Last week Realme released the roadmap for the rollout of ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 for its phones. The rollout has 11 devices in total and is scheduled to end in Q3 2020. However, there are a number of devices missing from the list. A few days ago, Realme confirmed those phones will not be getting the update.

Apparently, there is a petition for Realme to release ColorOS 7 for the Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme C1, and Realme U1 seeing as they are missing from the rollout schedule. In response to a tweet urging the manufacturer to update the devices, the official Twitter account for Realme India Support replied the aforementioned phones will not get the ColorOS 7 update based on Android 10.

Hi Partha,
We would like to inform you that ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 update will not be rolled out for realme 1/ realme U1/ realme C1/ realme 2.

— realme India Support (@realmecareIN) November 29, 2019

That response will surely break the hearts of owners of these devices considering the fact that all four phones were released last year.

In our opinion, we wish Realme adopted Xiaomi‘s style of updating its devices whereby older devices get new features but still stay on their current Android version.

It is no surprise that Realme has left out some devices judging from its large portfolio in about 18 months. This is bound to happen when a manufacturer keeps churning out phones. Realme is not the only manufacturer guilty of this and that isn’t to say there aren’t manufacturers with fewer products who do not abandon devices after they have been released.

Nevertheless, we believe owners of these devices will keep clamoring for an update and may be lucky enough to get Realme to change their stance.

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(Source, Via)

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Chinese smartphone maker, Realme which came into existence over a year ago as an offshoot of Oppo has launched a wide variety of smartphones until now. The Realme lineup which started with chronology 1 has already reached 5, excluding the number 4 which is considered unlucky in China.

Having said that, the company has not abandoned software support on some of its earliest handsets. Realme 1 and Realme U1, in this context, are receiving a the latest version of ColorOS 6 which upgrades their security patch to October 2019. Besides, the update also introduces the Dark Mode which is rapidly gaining popularity with each passing day.

The full changelog except for latest security patch and dark mode is as follows:

New Additions

● Added realme laboratory
● Added data switch in the notification panel
● App cloner support more third-party applications
● Added manual lock function by long-press the power button
● Added Google Digital Wellbeing

User Interface
● Optimized system interface
● Redesigned the notification centre style

Android version

• Android 9.0

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While the changelog on both the Realme 1 and Realme U1 is identical, the latter gets one photography centric change that is “Partial scene camera effect optimization“.

Noteworthy, the update package for both the handsets weighs over 2 GB, so consider skipping the update until not on an unmetered connection. Specifically, the Realme 1 package weighs 2.14 GB and Realme U1 package weighs 2.05 GB.

According to a senior Realme official, the OTA update is being rolled out in batches which have already reached about 5% users and all the remaining users shall receive it within a week.

Besides, the users who are eager to update their device immediately can do so by installing the update packages manually whose download links are listed below.

Download ColorOS 6.0 version CPH1861EX_11_C.45 for Realme 1

Download ColorOS 6.0 version RMX1831EX_11_C.15 for Realme U1

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Realme, the smartphone brand backed by Oppo, has now started rolling out Android 9 Pie Beta version to its two smartphones — Realme 1 and Realme U1. With this Beta update, the company is aiming to gather user opinions and fix all bugs before the final version comes out in approximately three weeks.

The new ColorOS 6 Beta version, which now comes with Android Pie, will bring an overhauled visual experience with new UI elements and gesture navigation support. Users will also get updated notification icons in the status bar as well as an app drawer and new live wallpapers for better personalization.

Further, the camera will also receive the Nightscape Mode for improved low light shots as well as HAL3 support for better third-party camera support. Apart from these, the company will also be including a new Game Center and Community apps and the May security patch.

Coming to the specifications, the Realme 1 comes with a  6-inch Full-HD+ display and 84.75 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor and comes in three variants based on memory configuration — 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM.

As of the storage, the 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB of internal storage while the 4GB RAM model packs 64GB of onboard storage. The top-end variant having 6GB RAM packs 128GB of internal storage. All three models come with a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the storage capacity.

The phone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash while there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The device is fueled by a 3,410mAh battery and is optimized by AI Battery Management feature.

On the other hand, the Realme U1 features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display and is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset. The highlight of the smartphone is the camera module.

It features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with AI Photography and AI Beautigy+ features for enhancing the photography experience. On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Read More: Realme X India launch to take place in the second half of 2019, confirms Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

(Source)

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Realme is gearing up to launch the Realme 3 Pro smartphone later this month after the company recently launched the Realme 3. But, ahead of that, the company is finally making the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage model of the Realme U1 available for purchase, after it was announced last week.

The Realme U1 3GB RAM + 64GB storage model will go on sale in India today for the first time through Amazon.in and the company own official website. The company has also announced that the first 500 buyers of the Realme U1 3GB/ 64GB via Realme.com will get a pair of Realme Buds for free. To recall, Realme U1, the company’s first selfie-focused smartphone launched last year.

The 3GB/64GB model of the Realme U1 is priced at Rs. 10,999, which roughly converts to $159. After a recent price cut, the 3GB/32GB model is available for Rs. 9,999 while the 4GB/64GB model is priced at Rs. 11,999.

The phone comes with a shiny back with diffraction grading as the device has 13 layers of Laminated Technology, which the company calls Light Pillar Design. It boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display with screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 90.8 percent screen-t0-body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers 450 nits of brightness and 1500:1 contrast ratio.

It is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset. It is built by TSMC using their 12nm FinFET technology and features Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, coupled with ARM Mali-G72 GPU. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

The highlight of the smartphone is the camera module. It features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with AI Photography and AI Beautigy+ features for enhancing the photography experience.

It supports Studio Portrait Lighting, Super Vivid 2.0 and AI Scene Detection as well as slow-motion video recording feature. On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and features like Smarter Groupfi for taking group selfies. It also supports AI Front Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the phone in just 0.1 seconds.

Read More: Alleged Realme 3 Pro specifications leaked; will have Snapdragon 710 SoC and VOOC 3.0 fast charging

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

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Realme brand was introduced with the launch of Realme 1 smartphone in May last year. The company is yet to celebrate its first anniversary and it has already managed to achieve more than 6 million phone sales. To celebrate the new achievement, the company is now offering attractive discounts on Realme 2 Pro, Realme 1 and some accessories between April 9 and April 12.

Celebrating 6 Million users!#realmeYoDays
#realme2Pro -₹11,990 +1K off on prepaid on @Flipkart
#realmeU1 -₹9,999 +1K off on prepaid on @amazonIN
#realme Tech Backpacks at ₹1, free #realme Buds with realme2Pro & realme U1 on https://t.co/HrgDJTZcxv
Starting 9th April. pic.twitter.com/eFxzZahOVR

— realme (@realmemobiles) April 8, 2019

Realme 2 Pro

Realme 2 Pro variants are now available with Rs. 1,000 discount on Flipkart. With the new price cut, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Realme 2 Pro can be respectively availed for Rs. 10,990, Rs. 12,990 and Rs. 14,990.

Before the introduction of the Realme Yo! Days sale, these models were respectively available for Rs. 11,990, Rs. 13,990 and Rs. 15,990. The above offer is only available for prepaid buyers on Flipkart. On Realme.com, the handset is available without the price cut. However, it comes with a pair of Realme Buds for the first 500 customers.

Realme U1

Realme U1 models are also available with Rs. 1,000 discount on Amazon India. From today, its two variants 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage are respective available for Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 10,999. Before the new discount, these models were selling for Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 11,999. This offer is only applicable for prepaid customers on Amazon.in.

From tomorrow, the company will begin the sales of the new Realme U1 variant with 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 9,999 and its first sale will kick off tomorrow at 12 PM on April 10. The first 500 customers of the new variant of Realme U1 will be provided with a pair of free Realme buds.

Realme C1 (2019)

Realme is offering 20 percent discount on the all the variants of Realme C1 (2019) on all payment modes on April 9 at 12:00 PM. It will be available with a starting price of Rs. 5,999. This offer is only available on Realme.com.

• Read More: Alleged Realme 3 Pro specs leaked: will have Snapdragon 710 SoC, VOOC 3.0

Realme Tech Backpack at Re.1

The Real Tech Backpack is usually priced at Rs. 2,399 in India. However, during the Realme Yo! Days sale, it can be bought for Re. 1 on April 9 and April 10 from the online store of Realme at 11:50 AM. It could be a limited period offer.

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In December, Realme had claimed that it would be rolling out the Android 9 Pie update for its smartphones in first or second quarter of 2019. Today, the company has confirmed through its official forums site that it will be releasing the Android 9 Pie update in June for its smartphones.

In April, the company will be releasing the April 2019 Android security patch for three smartphone such as Realme 1, Realme U1 and Realme 3. In May, the May 2019 Android security patch will be rolled out for phones like Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1.

In June, Realme will be releasing the ColorOS 6 based Android 9 Pie OS for multiple smartphones for Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme C1, Realme 2 Pro and Realme U1. It hasn’t exactly mentioned the order of releasing Pie update for these phones. Also, there is no exact timeline mentioned, but the company promises to release the updates as stated in the forums thread.

Since it is a staged rollout, the aforementioned Realme phones are unlikely to receive the update on the very first day or simultaneously. The company will be releasing the update when it is completely sure they are free from major bugs. It will be posting respective OTA threads with the links to manually download the firmware when they are available.

• Read More: Realme 3 500,000+ units sold in three weeks; Realme Pro 3 debuting in April end?

The recently launched Realme 3 smartphone comes preinstalled with ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS. Also, the upcoming Realme 3 Pro smartphone will come preloaded with it. The ColorOS 6.0 that was announced in November 2018 sports a minimalistic look with white and gradient color backgrounds. It is equipped with AI machine-learning capabilities for saving power and optimized memory usage by freezing background apps. It has been designed for phones with bezel-less design.

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Yesterday, Realme slashed the price of the Realme U1. It appears there was a reason behind the price cut. Today, the manufacturer has announced a new variant which has 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The new variant is priced at ₹10,999 (~$160) which is the old price the 3+32GB variant sold for before yesterday’s price cut. This means there is just a ₹1000 price difference between all three models. The 3+32GB version now sells for ₹9,999 (~$146) while the 4+64GB version is now ₹11,999 (~$175), down from its original price of ₹13,499 (~$197).

Deleting picture perfect memories or struggling to download movies, your smartphone's storage can sometimes be a hassle. Say hello to the new 3+64GB variant of #realmeU1 that gives you extra space.

Sale at 12 noon, 10th Apr. on @amazonIN and https://t.co/reDVoAlOE1. #MoreForU pic.twitter.com/8SGZAeZjNj

— realme (@realmemobiles) April 3, 2019

The new 3+64GB variant will be available for purchase on April 10 at 12 noon (IST) on Amazon India and the online Realme store.

The Realme U1 has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with a teardrop notch at the top that houses the 25MP selfie camera. It is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset, an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.1GHz with a Mali-G72 GPU. There is support for storage expansion (256GB max.) via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

READ MORE: Nightscape mode to arrive on Realme 1 and others along with Pie in H1 2019

On the back of the phone lies a 13MP + 2MP dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner. The U1 packs a 3,500mAh battery that charges via MicroUSB. It has a 3.5mm audio jack, dual nano-SIM support, and FM radio. The phone runs ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. It has been confirmed it will be updated to ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie later.

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The Realme U1 selfie-centric smartphone from Realme was introduced in November 2018 with a starting price of Rs. 11,999 (~$174). In February, it was reduced to Rs. 10,999.  Realme has confirmed through Twitter to announce a new price cut for the Realme U1. The base model of the phone is now available with a revised cost of Rs. 9,999 (~$145).

The base model of the Realme U1 features 3 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 32 GB. The higher version of the phone includes 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage. In November, it was introduced with Rs. 14,999 (~$217) price tag and in February, its price was slashed to Rs. Rs. 13,499 (~$195). It can be now availed for Rs. 11,999 (~$174). Compared to the original pricing, the 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants of the phone are now available with respective discounts of Rs. 2,000 (~$29) and Rs. 3,000 (~$44).

The smartphone can be purchased through Amazon India and the online store of Realme. It can be bought in colors like Fiery Gold, Ambitious Black and Brave Blue.

Realme U1 Specifications

The Realme U1 has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel with waterdrop notch. The handset carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The ColorOS 5.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS comes loaded on the device. The Helio P70 drives the 3 GB and 4 GB RAM editions of the phone. There is a dedicated slot for microSD card on the device.

The smartphone is equipped with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear. For capturing selfies, it possesses a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 selfie snapper. A 3,500mAh battery powers the phone. Apart from fingerprint reader, the handset also carries support for Ai Face Unlock.

• Read More: Vivo S1 tipped to rival with Realme and Xiaomi in India

Realme has received launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 8,999 (~$130). The company will be launching the Realme 3 Pro smartphone in India in this month.

Buy Link: Get Realme U1 on Flipkart

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One of the features of the Realme 3 is its Nightscape mode. This allows for brighter pictures with less noise and no blur in low-light conditions. A few weeks ago, it was revealed that older Realme phones will also get the feature via an update. Today, the company’s CEO disclosed when the update will arrive.

Madhav Sheth who is the CEO of Realme Mobiles shared in a Tweet earlier today that the nightscape mode will arrive on the Realme 1, the Realme 2 Pro, and the Realme U1 in the first half of 2019. He also added that the feature will come along with the update for Android Pie just as we predicted.

Rm 1, 2 Pro, and U1 users will get the “Nightscape” mode to arrive with their Android Pie update within the first half of 2019.
Happy Sunday !!

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) March 24, 2019

READ MORE: Realme claims to have sold over 210,000 units of Realme 3 in India

At the moment, there is no info on when the Realme 2 and Realme C1 will get the feature but at least we now know it won’t be arriving in the first half of the year.

(Source)

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With the announcement of the Vivo U1, the Chinese company owned by BBK Electronics inaugurated a brand new series of affordable smartphones for the Asian market. We do not know if it is a case or not, but the handset carries the same model name as one of the latest affordable devices from Vivo sister company: Oppo. We are talking about the Realme U1, that belongs to a sub-brand of affordable devices launched by Oppo in 2018. Here, we will compare the new Vivo U1 with the Realme U1 and one of the latest super affordable devices launched recently: the Moto G7 Play by Motorola.

Vivo U1 vs Motorola Moto G7 Play vs Oppo Realme U1

Design

Design and build quality are among the key features of the new Vivo U1 and I personally choose it as the winner of the design comparison. It has a very high screen-to-body ratio because it features a waterdrop notch and a narrow tri-borderless design, as well as a pretty narrow chin. Further, it comes in three wonderful gradient hues. Last but not least, it is one of the few devices under $150 to be waterproof. It comes with the IP58 certification. The second place for the design goes to the Oppo Realme U1, while for the build quality I prefer the Moto G7 Play due to its splashproof body. It is also a very compact device due to its smaller screen.

Display

The resolution is the most important thing when it comes to displays of affordable devices. And the Realme U1 by Oppo is the only smartphone among these ones to have a Full HD+ resolution, so a way higher level of detail. The display is also better overall for other parameters, so it easily wins this comparison. It also comes with the biggest display. Moto G7 Play is pretty interesting, though, because it has a small 5.7-inch display that is more suitable for people who often manage to use their phones with one hand.

Specs & Software

If we consider the chipset only, then Moto G7 Play is a more performing phone than Vivo U1. But it comes with just 2 GB of RAM, that is not much for heavy apps and multi-tasking and it does not allow the Snapdragon 632 to show its full potential. Despite its lower-end chipset, Vivo U1 has up to 4 GB of RAM, that is why I define it better. But the best is definitely Oppo Realme U1 because it sports up to 4 GB of RAM and a much more powerful chipset than both Snapdragon 439 and 632. We are talking about the Helio P70, that is currently the best offer by MediaTek and one of the most powerful midrange chipsets. We do not consider it at the same level as the Snapdragon 670 and 710, but it is definitely worth a try in this price range.

Camera

Vivo U1 and Realme U1 are equipped with a dual camera setup, but this does not mean that they can click better photos. Indeed, despite having a single camera, Moto G7 Play shots better photos in most of the light conditions when it comes to detail. Its opponents are only better at capturing depth info, but it is not enough to over-class the great Moto G7 Play. Realme U1 wins when it comes to the front camera due to its high resolution, bright shots, and a great AI algorithm. But note that Moto G7 Play has a front-facing LED flash and allows taking selfies in the dark.

Battery

Vivo U1 is a battery champion because of its low-end, efficient components and its huge 4030 mAh battery. Such a capacity for an entry-level device is gold and it can make it last up to three days with an average/intense usage pattern. Realme U1 is great at battery life, but it has just 3500 mAh and a less efficient display.

Price

Realme U1 wins this comparison because of its better hardware and display, but Vivo U1 and Moto G7 Play still represent wonderful choices in the entry-level segment. Realme U1 costs about €140/$160, Vivo U1 will launch for about €105/$118, and Moto G7 Play will cost about €150/$170.

• Read More: Vivo U1 with 6.2-inch FullView display, SD439 SoC and dual rear cameras launched in China

Vivo U1 vs Motorola Moto G7 Play vs Oppo Realme U1: PROs and CONS

Vivo U1

PROs

• Bigger battery
• Beautiful design
• Waterproof
• Very affordable

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

Motorola Moto G7 Play

PROs

• Compact and lightweight
• Front-facing LED flash
• Splashproof
• Android Pie

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Realme U1

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Great performance
• Nice display
• Big battery

CONS

• Limited availability

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Updates are an important part of a phone’s life cycle. You want to know that there is software support for your phone after purchasing it that will bring new features and fix issues associated with the device. If you own a Realme smartphone, you should expect an update this month as the CEO has announced new features coming to a number of its devices and when you should expect them.

Guys update plans for Feb:
RM 1: End of Feb
* Bootloader Unlock Function
* Add Reboot Feature
* Security Level: Feb'19
RM 2 / C1: End of Feb
* Security Level: Feb'19
RM 2 Pro: End of Feb
* Fingerprint Shutter
* Security Level: Feb'19
RM U1: End of Feb
* Security Level: Feb'19

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) February 11, 2019

CEO Madhav Sheth revealed in a Tweet this morning that it will be updating its lineup by the end of February. Below are the devices getting updated and the changelog:

Realme 1

• Bootloader unlock function.
• Reboot feature.
• February 2019 security patch.

Realme 2 and Realme C1

• February 2019 security patch.

Realme 2 Pro

• Fingerprint shutter – this should allow you to use the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner as a shutter button which comes in handy when taking a selfie.
• February 2019 security patch.

Realme U1

• February 2019 security patch.

Hey, all our Realme smartphones up to date will get ColorOS 6 update in the first half of 2019. Keep an eye on our social media handles as well as our official community for more updates on the same. https://t.co/NHQVnLIK0p

— realme India Support (@realmecareIN) February 11, 2019

Hey, all our Realme smartphones up to date will get Android Pie update in the first half of 2019. Keep an eye on our social media handles as well as our official community for more updates on the same. https://t.co/NHQVnLIK0p

— realme India Support (@realmecareIN) February 11, 2019

In separate tweets, the official Twitter account for Realme India Support confirmed that all their phones will get Android Pie and ColorOS 6 in the first half of 2019.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3)

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The Realme U1 launched a few months ago as the first Helio P70 smartphone. It had a starting price of INR 11,999 (~$168). Nearly two months since after its first sale, Realme has announced a permanent price cut for the device.

The Realme U1 will now sell for INR 10,999 for the 3GB RAM variant with 32GB of storage. The 4GB RAM variant which has double the storage and was originally sold for INR 14,999 (~$210) will now sell for INR 13,499 (~$189).

You can grab the 3GB RAM variant at the new price on Amazon India right now but the 4GB RAM version doesn’t seem to be available. Nevertheless, Realme says the price also applies offline. So check retail stores around you if you plan to get one.

The Realme U1 has a 6.3-inch FHD+ waterdrop display with Gorilla Glass 3 on top. On its back is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo while a 25MP f/2.0 camera sits in front for selfies.

READ MORE: Realme to reportedly ditch ColorOS in favor of its own RealmeOS

The phone has dual SIM support with a dedicated MicroSD card slot for storage expansion. It packs a 3,500mAh battery and also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Realme U1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box but should get updated to Android Pie later this year.

(Via)

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Affordable midrange phones are slowly becoming the most wanted devices, even more than flagships. This happens because now even low-end chipsets are able to provide excellent performances. Further, manufacturers are managing to release devices with stunning aesthetics, decent cameras, and long-lasting batteries even in the low-end segment. Today we are comparing the new Xiaomi Mi Play, the new Huawei Y7 (2019) and the Realme U1 because we believe they are among the most amazing affordable alternatives to high-end smartphones. If you are trying to save money while still getting an excellent handset, you should go ahead and check this specs comparison.

Xiaomi Mi Play vs Huawei Y7 (2019) vs Oppo Realme U1

Design

Whatever you choose, you will get a very attractive and elegant design. The one I like more is the Xiaomi Mi Play because it features a glass back with gradient colors and a thinner profile as well as a more compact and lightweight body. It is the first Xiaomi phone with a waterdrop notch but it does not matter so much as even its opponents have a waterdrop notch.

Display

Huawei Y7 (2019) loses the display comparison because of a lower level of detail, while the winner is the Realme U1 by Oppo with its Full HD+ LTPS IPS panel which also features a larger diagonal which results in a more comfortable use for multimedia and productivity. Xiaomi Mi Play has a good display too, but it is not at the same level as the Oppo Realme U1. On the other hand, it is more suitable for one-handed use because of its smaller dimensions, so it still has its advantages.

Specs & Software

Do you need the fastest and smoothest device perfect for gaming and multi-tasking? Then go for the Oppo Realme U1 without even hesitating. It comes with the new Helio P70 SoC which is the most powerful last-gen chipset by MediaTek and it runs with a max frequency of 2.1 GHz. Further, it features a dual SIM slot and a separated micro SD slot so you can use both SIMs and microSD card simultaneously. Between Xiaomi Mi Play and Huawei Y7 2019, the former wins because it has the new Helio P35 chipset which is even better than Snapdragon 625. And if you know Qualcomm’s processors, you should have already understood that Helio P35 is much more powerful than the Snapdragon 450 found on the Huawei Y7 (2019). Note that for now, Huawei Y7 (2019) does not come in a 4/64 GB configuration and it is only available with 3 GB of RAM, while Oppo Realme U1 and Xiaomi Mi Play have that higher-end memory configuration. While Xiaomi Mi Play and Huawei Y7 2019 have Android Pie installed out of the box, Oppo Realme U1 is still based on Oreo.

Camera

The most impressive camera setup for an affordable phone belongs to the Oppo Realme U1. Its key point is the front camera, one of the best ever seen. It comes with a 25 MP resolution and useful AI-backed features improving selfies and it even comes with a pretty nice dual camera on the rear. But the rear camera is more or less on par with the ones of its opponents. Xiaomi Mi Play provides very detailed shots when light conditions are good, while Huawei Y7 (2019) has sufficient performance with the rear cameras and a great 16 MP selfie camera. I would choose the Realme U2 due to its surprising selfie cameras, but differences between these camera departments are just marginal.

Battery

The battery is the strongest point of the Huawei Y7 2019 which is able to reach almost two days of battery life on a single charge, even if you use it continuously. This happens thanks to the huge 4000 mAh battery but also thanks to the HD+ display which does not consume a lot of energy, and thanks to the efficient Snapdragon 450 chipset. At the second place, there is Oppo Realme U1 with its 3500 mAh battery which still provides an above-average battery life, while Xiaomi Mi Play has just 3000 mAh but it is able to charge faster due to its smaller capacity. However, none of these handsets features a fast charging technology.

Price

You should not mind a lot about the prices of these devices because they are just slightly different. You can actually find the Xiaomi Mi Play in China for about €170/$200, Oppo Realme U1 is available in the Indian market for about €180/$210 and Huawei Y7 2019 costs about €200/$230. The global debut of these smartphones is still not scheduled and probably only Xiaomi Mi Play and Huawei Y7 2019 will land in Europe, while Realme U1 will remain in Asia. Overall, I prefer the Oppo Realme U1 because of its better hardware department, good cameras, a pretty nice display, and a good battery.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi Play goes on sale in China today, priced at 1,099 Yuan ($160)

Xiaomi Mi Play vs Huawei Y7 (2019) vs Oppo Realme U1: PROs and CONS

Huawei Y7 2019

PROs

• Great battery life
• Beautiful design
• Android Pie

CONS

• HD display

Xiaomi Mi Play

PROs

• Compact and lightweight
• Good design
• Android Pie
• Good display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Realme U1

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Great performance
• Nice display
• Big battery
• Good cameras

CONS

• Limited availability

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A fresh leak reveals that the Realme is prepping up to introduce the Realme A1 budget friendly smartphone. The leak reveals that the handset will be placed lower than the Realme U1 smartphone.

The Amazon India exclusive Realme U1 carries a starting price of Rs. 11,999 (~$171). Hence, it is likely that the rumored Realme A1 may cost around Rs. 10,000 (~$142). The handset is expected to release in colors like Black and Yellow.

As of this writing, there is no leak on the specifications of the Realme A1. However, it is being speculated that the handset may feature a waterdrop notch screen like the Realme U1 and it could be fueled by Helio P60 or Snapdragon 600-series SoC. The Realme A1 may feature a rear-mounted ducal camera and an AI powered selfie shooter.

• Read More: Realme reveals update schedule, confirms Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 coming next year

The Realme A1 is expected to go official in the first quarter of 2019. As the company has done for its other smartphones, the Realme A1 is expected to break cover in India first before arriving in other markets.

In May, Realme brand was introduced to the market with the launch of Realme 1 smartphone.  The Realme 2 was unveiled in August and the company introduced the Realme 2 and Realme C1 smartphones. In November, the Realme U1 selfie-focused phone was launched. The Realme C1 that carries a price tag of Rs. 7,499 (~$107) is the cheapest among all the Realme phones.

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Having an effective communication channel with your customers is a great step towards success and Realme seems to have embraced that culture. Yesterday, the manufacturer released a post detailing its update schedule, mainly for the month of December but also for what is to come in 2019.

Below are the devices getting updates this month along with the changelog and when they will get them:

I am sure Realme 2 and Realme C1 owners are pretty excited to know ColorOS 5.2 is coming this month. The update already arrived on the Realme 1 a few weeks ago.

Realme says the exact dates for the updates have not been determined. There is also a chance that the OTA update won’t arrive on some devices until January since it will be a gradual roll-out.

READ MORE: Realme to soon expand its operations to Pakistan

It will also excite you to know that Realme devices will get the ColorOS 6 update which will be based on Android Pie. The update will arrive next year but the dates will definitely vary for each device. Also fixes for some issues which were not mentioned above will be bundled with the update.

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Earlier this week, Realme launched its latest device, the Realme U1, in Indonesia. The phone which is called the SelfiePro is the first in the world to be powered by the Helio P70 processor.

The Realme U1 will be sold in Indonesia in two variants – a 3GB RAM + 32GB version and a 4GB RAM + 64GB version. The 3GB version is priced at Rp 2,499,000 (~$171) while the 4GB RAM version is priced at Rp. 2,899,000 (~$199). The prices are said to be special prices as their original prices are Rp. 2,699,000 and Rp. 2,999,000 respectively.

The Realme U1 is exclusive to Indonesian online store Shopee, and will have its first sale on December 20.

The Realme U1 has a 6.3-inch 2340 x 1080 display with a tear-drop notch and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. MediaTek’s Helio P70 processor is under the hood and it draws power from a 3500mAh battery.

READ MORE: Realme 1 gets ColorOS 5.2 stable update, brings lots of new features

The Real U1’s selling point is its 25MP f/2.0 front-facing camera. It also has 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a MicroUSB port, and an audio jack.

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Realme U1 was launched in India last month in two variants — 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM. The smartphone, which is the first one under the company’s new selfie-centric U-series, starts at Rs. 11,999 (approximately $167).

After making the phones available for purchase through a flash sale model, the company has now announced that the 3GB RAM model of the Realme U1 will be available for purchase through open sale via Amazon and Realme’s official website from 17th December.

The company has also announced that the next sale for the 4GB RAM model which comes with 64GB internal storage is scheduled for December 19th at 12 noon. Last week, the company had claimed that it sold over 200,000 units of Realme U1 within six minutes in its first sale.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, it features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display with screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 90.8 percent screen-t0-body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers 450 nits of brightness and 1500:1 contrast ratio.

It is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset. It is built by TSMC using their 12nm FinFET technology and features Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, coupled with ARM Mali-G72 GPU.

The highlight of the smartphone is the camera module. It features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with AI Photography and AI Beautigy+ features for enhancing the photography experience.

The phone’s camera supports Studio Portrait Lighting, Super Vivid 2.0 and AI Scene Detection as well as slow-motion video recording feature. On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture. It also supports AI Front Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the phone in just 0.1 seconds.

Read More: Continuing its expansion spree, Realme is now all set to start operations in Pakistan

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

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Realme, which started off as an online-only sub-brand of Oppo for the Indian market, focusing on offering value-for-money budget smartphones. Later, the brand was split from its parent company to work as an independent firm, which is being headed by Sky Li, former Vice President of Oppo.

While the company started its operations from India, it has been steadily expanding its geographical presence and is currently present in six countries, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Phillippines. Now, the company is all set to expand operations to the seventh country, Pakistan.

The announcement regarding Realme’s arrival in Pakistan was made through the official account of Realme Pakistan on Facebook. While there’s nothing much known about the company’s plan in Pakistan, it’s known that the phones will be available for purchase through online as well as offline stores.

So far, Realme has launched five smartphones, which include Realme 1, 2, 2 Pro, C1, and the latest Realme U1. The company has not yet revealed which phones will be launched in Pakistan, but we expect the company to introduce its recently launched devices, including U1, Realme 2, 2 Pro, and the entry-level C1.

In India, Realme U1 is the company’s latest smartphone and the first one under its new U-series focused towards the selfie-loving users. The phone is also the world’s first to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 octa-core processor which features Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, coupled with ARM Mali-G72 GPU.

It boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display with 90.8 percent screen-t0-body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone comes in two memory configurations — 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

As for the camera configuration, it features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

Read More: Realme sold over 200,000 units of Realme U1 in its flash first sale in India within six minutes

The pricing of the Realme U1 starts at Rs. 11,999 (approximately $170) while the company’s entry-level phone — C1 — is available for Rs. 7,499 (approx. $105). We are expecting the phones to be priced similar in Pakistan as well.

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Oppo’s former sub-brand Realme recently unveiled its first smartphone under the U-series — the Realme U1. The phone went on sale in India for the first time yesterday, exclusively through Amazon India.

Now, according to the company, it sold more than 205,400 units of Realme U1 in its first flash sale in India, that too within just six minutes. The company also held a second flash sale the same day on Amazon India but sales figures were not revealed.

The Realme U1 is the company’s first selfie-centric smartphone and the world’s first devcie to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 octa-core chipset. The phone, touted by the company as “India’s SelfiePro”, comes in three color options — Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold.

As for the pricing, the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 11,999, which is roughly $170 while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 14,999, which approximately converts to $212. The company has scheduled the next sale for the smartphone on 12th December at 12:00 PM.

The Realme U1 sports a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display with screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 90.8 percent screen-t0-body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers 450 nits of brightness and 1500:1 contrast ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset, which is built by TSMC using their 12nm FinFET technology and features Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, coupled with ARM Mali-G72 GPU.

The phone comes in two memory configurations — 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

It features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with AI Photography and AI Beautigy+ features for enhancing the photography experience with support for Studio Portrait Lighting, Super Vivid 2.0 and AI Scene Detection as well as slow-motion video recording feature.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and features like Smarter Groupfi for taking group selfies. It also supports AI Front Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the phone in just 0.1 seconds.

Read More: OPPO’s Realme C1 entry-level smartphone is launching in the Philippines, will go on sale through Lazada

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

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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

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.

• Read More: Realme U1 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Honor 10 Lite: Specs Comparison

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

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Oppo just announced another smartphone from its sub-brand: Realme U1. A device which comes with an amazing quality-price ratio and a brand new upper-midrange chipset: the Helio P70. Comparing it with the latest mid-rangers from other Chinese companies is definitely a good way to establish if this device is worth the money asked to get it and if it will succeed. So here we go with a comparison between Realme U1, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, and Honor 10 Lite.

Oppo Realme U1 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Honor 10 Lite

Design

Most of the actual Chinese midrange smartphones have many things in common when it comes to aesthetics. They often come with glass backs, notched displays and flagship-like looks even though their price is affordable. In this trio, the most beautiful one, in my opinion, is Honor 10 Lite because of its smaller notch, a very high screen-to-body ratio and its availability in two different gradient color variants.

Display

You should not pay much attention to the display when you are about to choose a midrange smartphone because they always have more or less the same quality. Given the similar display size and viewing quality, it is a draw. Whatever you choose, you will get a phone with a sufficient but not so exciting screen.

Specs & Software

Given that it comes with the latest and most powerful SoC by MediaTek, the new Helio P70, Realme U1 is definitely the most interesting device. Given that Helio P60 was very close to Snapdragon 660 and Kirin 710 in terms of performance, the new Helio P70 should provide better performance than its rivals from Qualcomm and Huawei. But not that there is not a 6 GB RAM version for the Realme U1, while the other two handsets also come in the 6/64 and 6/128 GB configurations. Further, there is to mention that Honor 10 Lite is the only one to come with Android Pie out of the box. And it also features the new GPU Turbo 2.0 technology which guarantees a big performance increase with games.

Camera

If you want a superior rear camera, get the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (Honor 10 Lite is very close in terms of photo quality). But if you are looking for an amazing selfie camera, go for the Realme U1 as it features one of the best front cameras in the market and it is able to shoot detailed selfies even in low-light conditions. On the other hand, at least on the paper, the rear dual camera of the Realme U1 is disappointing.

Battery

These devices are packed with batteries which have similar capacities, so it is not easy to understand which one will last more on the paper. We will have to test the Realme U1 personally in order to establish if its bigger battery will last more, especially because we never tested the efficiency of the new MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. So, for now, we can not talk about battery life.

Price

Oppo Realme U1 just debuted in India with a listing price starting from €150/$170, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is available globally and it costs about €230/$260, and Honor 10 Lite was launched with a €210/$240 price tag. On the paper, Realme U1 is the most convincing one, but in order to give a definitive opinion, we have to test it on our own to evaluate the performance of the new Helio P70 chipset, the camera quality, and the battery life.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite goes global, starting with Ukraine on October 17

Oppo Realme U1 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Honor 10 Lite: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme U1

PROs

• Great performance
• Bigger battery
• Amazing front camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Limited availability

Huawei Honor 10 Lite

PROs

• Better design
• Android Pie
• GPU Turbo 2.0
• Borderless display
• Affordable price

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

• Wonderful design
• Affordable
• Good performance
• Fast charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Former Oppo sub-brand Realme has today launched its latest smartphone in the Indian market — Realme U1. This is the first smartphone in the company’s new U-series of phones, focused on the selfie-centric users.

The smartphone, which is touted by the company as “India’s SelfiePro”, will be available for purchase in India through Amazon. It comes in three color options — Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold.

As for the pricing and availability, the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 11,999 (~$170) while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 14,999 (~$212). It will go on sale from 5th December with a few offers from Reliance Jio, SBI Bank, and no-cost EMI option.

The phone comes with a shiny back with diffraction grading as the device has 13 layers of Laminated Technology, which the company calls Light Pillar Design.

The Realme U1 boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display with screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 90.8 percent screen-t0-body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers 450 nits of brightness and 1500:1 contrast ratio.

It is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset. It is built by TSMC using their 12nm FinFET technology and features Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, coupled with ARM Mali-G72 GPU.

