Realme 1
#4030
TCL 205
#3980Category Breakdown
Realme 1
TCL 205
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 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the TCL 205's 6.22-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 1 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, while the TCL 205 uses the Unisoc SC9863A, which may result in better multitasking and gaming on the Realme device.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the TCL 205 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Realme 1 has a smaller 3410 mAh battery compared to the TCL 205's 4000 mAh, potentially offering shorter usage time.
- In terms of software, the Realme 1 runs Android 8.1 with ColorOS 6, while the TCL 205 operates on Android 11 (Go edition), which may provide a more streamlined user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the Realme 1 is lighter at 155g versus the TCL 205's 170.3g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 1
TCL 205
General
Release Date
2018
2021, October 08
Announced
2018
2021, October 08
Description
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 2GB 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, (wide) 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Weight
155 g
170.3 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Power Gray, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 11 (Go edition), TCL UI
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 11 (Go edition), TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes