When I saw a post about the Realme C20 5G having 512GB storage for ₹12,999, I thought it was a typo. I even blinked twice to make sure. Half a terabyte on a budget phone? I could dump my laptop and still not run out of space.

The Hype

So here’s what the rumor claimed: 8000mAh battery, 5G, and 512GB storage. Never delete a single photo or game update. I pictured myself loading the phone with BGMI, Netflix downloads, and years of random screenshots. On paper, it sounded like the ultimate device for under thirteen thousand.

The Reality

But then I started digging. And, well, the truth isn’t as cool. The real Realme C20 was launched in 2021. It has a MediaTek Helio G35, 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, and 5000mAh battery. Not bad for a budget phone back then, but nowhere close to the viral specs. Let’s be honest, 32GB today fills up with just a few apps and some photos.

Why It Feels Too Good To Be True

Realme’s C-series has always been about entry-level phones that keep the price low and features simple. Jumping straight to 512GB storage and 5G at this price would be like finding an iPhone Pro Max on sale for the price of a budget Nokia. It just doesn’t add up, especially when Realme already has other 5G phones with realistic specs in their lineup.

So yeah, as exciting as the rumor was, it’s just that – a rumor. Part of me still wishes it were true though. Because if a phone like that ever actually lands under ₹13,000, it won’t just be news, it’ll be history.