Realme 1
#4030
Sony Xperia XA
#3978Category Breakdown
Realme 1
Sony Xperia XA
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 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 pixels display of the Sony Xperia XA, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 1 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Helio P60 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM, while the Xperia XA uses the older Helio P10 with 2GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Realme 1 has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.2.
- The Realme 1's battery capacity is 3410 mAh, significantly larger than the Xperia XA's 2300 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- In terms of software, the Realme 1 runs on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 6, while the Xperia XA operates on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 7.0, indicating a more modern software experience on the Realme device.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Realme 1 utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back, while the Xperia XA features a glass front and aluminum frame, offering a premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 1
Sony Xperia XA
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
Versions: F3111 (Europe); F3113 (USA); F3115 (Asia, Global)
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
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)
143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.63 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
137.4 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes