Realme Narzo 70 5G Review: Design, Display, Cameras, Performance, Software, Battery And Charging Speeds

Realme Narzo 70 5G Review: Realme continues to expand its Narzo series with the introduction of two new phones, the Narzo 70 5G and the Narzo 70x 5G. While the Narzo 70x has already undergone a review, it’s now time to turn our focus towards the Narzo 70 5G. For those curious about what sets the slightly higher-priced Narzo 70 apart, let’s delve into a brief overview before diving into an in-depth review. It’s worth noting that the distinctions between the two models may not be as clear-cut as expected.

The Realme Narzo 70 series is anticipated to offer upgraded features and enhanced performance compared to its predecessors. With advancements in technology and design, these new additions are poised to cater to varying consumer needs and preferences within the mid-range smartphone market segment. When comparing the Narzo 70 5G to its counterpart, key aspects such as camera capabilities, display quality, battery life, processing power, and overall user experience are likely to play a significant role in determining which device aligns best with individual requirements. Stay tuned for an insightful evaluation of the distinctive features and functionalities that set the Narzo 70 series apart within Realme’s extensive smartphone lineup.

Realme Narzo 70 5G Review 2024

The Narzo 70 5G features an improved processor, a higher-quality front camera, and an in-display fingerprint sensor (in contrast to the side-mounted one on the Narzo 70x). These alterations were expected due to the variance in pricing. Moving on to unexpected adjustments, the Narzo 70 has a slightly smaller screen (6.67 inches) than the Narzo 70x (6.72 inches). While the Narzo 70x is compatible with Bluetooth v5.3, the Narzo 70 supports Bluetooth v5.2. Additionally, the Narzo 70 allows storage expansion up to 1TB (using an SD card), whereas the Narzo 70x can expand storage up to 2TB (via an SD card).

These are somewhat perplexing downgrades to accept in a device that costs Rs 4,000 more. Nonetheless, let’s set that aside and assess the Narzo 70 5G’s performance in daily use. The Narzo 70, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, excels at managing intensive tasks effectively. It boasts a top-notch display and satisfactory camera capabilities within its price category. Nevertheless, it encounters challenges in accurately capturing skin tones and the selfie camera’s low-light performance could be enhanced. In summary, this phone is a solid choice at its price point for those seeking impressive performance.

Realme Narzo 70 5G Review Details

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Design And Display

• The Narzo 70 5G closely resembles the Narzo 70 Pro and the Narzo 70x 5G in terms of design.
• The rear panel features a dual-tone finish with a glossy top half and a matte bottom half.
• The camera setup is placed in the top middle with the camera sensors placed symmetrically in a circular housing. There is an LED flash at the top of the camera module.
• The phone remains stable on a flat surface, even though the camera module protrudes slightly.
• The phone is available in Ice Blue and Forest Green colors. I got the Ice Blue version of the phone, which I find quite attractive.
• The handset comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is still common in this price range.
• The phone has the USB Type-C charging port, speaker grille, and SIM card slot positioned at the bottom, with the volume rocker and power key located on the right side of the device.
• The phone has a thickness of 7.97mm and a weight of 188 grams, making it convenient for one-handed use and easy to carry without being bulky.
• Transitioning to the screen, you will find a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
• The phone’s display stands out for providing up to 2000 nits of peak brightness, ensuring excellent visibility in outdoor settings. Featuring an AMOLED display and high peak brightness, the phone delivers a remarkable contrast ratio.
• With thin bezels on all sides of the display, I found that watching videos on this phone was a rather immersive experience and in this price range, this is one of the best display panels you can get your hands on.
• The phone provides smooth visuals during gaming and fluid navigation thanks to its high refresh rate.

