Back in 2018, when Realme launched their first smartphone model, Realme 1, since then, they never look back. Over the years, they proved to be a budget-friendly smartphone maker brand. Recently, they have launched Realme C21 and C21Y becoming the chartbuster smartphone of the year 2021. Realme launched both smartphones just to target the budget range market with some decent specifications.
However, Google’s Android 12 created a lot of hype among the smartphone user, Realme C21 and C21Y users getting worried that they will either get the update or not. This is justified because both the smartphone launched with Android 10 out of the box and recently, a few days back, got the Android 11 Realme UI 2.0 update. So, this means they already received a major update. But, you do not need to worry as we have something great for you. So, read the guide till the end.
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Will Realme C21 and C21Y Get Android 12 (Realme UI 3.0) Update?
Unfortunately, we don’t know the exact release of Android 12 for these two devices. But, it is for sure that both smartphones will get the update anywhere soon by the 2022 second quarter. So, you just have to wait for the update, or you can also download and flash custom ROM based on Android 12 in case you are over-excited to use the new OS.
Anyway, if you still have any doubt regarding the upcoming update, whether or not these devices are eligible for the update. So, don’t worry! Let’s find it out.
Features of Realme C21 and C21Y
Firstly, as we already stated these devices are pure budget range category smartphones. So, this means we should not expect more. But, yeah! They have some decent specs that make these smartphones eligible for the upcoming update.
If we talk about the screen, both the devices are compiled with the IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) 6.5 inches display. Interestingly, both the devices come with Android 10, Realme UI out of the box. However, both the devices are clearly not for gaming Realme C21 Y comes with Unisoc T610 (12 nm) octa-core (2xX.X GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) processor with Mali-G52 GPU. In contrast, the Realme C21 is accomplished with MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) processor along with the PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
Now, from performance, if we move towards the memory section, both the devices come in two variants, i.e., 32GB/3GB RAM and 64GB/4GB RAM. However, more interestingly, this time, Realme features a reverse charging technology in both the device along with Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery.
Android 12 (Realme UI 3.0) Update Tracker:
We regret that currently, we do not have any specific release date. But that doesn’t mean these devices will not get the update. Yes, it is confirmed that both devices get the update next year. So, we suggest you bookmark this page so that you do not have to search repeatedly. Also, we will add an update tracker as soon as Realme announces something.
New Software Update Tracker:
Updated on November 18, 2021: Today Realme has rolled the October 2021 security patch update for the Realme C21Y in India with software version RMX3261_11_A.59. The update is based on Android 10.
Updated on October 14, 2021: Today Realme has rolled the September 2021 security patch update for the Realme C21Y in India with software version RMX3261_11_A.51. The update is based on Android 10.
Updated on January 10, 2022: Today Realme has rolled the December 2021 security patch update for the device globally with software version RMX3261_11_A.73. The update is based on Android 11.
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Updated on January 30, 2022: Today Realme has rolled the January 2022 security patch update for the device globally with software version RMX3201_11_C.07. The update is based on Android 11.
Updated on April 09, 2022: Today Realme has rolled the March 2022 security patch update for the device globally with software version RMX3201_11_C.09. The update is based on Android 11.
Updated on June 10, 2022: Today Realme has rolled the May 2022 security patch update for the device globally with software version RMX3261_11_A.83. The update is based on Android 11.
Updated on September 13, 2022: Today Realme has rolled the July 2022 security patch update for the device globally with software version RMX3261_11_A.91. The update is based on Android 11.
Updated on March 19, 2022: Today Realme has rolled the November 2022 security patch update for the device globally with software version RMX3261_11_A.97. The update is based on Android 11.
Updated on May 29, 2023: Today, Realme has rolled out the February 2023 security patch update for the device globally with software version RMX3261_11_A.101. The update is based on Android 11.
Can’t wait for version android 12 update
I have android 12
A cem
Wann erscheint das Update für realme c21 3201? Ich bin sehr gespannt darauf
Pls android 12🙏
Android version 12 please
Realme is the best
Not for everyone brother realme didn’t give aod customization in realme 8 and many more smart phones
In game space i didn’t get voice changer
Ich warte auch auf Version Android 12 für realme c21!
I can’t change the font and i hate it 😭
LMFAO ME TOO…i’m thinking of rooting it
Did Realme C21 get the 3.0 update based on Android 12 . please reply ???
Không , bạn phải chờ thêm thời gian
Please update realme c21
Jetzt war wieder System Update aber nur wieder für Sicherheit nicht auf Android 12…wann kommt endlich die neue Version
realme c21 android 12 update 3.0 miss 😭😒
When will the Android 12 update in realme C21??
Wann erscheint endlich Android 12 für realme c21? Es stand laufe des 2 Quartal..wann genau ist das ?
Please update 3.0 Realme C21
Sedang menunggu realme c21 ui 12,karena sering lag saat maen game,sukak keluar sendi males jadinya.
Sir give me realme c 21 y version 12
Sir 12 ka version muje ab tak nhi mila h i hate this phone sir jaldi se muje 12 ka version chaiye aj hi please sir give me version 12 in my relme c21y phone