Realme C11 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Website5Photo© gadgets.ndtv.com

Realme C11 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Website

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The new Realme C11 comes as a solution to the problem of rising prices across the industry. It is priced at Rs. 7,499, and is positioned below the Realme C3, which until now was the company's most affordable entry-level phone. The budget end of the market, which is perpetually squeezed in terms of margins and flexibility, is of course the worst hit by cost revisions. If your budget is less than Rs. 10,000, even a difference of Rs. 500 between models and variants could swing your decision.

The Realme C3 (Review) was launched starting at Rs. 6,999 at the beginning of this year, but multiple revisions later the same unit now costs Rs. 8,999. The very similar Narzo 10A (Review) was meant to be a step up, but its price of Rs. 8,499 announced in May has now become Rs. 8,999 as well. That has not only caused confusion, but also left a gap at the bottom of the market to be filled.

It's unfortunate that you aren't getting as much for your money anymore, but the past few years have seen such intense competition that the overall standard for the budget segment has risen considerably, and you should still be able to get a good deal. Is the Realme C11 the right phone at the right time? Read on to find out.