The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.8 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 1, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 138,524
- against 132,764
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 402 ppi
- against 270 ppi
Realme 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,230 mAh
- against 3,410 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 81.8 %
- against 78.9 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6.22″
- against 6″
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 138,524 Best value | 132,764 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 329 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,066 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core: 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53, or 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Silver | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 156.1 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 78.9 % | 81.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,410 mAh | 4,230 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.22″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,464 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | — | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH1859, CPH1861, 1861 | RMX1825, RMX1821, 1821 |
