Realme 1
#3655
Sony Xperia XA
#3866Category Breakdown
Realme 1
Sony Xperia XA
Performance
68.456.4
Camera
19.128.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.420.8
Build
71.889.7
Connectivity
50.058.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.437.9
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
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, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
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
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass