Realme U1 launch in India today at 12.30 pm: All the details we know so far

Realme has given no indication if it also plans to make the new U1 available in offline distribution. The brand started by only playing in the online space, but has expanded presence into Reliance Digital stores.

Realme U1 to sport MediaTek Helio P70 processor 

The Oppo sub-brand has confirmed that Realme U1 will be its first phone to run the newly launched Helio P70 processor. This is its second phone to have a MediaTek chipset, as Oppo Realme 1 also features a Helio P0 SoC.

Realme U1, having model number RMX1833, was also spotted on AnTuTu, having registered a performance score of 145021. The Helio P70 has a 12nm FinFET design, and is an octa-core processor, which also comes with support for AI-based features. This would also aid camera operations, both on the front and back, of Realme U1.

Realme U1 India launch: Improved selfie camera 

Rumours indicate that Realme U1 could feature a 25MP selfie camera. (Image Source: Twitter/Realme)

Realme on its social media handle posted an image that indicates thet phone will offer support for group selfies. The front camera will be included in Realme U1’s dewdrop notch, and a GSMArena report indicates that it could be a 25MP sensor.

While the company has not revealed more details, its selfie capabilities could challenge that of the Redmi Note 6 Pro, that sports a dual-front camera.

Realme U1 launch in India: Other expected specs

Realme U1 could feature a FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080×2340 pixels, and a screen aspect of 19.5:9. It is believed that the phone could be backed by a 4230mAh battery with VOOC Super Charge support. A recent teaser from the company indicates a horizontally stacked dual-rear camera setup as well as a fingerprint sensor at the back.