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).
Realme U1
ZTE Blade 20
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Better camera (6/100 vs 5/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 62/100)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme U1 and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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.
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.