Review of Realme P1 and P1 Pro smartphones

Realme P1 and P1 Pro Smartphones Review: The Realme mid-range smartphone often lacks the charm to attract interested customers. However, the company has tried to overcome its shortcomings and offer value for money smartphones. Recently, the company brought the Realme P1 and P1 Pro combination to the Southeast Asian smartphone market. Both models look nice at first.

However, that does not mean that they are the best option in the mid-range. Various nuances come with Realme phones, be it constant push notifications. Still, there is a slight hope that the company will improve the UI experience, while the normal hardware configuration will not cause the only problems. Without further ado, let’s dive into the full review of the Realme P1 and P1 Pro smartphones below.

Review of Realme P1 and P1 Pro smartphones

Reflexes

1. Both devices arrive with an AMOLED panel and 120Hz refresh, while the Realme P1 has 6.67 inches and the Pro version has a 6.7-inch screen.
2. Realme P1 is equipped with a Dimesity 7050 chipset, while the P1 Pro has a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset.
3. As for the software interface setup, the phones run on Android 14 custom skin and Realme UI 5.0.
4. A decent 50MP dual camera with a 16MP selfie camera setup will appear on both phones.
5. As for the charging speed, the device has a decent 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging.

Design and display

Design-wise, the Realme P1 and P1 Pro don’t bring anything to the market, although it’s good to see that the company has finally focused on gradient design instead of solid colors. You can purchase both models in Phoenix Red, Realme P1 Pro comes with an additional Parrot Blue version. Apart from this, the non-pro model also gets a paint job in Peacock Green colors. Through this, you can choose any paint job that meets your color requirements.

They all look like a metal sheet with a circular camera module. At the same time, the phones look pretty good as the company added an IP rating, which ensures excellent protection. The Realme P1 did not show any shortcomings in terms of build quality. The slim and light build looks attractive, while the 6.67-inch AMOLED panel has thick bezels at the bottom.

Unlike the non-Pro model, the Reamle P1 Pro comes with a slightly curved 6.7-inch AMOLED panel and decent 950 nits brightness support. Additionally, the selfie camera is barely noticeable on the front display, providing an incredible visual experience. You can watch content up to FHD resolution, enjoy smooth browsing thanks to 120Hz refresh, and precisely control brightness based on your users. Overall, both smartphone displays are stable for normal use, be it for media consumption or gaming.

Memory and internal

Under the hood, the Realme P1 comes with the Mediatek Dimensity 7050 chipset, which offers a hiding speed of up to 2×2.6 GHz. The hardware performance looks great on paper. But when it comes to gaming or multitasking, the device struggles with graphics-intensive games. However, you will not notice any problems during use such as lags or lags. But it is important to keep this in mind.

On the other hand, the Realme P1 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. It is a relatively new option designed to support mid-range phones. However, the processing speed can only reach a cloaking speed of 4 × 2.2 GHz, which is considerably average. But still, graphics and images are analyzed whether you are playing games or consuming content. At the same time, both devices bring the custom Realme UI 5.0 skin on the Android 14 interface.

The new Android interface takes advantage of multiple new features to change the overall look and feel of the user interface. Additionally, you can add a custom widget, always-on display, and many more things. Not only that, the smartphone company offers a standard storage capacity of 128GB to 256GB USF 3.1. Although the Realme P1 only offers 6GB and 8GB of RAM, the Pro variant comes with 8GB of RAM.

Camera

The Realme P1 is not your average joe as it offers an amazing photography experience with the 50MP dual camera setup. Introduce vibrant colors, sharp contrast, and precise white balance to turn your ordinary photos into precious memories. In addition to this, the phone offers a secondary 2MP depth lens to handle portrait shenanigans. However, the camera struggles to click exceptional photographs in low light.

Other than that, the Reamle P1 Pro has almost the same camera setup with a 50MP primary lens, except it supports OIS. Additionally, the device can also provide a dynamic range of colors and contrast, while taking wide-angle photos through an 8MP lens. However, the native camera software is the same. However, having a better hardware and lens setup can produce impressive images.

Both models equip a standard 16MP selfie lens, which can meet your social media needs. The native camera app comes loaded with a wide range of filters and effects. Furthermore, you can choose the preferred mode and click Instagram-ready images with a single click. As for video recording, the Pro model can record videos up to 4K, while the non-Pro model can only record 1080p videos.

Battery and others

The battery section is somewhat identical in both models. You will get a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery setup that can easily sustain itself throughout the day and run multiple activities without any problem. At the same time, you can also enjoy a couple of hours of gaming, while phones can easily grant up to 5 hours of screen time.

On the other hand, the devices offer 45W wired charging support, ensuring users a fast charging experience. Typically, Realme P1 and P1 Pro can be recharged in 55 minutes, while it will not take 27 minutes to recharge the battery from 50% discharged. However, if the Pro version were equipped with wireless charging, it could be a step up for users.

At the same time, Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth sensor ensure better communication for users. However, the audio output seems a little lacking in volume and clarity, and a 3.5mm jack is only present on the Realme P1. Now, let’s talk about the price, the Realme P1 will cost around $194 (Rs 16,269 in India) approximately, while the P1 Pro is priced around $263 (Rs 21,999 in India) approximately.

Pros and cons of Realme P1 Pro

Realme P1 Pro Specifications Details

Below you can see the Realme P1 Pro Smartphone Full Specifications.

Conclusion

Realme P1 and P1 Pro are great options for mid-range smartphones. You can enjoy exciting privileges like a vibrant color display, impeccable touch response, and attractive photos. All these factors are superior when it comes to other phones. But still, the battery life is excellent. The battery won’t drain quickly when you’re simply browsing social media.

In general, phones have shortcomings, whether you look at video quality, average performance, or standard sensor configuration. But the manhunter takes shortcuts with the Realme P1 Pro as they could have added a decent chipset under the hood. Anyway, if you are looking for a phone in the same price range, take a look at the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13. It has everything a user needs for a mid-range phone. Still, we recommend that you choose a phone based on your needs.