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Display 6.30-inch (1080x2340)
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Processor MediaTek Helio P70
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Front Camera 25MP
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Rear Camera 13MP + 2MP
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RAM 3GB
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Storage 32GB
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Battery Capacity 3500mAh
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OS Android 8.1 Oreo
Realme U1 Review
By Roydon Cerejo (Nov 28, 2018)- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery Life
- Camera
- Value for Money
- Good
- Smooth app and gaming performance
- Looks good
- Bright and crisp display
- Cameras do well in good light
- Fast face unlock
- Bad
- No 4K recording and video stabilisation
- Cameras struggle in low light
- Body attracts smudges easily
The mainstream smartphone market might seem saturated with Xiaomi and Honor usually dominating this space, but up-and-coming-brands such as Realme have proven that there is still room to grow. A recent report has pegged the company as one of the top emerging bands in India, thanks to aggressive pricing and a rapidly expanding portfolio.
Realme U1 Summary
The Realme U1 features a plastic body with a laminated back, which looks very nice. It also has a tiny 'dewdrop' notch and slim bezels on the sides. The phone supports dual 4G VoLTE and there's a dedicated slot for a microSD card too. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, which offers very good app and gaming performance. ColorOS 5.2 also feature two new apps called ORoaming and Smart Scan, which are handy. The front 25-megapixel camera captures detailed selfies in daylight but struggles in low light. It's the same for the rear camera too. Battery life is very good as the 3500mAh battery easily lasts a full day on a single charge.
Realme U1 Price in India
Realme U1 price in India starts from ₹ 8,490. The lowest price of Realme U1 is ₹ 8,490 at Amazon on 21st January 2026. This Phone is available in 2 other variants like 3GB RAM + 64GB Storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage with colour options like Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold.
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Realme U1 Full Specifications
| Brand | Realme |
| Model | U1 |
| Price in India | ₹8,999 |
| Release date | November 2018 |
| Launched in India | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 157.00 x 74.00 x 8.00 |
| Weight (g) | 168.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3500 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Colours | Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, Fiery Gold |
| SAR value | 1.31 |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.30 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 409 |
| Processor | 2.1GHz octa-core |
| Processor make | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256 |
| Dedicated microSD slot | Yes |
| Rear camera | 13-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| Rear flash | LED |
| Front camera | 25-megapixel (f/2.0) |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Skin | ColorOS 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.20 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Micro-USB | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
Realme U1 User Review and Ratings
15,669 reviews
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Realme U1 updatesAkash Srivastava (Dec 30, 2018) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsWhen it's software update to pie I need because backcamera is not goodIs this review helpful?
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Really good deviceNitin Yadav (Jun 27, 2019) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsI think the power it has is due to its Mediatek Helio P70 processor... Even the camera and the battery are good enough...Is this review helpful?
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Best selfie with a powerful processorSubhra Deb (Jan 25, 2019) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsRealme u1 is not just for selfie lovers but also for those who need a powerful phone at an affordable price. Value for money. Go for it!!!Is this review helpful?
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very nice phone in this budgetRaj Network (Nov 28, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommendscamera and processorIs this review helpful?
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affordable phone with great processorAnshu Sharma (Jan 15, 2019) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsRealme U1 is nice phone with great selfie camera and user friendly UI. Helio P70 is quite good in terms of performance and AIIs this review helpful?
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