Thanks to the very affordable prices of its handsets, Oppo’s sub-brand Realme is having a huge success in Asia. Now, the company has released the new Realme U1 and with its listing price, it is another best-buy of 2018. But it has several rivals from other brands in the same price range. Nokia X7 and Huawei Honor 8X are two of the handsets which could eclipse its value for money and in this comparison, we will let you understand which one should fit your needs the most.
Oppo Realme U1 vs Nokia X7 vs Honor 8X
| Oppo Realme U1 | Nokia X7 | Huawei Honor 8X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 162 grams | 154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm, 178 grams | 160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm, 175 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.18 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 397 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One | Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 24 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 12 + 13 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 20 + 2 MP f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3400 mAh | 3500 mAh, Fast Charging 18W | 3750 mAh |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
The reflective glass back makes the difference and makes the Huawei Honor 8X the most stunning handset. Another important feature which makes its aesthetics surprising is its screen-to-body ratio which is very close to 100 percent. I also like the minimal cutouts for its rear cameras and its very narrow chin.
Display
The displays found on these handsets offer an average view quality, they are nothing surprising, but they are more than sufficient if we consider their prices. The display of the Huawei Honor 8X is an added value because it has a larger diagonal of 6.5 inches that is currently very hard to find on a phone. If we exclude Honor 8X, I like Realme U1 more than Nokia X7 because of its less invasive waterdrop notch and the Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Specs & Software
While it is nothing surprising in terms of aesthetics and display, Nokia X7 is definitely the handset which gives most of the satisfaction when it comes to hardware and software. Indeed, it comes with the most powerful midrange SoC: the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 paired with up to 6 GB of RAM. Further, it is part of the Android One program, so it will receive faster updates thanks to Google’s official support. But note that it provides a stock user experience, while Realme U1 and Honor 8X have custom user interfaces.
Camera
I also like more the photos clicked from Nokia X7’s dual camera. It comes with Carl Zeiss optics, a bright f/1.8 aperture and even OIS for the dual rear setup. Realme U1 is the best when it comes to the front camera, thanks to its 25 MP unit and very efficient AI-backed features.
Battery
Huawei Honor 8X has the biggest battery, but there is only 250 mAh of difference and we are not sure that it will last more. Its opponents are both packed with a 3500 mAh battery but Nokia X7 is the only device of the trio to support a fast charging technology.
Price
Realme U1 was launched in India with a starting price tag of €150, Nokia X7 debuted in China with a price of €250 and Honor 8X costs about €250 in the global market. With the actual prices, I would actually choose the Nokia X7 due to its high performance and amazing camera.
Oppo Realme U1 vs Nokia X7 vs Honor 8X: PROs and CONS
Oppo Realme U1
PROs
- Great performance
- Bigger battery
- Amazing front camera
- Affordable price
CONS
- Limited availability
Huawei Honor 8X
PROs
- Better design
- Bigger and borderless display
- Affordable price
- Micro SD dedicated slot
CONS
- Bigger dimensions
Nokia X7
PROs
- Better performance
- Affordable
- Good cameras
- More compact
CONS
- Nothing particular
