The affordable variant realme P1 lineup just got a new addition in India. Realme has launched a fresh 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the realme P1 5G, giving budget-conscious buyers a mid-range option between the base model and the top-spec variant — all under Rs 20,000.
- Realme has added an 8GB + 128GB variant of the realme P1 5G priced at Rs 16,999, sitting between the Rs 15,999 base model and Rs 18,999 top-end model.
- The phone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chip, 50MP Sony LYT600 rear camera, 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, and runs Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0.
Realme P1 5G: All Three Variants and Their Prices
When Realme introduced the P series in India, the realme P1 5G launched in two options. The base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant was priced at Rs 15,999, while the top-end 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model came in at Rs 18,999. The newly launched 8GB RAM + 128GB variant fills the gap at Rs 16,999.
This means buyers who want the performance benefit of 8GB RAM but do not need 256GB of internal storage can now save Rs 2,000 compared to the previous 8GB option. All three variants are available in Phoenix Red and Peacock Green colours through the official Realme website and Flipkart.
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Realme P1 5G Full Specifications
Here is a breakdown of what the realme P1 5G offers across its key hardware areas.
Display and Design
The realme P1 5G sports a flat 6.67-inch FullHD+ AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and peaks at 600 nits of brightness. An in-display fingerprint sensor handles biometric authentication.
Performance, Memory, and Software
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 octa-core processor, built on a 6nm fabrication process with clock speeds up to 2.6GHz. Graphics are handled by the Mali-G68 GPU. RAM operates on LPDDR4X technology while storage uses UFS 3.1, and the phone supports up to 8GB of virtual RAM expansion — bringing total usable RAM to 16GB when combined with physical memory. Internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card.
The realme P1 5G ships with Android 14 and Realme UI 5.0, backed by four generations of Android software updates and three years of security patches.
Camera System
On the rear, the phone features a dual-camera setup led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT600 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 2-megapixel black-and-white depth sensor at f/2.4. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel front camera with an f/2.45 aperture.
Battery and Charging
A 5,000mAh battery keeps the phone running, and Realme includes 45W fast charging support. According to the company, the battery charges from 0 to 50% in just 28 minutes and reaches a full 100% charge in 65 minutes. OTG reverse charging is also supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the new affordable variant of the realme P1 5G?
The new 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the realme P1 5G is priced at Rs 16,999 in India. It is available on Flipkart and the official Realme website in Phoenix Red and Peacock Green colour options.
How does the realme P1 5G new variant compare to the existing models?
The realme P1 5G is now available in three variants: the 6GB + 128GB base model at Rs 15,999, the new 8GB + 128GB model at Rs 16,999, and the 8GB + 256GB top variant at Rs 18,999. The new variant offers the same 8GB RAM as the top model but with less storage, at a Rs 2,000 lower price.
What processor does the realme P1 5G use?
The realme P1 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 octa-core processor, built on a 6nm process and capable of running at up to 2.6GHz. It is paired with a Mali-G68 GPU for graphics performance.
