Realme P1 5G and the Realme P1 Pro 5G have gone official in India today. These are Realme’s first P-series smartphones designed to offer performance-oriented devices within the mid-range category in the country. The Realme P1 5G, which carries a sub-Rs 15,000 price tag, has several key selling points, such as a 120Hz AMOLED display, a big battery with 45W fast charging, a 50-megapixel dual camera system, the latest version of Android 14, ample storage of up to 256 GB, dual speakers, and a few more. Here’s a look at my first impressions of the Realme P1 5G.
Realme P1 5G design
The Realme P1 5G’s retail box includes the following items: a handset, a 45W charger, a USB-A to USB-C data cable, a SIM ejector PIN, a Safety Guide, a Quick Guide, and a protective case. The phone comes in two shades, Peacock Green and Phoenix Red. As you can see, I received the green edition of the device for review.
Starting from the top, the Realme P1 5G features a 3.5mm audio jack, a speaker hole, and a microphone. The phone’s top bezel houses the earpiece, which also functions as a speaker. On the bottom edge, there is a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key, whereas its left edge is barren.
The AMOLED display on the front comes integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The side bezels are thin, but the bottom bezel is a bit thick, as can be seen in the above images. It measures 7.97mm in thickness and weighs only 188 grams. In addition, the device offers IP54-rated dust and water resistance.
I haven’t seen the red variant yet, but what I can conclude about the green variant with a gradient feathery design on the back is that it is truly attractive for a phone priced under Rs 15,000. Also, it does not leave any fingerprint marks.
Realme P1 5G specifications and features
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display of the Realme P1 5G is the immediate star of the show. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, and a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits. It is the first phone in its segment to support rainwater smart touch, making the screen usable with wet fingers. The dual speakers produce equally balanced output and are quite loud and clear. In addition, the device comes with support for Hi-Res Audio.
Under the hood, the Realme P1 5G features the Dimensity 7050 chip. Realme has previously used the same chip to power the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G, Realme 12+ 5G, Realme 11 Pro series, and Narzo 60 Pro. It is good to see that the brand is offering UFS 3.1 on a mid-range device. The phone ships with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of built-in storage. In addition, the device offers up to 8 GB of virtual RAM.
The Realme P1 5G seems to be the only phone in its price segment to feature a big 6K VC cooling unit comprising a 4356.52mm2 stainless-steel vapor chamber and a 10231mm2 graphite sheet for heat dissipation. I have spent less time gaming on the device. From my usage, I didn’t encounter any abnormal heating and it seems to be good enough for casual gaming.
The Realme P1 5G arrives with the Realme UI 5-based Android 14. As expected, the brand is offering two years of Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates. It appears Realme aims to offer a 45W charger on its mid-range phones with 5,000mAh battery. The Realme 12x 5G, which debuted recently, came with a 5,000mAh battery and a 45W SuperVOOC charger. The same combination is available on the Realme P1 5G. According to the brand, the phone can go from 0 percent to 50 percent in just 28 minutes.
On the front, the Realme P1 5G has a 16-megapixel camera, and it has a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (mono) dual-camera system on the back. The device offers a plethora of photography modes, such as Night Mode, Street Mode, Photograph Mode, Portrait Mode, Professional Mode, Panorama Mode, Long Exposure Photo, Text Scanner, Super Group Portrait, and Tilt Shift. Additionally, it includes various video recording modes, such as Dual-View Video, Film Mode, Tilt Shift, Slow Motion, Timelapse, and Video Mode.
Realme P1 5G variants, price in India
Realme P1 5G has arrived in India in two options, such as:
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 15,999 (~$190)
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 18,999 (~$230)
- Colors: Peacock Green and Phoenix Red
- Early bird sale: 6pm to 8pm today (April 15) via Flipkart and Realme India’s website
- Offer: Those who partake in the early bird sale can benefit from up to Rs 2,000 off via ICICI, HDFC, and SBI cards.
Final Thoughts:
Apart from decent performance, the Realme P1 5G offers a lot more, such as a 120Hz AMOLED display with rainwater smart touch support, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a decent heat dissipation unit, UFS 3.1 storage, 45W fast charging support, and the latest Android version inside a Rs 15,000-priced phone. Now, I have my reservations about cameras on phones of this budget, so I’ll be putting those to the test in the coming weeks. But initially, the Realme P1 5G seems well-positioned to take a spot amongst the best mid-range phones you can currently get.
Disclaimer: All of the opinions in this Realme P1 5G first impressions post are mine and based on my own experiences. There has been no editorial input from Realme.
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