realme 5
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Design16
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Rear Camera10
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos6
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 -
Octa core (2 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
3 GB / 4 GB RAM
Display
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6.5 inches (16.51 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1600 px (HD+) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection -
Bezel-less with waterdrop notch
Rear Camera
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Quad Camera Setup - 12 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera
- 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
- 2 MP Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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13 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5000 mAh, Li-ion
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB Storage, Expandable upto 256 GB -
Water Resistant
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realme 5 Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
4.0/5
Verdict
The Realme 5 starts at Rs 9,999 and for the price, offers an unbeatable package. From its power-packed performance, to its good-looking design and long-lasting battery life, the smartphone checks all the right boxes. In terms of the competition, the handset faces a stiff battle from the Redmi Note 7S, which offers a higher resolutiondisplayfor the same price.However, Realme s offering more than makes up for its lower-res display by scoring higher in other areas. Suffice it to say, the Realme 5 is a home run from the brand, and it ll find plenty of takers.
Pros
- Good-looking design
- Impressive performance
- Long-lasting battery life
Cons
- Display could've been sharper
- Selfie camera needs work
- Ultra-Macro lens could've been better
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4.0/5
Verdict
The Realme 5 starts at Rs 9,999 and for the price, offers an unbeatable package. From its power-packed performance, to its good-looking design and long-lasting battery life, the smartphone checks all the right boxes. In terms of the competition, the handset faces a stiff battle from the Redmi Note 7S, which offers a higher resolutiondisplayfor the same price.However, Realme s offering more than makes up for its lower-res display by scoring higher in other areas. Suffice it to say, the Realme 5 is a home run from the brand, and it ll find plenty of takers.
- Good-looking design
- Impressive performance
- Long-lasting battery life
Pros
- Display could've been sharper
- Selfie camera needs work
- Ultra-Macro lens could've been better
Cons
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realme 5 Summary
The realme 5 is currently available in the following configuration: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage at ₹11,999. The following configurations are currently out of stock: 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, with a last known price of ₹7,999, and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, with a last known price of ₹12,999. On the software side, realme 5 runs on Android v9.0 Pie with ColorOS.
realme 5 is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, Adreno 610 graphics. realme 5 records an AnTuTu score of 139,753, along with Geekbench single-core and multi-core scores of 1,494 and 5,532, respectively.
On the display front, realme 5 gets a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with 720x1600 px (HD+) resolution. The display also has an aspect ratio of 20:9, and is protected by Corning Gorilla.
The physical dimensions of realme 5 are 164.4 mm × 75.6 mm × 9.3 mm (H x W x T), while the device weighs 198 grams.
Powering realme 5 is a 5000 mAh Li-ion battery type. In battery testing, realme 5 records a PCMark battery life of 19h 12m and takes 2h 38m 8s to charge from 20% to 100%. After 30 minutes of gaming, the battery drain is 9%, while the recorded heating is 32%.
realme 5 provides 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage based on eMMC storage, with support for expandable storage up to 256 GB. For cellular connectivity, realme 5 supports Dual SIM with SIM 1: Nano and SIM 2: Nano and works with 4G networks.
For connectivity, realme 5 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac), along with Bluetooth v5.0 and GPS with A-GPS. On the audio front, realme 5 includes a 3.5 mm audio jack. Biometric security is handled by a fingerprint sensor.
The rear camera system on realme 5 consists of a quad setup, combining a 12 MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle secondary camera, a 2 MP depth tertiary camera, and a 2 MP quaternary camera. The setup supports autofocus with phase detection autofocus, continuous autofocus. Video recording on the rear cameras goes up to 4K @30 fps and Full HD @30 fps. The primary camera supports up to 10x digital zoom.
On the front, realme 5 uses a single front camera with a 13 MP primary camera and a wide angle lens. Video recording reaches up to Full HD @30 fps.
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realme 5 Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | August 27, 2019 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | ColorOS |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 View Details |
| Processor | Octa core (2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 11 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 270 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 82.07 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 89 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Width | 75.6 mm |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 198 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
AI OFF
AI ON
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||||||||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 46.9 Hours(2G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |||||
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G | |||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac) | |||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | |||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | |||||
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
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realme 5 Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| RAM & Storage | 3 GB RAM + 32 GB 4 GB RAM + 64 GB 4 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.5", 720 x 1600 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
realme 5 Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| realme 5 (3 GB + 32 GB) | Flipkart | ₹7,999 |
| realme 5 (4 GB + 64 GB) | Flipkart | ₹11,999 |
| realme 5 (4 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹12,999 |
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