Nokia 5
#4073
Realme U1
#3073Category Breakdown
Nokia 5
Realme U1
Performance
56.170.8
Camera
19.144.5
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.226.6
Build
77.671.8
Connectivity
52.852.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.444.0
Summary
- The Nokia 5 features a sturdy build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass front, while the Realme U1 has a plastic back and frame, making the Nokia feel more premium.
- In terms of display, the Realme U1 offers a larger 6.3-inch screen with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, compared to the 5.2-inch 720 x 1280 pixels on the Nokia 5.
- Performance-wise, the Realme U1 is powered by a more advanced Mediatek Helio P70 chipset, providing better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 430 in the Nokia 5.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Realme U1 also includes a secondary depth sensor and a significantly higher 25 MP selfie camera.
- The Realme U1 has a larger 3500 mAh battery with faster 10W charging, while the Nokia 5's 3000 mAh battery lacks fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Nokia 5 runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Realme U1 comes with Android 8.1, also upgradable to Android 9.0, but with ColorOS 6 for a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5
Realme U1
General
Release Date
2017, July 17
2018
Announced
2017, February 26
2018
Description
For Global market
Versions: RMX1831, RMX1833
Display
Size
5.2"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
25 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@90fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
157 x 74 x 8 mm (6.18 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, Fiery Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass