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Shenzhen based smartphone manufacture Realme has been teasing a new series of smartphones for over two weeks now. The new series of smartphones is called the U-series which primarily focuses on photography. In a recent launch event held in Delhi, the company has officially announced their Realme U1 smartphone. It is the world’s first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. The phone is an Amazon exclusive and starts at a price of Rs 11,999.

Specifications & Build

The newly launched Realme U1 has a front and rear glass build. It measures 156.69 x 73.92 x 7.99 mm and weighs in at 168 gram. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 6.3-inch LCD display with a dewdrop notch. The display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 409 ppi. It has a 90.8 % screen-to-body ratio and a 19:9 aspect ratio. For protection against scratches, the company has equipped the screen with 2.5d curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3 technology.

Talking about the ports and buttons, the right side of the device houses the power button while the left side is occupied by the volume rockers and dual SIM card + microSD card slot. The micro-USB port, 3.5 mm audio jack, loudspeaker, and the primary microphone pinhole are placed on the bottom of the device. For securely and quickly unlocking the handset it also has a rear mounted

Under The Hood

The smartphone packs the Octa-Core Helio P70 CPU along with ARM G72 GPU. The CPU has a clock frequency of 2.1 GHz.  In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone is available in two options which are as follows:

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM

It also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card. 

For photography, the Realme U1 gets a 25 MP front-facing selfie camera and dual 13 MP + 2 MP rear cameras. The smartphone can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps with both front and rear cameras. The smartphone also offers AI beautification mode which auto enhances the pictures.

It is powered by a 3500 mAh battery and the company ships it with a 10 W standard speed charger. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-UBS port for charging and transferring data.

What’s In The Box

• 2V 5A (10 Watt) Charger
• USB Data Cable
• Sim-Ejector Tool
• Protective case
• Safety and Quick Start Guide

Price & Colors 

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The Realme U1 will be exclusively sold on Amazon and is available in three colour options which are Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold. The price of both storage variants of the smartphone is as follows:

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM – Rs 11,999
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs 14,499

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme, has been boasting about an upcoming smartphone on Twitter. The upcoming device will be called the Realme U1 and is a photography oriented smartphone. Additionally, it will be the first handset to feature the latest MediaTek Helio P70 processor. The device is set to launch on 28th November and the latest leak reveals its detailed specifications.

Specifications

The leak suggests that the upcoming Realme U1 has a 6.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 409 ppi. It has a curved 2.5D glass and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8%. The screen also has Corning Gorilla 3 to protect it against scratches. Under the hood, the smartphone features the Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P70 CPU along with ARM G72 GPU. The CPU has a clock frequency of 2.1 GHz. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone is available in two options which are as follows:

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM

It also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card. 

Realme claims that photography will be the key selling factor of the Realme U1. According to the leak, the smartphone has a 25 MP front-facing SONY IMX576 sensor which has a f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone has dual 13 MP + 2 MP camera sensors along with LED flash.

The smartphone is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery and the company will ship it with a 5v 2A (10 Watt) charger. However, information regarding connectivity options is currently unavailable. But, it is expected to support basic connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G VoLTE

Price & Availability

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The Realme U1 is expected to be a sub 15K smartphone, but the exact price is currently unavailable. It will only be made official during the launch which is set for the 28th of November. Like other Realme smartphones, it will only be sold via online platforms.

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme launched their first smartphone, the Realme 1 earlier this year. The company since then has launched several other devices in the country that have received a positive response from consumers. Now, the company is about to launch their first U-series smartphone; the Realme U1 in India which will be exclusively available on Amazon. The upcoming smartphone might have a focus on photography due to its tagline “India’s Selfie Pro”. As promised, it will be the first smartphone to run on the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. The smartphone will launch on 28th November at 12:30 AM. The company will live stream the launch event of the upcoming smartphone on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.

Improved Camera Perfomace

It's time to up your selfie game! Get ready to capture those flawless selfies with a smartphone experience like never before. Welcome #IndiasSelfiePro #RealmeU1, the perfect combination of power and an astounding selfie experience! We are #ReadyForU, are U?https://t.co/reg8WhCGEN pic.twitter.com/EZaDiIlmad

— realme (@realmeIndia) November 19, 2018

The company is touting the Realme U1 as a smartphone that shines in the area of photography. Any technicalities regarding the resolution or type of sensor on the device are currently unavailable. But, it is expected to have a high-resolution sensor and optimised software to match it. Additionally, the camera will have AI capabilities that can result in better-looking pictures.

MediaTek Helio P70

The Realme U1 will not only be limited to photography but will also be a solid performer due to the Helio P70 chipset. The Helio P70 was launched last month and is the successor to the Helio P60 which is present on the Realme 1. MediaTek claims that the new processor is a big leap forward from its predecessor. It now has a multi-core APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) which delivers 10-30 % better AI processing than the last generation. According to MediaTek, the processor is up to 35% less power hungry than its predecessor which will lead to better battery backup.

Notch Display 

The pre-release webpage of the Realme U1 is already live on Amazon and it reveals that the new smartphone will have a dewdrop notch at the front. This notch will also help to bump up the screen-to-body-ratio of the smartphone.

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To summarise, with the right pricing, Realme might have yet another successful smartphone in their portfolio.