Realme 1
#3655
Realme U1
#3073Category Breakdown
Realme 1
Realme U1
Performance
68.470.8
Camera
19.144.5
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.426.6
Build
71.871.8
Connectivity
50.052.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.444.0
Summary
- The Realme 1 features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Realme U1 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Realme U1 is powered by the Helio P70 chipset, which provides a marginally better CPU performance compared to the Helio P60 in the Realme 1.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the U1 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities, especially for portrait shots.
- The Realme U1 also has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the 3410 mAh in the Realme 1, and it supports 10W charging, whereas the Realme 1 does not support fast charging.
- Both devices run on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 6, offering a similar software experience.
- In terms of build quality, both phones utilize Gorilla Glass 3 for the front and have plastic backs and frames, though the U1 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 1
Realme U1
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
Versions: RMX1831, RMX1833
Display
Size
6"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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/2.2, PDAF
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
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
3410 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
157 x 74 x 8 mm (6.18 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, Fiery Gold
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, 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 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass