Recently, Realme announced a price cut for its U1 smartphone in the Indian market. Now, the company has launched a new 3GB RAM, 64GB storage variant. Highlights of the device include Helio P70 SoC and a 25-Megapixel selfie camera. Now, the affordable handset has received a new price cut. Read more to find about Realme U1 Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price (base model) | Rs 9,999 |
The Realme U1 was launched in India at Rs 11,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB internal storage variant. The 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs 14,499. Now, the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant of the Realme U1 is available at Rs 9,999 via Amazon India and Realme e-store. The 4GB RAM/ 64GB Storage model is now priced at Rs 11,999.
The new 3GB RAM/ 64GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs 10,999. It will be available in the country on April 10 via Amazon.in and the official Realme website.
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Specifications
| Processor | 2.1GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P70, ARM G72 GPU |
| RAM | 3GB/ 4GB |
| Internal Storage | 32GB/ 64GB (expandable up to 256GB) |
| Display | 6.3-inch, LCD, full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 90.8% screen-to-body ratio, 409ppi, 450 nits brightness, 2.5D curved glass, Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo, ColorOS 5.2 |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | Dual (13MP + 2MP) with flash |
| Front Camera | 25MP |
| Battery | 3,500mAh |
| Dual SIM (Hybrid) | Yes |
The Realme U1 sports a 6.3-inch LCD display with full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels), a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio, pixel density of 409ppi, and a peak brightness of 450 nits. It comes with 2.5D curved glass and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The new smartphone is powered by a 2.1GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 along with ARM G72 GPU and 3GB/ 4GB RAM. The 32GB/ 64GB internal storage can be further expanded via a microSD card (up to 256GB). It is backed by a 3,500mAh battery.
In terms of optics, the Realme U1 sports a dual rear camera setup on the back. It uses a 13-megapixel primary sensor (f/2.2 aperture), 2-megapixel secondary sensor (f/2.4 aperture) and an LED flash. Camera features include Portrait Lighting, Slo-Mo video (up to 90fps), AI Scene Detection, and Bokeh effect.
For selfies and video calling, the 25-megapixel front camera comes with a Sony IMX576 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 1.8-micron pixels, and 4-in-1 pixels tech. It comes with multiple features to enhance selfies. A Backlight mode keeps both the background and foreground in focus. While an AI Beauty+ mode is optimized for Indian complexions (featuring 296 identification point) , the Smarter Groupie feature offers customized beautification for multiple subjects in a single photo.
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Features
- AI Face Unlock
- Fingerprint sensor
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS
- ColorOS 5.2
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 4.2
- GPS/ A-GPS/ GLONASS
- micro-USB port
- OTG support
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Ambient light sensor
- Gravity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Proximity sensor
- Three color options
The Realme U1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with ColorOS 5.2 on top. It features a rear fingerprint sensor and an AI Face Unlock feature. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS/ GLONASS, micro-USB port, OTG support, and 3.5mm audio jack.
The dual-SIM smartphone measures 157 x 74 x 8mm and weighs 168 grams. It comes in three color options – Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold. Sensors on the device include an ambient light sensor, gravity sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.
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Conclusion
The Realme U1 is the first smartphone in the photography-focused U-Series by the company. Earlier this year, Oppo sub-brand launched the Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1 in India. Realme is headed globally by Sky Li, former Global VP of Oppo.
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