Kuala Lumpur, 12 June 2025 – Realme just dropped what might be the most impressive budget smartphone we've seen this year. The new Realme C71, launching in Malaysia for just RM499, is absolutely loaded with features that typically cost way more – and honestly, it's making other entry-level phones look pretty dated.
That Battery Life Though
Let's talk about the elephant in the room – that absolutely massive 6300mAh battery. This thing is a genuine powerhouse that puts most flagship phones to shame. We're talking about 2.8 days of standby time, which means you could literally forget to charge it for a couple of days and still be fine. For the TikTok addicts out there, you're looking at 15.4 hours of scrolling, while gamers can squeeze out 9.3 hours of continuous play.
But here's where it gets really interesting – despite packing this monster battery, Realme managed to keep the phone incredibly thin at just 7.79mm. That's thinner than most phones with half the battery capacity. The 45W fast charging means you won't be tethered to a wall outlet forever, and there's even 6W reverse charging if you need to juice up your earbuds or smartwatch.
Built Like a Tank, Looks Like a Million Bucks
Realme isn't messing around with durability either. This phone has military-grade shock resistance and can survive drops from 1.5 meters onto steel, marble, or wooden surfaces. Perfect for those of us who are a bit clumsy with our gadgets.
The design is surprisingly elegant too, with feather-inspired textures that give it a premium feel you wouldn't expect at this price point. There's also this cool Pulse Light feature that glows for notifications and pulses during charging – it's like having a mini light show in your pocket.
Audio That Actually Matters
Here's something most budget phones completely botch – audio quality. The C71 features what Realme claims is 400% louder volume compared to competitors in its class. Whether you're taking calls in noisy environments or watching videos, this phone won't leave you straining to hear.
AI Features That Don't Feel Gimmicky
The C71 comes loaded with practical AI features that actually make sense. AI Call Noise Reduction 2.0 cleans up background noise during calls, while AI Clear Face fixes those blurry selfies we all hate. There's also AI Image Matting and AI Eraser for quick photo edits, plus Google Gemini and Circle to Search integration.
Other thoughtful additions include Signal Hunter Antenna for better connectivity in weak signal areas and Riding Mode 2.0 for safer usage while on the move.
Bonus: Realme TechLife Studio H1 Headphones
Realme is also launching the TechLife Studio H1 wireless over-ear headphones for RM399. With 70 hours of battery life, 43dB hybrid active noise cancellation, and Bluetooth 5.4, these could be serious competition for much pricier options.
Availability and Pricing
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Promotion |
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realme C71: |
RM499 (6GB*+128GB) |
realme Brand Stores, authorized dealer stores, official Shopee,
Lazada and TikTok Stores |
First Sale: 13 June 2025 –
12 July 2025 Customers can get a screen
protector and a 1-year extended warranty, with a total value of RM169. |
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realme Techlife Studio H1 (Ivory Beats, Midnight
Magic)
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RM399 |
realme official Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Stores |
Will be available on 25 June 2025 |
The Realme C71 is available in Forest Owl and White Swan colors, with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage (expandable to 18GB with dynamic RAM). It hits stores on June 13, 2025, through Realme brand stores, authorized dealers, and official Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok stores.
Early buyers get a sweet deal – a screen protector and 1-year extended warranty worth RM169 absolutely free during the first sale period (June 13 - July 12, 2025).
At RM499, the Realme C71 is seriously challenging what we expect from budget smartphones. It's rare to see this much tech packed into such an affordable package, and honestly, it makes you wonder why anyone would spend double for similar features elsewhere.
- PakChaq Riq
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