Entry-level · 2018
Realme U1
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A04s
A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and slow 10W charging.
Watch out
Smaller battery (3500mAh), 10W charging (slow)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
In the Real World
See how the Realme U1 looks and feels in everyday use.
Full specifications
Display
6.3″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.3″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.1 GHz · Mali-G72 MP3
Basic CPU
Performance
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm) · 8-core 2.1 GHz · Mali-G72 MP3
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 25 MP selfie
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 25 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
13 MP f/2.2
Front camera
25 MP f/2.0
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
3500 mAh · 10 W wired
Battery
3500 mAh · 10 W wired
Memory
3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
4G LTE · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
168 g · 8.0 mm
Build & Design
168 g · 8.0 mmHeight
157.0 mm
Width
74.0 mm
Thickness
8.0 mm
Weight
168 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone XS
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
32% larger battery capacity
3,500 mAh vs 2,658 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 2340 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.3″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
156k vs 691k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
17% larger battery capacity
3,500 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 2340 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.3″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
156k vs 416k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Where to buy
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