Realme has been consistently releasing capable mid-range smartphones in Bangladesh and their latest offering, the Realme P1 Speed does not disappoint. Priced at BDT 16,859 for the base 8GB+128GB model, the P1 Speed brings flagship-level specs like 5G, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip to the sub-BDT 20,000 price point. Here’s our full review of the Realme P1 Speed after using it for over a week.

Design and Build Quality

Weighing just 185g and measuring 7.6mm thick, the P1 Speed has a slim and compact form factor that makes it comfortable to use for long periods. Its metal frame holds together a glass back panel with a brushed texture finish that looks and feels quite premium. Realme has also added Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both panels. The chamfered edges provide a nice in-hand feel while all the buttons are clicky without any looseness. Overall the P1 Speed offers above-average build quality for a mid-ranger.

Display

The Realme P1 Speed 6.67-inch OLED screen is easily one of the standout specs on the P1 Speed. It supports a Full HD+ resolution and a high 120Hz refresh rate for super-smooth scrolling and gaming. Colors look vibrant with deep blacks and great viewing angles. The peak brightness of 2000 nits ensures legibility even under direct sunlight. The 120Hz refresh rate makes daily use feel noticeably snappier compared to 60Hz displays. Watching videos and playing games on this display is very enjoyable.

Performance

The Mediatek Dimensity 7300 5G chip paired with 8GB RAM delivers consistent performance without any lags or stutters during regular usage. Heavy multitasking, graphic-intensive games like BGMI run flawlessly on high settings. Day-to-day tasks like browsing, and social media use is very smooth thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate. The processor also allows taking advantage of 5G connectivity where available. The UFS 3.1 storage offers swift app loading and file transfers. We faced no overheating issues during extended gameplay sessions. Overall, the P1 Speed offers flagship-level performance for an impressive price point.

Camera

Featuring a capable triple rear camera setup, the P1 Speed captures excellent photos in varied lighting conditions. Photos taken using the 50MP main sensor come out with good details, accurate colors, and dynamic range even in low light. The 2MP depth sensor effectively adds a bokeh effect to portrait shots. 4K video recording is stabilized and the footage looks crisp. Selfies from the 16MP front camera also impress with natural skin tones and ample details. The camera app offers user-friendly modes like Night, Portrait, Ultra Macro, etc. Overall, it captures above-average photos for a mid-ranger.

Battery Life

Backed by a 5000mAh battery, the P1 Speed delivers an outstanding battery life of around 1.5 days on a single charge even with medium to heavy usage including gaming. With lighter usage, it easily lasts over 2 days. The 45W SuperDart charging is impressive and can juice up the battery from 0-50% in under 30 minutes as advertised. This ensures the P1 Speed stays charged up when you need it the most like while traveling. No complaints regarding the battery life at all.

Conclusion

Priced starting at just BDT 16,859, the Realme P1 Speed offers excellent value for money. It delivers flagship-grade specs like the 5G-ready Dimensity 7300 chip, 120Hz AMOLED display and long-lasting 5000mAh battery. Camera performance is stellar too for a mid-range phone. The overall user experience feels fluid and the design doesn’t skimp on quality. For a power-packed daily driver, the P1 Speed is one of the best options in its price segment that can easily last 2-3 years of usage. Highly recommended!