Cameras

• The Narzo 70 ships with a 50MP AI camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 5P lens, and a sensor size of 1/2.76 inches. The primary sensor offers a field-of-view of 77 degrees.
• The primary camera is assisted by a 2MP Mono camera with an f/2.4 aperture, a 3P lens, and a sensor size of 1/5 inches. The primary sensor offers a field-of-view of 88.8 degrees.
• The handset offers Night Mode, Photo Mode, Street Mode, Portrait Mode, High Pixel, Professional Mode, Panoramic view, Super Text, Super Group Portrait, Tilt-shift, and Long Exposure Photo.
• As far as video recording is concerned, you get the regular Video mode, but then there are some other modes on offer too – Movie Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, Dual-view video, and Tilt-Shift Video. The handset supports 720p videos at 30fps/60fps, 1080p videos at 30fps/60fps, and even 4K videos at 30fps. In the Slow Motion mode, it supports 720p videos at 240fps and 1080p videos at 120fps.
• I liked the details captured by the phone’s primary camera and even indoors, it managed to perform really well.
• In the portrait mode, the phone offered good edge detection and produced some decent shots with good background blur.
• However, I found the primary sensor to be struggling when it comes to skin tones. For some reason, the phone added a red tint to almost all skin tones, which made the pictures with faces look a bit inauthentic.
• In low-light conditions and at night, the phone captures decent shots, especially with the Night Mode, which is automatically triggered. The phone doesn’t overexpose the subjects in the absence of ideal lighting, which some other phones end up doing in this segment.
• To get a better understanding of the phone’s camera performance, I compared it with the Moto G64. In the comparison, as you can see below, the handset managed to click the image with more details in comparison with the Moto handset.
• While the handset packs a 16MP selfie camera, I didn’t like the low-light/indoor pictures shot with its front camera. Be it details or edge detection (in portrait mode), the phone’s selfie camera performance was underwhelming. I also faced issues with focus when clicking images with the front camera on the Narzo 70 5G. Having said this, in good lighting conditions, the selfie camera can take some good shots.

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Performance and Software

• The company touted the Narzo 70 5G as the top performer in its category. This assertion could have been stronger if the device was still priced below Rs 15,000, as it was during the launch with a Rs 1,000 discount coupon. However, the current price of the phone is Rs 15,999.
• The smartphone comes equipped with a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, featuring an octa-core processor comprising two Cortex A78 cores running at 2.6 GHz and six Cortex A55 cores running at 2.0 GHz. Mali-G68 GPU manages the graphics.
• The Realme Narzo 70 comes with a maximum of 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage capacity, which can be expanded up to 1TB using an SD card. Additionally, there is 8GB of Dynamic RAM, resulting in a total of 16GB memory accessible through software for intensive activities.
• I experienced no stuttering or lag problems while playing demanding games on the phone, and the loading times for apps were also impressive. The 120Hz refresh rate and absence of frame drops made gaming on this device enjoyable.
• The phone offers you an option to extend memory by turning storage into RAM by up to 8GB.
• The smartphone achieved a score of 584952 in the AnTuTu benchmark, which is quite impressive considering its price point.
• During the Geekbench benchmark test, the phone achieved a single-core score of 955 and a multi-core score of 2394, placing its performance on par with the Realme P1, known for its exceptional performance within this price range.
• During the Burnout test, the Narzo 70 reached 76.1 percent of its maximum performance, indicating that it managed the load quite effectively.
• The device comes with Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 pre-installed with 53 apps, which is relatively high.
• The phone provides helpful features like Split View for multitasking with two apps on screen simultaneously, Flexible Window to convert apps into floating windows, and Quick Launch for easy access to favorite apps. To unlock and launch an app, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor until icons appear, then slide your finger to the desired app icon before releasing it.
• An important feature to mention is Smart Sensing, which allows you to scan a code by double-tapping the sensor located on the back of the phone while on the home screen.

Battery And Charging Speeds

• The Narzo 70 5G is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and is compatible with 45W SuperVOOC rapid charging technology.
• The handset took around 52 minutes to charge from 20 to 100 percent in our charging test.
• The phone achieved a respectable score of 14 hours and 49 minutes in the PCMark battery test, which is considered decent for its price range.
• During my typical usage, the phone consistently delivered approximately 7 hours of screen-on time, and charging was also quite convenient since it comes with a 45W charger in the retail package.

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Final verdict

To summarize, the Narzo 70 is a proficient smartphone that delivers consistent performance overall. It features a remarkable display with a peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits and supports 45W fast-charging, enhancing its daily usability. While the rear camera captures detailed shots in various lighting conditions, it falls short in reproducing accurate skin tones. The selfie camera also underperforms in low-light settings. At its current price point, the phone offers good value, but investing slightly more in models like the iQOO Z9 and Vivo T3 can provide superior performance.

Reasons to buy

• The phone offers reliably solid performance.
• The handset offers an immersive display panel with high contrast ratio.
• 45W fast-charging support comes in handy.

Reasons not to buy

• The selfie camera struggles in low-light conditions.
• The phone’s primary camera doesn’t capture skin tones well.

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