The verdict
Your pick: Realme C1, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Realme C1, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,230 mAh
- against 4,030 mAh
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.95 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 199 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 795 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 155.1 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 163.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.2 % | 82.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,230 mAh Best value | 4,030 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 271 ppi | 271 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou 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 OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | C1 | Y91i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1603 | — |
