Realme 1
#3655
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
#3878Category Breakdown
Realme 1
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Performance
68.460.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.425.3
Build
71.888.9
Connectivity
50.046.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.437.8
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
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, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
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
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 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass