Realme P1 versus P1 Pro 5G — Every difference to know before you buy | Quick review

Realme’s India-exclusive P-series is officially a go in India with prices starting as low as Rs 14,999 for the entry-level P1 and Rs 21,999 for the P1 Pro model. The P1 and P1 Pro follow a common design template — phoenix — and share a few specs like for instance, both have 5,000mAh batteries and support 45W fast charging.

Both have the same primary camera sensor— the 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 (the pro version has OIS) — and the same 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The P1 and P1 Pro both have a 120Hz display and an in-screen fingerprint reader for biometrics. Running the show in both phones is Realme’s UI 5.0 based on Android 14.

Where they differ from each other is in the choice of processor. The P1 has a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chip whereas the P1 Pro gets the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 under the hood. The pro variant also has a curved display while the P1 has a flat panel. Moreover, the Realme P1 Pro is IP65-rated. The P1 is only IP54.

Here’s a Quick Look at how the Realme P1 and P1 Pro stack up against one another:

1. Price in India: Realme is offering up to Rs 2,000 “coupon” discount on the Realme P1 at launch. The phone will come in a choice of 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB for Rs 15,999 and Rs 18,999. But at launch, Realme will sell them at Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999 respectively. The Realme P1 Pro price in India is set at Rs 21,999 (8GB/128GB) and Rs 22,999 (8GB/256GB).
2. Display: The Realme P1 has a 6.67-inch 1080p AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits of claimed peak brightness. The Realme P1 Pro has a 6.7-inch 1080p IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Realme is claiming 950nits of peak local brightness. Both phones support rainwater touch to prevent ghost touches when exposed to rain or splashes.
3. Processor: Powering the Realme P1 is a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor. The Realme P1 Pro has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.
4. Camera: For photography, the Realme P1 has a dual setup with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 primary sensor paired to another 2-megapixel “B&W” sensor. The Realme P1 Pro has a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 primary sensor with OIS paired to another 8-megapixel ultrawide. The front camera is a 16-megapixel in both phones.
5. Battery, charging: Both phones have a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

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