Realme Narzo 30 review with pros and cons
Realme’s Narzo series has been a strong contender in the budget smartphone space for a while now. However, the lines between regular Realme phones and the Narzo devices have become quite blurry, with both series’ borrowing specs from each other. Narzo phones are not known for their unique design, but they do bring decent processing capabilities in their respective price segments. I had reviewed the Narzo 30A (review) and 30 Pro 5G (review) not too long ago, and now the regular Narzo 30 has just been unveiled in the country, alongside a 5G version. An initial glance at the specs sheet of the Narzo 30 confirms my belief that this device will be following in the same footsteps as its siblings. Let’s have a closer look at the 4G version of the Narzo 30 in this detailed review.
Verdict
The Realme Narzo 30 is a device that will appeal to budget users with a focus on performance and gaming. The display’s 90Hz panel is quite good as is the software experience, and the battery will last you for quite a while. The design and average low-light camera capabilities do leave something to be desired though.
The lowdown
Like its siblings, the Narzo 30 doesn’t sport an instantly distinguishing visual element in terms of its design. The construction is polycarbonate with a matte-like appearance to it, the material feels glossy to the touch. A thin strip on the left stretches all the way down, providing an illusion of arrows zooming in the same direction when light falls on it. There really isn’t anything special about the Narzo 30’s appearance that isn’t already present in many other budget devices. However, the smartphone is quite light in the hand, especially considering the 5,000mAh battery housed inside. The phone is also relatively thin at 8.4mm. The fingerprint sensor’s integration with the power button is present as usual on the side along with a tactile volume rocker. Overall it’s not hard to see that Realme has not invested a lot to make the phone aesthetically more pleasing which I feel is in stark contrast to the Realme 8 series.
The viewing experience on the Narzo 30 is pretty good. There is the inclusion of a 90Hz panel which allows for smoother scrolling while the resolution is also kept at FHD+. A punch hole has been placed on the top-right of the panel with noticeable bezels surrounding the screen. The display is IPS LCD which is standard for Narzo phones, but the viewing angles are not that bad. The display can be customised in terms of the colour temperature, OSIE toggle, refresh rate, and eye-comfort toggle. Lastly, the brightness levels are quite ample for outdoor consumption but the sensor for adjusting it automatically doesn’t work very well. WideVine L1 certification allows HD streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime. If you like to spend a lot of time watching video content on the go, the Narzo 30 has you covered.
On the optics front, the Realme Narzo 30 has a 48MP snapper which is supported by a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth camera. Here is a gist of what you can expect shooting in daylight and low-light conditions with the Narzo 30.
