Realme 1
#3655
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
#4014Category Breakdown
Realme 1
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
Performance
68.457.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.422.4
Build
71.867.9
Connectivity
50.048.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.436.9
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 5.45-inch display of the ZTE Blade A5 (2019) with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 1 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM, while the ZTE Blade A5 uses the Unisoc SC9863A with 2GB of RAM, indicating superior multitasking capabilities in the Realme device.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the Realme 1 has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.2 compared to the f/2.0 of the ZTE, potentially affecting low-light performance.
- The Realme 1's battery capacity is 3410 mAh, larger than the 2600 mAh battery in the ZTE Blade A5, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Realme 1 initially on Android 8.1 (upgradable to 9.0) and the ZTE Blade A5 on Android 9.0, providing a more current software experience on the latter.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, although the Realme 1 is slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 1
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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
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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 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)
145.8 x 70 x 9.6 mm (5.74 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
Weight
155 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 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 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
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 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity