Realme 1
#4030
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
#4038Category Breakdown
Realme 1
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
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 5.5-inch 720 x 1280 display of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 1 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 435 in the Redmi Y1.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Y1 boasts a higher 16 MP selfie camera versus the 8 MP on the Realme 1.
- The Realme 1 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3410 mAh, compared to the 3080 mAh in the Redmi Y1.
- In terms of software, the Realme 1 runs on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 6, while the Redmi Y1 operates on Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with Gorilla Glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Redmi Y1 features an aluminum frame, which may offer a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 1
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
Versions: Redmi Y1 (India); Redmi Note 5A (Global); Redmi Note 5A Prime (China, Malaysia)
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 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 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable
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)
153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm (6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
155 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
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, LTE
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes