Selecting the right smartphone involves looking beyond the processor or camera megapixel count. The realme 14x 5G and realme P1 5G take different approaches within the same broad price range. The 14x 5G combines a 6,000 mAh battery, 45 W charging and IP69 water and dust resistance with a 120 Hz display. The P1 5G focuses more on display quality and performance with a 120 Hz AMOLED panel, Dimensity 7050 chipset and UFS 3.1 storage.
General
The realme 14x 5G was launched in December 2024 and uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset with Android 14-based realme UI. It supports dual Nano SIM cards and 5G connectivity. The realme P1 5G arrived in April 2024 with the Dimensity 7050 chipset, Android 14-based realme UI 5.0 and dual Nano SIM support.
| Specification | realme 14x 5G | realme P1 5G |
|---|
| Launch date | December 18, 2024 | April 15, 2024 |
| Brand | realme | realme |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI | realme UI 5.0 |
| SIM slots | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| SIM type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Network | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| Water and dust resistance | IP69 and IP68 | IP54 |
Performance and hardware
The realme 14x 5G uses the 6 nm Dimensity 6300 with two Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz, paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The realme P1 5G uses the 6 nm Dimensity 7050 with two Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.6 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz, along with a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU.
| Specification | realme 14x 5G | realme P1 5G |
|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz | Octa-core, up to 2.6 GHz |
| CPU architecture | 2 Cortex-A76 + 6 Cortex-A55 | 2 Cortex-A78 + 6 Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | Up to 2TB | Up to 1TB |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted | In-display |
| Sensors | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope |
| Audio | Single speaker | Hi-Res Audio, stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
Display
The two smartphones have the same 6.67-inch screen size and 120 Hz maximum refresh rate, but their display technologies are substantially different. The realme 14x 5G uses an HD+ LCD panel with 720 x 1604 pixel resolution, while the realme P1 5G has a 2400 x 1080 pixel FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 100% P3 colour gamut and 0.68mm secondary tempered high-strength glass.
| Specification | realme 14x 5G | realme P1 5G |
|---|
| Screen size | 6.67-inch | 6.67-inch |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1604 pixel | 2400 x 1080 pixel |
| Display type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Aspect ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89.97% claimed | 92.65% |
Camera
The realme 14x 5G uses a 50MP primary rear camera and an 8MP front camera, while the realme P1 5G combines a 50MP primary camera with a 2MP black-and-white camera and has a 16MP selfie camera. The P1 5G also offers more advanced video capabilities and additional camera modes.
| Specification | realme 14x 5G | realme P1 5G |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP primary | 50MP primary + 2MP B&W |
| Primary rear camera | 50MP, f/1.8 | 50MP, f/1.8 |
| Primary sensor | OmniVision OV50D | Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 |
| Primary sensor size | 1/2.88-inch | 1/2.76-inch |
| Rear autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Digital zoom | Up to 10x | Up to 20x |
| Front camera | 8MP, f/2.0 | 16MP, f/2.45 |
| Rear video | Full HD at 30 fps | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 60 fps |
| Front video | Full HD at 30 fps | Full HD at 30 fps |
| Camera modes | HDR, panorama, portrait, night mode | HDR, night mode, portrait, expert, panorama, timelapse, slow motion |
Connectivity and network compatibility
Both smartphones support 5G and 4G networks with dual SIM functionality. Both use Wi-Fi 5, USB Type-C ports and multi-satellite GPS-based navigation covering GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS.
| Specification | realme 14x 5G | realme P1 5G |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Dual 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm audio jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
Battery
Battery capacity is one of the clearest differences between the two phones. The realme 14x 5G has a 6,000 mAh typical battery with 45 W fast charging, while the realme P1 5G has a 5,000 mAh typical battery and the same 45 W SuperVOOC charging support. Neither phone supports wireless charging.
| Specification | realme 14x 5G | realme P1 5G |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W fast charging | 45 W SuperVOOC charging |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| USB port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |