Highlights
- Realme increased smartphone prices in India starting March 24, 2026, citing rising costs.
- Updated prices affect C‑series, Narzo, and number series devices.
- Most models saw a ₹1,000 hike, while the Realme C83 5G rose by ₹500.
Realme has officially increased the prices of several of its smartphones in India. As per the information shared with retail partners, the revised prices have come into effect from March 24, 2026.
The company has cited rising costs of memory, chipsets, and the overall smartphone ecosystem as the reason behind this price revision. Despite the hike, Realme says it remains committed to delivering value and performance to its users. Here are more details.
Realme Price Hike – New Prices and Affected Models
Most of the affected models have received a price increase of ₹1,000, while one model has seen a smaller hike of ₹500. The revised pricing applies across multiple series including the C-series and number series devices.
For example, the Realme C71 4G (4GB + 64GB) has seen its price increase from ₹8,999 to ₹9,999. The Realme 15T 5G now starts at ₹25,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, up from ₹24,999, while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants are now priced at ₹27,999 and ₹29,999, respectively, each seeing a ₹1,000 hike.
Similarly, the Realme 15x 5G has also received a ₹1,000 increase across all variants. The 6GB + 128GB model is now priced at ₹21,999 (earlier ₹20,999), the 8GB + 128GB variant costs ₹23,999 (earlier ₹22,999), and the 8GB + 256GB version is now available at ₹25,999, compared to ₹24,999 previously.
In the C-series lineup, the Realme C85 5G (4GB + 128GB) now costs ₹18,999, up from ₹17,999, while the 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at ₹20,999, compared to its earlier price of ₹19,999. The Realme C83 5G (4GB + 128GB) has received a smaller hike of ₹500 and is now available at ₹14,999, up from ₹14,499.
Here’s a quick look at the updated prices –
| Model | Old Price | New Price | Price Hike |
| Realme C71 4G (4GB + 64GB) | ₹8,999 | ₹9,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 15T 5G (8GB + 128GB) | ₹24,999 | ₹25,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 15T 5G (8GB + 256GB) | ₹26,999 | ₹27,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 15T 5G (12GB + 256GB) | ₹28,999 | ₹29,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 15x 5G (6GB + 128GB) | ₹20,999 | ₹21,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 15x 5G (8GB + 128GB) | ₹22,999 | ₹23,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 15x 5G (8GB + 256GB) | ₹24,999 | ₹25,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme C85 5G (4GB + 128GB) | ₹17,999 | ₹18,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme C85 5G (6GB + 128GB) | ₹19,999 | ₹20,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme C83 5G (4GB + 128GB) | ₹14,499 | ₹14,999 | ₹500 |
Why Realme Smartphone Prices Are Increasing?
According to the company, the price hike is due to unavoidable increases in component costs including memory and chipsets. This has impacted the overall cost of manufacturing smartphones, prompting Realme to revise its pricing across select models.
What It Means for Buyers?
With the revised pricing now in effect, buyers planning to purchase these Realme smartphones will have to pay slightly more than before. The increase is relatively moderate but affects a wide range of devices across different price segments.
The updated prices are applicable across retail stores and are expected to reflect on online platforms as well.
FAQs
Q1. When did Realme’s smartphone price hike take effect in India?
Answer. The revised prices came into effect on March 24, 2026, across retail stores and are expected to reflect online as well.
Q2. Which Realme models are affected by the price increase?
Answer. Models across the C‑series and Narzo/number series are impacted, including Realme C71 4G, Realme 15T 5G, Realme 15x 5G, Realme C85 5G, and Realme C83 5G.
Q3. Why has Realme increased smartphone prices?
Answer. The company cited rising costs of memory, chipsets, and overall smartphone manufacturing as the reason behind the price revision.