38 reviews and none (!!!) mentioned the most important thing of all, as it is not mentioned in the description: the version of Android. If I didn't know about Realme and didn't search elsewhere for what version of operating system it has and will receive in the future, I probably wouldn't buy it. So:
For its price category, it is amazing if someone wants a stylish phone to make/receive calls, use social media, take photos if they see something nice on their way, not run out of battery, have NFC, they will buy it and enjoy it. Coming from Realme 7i, I knew what to expect. I use it as a phone because it is a phone and I bought it as a phone, not as a camera or a gaming device.
Now, the basics: In the unnecessarily large box, there is the device, a bulky travel charger, a USB Type C cable, a case, and the necessary tray for two SIM cards and the memory card. Fortunately, the case is a bit dark because the transparent ones turn yellow and distort the appearance of the phone over time. I never use a case for my phone, but it may be useful for some as the phone is plastic. Good quality, but still plastic. Also, as seen in the photos, the black is purplish-blue. I should note that the phone is incredibly thin and light!
The phone comes with Android 12 and automatically upgrades to Android 13 with the first use, according to Realme it will also automatically receive version 14 in the first half of 2024***. Almost pure operating system, you can uninstall some games that are in the stock version. The operating system occupies about 12GB (out of 256GB), the internal memory is 8GB and can be expanded by 8GB to reach a total of 16GB. You will have to change this yourself from the Settings, as the factory setting is at +4GB instead of +8GB. Also, the screen supports a refresh rate of 90Hz, but I disabled it as it slows down the phone, increases battery consumption, and I don't care because I don't play games. It supports face recognition, has a side fingerprint sensor, has a 3.5mm jack for wired headphones, something that is not mentioned in the specifications on Skroutz, and also has automatic device activation and deactivation. Unfortunately, it only has one speaker, but in its price category and as far as we know in advance, it remains decent. Its placement on the bottom side of the phone may create a problem for open listening or video calls when charging it on a stand or for those who play games with sound. Personally, it doesn't bother me because I use either Bluetooth headphones or an external Bluetooth speaker 2.0 and everything is fine.
However, the most important thing and the reason why I bought it (besides the clean operating system without manufacturer apps like Xiaomi or Samsung) is the presence of NFC. It is supported through Google Pay, with which you can link your card and... voila! No registrations, nothing, just enter your card details! If you also have your ID in the gov.gr wallet, you literally go out without a wallet! I should also mention that cloning your old phone and transferring ALL your data to the Realme 10 is very easy, following the steps during the first activation.
In conclusion: If you want a very good phone for the use that the majority of users make (calls, messages, social media, surfing), clean from unnecessary apps and with NFC support, get it with closed eyes.
P.S: Finally, the extra News Feed screen has been removed.
P.S.2: There is no need to buy tempered glass as it is already pre-installed on the device.
P.S.3: Regarding the durability of Realme, I must say that the 7i, almost 4 years later, still works like new, without any glitches, without any external damage, I just wanted a phone with NFC.
***EDIT 24/6/2024: Upgraded to realme UI 5.0 | Android 14!