The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.8 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Realme U1, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 181 g
- Usable Surface
- 83.9 %
- against 80.5 %
Nokia 3.2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- Maximum memory card
- 400 GB
- against 256 GB
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 144,436 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 329 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,066 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 400 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold | Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 157 mm | 159.4 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 181 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.9 % Best value | 80.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.26″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,830 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | 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, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.53 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.63 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | U1 | 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX1831, RMX1833 | TA-1156, TA-1159, TA-1164 |
