Realme C1
#3712
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
#3380Category Breakdown
Realme C1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Performance
58.364.3
Camera
28.436.6
Display
56.558.9
Battery
29.729.3
Build
71.877.8
Connectivity
49.552.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.141.5
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 Note 4 has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi Note 4 is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 625 chipset and offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 4's f/2.0 aperture may provide slightly better low-light performance compared to the C1's f/2.2.
- The Realme C1 has a slightly larger 4230 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh battery in the Redmi Note 4, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Regarding build quality, the C1 uses Gorilla Glass 3 on the front with a plastic back, while the Redmi Note 4 features a glass front and an aluminum back, giving it a more premium feel.
- Finally, the Realme C1 runs on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.2, whereas the Redmi Note 4 originally launched with Android 6.0 but can be upgraded to 7.0 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Versions: A1603
For Global market. Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Global.
Display
Size
6.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
151 x 76 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
168 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue
Dark Gray, Gold, Black, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass