Oppo A9 vs Realme U1

The Oppo A9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. Both devices score the same overall rating of 8/100. Key differences: the Oppo A9 has the bigger battery (4020 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 13 MP; the Oppo A9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 8/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 55
Realme U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 90
Value for money 55
What makes Oppo A9 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4020 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP

  • Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme U1 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 190g

  • Better camera (6/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

The Oppo A9 and the Realme U1 received the same MobileRank rating — 8/100. In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme U1 and the Oppo A9 are nearly equal (6/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Oppo A9: The Oppo A9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme U1: The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A9 Realme U1
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 303398 303398
Geekbench Single 341 341
Geekbench Multi 779 779
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2340
Refresh rate
Battery 4020 mAh 3500 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 16 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 25 MP
RAM 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2
NFC yes no
Dimensions 162.0×76.1×8.3 mm 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 168 g
Price
Camera comparison
Oppo A9
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Realme U1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 25MP
6
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A9
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Realme U1
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A9
  • 4020 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Realme U1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A9 and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A9 MediaTek Helio P70
8/100
303398 AnTuTu
Realme U1 MediaTek Helio P70
8/100
303398 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme U1 and the Oppo A9 are nearly equal (6/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A9 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (90/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 or the Realme U1?

Both devices scored 8/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme U1.

What is the rating of the Oppo A9 and the Realme U1?

The Oppo A9 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Realme U1 — 8/100.

Should you choose the Oppo A9 over the Realme U1?

The Oppo A9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.