Realme 3i
#3350
Realme C1
#3712Category Breakdown
Realme 3i
Realme C1
Performance
68.458.3
Camera
28.428.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.729.7
Build
71.871.8
Connectivity
49.949.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.839.1
Summary
- The Realme 3i and Realme C1 both feature a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, but the 3i offers a more powerful Mediatek Helio P60 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 450 in the C1, resulting in better overall performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the 3i has a superior 13 MP f/1.8 main sensor and a 13 MP selfie camera, while the C1's main camera is also 13 MP but with a less capable f/2.2 aperture and a lower resolution 5 MP selfie camera.
- Both models have a 4230 mAh battery, but the 3i supports 10W charging, whereas the C1 lacks any fast charging feature.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices using Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and plastic for the back and frame, though the 3i is slightly heavier at 175g compared to the C1's 168g.
- Lastly, the 3i runs on Android 9.0 with Realme UI, while the C1 operates on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.2, indicating a more updated software experience for the 3i.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 3i
Realme C1
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: A1603
Display
Size
6.2"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI
720
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 SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4230 mAh
Battery Details
4230 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Diamond Blue, Diamond Red, Diamond Black
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) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass