Category Breakdown
Blackview Zeno 1
Realme C1 (2019)
Performance
72.762.6
Camera
28.428.4
Display
73.256.5
Battery
37.729.7
Build
0.271.8
Connectivity
57.449.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
52.240.7
Summary
- The Blackview Zeno 1 features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals compared to the Realme C1's 6.2-inch IPS LCD at 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Zeno 1 is powered by a more recent Unisoc T615 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM, while the C1 uses the older Snapdragon 450 with a maximum of 3GB RAM.
- The camera setup on the Zeno 1 includes an 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, whereas the C1 has a dual rear camera system with a 13 MP main sensor and a 5 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Zeno 1 at 6000 mAh compared to the C1's 4230 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Zeno 1 utilizing Android 15 and DokeOS 4.2, while the C1 operates on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.2, indicating a more modern software experience for the Zeno 1.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Zeno 1 being heavier at 336.5g and made from plastic, while the C1 is lighter at 168g with a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Zeno 1
Realme C1 (2019)
General
Release Date
2025
2019
Announced
2025
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: RMX1811
Display
Size
8"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 350 nits
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Mohs level 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T615 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0"
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0"
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
4230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
198.6 x 125.9 x 8.2 mm (7.82 x 4.96 x 0.32 in)
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
336.5 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Rock Black, Space Orange, Jungle Green
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, DokeOS 4.2
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

