Oppo Realme 1 hands-on leaks ahead of official launch – Reveals everything there is to know

A competitively priced and trimmed down version of Oppo F7 for online buyers.

By Deepak Singh • Updated On 15 May 2018

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Oppo is all set to launch a new online-exclusive Realme series in India on May 15, and the first phone in the series -Realme 1- has been leaked in full glory ahead of its official launch. Live images of the phone along with complete specifications were published in a first-impression piece which has since been pulled down.

Some of the highlights are that the RealMe 1 will have the same Diamond Black rear as the Oppo F7, the same Helio P60 chipset, and will cost a lot lesser. Let’s dive deeper:

Oppo Realme 1 Specifications

Model	Oppo Realme 1
Display	6-inch IPS LCD 18:9 (notch-free), 2160 X 1080p
Processor	2.0GHz MediaTek MT6711 Helio P60 octa-core SoC
RAM	Up to 6GB
Internal Storage	Up to 128GB, Hybrid card slot
Software	Android 8.1 Oreo-based, ColorOS 5
Primary Camera	13MP, PDAF, Geo-tagging, Depth effect
Secondary Camera	8MP sensor, portrait mode
Battery	3410mAh
Dimensions and weight	–
Others	4G LTE support, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, and GPS, and facial recognition
Launch date	May 15
Price in India	Starting price expected around 12K

Oppo Realme 1 Features

The Oppo F7 looks quite similar to the Oppo F7 but it won’t have a notch. The IPS LCD display is 6-inches in size and has Full HD+ resolution On the inside, the Realme 1 has the same Helio P60 chipset which proved to be capable SoC on the Oppo F7. Though the leaked source mentions 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, Oppo is expected to also launch variants with lesser storage and RAM.

What primarily differentiates Realme 1 from Oppo F7 is the camera hardware. For photography, there is a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. The selfie shooter has AI beautify and AI-powered portrait mode.

Other features include Android 8.1 Oreo-based Color OS, 4G LTE, Face Unlock, and 3410mAh battery. One glaring omission is the fingerprint sensor. Oppo also bundles a protective case in the box.

Oppo Realme 1 Launch date and Price

Oppo Realme 1 will launch on Amazon on May 15. It’s expected to be competitively priced (Around 12K) and should compete with phones like Redmi Note 5/Note 5 Pro and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

Deepak Singh

Deepak Singh is a technology journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering consumer electronics. A computer engineering graduate, he has developed deep expertise in chipsets, displays, and hardware performance.

Over the past decade, Deepak has reviewed more than 700 products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. He currently leads the editorial team at Smartprix, focusing on accurate, useful, and hands-on tech reporting.

When he’s not testing new devices, Deepak enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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