The Realme Narzo 70x 5G is a budget 5G smartphone in Realme’s Narzo series, with a release date of 24 April 2024. It measures 76.1 x 165.6 x 7.69 mm, weighs 188 g and is listed in Ice Blue and Forest Green. It has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
The 6.72-inch IPS LCD display has a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, about 392 PPI, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate. Brightness is listed at 800 nits typical and 950 nits in high brightness mode.
It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus, an octa-core chip with two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and a VC cooling system. It is offered in 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants, each with 128 GB of storage, plus up to 4 GB of virtual RAM. A hybrid card slot supports microSD cards of up to 2 TB.
The dual rear camera has a 50 MP f/1.8 main camera and a 2 MP f/2.4 mono camera, with an LED flash. The front camera is 8 MP f/2.0. Both the front and rear cameras record video at up to 1080p 30 fps. Listed modes include Night, Street, Pro, Portrait, Tilt-Shift and Dual-View Video.
A 5000 mAh battery supports 45W fast charging and reverse charging, and Smartprix lists video playback of up to 15 hours and talk time of up to 34 hours. The phone runs Android 14 with realme UI 5.0.
Connectivity includes dual nano SIMs with 5G and VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC and aptX HD support, USB Type-C 2.0 and GPS with BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS. A side fingerprint sensor and face unlock handle security, and dual stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm headphone jack are included. Smartprix lists the phone, a power adapter, a USB Type-C cable, a screen protector, a phone case, a SIM tray pin and documentation in the box. There is no FM radio.
The Realme Narzo 70x 5G is an entry-level 5G phone that covers the basics with a few useful extras. The 6.72-inch Full HD+ display runs at 120 Hz, 45W charging is supported for the 5000 mAh battery, and Smartprix lists a power adapter, a case and a screen protector in the box.
IP54 dust and splash resistance, dual stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and expandable storage up to 2 TB add practical value. At 7.69 mm and 188 g, Smartprix rates it as slim and light.
The limitations are significant. Smartprix rates the Dimensity 6100 Plus as slow, and it rates the 4 GB base RAM as small. The display is an LCD panel rather than AMOLED, and Smartprix rates its 392 PPI as poor. The camera setup is basic, with a 2 MP mono sensor alongside the 50 MP main camera, no OIS listed and video limited to 1080p 30 fps on both sides. The card slot is hybrid, there is no NFC listed, Wi-Fi is limited to Wi-Fi 5, and the summary says it is not water proof despite the IP54 rating.
It suits Indian buyers looking for an entry-level 5G phone with fast charging, a smooth 120 Hz screen and a headphone jack for calls, social media and streaming. Buyers who play games regularly or care about camera quality should choose the 6 GB or 8 GB variant or look elsewhere.
Verdict: The Narzo 70x 5G offers 5G, a 120 Hz Full HD+ display, 45W charging with an adapter in the box and IP54 protection, held back by the Dimensity 6100 Plus, a basic camera setup and 1080p-only video.
