LIVE Updates: Realme U1 Smartphone with MediaTek Helio P70 Launched in India at Rs 11,999; Online Sale on December 5 via Amazon

Catch all the actions live from the launch event of Realme U1 mobile, which is India’s first SelfiePro smartphone.

Realme U1 (Photo Credits: Twitter User Ishan Agarwal)
28 Nov, 13:31 (IST)

Realme India has finally launched the new Realme U1 Selfie-centric smartphone in India. The smartphone is launched at Rs 11,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM variant.

28 Nov, 13:28 (IST)

Realme India has launched the both Realme U1 Iconic Case and Realme Buds are priced at Rs 499.

28 Nov, 13:23 (IST)

The main highlights of the new Realme U1 smartphone are new MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, a 25MP selfie camera and 13MP Dual Rear cameras.

28 Nov, 13:20 (IST)

Realme has collaborated with Amazon India for retailing the new Realme U1 smartphone in India. The new phone from Realme will be retailed online exclusively via Amazon India.

28 Nov, 13:17 (IST)

The new Realme U1 smartphone comes with 3 new colours - Fiery Gold, Ambitious Black and Brave Blue.

28 Nov, 13:16 (IST)

In terms of specs, the new Realme U1 smartphone gets 6.3-inch FHD+ Display with Dewdrop Notch on the top. The notch comprises of Earpiece, Front camer and Sensors.

28 Nov, 13:16 (IST)

In terms of specs, the new Realme U1 smartphone gets 6.3-inch FHD+ Display with Dewdrop Notch on the top. The notch comprises of Earpiece, Front camer and Sensors.

28 Nov, 13:13 (IST)

For enhanced photography, the Realme U1 smartphone gets 25MP selfies camera along with AI-enabled 13MP dual cameras with AI Beauty+.

28 Nov, 13:11 (IST)

The new Realme U1 smartphone also comes with Slo-mo Video feature. The company will also be introducing this new feature to Realme 2 Pro by the end of this year.

28 Nov, 13:08 (IST)

Realme U1 smartphone comes equipped with a 25MP SONY flagship sensor -  IMX 576. The sensor also comes with f/2.0 aperture along with multi-frame NR and Night Shot Brightness.

28 Nov, 13:05 (IST)

The Chinese smartphone maker is looking to redefine premiumness with the new Realme U1. As per the AnTuTu benchmark, the smarpthone has managed to score of 145021.

28 Nov, 12:59 (IST)

Dubbed as country's first SelfiePro device, the new Realme U1 smartphone is expected to be priced at Rs 15,000.

28 Nov, 12:56 (IST)

Realme U1 smartphone comes powered by all-new MediaTek Helio P70 chipset with AI-enabled capabilities.

28 Nov, 12:53 (IST)

Realme India has officially announced the new U-Series, wherein the company will launch the new Realme U1 smartphone, which will be a selfie-centric device.

28 Nov, 12:50 (IST)

Now, Eddie Opara - Partner, Chief Designer - Pentagram takes the center stage to provide more insight about Realme's new brand logo.

28 Nov, 12:48 (IST)

He also highlighted that Realme has already crossed 3Million Fans during Diwali. Also, the company has emerged as the Number 1 Emerging smartphone brand in India.

28 Nov, 12:47 (IST)

Madhav Sheth, CEO Realme India says the company emerged No 4 in India's online smartphone market. Madhav also states that the company retailed 3.7 lakh units of Realme 2 in two sales that sold out in less than 10 minutes of sale.

28 Nov, 12:43 (IST)

The launch proceedings for the new Realme U1 smartphone has commenced as Madhav Sheth, CEO Realme India takes the center stage.

28 Nov, 12:41 (IST)

Dubbed as India Selfie Pro, the upcoming Realme U1 smartphone is expected to sport a 25MP selfie shooter upfront.

28 Nov, 12:33 (IST)

The Chinese smartphone maker will be launching the new Realme U1 mobile under its new U-Series. The company currently offers Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1 devices for the domestic market.

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After parting ways from Oppo, the Chinese smartphone maker – Realme is constantly making efforts in revolutionize the Indian smartphone market. To take things further, the Chinese phone maker will be introducing a brand new smartphone today under its U-series for the domestic market. To be christened as Realme U1, the company will be launching the new smartphone at an event in New Delhi. The company will also be live streaming the launch event of Realme U1 direct from the venue. The launch proceedings are slated to begin at 12.30 PM IST and you can watch the event here – Realme U1 Launching Today in India; Watch the LIVE Streaming of India's First SelfiePro Smartphone Launch Event.

The upcoming Realme U1 smartphone could sport a 25MP selfie snapper at the front as the fact the phone is dubbed as India’s SelfiePro smartphone. Moreover, the company will be retailing the smartphone online exclusively via Amazon India. Also, a ‘Notify Page’ of the same is already live of Amazon India. The company has not revealed much details of the smartphone and managed to keep things under wrap. However, the company did reveal some details of the phone, wherein they confirmed that Realme U1 will be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the new Realme U1 smartphone could feature a FHD+ display with a waterdrop-style display with resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. The device will also get a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, which is an octa-core processor equipped with AI-based features. Another highlight of the upcoming Realme U1 will be a bigger 4230 mAh battery with AI capabilities. Also, the phone will carry 296 facial recognition point for improved selfies. Realme U1: Price in India, Launch Date, Leaks, Features & Specifications - All You Need To Know.

Talking about the prices, the Realme U1 is likely to be priced under the price bracket of Rs 15,000 in the domestic market. Once launched, the new Realme U1 smartphone will take on Nokia 6.1 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro in India.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 28, 2018 12:17 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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