Realme 5

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Realme 5
A picture of the Realme 5, in its locked state.
Also known astrinket (on fastboot)
Brandrealme
SloganDare to Leap
Compatible networksGSM, HSPA, LTE
First releasedAugust 20, 2019; 4 years ago (2019-08-20)
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
DimensionsH: 164.4 mm (6.47 in)
W: 75.6 mm (2.98 in)
D: 9.3 mm (0.37 in)
Mass198 g (7.0 oz)
Operating systemColorOS 6.0 (based on Android Pie), now upgradeable to Android 10, Realme UI 1.0
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Storage3GB + 32GB or 3GB + 64GB or 4GB + 64GB or 4GB + 128GB
Removable storageUp to 256 GB external storage
Battery5,000 mAh Li-Po
Display6.5 in (170 mm) (720 ×1600 pixels or 720p) IPS LCD multi-Touch display
Sound3.5mm jack loudspeaker
Rear cameraAI Quad-Camera of 12MP main camera (f/1.8, 5P lens, Super Nightscape) + 8MP wide-angle camera, 2MP portrait camera, 2MP macro camera
Front camera13MP AI front camera
Connectivity
All models:
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Websitewww.realme.com/in/realme-5

The Realme 5 is a smartphone from the Indian/Chinese company Realme released in 2019.[1] It is a successor to the Realme 3, which was released the same year.

Specifications[edit]

Hardware[edit]

The Realme 5 uses the 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE SoC with an octa core processor capable of running at 2.0 GHz max and the Adreno 610 GPU.[2] It is powered by a 5000mAh high-capacity battery. The front features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1600) display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection.[3] The device has three models available: 3 GB RAM/32GB storage, 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage or 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage. It supports memory expansion up to 256GB via the microSD card slot.

Camera[edit]

Realme 5 has a quad camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The second camera is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, whereas the third and fourth cameras are 2-megapixel sensors for depth and macro mode. The front camera is a 13-megapixel sensor and it has an AI beauty mode. The cameras are AI-enabled with scene detection to capture better photos.[4][5]

Software[edit]

The Realme 5 is equipped with ColorOS 6.0.1 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) operating system, and is upgradeable to realme UI 1.0 based on Android 10, and has a customized spatial design and close-to-native interaction mode exclusive to Realme.[6] Realme has developed the Dirac Power Sound small speaker sound quality optimization technology jointly with Dirac Research AB to enhance the audio.

Realme 5i[edit]

The Realme 5i, an upgraded version, was released in January 2020. It is similar to the base mode Realme 5, but has an 8 MP camera at the front and a different back design. The price of the base model of Realme 5i is the same as the base model of the Realme 5, starting at ₹11,999. The Realme 5i has 64 GB internal storage with 3 GB RAM. The 5 and 5i are both upgradeable to Android 10.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Realme 5 goes on pre-order in India". GSMArena.com.
  2. ^ "Realme 5 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com.
  3. ^ Sanket Vijayasarathy (August 22, 2019). "Realme 5 quick review: Four cameras, big battery and Snapdragon 665 could make it the best under Rs 10,000". India Today.
  4. ^ Bendre, Ritesh (August 27, 2019). "Realme 5 Review: Sets a bar for budget smartphones". BGR India. Archived from the original on September 20, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  5. ^ "Harga dan Spesifikasi Realme 5 Pro". Techbiz.id (in Indonesian). 2 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Realme 5 series announced: Quad rear cameras starting at just $140". Android Authority. August 20, 2019.