The phone comes in two memory configurations — 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

The highlight of the smartphone is the camera module. It features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with AI Photography and AI Beautigy+ features for enhancing the photography experience.

It supports Studio Portrait Lighting, Super Vivid 2.0 and AI Scene Detection as well as slow-motion video recording feature. The company revealed that the slo-mo video will also be rolled out to Realme 2 Pro by the end of this year.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and features like Smarter Groupfi for taking group selfies. It also supports AI Front Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the phone in just 0.1 seconds.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

Read More: Realme 2 Pro update starts rolling out, brings November security patch

Along with the Realme U1, the company has also launched a couple of accessories. It has launched the Realme U1 Iconic Case protective cover and the Realme Buds earphones, both priced at Rs. 499 (approximately $7).

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Realme has scheduled a launch event tomorrow, i.e. on 28th November to unveil its new Realme U1 selfie-centric smartphone — the first one under its new U-series. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch, all the information related to the device has been leaked online, including specifications, variants, color options, and pricing.

As per the leak, the upcoming Realme U1 will be available in two memory configurations — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. The phone will be available in three color options — Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold.

As for the pricing, the 3GB RAM model will be priced at Rs. 11,999 which roughly converts to $169 while the 4GB RAM model will cost Rs. 14,999, which is roughly about $212. Being the selfie-centric phone in this price range, it’ll be up against the likes of Xioami Redmi Y2.

Realme has already confirmed that the Realme U1 will come with “the most powerful selfie camera ever”. It is also confirmed to be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 12nm octa-core processor. The phone’s landing page on Amazon India reveals that it will feature a high-resolution depth engine, faster multi-frame noise reduction shot, anti-blooming engine, and accurate AI detection.

Latest leak reveals that the phone will come with a 25-megapixel front-facing camera with Sony IMX576 sensor and f/2.0 aperture. On the back side, there will be a dual camera setup consisting of a 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture.

According to the rumors, the phone could feature a 6-inch display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. With dewdrop notch, we are expecting a screen-to-body ratio of over 90 percent. The display will be protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

Read More: Realme RMX1833 powered by MediaTek Helio P60 chipset appears on Geekbench, could be Realme 3

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. As for the software, the phone will come with Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.1 on top. The phone is expected to be powered by a 3,400mAh battery.

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Realme U1 selfie focused smartphone will be announced on Nov. 28 in India. Fresh renders of the smartphone have surfaced to showcase its front and rear design.

The freshly leaked renders of the Realme smartphone reveal that it will be sporting a waterdrop notch display like the Realme 2 Pro smartphone. The handset seems to be equipped with a glass rear. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the rear along with a vertical dual camera. The volume buttons on the left edge of the device whereas the power button can be found on the right edge.

The render leak also carries some information on the key specs. It reveals that the handset features a 6.21-inch display that produces Full HD+ resolution. The handset may arrive with a6 GB of RAM and a native storage of 128 GB. The waterdrop notch of the phone may include a 25-megapixel selfie camera. The leak does not contain any information on its dual camera configuration and battery size.

Realme has already confirmed that the Realme U1 will be the world’s first MediaTek Helio P70 powered smartphone. The Realme U1 that has a model number of RMX1833 has achieved 145,021 benchmarking scores on AnTuTu. It is expected to deliver better performance than Huawei’s Kirin 710 chipset and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636.

The render appears like a photoshopped version of the Realme 2 Pro smartphone. Yesterday, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth was spotted holding a mysterious Gold colored Realme smartphone. The handset was equipped with a horizontal dual camera module. Since the company has never released a gold colored smartphone, it was speculated that it could be the Realme U1 Pro smartphone. Later, he had also shared a selfie that was shot using the same phone.

• Read More: Oppo A7 with 6.2-inch display, SD450 SoC and dual rear cameras announced in India

It is speculated that the Realme U1 will be priced between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,0000. The handset will be available for buying exclusively through Amazon India.

What’s your opinion on the Realme U1 renders? Could it be fake or real? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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The Realme U1 is an upcoming smartphone from Realme. The phone will be the first device launched following the manufacturer’s recent rebranding. It has also been confirmed to be the first phone to come with MediaTek‘s new Helio P70 chipset.

Ahead of its official release on November 28, a photo comparing its AnTuTu score to that of two of its rivals – the Redmi Note 6 Pro and the Honor 8X has appeared on the web.

The Realme U1 is on the far right and appears as the RMX1833, the same model number as when it was seen on Geekbench. The Honor 8X is in the middle (JSN-AL00a) and the Redmi Note 6 Pro is on the right.

As you can see, the Helio P70-powered Realme U1 scored 145,021 points, beating the Kirin 710 by over 5,000 points and the Redmi Note 6 Pro by about 30,000 points. A breakdown of the score shows that the phone scored highest in the GPU test but comes after the Kirin 710 in CPU, UX, and memory tests.

Although the benchmark result doesn’t show some of the specs of the device, the image reveals the phone will have a waterdrop notch like the Realme 2 Pro.

In other news, live images of the phone’s retail box have also surfaced online. The photos show the realme U1 will come in a black recycled cardboard box with “U1” and “realme” written in the brand’s new yellow font. There is also Realme U1 written on the side of the box.

READ MORE: Realme is entering the Philippines on November 29

The Realme U1 is rumored to be the first of a camera-centric line with an impressive selfie camera. A photo from earlier today also revealed that the phone will come with dual rear cameras.

(Source)

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Realme is all set announce the Realme U1 selfie-centric smartphone on Nov. 28. It will be arriving as the world’s first smartphone powered by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. At the recently held Exhibit Tech Awards 2018 event in Mumbai, India, Madhav Sheth who is the CEO of Realme was spotted with the alleged Realme U1 smartphone.

Sheth was spotted using a mysterious gold colored Realme phone for snapping a selfie. The rear shell of the mysterious phone seems to be made out of glass. The handset is equipped with a horizontal dual camera module. The back panel of the mysterious also features a fingerprint scanner. The rear appearance of the phone is not very different from the Realme 2 Pro smartphone.

