Category Breakdown
Realme C1
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Performance
58.361.4
Camera
28.428.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.728.1
Build
71.882.3
Connectivity
49.549.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.141.2
Summary
- The Realme C1 features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 7A has a smaller 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C1 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the Redmi 7A uses the slightly more efficient Snapdragon 439.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 7A's camera benefits from a larger sensor size.
- The Realme C1 has a larger 4230 mAh battery compared to the 4000 mAh battery of the Redmi 7A, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the C1 using Android 8.1 and ColorOS 5.2, while the Redmi 7A operates on Android 9.0, upgradeable to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C1
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
General
Release Date
2018
2019, July 04
Announced
2018
2019, May 24
Description
Versions: A1603
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF - Chinaor12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF - Global, India
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.77 x 0.38 in)
Weight
168 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue
Matte Black, Morning blue, Matte Blue, Matte Gold, Gem Red, Gem Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.00 W/kg (head) 1.12 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) Cat6 300/50 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, OTG
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), ColorOS 5.2
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

