Realme U1
#3073
vivo V9 Youth
#3803Category Breakdown
Realme U1
vivo V9 Youth
Performance
70.862.7
Camera
44.519.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.625.9
Build
71.871.8
Connectivity
52.450.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.038.4
Summary
- The Realme U1 and vivo V9 Youth both feature a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with similar resolutions, but the U1 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the U1 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P70 chipset, which offers better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 450 in the V9 Youth.
- The U1's rear camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, while the V9 Youth has a 16 MP main sensor, providing a slight edge in rear camera resolution.
- The U1 also has a larger battery capacity at 3500 mAh compared to the V9 Youth's 3260 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 8.1, but the U1 uses ColorOS 6, while the V9 Youth utilizes Funtouch 4, which may affect user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and plastic backs.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme U1
vivo V9 Youth
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Versions: RMX1831, RMX1833
Also known as Vivo Y85 in China
Display
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 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 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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)
16 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)or13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth) (China only)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
25 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 0.9µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@90fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 74 x 8 mm (6.18 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
154.8 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, Fiery Gold
Champagne Gold, Pearl Black, Red
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 Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
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 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass