WE R1
Price in Bangladesh
Official ৳5,900 Available · brand warranty
Variant
Prices checked 21 February 2026. Official or unofficial: which to buy?
Key specifications
- Display
- 4.5″ IPS LCD
- Chipset
- MediaTek MT6580M
- RAM
- 1GB
- Storage
- 8GB
- Rear camera
- 5MP Single
- Selfie camera
- 5MP
- Battery
- 3,000mAh
- Network
- 2G, 3G
- OS
- Android v5.1 (Lollipop)
WE R1 overview
The WE R1 is a smartphone from WE, released in February 2016. It comes with a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display, the MediaTek MT6580M chipset, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. For photography there is a 5MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. A 3,000mAh battery powers the phone. The official price of the WE R1 in Bangladesh starts at ৳5,900.
What's good
What's not
- Entry-level chipset, not for heavy gaming
- Small 3000mAh battery
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
WE R1 full specifications
Launch
| Brand | WE |
|---|---|
| Model | R1 |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 04 February 2016 |
| Status | Available |
Platform
| Operating System | Android |
|---|---|
| OS Version | v5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6580M |
| CPU | 1 GHz Dual Core |
| CPU Cores | 2 Cores |
| GPU | Mali 400 |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 4.5 inches (11.43 cm) |
| Resolution | 480x854 px |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Notch | Yes |
Rear Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 5 MP Primary Camera |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | Flashlight, Face beauty |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 5 MP, Primary Camera |
Battery
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Placement | Removable |
Memory
| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Expandable Memory | Up to 32 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB |
Connectivity
| Network | 2G, 3G |
|---|---|
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
Sensors & Security
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
|---|
Audio & Media
| FM Radio | Yes |
|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
More
| Made By | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Features | Accelerometer Sensor |
Specifications may differ by region or variant. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of WE R1 in Bangladesh?
The official price of WE R1 in Bangladesh starts at ৳5,900.
Does WE R1 support 5G?
No, WE R1 does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G networks.
How big is the battery of WE R1?
WE R1 has a 3000mAh battery.
Which processor does WE R1 use?
WE R1 is powered by the MediaTek MT6580M (1 GHz Dual Core).
When was WE R1 released?
WE R1 was released in February 2016.
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