Realme U1 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme U1 leads — 8/100 vs 7/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Libero 5G III has the bigger battery (4120 mAh vs 3500); the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 207g).
Realme U1
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Lighter: 168g vs 207g
- Better camera (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 4120 vs 3500 mAh
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Realme U1 scores 1 points higher (8/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (15/100 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 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Realme U1 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme U1 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Realme U1 (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (90/100 vs 41/100).
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 Libero 5G III?
The Realme U1 edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Realme U1 leads on camera score (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.