Realme has launched a new smartphone series in India, the Realme P1 series, which includes two budget smartphones: the Realme P1 5G and the Realme P1 Pro 5G. In this article, I’ll focus on the Realme P1 5G. It rolls out in India with a starting price of ₹15,999, but it will be available on Flipkart during an early bird sale with a discount of up to ₹2,000. What’s particularly interesting about this smartphone is its performance, which Realme is heavily promoting. Let me explain why it’s noteworthy.
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Currently, the Realme P1 5G is the only sub-16K smartphone that comes with the MediaTek DImensity 7050 processor. It directly competes with the Lava Blaze Curve 5G, which comes at a price of ₹17,999. Realme has claimed it is the fastest smartphone under ₹15,000, so we tested the smartphone, and here are the results.
In AnTuTu testing, the Realme P1 5G scored 607,055 points, outperforming pricier models like the Lava Blaze Curve, Poco X6 Neo, and others. If you’re looking for a less expensive smartphone that delivers good performance, the Realme P1 5G is an excellent choice. Now, let’s delve into its specifications.
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The Realme P1 5G is equipped with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that supports 120Hz refresh rate and has 2000 nits of peak brightness. As mentioned earlier, this smartphone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Moreover, it is packed with a 5000mAh battery with up to 45-watt fast charging support.
For photography, you get a 50-megapixel Sony LYT600 main camera and a 2-megapixel B&W sensor. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel camera.
