Realme U1 vs ZTE Blade 20

The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade 20 leads — 12/100 vs 8/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade 20 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).

The ZTE Blade 20 edges out the Realme U1 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 90
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade 20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Realme U1 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 190g

  • Better camera (6/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme U1 vs the ZTE Blade 20, the ZTE Blade 20 scores 4 points higher (12/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 20 leads (36/100 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 ZTE Blade 20 are nearly equal (6/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 20 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme U1: The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade 20: The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme U1 ZTE Blade 20
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 303398 303398
Geekbench Single 341 341
Geekbench Multi 779 779
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 720x1560
Refresh rate
Battery 3500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 13 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC no no
Dimensions 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm
Weight 168 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme U1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 25MP
6
camera
ZTE Blade 20
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Realme U1
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade 20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme U1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE Blade 20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme U1 and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme U1 MediaTek Helio P70
8/100
303398 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade 20 MediaTek Helio P70
12/100
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 ZTE Blade 20 are nearly equal (6/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 20 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (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 Realme U1 or the ZTE Blade 20?

The ZTE Blade 20 edges out the Realme U1 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the ZTE Blade 20?

The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 12/100.

Should you choose the Realme U1 over the ZTE Blade 20?

The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.