Realme C55 vs vivo X300 FE
The Verdict
The Realme C55 and vivo X300 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Realme C55 is the cheaper of the two at $159 versus $730, a difference of about $571. The vivo X300 FE is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Realme C55 stands out for 33w supervooc fast charging is rare at $159, while vivo X300 FE is praised for exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 hz amoled panel. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Realme C55 if…
- →33W SUPERVOOC fast charging is rare at $159
- →64 MP main camera captures good daylight photos
- →FHD+ resolution provides sharp text and images
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- →Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- →Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
Pros & Cons
Realme C55
Pros
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging is rare at $159
- 64 MP main camera captures good daylight photos
- FHD+ resolution provides sharp text and images
- 5000 mAh battery lasts two days with moderate use
- Mini Capsule Dynamic Island-style notification feature
Cons
- No 5G or NFC connectivity
- Helio G88 is very basic for gaming or heavy tasks
- 2 MP depth sensor is essentially useless
- IPS LCD panel has poor contrast
- No water resistance
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
- 6000 mAh battery with 90W fast charging and wireless charging support
- IP69 durability rating for dust and water resistance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300 flagship performance with 12 GB RAM
Cons
- High price point limiting accessibility for budget-conscious buyers
- Zeiss tele extender special edition at premium cost
- Heavy at 213 grams may feel cumbersome for extended use
- Limited availability at launch focused on European markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme C55 | vivo X300 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (Realme UI 4.0) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | — |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | — |
| IP rating | None | — |
| Dimensions | 167.3 x 76.1 x 7.89 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF | 50 MP f/1.6 OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP f/2.45 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP f/2.57 2.67x optical zoom (standard) / Zeiss tele extender (special edition) |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP 110 degrees |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC | — |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 90W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4500 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Midnight Black, Glacier Blue, Peach Orange |
| Weight | — | 213 grams |
| IP rating | — | IP69 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| Storage | — | 512 GB |
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