Realme Narzo 10A: Unboxing and First Impressions
Realme has launched the Narzo 10A, the younger brother to the Narzo 10. In our opinion, this is a really great phone for under ₹10,000. Priced at ₹8,499, it comes with a Helio G70 processor. We have the box with us today for an unboxing and to share our first impressions of this phone.
What’s in the Box?
The phone comes in a very familiar Realme box. Inside, along with the phone, you get a 10-watt charger and a Micro USB cable. There is no case included in the box.
Design and In-Hand Feel
The phone feels light and tall. We have the “So White” color, a variant that is not commonly seen these days. The device features a large Realme branding on the back. While we initially expressed dislike for such huge branding, it looks quite good on this clear white finish. For a phone priced at ₹8,500, it feels solid in the hand. It fits very well, even for those with smaller hands, as it isn’t too wide.
The phone weighs 195 grams, but it feels well-balanced and doesn’t seem that heavy. The back is made of plastic and is said to be scratch-proof, but we would still recommend using a case.
Ports and Buttons
On the bottom of the device, you will find a speaker grille, a Micro USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The left side houses the volume up and down rockers and the SIM card tray. The top of the phone is clean with nothing on it, and the right side has the power on/off button.
Key Features and Display
The Realme Narzo 10A is essentially a Realme C3 with an extra camera and a physical fingerprint sensor on the back, which is missing on the C3. The SIM card tray is a triple card slot, which means you can use two SIM cards and one SD card simultaneously.
It features a 6.5-inch display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, contributing to its tall appearance. The screen looks good, with decent bezels and a small mini-drop notch at the top. The bezels on the right and left are average, and the chin is also quite decent. It is an HD+ display screen.
Core Specifications
The biggest highlight of this phone is its Helio G70 processor. It comes in a single variant of 3GB LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. Another major highlight is the large 5,000 mAh battery, which supports 10W normal charging. The phone includes all necessary sensors, including a physical fingerprint sensor and face unlock.
Security: Fingerprint and Face Unlock
The physical fingerprint sensor on the back is really fast, especially considering this is a budget category phone. The face unlock is also nice and works well. In our tests, it worked quickly, failing only once in about six or seven tries.
Software and User Interface
The Narzo 10A runs on Realme UI, which is based on Android 10, and it comes with the April security patch. Realme UI is much better than previous generations and runs smoothly, thanks to the G70 processor. We do not anticipate any problems with regular day-to-day usage.
Multimedia Experience
With its large 6.5-inch screen and slim bezels, the phone provides a good multimedia experience for its price range. The audio quality is average, and the loudness is also average. It is neither bad nor great, which is what we would expect in this price segment.
Connectivity and Features
The phone supports dual 4G VoLTE and WiFi Calling out of the box. It also includes an FM Radio. The SAR values are within the specified limits. For streaming, it has Widevine L3 support. It also has Camera2API support, which means you can use GCam on this device.
Gaming and Performance
The Helio G70 is based on 12nm architecture. In our time with the phone, it did not feel like an ₹8,500 device; it was quite responsive. There should be no issues with performance in regular use or with heavy apps.
For gaming, you can play PUBG Mobile on HD and High settings. Call of Duty can be played on Low to Medium settings. The gaming experience is decent on medium settings, and you won’t feel like you are using a budget smartphone.
Camera
The device has a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera.
The photos we took were okay. The front 5-megapixel selfie camera is a bit soft, but the pictures look pleasing, though you shouldn’t expect a lot of detail. The rear macro lens allows you to take photos from a distance of 4 centimeters. Overall, for this price range, it has a decent set of cameras.
Final Verdict
To be honest, when you compare this phone to the Narzo 10, this is much better value for money. For ₹8,500, you get a triple camera setup, a 5,000 mAh battery, a good-looking design, and a fingerprint sensor. One thing we would like to point out is that it only comes in a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. If there was a 4GB/64GB variant for about ₹1,000 more, at ₹9,500, we would have liked that as well, as 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage might feel slightly less for some people. Overall, for a budget smartphone, we think it’s a good phone.
