charge lasts in normal use.

Software and Updates

The C30 runs Android 11 with Realme UI Go edition — the stripped-down Go software designed for low-RAM phones, with lighter versions of Google apps. It keeps the interface snappy on modest hardware, but the trade-off is fewer features and an older app ecosystem. Realme's update support for Go-edition budget phones was minimal, so assume no further updates. Verify a used unit runs the stock Realme UI Go build and can still sign into a Google account cleanly.

Connectivity and Additional Features

This is a 4G LTE dual-SIM phone — the T612 has no 5G. You get Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with GLONASS, GALILEO and BDS, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Notably absent: a fingerprint sensor (the C30 has none at all), NFC, and 5GHz Wi-Fi. Sensors are limited to accelerometer and proximity. Unlocking is by face or PIN.

Variants, Colours and Availability

The C30 (models RMX3581 and RMX3623) came in 2GB + 32GB, 3GB + 32GB, and 4GB + 64GB, in Lake Blue and Bamboo Green. It is discontinued and was never positioned as a premium device, so Pakistan's stock today is used or refurbished units. Prices vary more by condition than by variant — but the 4GB model deserves a small premium.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

The store listing for the Realme C30 currently shows Rs. 19,999 on zohaanmobilegallery.com (verified 2026-10-11). That figure matches the store's October 1, 2026 catalog import exactly, and Pakistan phone prices moved sharply after October 6, 2026 — so treat it as the listed price, not a guaranteed current one. For a discontinued ultra-budget phone, condition is everything: two used C30s can be worth very different amounts depending on battery health and screen condition. Confirm today's price with Zohaan Mobile Gallery on WhatsApp (+92 305 8452080) before you buy.

These older C-series models are discontinued, so almost every unit on sale in Pakistan today is used or pre-owned. PTA approval is per-device and per-IMEI — never assume one approved handset means another is too. Ask the seller for the IMEI and check it via the PTA system (dial 8484) before paying. Our guides on how to check PTA approval and how to buy a used mobile safely walk through the process.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Advantages

• Unisoc T612 is genuinely capable for the ultra-budget class — smooth for everyday apps
• 5,000mAh battery with excellent standby; still the phone's best feature
• UFS 2.2 storage (faster than eMMC) and a dedicated microSD slot
• Light 182 g body with a clean, simple design
• Headphone jack and FM radio retained

Limitations

• No fingerprint sensor at all — a real inconvenience in 2026
• Single basic 8MP rear camera; weak in anything but good light
• 10W microUSB charging is very slow
• 2GB base variant is barely usable today; Go-edition software is feature-light
• No 5G, no NFC, no 5GHz Wi-Fi, 400-nit screen struggles outdoors

Who Should Consider This Phone?

The used Realme C30 is for the buyer who wants the cheapest functional smartphone with a big battery: elderly users who need calls and WhatsApp, a child's first phone, or a backup device. It is not for anyone who needs a fingerprint sensor, decent photos, or fast charging. If you can stretch to a used C30s or C31, the fingerprint reader alone is worth the difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the Realme C30 in Pakistan?

The Zohaan Mobile Gallery listing shows Rs. 19,999 (verified October 11, 2026). It is discontinued and trades used only — confirm the current price with the store, since the figure matches the October 1 import.

What processor does the Realme C30 use?

The Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm): octa-core with two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 cores, six 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores, and Mali-G57 graphics.

Does the Realme C30 have a fingerprint sensor?

No. The C30 has no fingerprint reader — this is the key difference from the C30s, which added a side-mounted one.

What is the difference between the Realme C30 and C30s?

The C30s uses a different, weaker Unisoc SC9863A chip but adds a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and ships with Android 12 Go. The C30 has the faster T612 chip but no fingerprint sensor at all.

How good is the Realme C30 camera?

Basic: a single 8MP rear camera that is acceptable in daylight and weak in low light, plus a 5MP front camera for video calls.

How long does the Realme C30 battery last?

The 5,000mAh battery was rated for up to 45 days standby and about two days of light use when new; a used unit should still manage a full day if the battery is healthy.

Is the Realme C30 PTA approved?

PTA status is per-device and per-IMEI. Get the IMEI from the seller and verify it via the PTA system (dial 8484) before buying.

Final Verdict

The Realme C30 is a study in trade-offs: a capable T612 chip and superb battery around a single basic camera and no fingerprint sensor. Used, it is one of the cheapest working big-battery smartphones — but the missing fingerprint reader annoys daily, and the 2GB variant should be avoided. Inspect battery and screen, verify the IMEI, and pay accordingly.

Call to Action

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