The Realme 1 that was unveiled earlier this year is equipped with a single rear camera. The Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1 are all equipped with dual rear cameras. However, these phones are not in gold color. Hence, it is speculated that it could be the selfie focused Realme U1 smartphone.

The Realme U1 is expected to arrive with a waterdrop notch screen. The selfie image in below tweet might have been shot using the same phone. If it is true, the phone could be equipped with a wide-angle lens for capturing high quality wider selfies.

Proud of the great work the team has put in getting us
1) Most Disruptive Brand of the Year Award
2) Best Smartphone of the Year under 20K for RM 2Pro at #ExhibitTechAwards 2018.
We will keep providing products that will surprise you. Are U ready? pic.twitter.com/xE7TGHANpP

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Realme is touting the upcoming Realme U1 phone as “India’s Selfie Pro.” It seems to be a good rival for the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 selfie-centric smartphone. There is no official information available on the specifications of the smartphone.

Rumors have it that it may feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ display like the Realme 2 Pro. The Helio P70 SoC of the Realme U1 could be assisted by 4 GB of RAM. it could be packed with a 4,230mAh battery. The handset is likely to be priced between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000. The launch event of the Realme U1 will begin at 12:30 PM on Nov. 28 in India. The handset will be available for buying exclusively through Amazon India.

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Oppo’s sub-brand Realme, which started off as an online-only smartphone brand for the Indian market, has been steadily expanding its geographical presence. After expanding operations to Malaysia and Indonesia, the company is now all set to enter the Phillippines.

Realme could launch three smartphones in the Phillippines — Realme 2 budget smartphone, Realme 2 Pro — the company’s costliest phone till date, and the Realme C1 — the brand’s entry-level smartphone. The company could also launch the Realme U1 since the phone is launching in India on 28th November.

The pricing and availability details for all the phones will be revealed on 29th November. For selling the smartphone, the company could partner with Lazada as it was the go-to platform when the brand launched in other countries. During the 11.11 Singles Day sale, Realme was the bestselling smartphone brand on Lazado in South Asia.

Realme Philippines is also launching a campaign to gather a community, called Realme Squad Members. The company will select a few participants who will be among the first to get hands on the new phones, to propose community activities and “to be the pioneer of the brand.”

Realme Philippines chief operating officer Jacky Chen, said,

We have worked hard to prepare the Philippine launching of Realme Philippines, as early as now we will listen and understand the needs of Filipino consumers to provide appealing offers and campaigns. We also aim to further push the growth of e-commerce in the Philippines through our product offerings and create the same effect we did in other Southeast Asian countries.

The company’s expansion to the Phillippines makes it the sixth country where the company is establishing its presence. Currently, Realme is present in India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Read More: Realme U1 will launch at ‘Realme Gala’ fan festival, you can enter the photo contest to win one!

The news about the geographical expansion of the company comes at a time when Realme is all set to introduce its third smartphone series — Realme U. The company has already confirmed the first smartphone under the upcoming series — Realme U1, which is the world’s first phone to be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset.

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Realme is all set to announce a new device known as Realme U1 on November 28th at a fan festival. Today, Realme took to Twitter to announce about the fan festival and other details about the upcoming device. It will host “annual fan festival” in New Delhi on November 28. There will be a Realme U1 launch event, talks, and various fun activities will also go on. Realme will offer some goodies for the attendees.

Even though, users can get a free Realme U1 device by entering a photo contest. In order to participate, you have to snap a selfie with a U-shaped object. The top 3 users with most creative photo will be given U1 as a gift. The company will also offer INR 500 Amazon Gift coupons for top 10 runner-ups. In order to participate, you need to follow Realme on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter handle. Then spot a U shaped object and click a selfie with it. You need to post it with hashtags such as #ReadyForU, #IndiasSelfiePro & #RealmeU1 and tag @realmemobiles.

The Gala is an exclusive event, and you can also register for the event by yourself from the source below.

Additionally, as per official claim, it will be the first device that will be powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC.  The Realme U1 is already present on Amazon.in with a tagline of “selfie pro” handset. It will carry the “most powerful selfie camera ever,” as posted on the Amazon listing page. Realme U1 will have AI features for camera and other applications. It will ease out the operations on the device and will improve the efficiency of the overall device.

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The Chinese company claims a 13 percent performance boost on the Helio P70 over the Helio P60 SoC.

The “Realme Gala” fan festival is set to take place in New Delhi on November 28th at 12:30 PM.

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Recently, Realme confirmed that its upcoming U-series smartphone will be the first smartphone globally to be powered by MediaTek’s recently launched Helio P70 chipset. Now, the company has revealed the phone as Reame U1 and has also announced its launch date.

Realme has scheduled a launch event on 28th November where the company will launch its first smartphone under the U-series of phones — Realme U1. The phone’s tagline reads “India’s SelfiePro”, confirming that the phone will be selfie-focused. Further, the company says that the phone is “the perfect combination of power and an astounding selfie experience.”

The launch event will be live streamed on various social media platforms at 12:30 PM IST. It is also confirmed that the Realme U1 will be available for purchase in India exclusively through Amazon India. The phone’s landing page on Amazon India reveals that the device will come with “the most powerful selfie camera ever”.

The landing page also confirms that the phone’s display will have a dewdrop notch on top, similar to what we’ve seen on the Realme 2 Pro. As earlier confirmed, the phone will be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 12nm octa-core processor, with a high-resolution depth engine, faster multi-frame noise reduction shot, anti-blooming engine, and accurate AI detection.

According to the rumors, the phone could feature a 6-inch display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. With dewdrop notch, we are expecting a screen-to-body ratio of over 90 percent. We also expect the phone to have multiple variants based on the memory configuration.

Earlier, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth hinted about the possibility of VOOC fast charging support for its upcoming smartphone, so there’s a good chance that the Realme U1 could be the company’s first smartphone to support VOOC fast charging technology.

Read More: Realme undergoes a makeover, unveils newly updated logo and a new website

As for the pricing, the smartphone is expected to be priced between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 (approximately between $140 to $210) to take on the likes of Xiaomi‘s Redmi Y2, which is also a selfie-centric smartphone.

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