Realme Narzo 80x 5G: When it comes to budget smartphones, not many brands know how to get the pulse of young Indian buyers like Realme does. The Narzo 80x 5G continues Realme’s tradition of introducing well-equipped phones that aim at offering a good blend of value-for-money, contemporary design, and hassle-free performance.
But is it just a case of yet another 5G phone with a fancy name or does it really make it worth spending your hard-earned cash on the RG96?
Here’s a more detailed look at what the the Realme Narzo 80x 5G has in store for its potential users.
Design & Build: Contemporary and Sleek
At a glance, the Narzo 80x 5G does not appear like a budget phone. The rear comes in a two-tone matte finish and features discreet reflections to honor the design process.
It’s light in the hand, at about 188g, and feels surprisingly slender despite having a big battery inside.
The camera module sits flush and it doesn’t stick out too much. The device comes in shades like Speed Blue and Star Black that look new and young. Realme has definitely put some thought into making it a looker for the masses.
Display:
Bright Screen, Sm LL Scrolling Text Hidden Hidden is the go-to dark mode if smooth, clean text is what you want Hidden Hidden’s scroll is very smooth, and I like the colors a little better than Smoothy.
The phone comes with a 6.72-inch FHD+LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate which should offer one of the smoothest panels in this price range.
Whether scrolling social media, playing casual games or watching YouTube, it is something you do notice and enjoy.
With a top brightness of about 680 nits, it doesn’t have a lot of outdoor visibility and the 6.4-inch screen size is ideal for binge-watching or multitasking. Yes, no it’s not an AMOLED, but at this price a Full HD+ 120Hz LCD is a win here.
Performance: capable and efficient
The Narzo 80x 5G is fueled by the proven budget centric MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor under the hood. It is paired with 4 or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded with a microSD card.
“Day-to-day tasks are effortless, from browsing the internet, streaming videos, messaging and some light gaming. And thanks to UFS 2.2 storage, app load times are snappy.
Intensive gaming, such as Call of Duty: Mobile, will be played on low settings, but this isn’t a hardcore gaming phone, and that’s pretty much fine.
Software: Clean and Snappy
The phone is powered by Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14, which is a slick, functional interface with minimal bloat. It feels snappy and comes with features like Smart Sidebar, Dual-mode audio and a privacy dashboard.
Realme also vows two years of software updates and three years of security patches, which lends a bit more peace of mind for long-term use.
Camera: Good in the Day, Mediocre at Night
There are a 50MP primary and a secondary portrait sensor at the back. During the day and your primary camera offers good detail and punchy colours. Edge detection in portrait is also pretty good.
But its low-light photos are just okay. Pictures are noisy and blurry, except when the night mode is applied, where results are marginally better.
There’s also an 8MP front camera, which offers clear selfies with fairly good dynamic range (although it’s iffy in low light).
Battery: It Will Last and Recharge Quickly
There’s a 5000mAh battery working discreetly underneath and the Narzo 80x 5G can easily last an entire day under extensive tasks. Its long enough battery life will let you stream, scroll and chat without being constantly concerned about dying.
It also supports SUPERVOOC 45W charging to charge the battery from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes. That’s a rarity in this price range and certainly contributes to the user convenience.
Pros:
Stylist design finished in matte
Smooth 120Hz FHD+ display
5G network support with Dimensity 6100+ chipset
Clean Realme UI was dusted over Android 14
Good battery life along with 45W fast charging
microSD slot and side fingerprint reader
Cons:
No ultra-wide camera
AMOLED vibrancy is missing from the LCD panel
Average at low light photography
No stereo speakers
The pre-installed apps may require the user to take./orcrist.py –alloptions 2 manual steps to uninstall them.
Realme Narzo 80x 5G Conclusion: Best 5G Phone Under ₹12,000
With the Realme Narzo 80x 5G style meets performance and function without breaking the bank. With a high-refresh-rate screen, 5G capability, decent battery life and clean software, it ticks most boxes for those on a budget.
If you want a good looking phone with 5G that doesn’t skimp too much, the Narzo 80x 5G is definitely worth considering under ₹12,000.
It’s not the best, but it’s one of the top contenders in its class.