The verdict
Your pick: Realme P1, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Realme P1, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 603,998
- against 253,200
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Oppo A40, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Body Thickness
- 7.68 mm
- against 8 mm
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,748
- against 2,257
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 603,998 Best value | 253,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 936 | 943 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,257 | 2,748 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4x 2.1 GHz Kryo 660 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Red, Green | Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.68 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.3 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Leather Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, AMOLED | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10, DCI-P3, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years Best value | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | P1 | A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3870 | — |