Realme U1 (Ambitious Black, 3GB RAM, 32GB Storage)

Fast charging. Crystal clear display, looks beautiful. Good value for money phone. Camera is above average

2 Minutes review DesignClassy, eye-catching design - identical to the Realme 2 ProThe light pillars (as Realme likes to call the reflective pattern on the back) on the Realme U1 make it look stunning in different lighting conditionsAttractive color optionsLight-weightComfortable grip and in-hand feel - it’s also slightly thinner than the 2 Pro and that makes a considerable difference in daily useNice, responsive fingerprint sensorFast, snappy Face unlock (it's even a tad quicker than the OnePlus 6’s Face unlock)Body attracts smudges easilyDisplayVery good display - one of the best in this segment - with the tiny dewdrop notch - it's a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ LTPS IPS display, with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and an impressive 90.8% screen-to-body ratio - the color reproduction is on point, the display gets quite bright in indoor conditions and holds up quite well in direct sunlight as well - it's only slightly behind the excellent display on the Realme 2 ProSoftwareColorOS is iOS inspired and packs a number of ad-on features (including the Smart Assistant and Smart Sidebar, along with Kids Space, Voice Call Effects, and many others)Supports gesture-based navigation (though it can sometimes be a bit buggy - hopefully that will resolve with software updates)There is plenty of app bloat - as if often the case with custom Android UIsThere is no notification LED and ColorOS is typically never in the mood to surface the latest notifications as they come inOn the whole, software continues to be the one area where Realme phones tend to fall behind the best in the business (the stock Android UI of Nokia's phones, or MIUI of Xiaomi phones tend to be a much better experience)PerformanceSnappy performance backed by the new Helio P70 chipset which offers performance similar to the Snapdragon 660 - it smoothly handles anything you throw at it with no lag or stutter in sightRealme U1 also comes packed with the Realme Game Space and it comes in handy for freeing up the memory to run games smoothly, while also muting app and call notifications so as not to hinder your gaming experienceCameraDecent dual rear camera setup - especially in broad daylight, the Realme U1 performs well and can give some really good images - the device is quick to focus and manages to capture details and shadows rightExcellent selfie camera - is especially good at capturing details - and has a good portrait mode tooIt also comes with portrait lighting effects – similar to iPhones (but of course not as good) - there are also some cute AR face stickersNo 4K video recording, and only average overall video recording performance, with no stabilisationIn low light, the performance of both the rear and front camera is averageOverall, while the front camera is excellent and does better than Realme's sister phone, the Realme 2 Pro, the rear camera setup (for both photos and videos) is a notch below the best camera phones of this segment - the Redmi Note 6 Pro, and the Realme 2 ProAudioDecent, loud, bottom-firing speakerBatteryGood battery life with a 3500mAh battery on board - lasts about 1 and a half days with moderate useVerdictThe Realme U1 is another winner from the Realme camp - and will likely dominate this price segment along with the Redmi Note 6 Pro (better camera, better software, but bigger display notch and bigger chin), and Realme 2 Pro (better rear camera but not as good selfie camera).Thanks for reading this review. Do upvote and follow us.

Fantastic Mobile at this price. I went for the 4 GB Ambitious Black variant and was a bit sceptical before buying because I owned a RealMe1 6GB before this. This phone has given me surprising results and I now do not regret replacing my RealMe1 with this one. Seeing about features, it offers a dewdrop display design, 25-megapixel AI front camera and more, it appears to have what it takes to stand out from the crowd.Pros.1. Performance buttery smooth (Thanks to MediaTek Helio P70 Octa Core CPU and Mali-G72 GPU). I am a regular player of mobile games PUBG and Clash Royale and did not get any lags whatsoever. Apps open very quickly on this Realme U1 regardless of the number of apps open in background.2. Display is too good. 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS IPS display is too eye catchy. Feels great to watch HD videos on this screen.3. 13MP+2MP AI dual rear camera are perfect to take good pictures. 25MP front camera is a beast and even more perfect with the AI system. It is really awesome both in day and night photography. Portrait mode is also very good at my first usage. I love it. You have option to also enhance the photos after capturing. Both cameras are excellent for the price range provided you're a capable photographer. As a selfie-centric phones I believe TikTok stars can shine like a real star.4. Color OS 5.2 has many hidden features which most people do not know about. Please check out RealMe community to know those hidden tips and tricks it supports. The good point is that most of the bloatware can uninstall.5. Battery life is decent. Even after immense gaming and constant usage throughout the day from morning till evening, this phone still has 15-20 percent battery. If I do not play games and use it normally, it would easily remain more than 55 percent. The 3500mAH battery with AI Power Master feels way better here. I love the Battery management.6. I was mesmerized with the rear Light Pillar Design, you can see the combination of white and black at the back, so I suggest you stick with the transparent back cover as the colour pattern is the best thing of this phone.7. Coming to security Finger Print Sensor and AI Face Unlock are superfast. But I recommend to enable option “not unlock your phone with eyes closed”.8. Speaker is loud for the single speaker at this price. Audio output via headphone jack is noticeably excellent.9. Call quality and signal reception are Superb. As all RealMe phone it supports Dual 4G VoLTE.10. The smartphone feels light in hands. When I first grabbed the device, it actually senses lighter compared to other smartphones in this segment and is good for single-handed usage.11. The draggable quick menu is an ultimate shortcut for multitaskers.Cons1. It takes 1 hours 45 mins to charge from 0 to 100 %. But can be adjusted by partial charging at two times per day, say morning and evening subjected to free time.Will be adding more photos soon.The RealMe U1 is being launched as the best selfie-smartphone in this price range, however, it’s more than just a smartphone dedicated for selfies. At this price, I think there is no phone in the market currently which can stand up to this. So, guys go for it and you will not be disappointed.

Nice product

I brought this phone 5 years ago and still its working very nice. Not a single complaint about this phone. Very nice phone.