Realme 1
#4030
Sony Xperia L3
#3979Category Breakdown
Realme 1
Sony Xperia L3
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Realme 1 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the Sony Xperia L3's 5.7-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 1 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, which offers superior processing capabilities over the Helio P22 in the Xperia L3.
- Both phones sport a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Xperia L3 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor for enhanced photography options.
- The Realme 1 has a slightly larger 3410 mAh battery compared to the 3300 mAh in the Xperia L3, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Realme 1 using Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and the Xperia L3 featuring Gorilla Glass 5, while both have plastic backs and frames.
- Software-wise, the Realme 1 runs on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 6, while the Xperia L3 operates on Android 8.0, offering a slightly older software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 1
Sony Xperia L3
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
USB Power Delivery
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
154 x 72 x 8.9 mm (6.06 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
155 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes