With the latest Realme U1 expected to arrive for Php9,990 price, this puts it close to the recently released Vivo Y91 with 4000mAH for Php9,999. Which of the two holds the advantage over the other?
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Vivo Y91 and Realme U1 Differences
Advantages of Vivo Y91
- 4030mAh battery
- gradient hue design finish
Advantages of Realme U1
- 1080p resolution
- Helio P70
- up to 4GB/64GB
- 25MP selfie camera
Vivo Y91 and Realme U1 Similarities
- IPS LCD panel
- teardrop notch
- polycarbonate build
- at least 3GB/32GB
- 13MP + 2MP main camera
- microSD slot up to 256GB
- microUSB 2.0
- Wi-Fi b/g/n
- Bluetooth 4.2
- audio jack
- fingerprint sensor
Which is a better buy between the Vivo Y91 and Realme U1?
There’s nothing to write home about each device’s polycarbonate build but the Vivo Y91 seems to be the better looking device, at least from the back with its gradient hue design similar to other midrange phones.
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Although both are coming with IPS Panel with teardrop notch, it’s a crisper image for the Realme U1 thanks to its 1080p resolution.
If you’re looking for performance and gaming, the Realme contender will provide a better experience with its real midrange SoC – Helio P70.
The same can be said with the camera especially that whopping 25MP selfie camera. But in terms of the main camera, it’s a toss up for both’s 13MP + 2MP setup.
Where the Vivo Y91 only and really standsout is the 4030mAh battery.
At almost the same price point under Php10k, the Realme U1 is the overall winner here.
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| Specs | Vivo Y91 | Realme U1 |
| Display | 6.22-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1520, 270ppi, 19:9 ratio | 6.3-inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340, 409ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Dimensions | 155.11 × 75.09 × 8.28 mm, 163g | 157 x 74 x 8 mm , 168 g |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Mediatek Helio P70 (12nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Memory | 3GB/32GB + microSD, up to 256 GB | 64 GB, 4 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM + microSD up to 256GB |
| Main Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 + 2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor | 13 MP, f/2.2, AF 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor |
| Front Camera | 8MP | 25 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8″, 0.9µm |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, BT 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE, microUSB 2.0, headphone jack | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, BT 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE, microUSB 2.0, headphone jack |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 4030 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo) with FunTouch OS 4.5 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) with ColorOS OS 5.2 |
| Official Price | Php9,999 | estimated at Php9,990 – 3GB/32GB |
