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realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP

realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 55% of smartphones
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.5

Camera

15%

6.9

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

â–²Better than 53% of smartphones
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 231 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 72% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.5

Camera

15%

6.9

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

6.7
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 231 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 6.8 points, which is higher than 62.8% of smartphones.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

7.5
Brand name
realme
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor which is faster than processors in 60.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.5 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 50.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 57.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 57.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Pixel density
395 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
45 W
Charging speed
45 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 45 W which is faster than in 57.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 6.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.7 mm
Height
161.7 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.7 mm which is shorter than 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Width
74.7 mm
Width
74.7 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.7 mm which is narrower than 74.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.6 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.6 mm which is thinner than 86% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.5% of smartphones.
Weight
185 g
Weight
185 g
This smartphone weighs 185 g which is lighter than 78.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
83,398 cm³
Device volume
83,398 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 83,398 cm³ which is smaller than 88% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
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realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    6000000:1
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (6000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    6,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.33x faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (6400 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    6,400 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Eye Protection, AI Camera, AI-enhanced performance/speed, Rainwater Smart Touch
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 1,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    2000 nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.33x faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (6400 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    6,400 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 10.2% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,047 MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1047 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,047 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 2 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.5 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.5 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 26.3% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,200
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,200 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,200 vs 2,533
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.5 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Eye Protection, AI Camera, AI-enhanced performance/speed, Rainwater Smart Touch
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.4
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    6000000:1
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (6000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    6,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 1,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    2000 nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 36.4% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    45 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (45 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    45 W vs 33 W
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 0.7 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.6 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 5.7% lighter
    Weight
    185 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (185 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    185 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.3 mm narrower
    Width
    74.7 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1.9 mm shorter
    Height
    161.7 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 39.8% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    6,200 million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6200 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    6,200 million vs 10,300 million
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • 0.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    realme P1 Speed 5G
    the average smartphone
    realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.93 vs 8.000).
    7.93 vs 8
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 39.8% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    6,200 million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6200 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    6,200 million vs 10,300 million
  • Lacks ARM TrustZone
    ARM TrustZone
    no
    This smartphone does not support ARM TrustZone, the average smartphone does. 98% of smartphones support ARM TrustZone.
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 7,300 Energy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 26.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    2,294
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,294 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,294 vs 3,115
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 2 MP
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    180 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP65
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP65 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP65 vs IP67

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realme.com
15/10/2024
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on 231 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent performance for the price point, suitable for gaming and heavy multitasking without lag or heating issues, thanks to the Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset and advanced cooling system.
  • Stunning 120Hz Super AMOLED display that is bright (up to 2000 nits peak brightness), vibrant, and provides a smooth viewing experience, even in sunlight.
  • Impressive battery life, often lasting a full day with heavy usage, coupled with fast 45W SUPERVOOC charging that gets the phone to 50% quickly.
  • Great value for money, with users feeling they get flagship-level features for a budget-friendly price point.
  • Fast and reliable in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock security features.
  • Solid build quality for a polycarbonate phone, feels premium in hand and has an IP54 dust and water resistance rating.
  • Dual stereo speakers that offer good, loud sound quality.
  • Includes useful features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, expandable storage via SD card, and comes with a charger and protective case in the box.

What we don't like about realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Camera quality is generally considered average, with many users noting that photos can lack detail, especially in low-light conditions; the 2MP macro/depth sensor is seen as a corner-cut.
  • The software (Realme UI) includes some pre-installed apps (bloatware).
  • Some users reported fast battery draining issues and occasional software glitches or frame drops in specific scenarios.
  • Lack of an ultrawide-angle camera sensor.
  • Some users find the physical design to be less appealing or feel the body materials could be improved.

Verdict

The realme P1 Speed 5G (12GB + 256GB) is a performance-focused mid-range smartphone, driven by the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G processor and featuring a large 6.67-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display with 2000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility. It boasts 12GB of RAM (expandable with 14GB dynamic RAM) and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage for smooth multitasking and ample space. A key pro is its robust 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, which charges to 50% in 30 minutes, and an effective stainless steel VC cooling system that ensures stable performance during gaming. The device includes a functional 50MP AI main camera and IP65 dust and water resistance for added durability. A primary con is that the camera performance, especially in low light or for portrait edge detection, is considered average, and users have reported some bloatware or occasional software/UI issues.

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