realme U1 3GB RAM
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₹11,990
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realme U1 3GB RAM is permanently discontinued.
Key Specs
Android
v8.1
(Oreo)
Performance
(Good)
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MediaTek Helio P70 -
Octa core (2.1 GHz, Quad Core + 2 GHz, Quad core) -
3 GB / 4 GB RAM
Display
(Excellent)
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6.3 inches (16 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection -
Bezel-less with waterdrop notch
Rear Camera
(Good)
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Dual Camera Setup - 13 MP (upto 2x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
-
LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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25 MP -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
(Very Good)
-
3500 mAh
General
-
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
32 GB / 64 GB Storage, Expandable upto 256 GB
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realme U1 3GB RAM Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
The Realme U1 is one of the most well-rounded smartphones you can buy at its asking price. It ticks most boxes for me, and doesn`t have any serious downsides, barring ColorOS, which I`m not a fan of. Predictably, Realme is positioning the U1 as a competitor to Xiaomi`s Redmi Y2 (review). Other notable rivals include the Honor 8C (first impressions), ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (review) and Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro (review). While you might opt for a different phone based purely on brand preference, if it`
Pros
- Premium design
- Good cameras
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Screen struggles in sunlight
- ColorOS is packed with bloatware
- Face unlock doesn`t work in the dark
Cameras
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The Realme U1 is a selfie-focussed smartphone, and to that end, is fitted with a 25MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. There's no front-facing LED, but you do get a screen flash for illumination. The front camera can also create a software-generated depth effect. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of photos from the selfie camera, which turned out well even in low light or when there was harsh backlighting. Images are clear with natural skin tones, and while I disabled the AI beauty mode, you can enable it if you prefer. The depth effect doesn't over-blur the background either, so images look realistic.
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Verdict
The Realme U1 is one of the most well-rounded smartphones you can buy at its asking price. It ticks most boxes for me, and doesn`t have any serious downsides, barring ColorOS, which I`m not a fan of. Predictably, Realme is positioning the U1 as a competitor to Xiaomi`s Redmi Y2 (review). Other notable rivals include the Honor 8C (first impressions), ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (review) and Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro (review). While you might opt for a different phone based purely on brand preference, if it`
- Premium design
- Good cameras
- Excellent battery life
Pros
- Screen struggles in sunlight
- ColorOS is packed with bloatware
- Face unlock doesn`t work in the dark
Cons
Cameras
+
The Realme U1 is a selfie-focussed smartphone, and to that end, is fitted with a 25MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. There's no front-facing LED, but you do get a screen flash for illumination. The front camera can also create a software-generated depth effect. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of photos from the selfie camera, which turned out well even in low light or when there was harsh backlighting. Images are clear with natural skin tones, and while I disabled the AI beauty mode, you can enable it if you prefer. The depth effect doesn't over-blur the background either, so images look realistic.
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General |
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| Operating System | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | ColorOS |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P70 | |||
| Processor | Octa core (2.1 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A73 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 12 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G72 MP3 | |||
| RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 | |||
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Display
(Excellent)
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|---|---|
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.68 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90.8 % |
Design |
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|---|---|
| Height | 157 mm |
| Width | 74 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm |
| Weight | 168 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| OIS | No | ||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | ||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
2 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3500 mAh | |
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 32 GB / 64 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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|---|---|
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
realme U1 3GB RAM User Reviews
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realme U1 3GB RAM Key Highlights
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| RAM & Storage | 3 GB RAM + 32 GB 3 GB RAM + 64 GB 4 GB RAM + 64 GB |
| Display | 6.3", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 25 MP |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
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