Realme 5 Price List April, 2021 & Specs in Philippines

Realme 5 Review: Realme’s first-ever quad-camera phone

The Realme 5 features a 6.5-inch display, 12 MP + 8 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth rear cameras, at least 3GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery capacity. Could these specs make the Realme 5 a fitting competitor over the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8? Let's find out in our review below.

Pros:

• Handles light and moderate smartphone tasks with ease
• The front panel is protected by Gorilla Glass 3+
• All-day battery life with mixed, casual use
• Good rear camera shots
• Sizeable 6.5-inch display

Cons:

• Slows down when running graphics-intensive games
• Mediocre selfie shots

Performance

The Realme 5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset that pairs with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 610 GPU. As such, you can expect that the device will handle heavy smartphone tasks with ease. As for storage memory, the Realme 5 comes in three variants – 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB.

Camera

The Realme 5 is technically impressive, as it is fitted with four rear sensors. You'll get 12 MP wide f/1.8, 8 MP ultrawide f/2.2, 2 MP macro f/2.4, 2 MP depth f/2.4 cameras that will step up your photography game. You can also expect vibrant and crisp selfies, as the Realme 5 comes with a 13 MP wide f/2.0 selfie camera.

Design

In terms of the build, the Realme 5 comes with a glass front (protected by Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, and plastic frame. On the front, the device features a 6.5-inch display and a 13MP f/2.0 selfie camera. Its back panel is equipped with four rear cameras: 12 MP wide f/1.8, 8 MP ultrawide f/2.2, 2 MP macro f/2.4, 2 MP depth f/2.4 sensors. It is available in two colors: Crystal Purple and Crystal Blue.

Display

The Realme 5 is fitted with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD (720 x 1600px) display which boasts good visuals and a balanced contrast. With this display quality, the Realme 5 delivers great viewing and decent gaming experience, making it a good device for media binging. Moreover, its display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3+ that provides durability, scratch resistance, and optical clarity.

Battery Life

In the battery department, the Realme 5 is equipped with a 5000mAh cell that allows the device to last all day with mixed or casual use, including social media, online streaming, GPS, and watching YouTube videos, as well as playing low-and-mid-end mobile games.

This smartphone is available in 2 other variants like 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB, with color options like Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple. Besides the Realme 5, check out other devices from Realme including Realme 3, Realme 5 Pro, Realme 3 Pro, Realme C2, Realme XT, Realme X2 Pro, and Realme C1.

Realme 5 FAQs

Is the Realme 5 the latest model?

No, it is not. The latest model is the Realme 6. It was released on March 5, 2020. The Realme 6 sports a 6.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a pixel density of 405 pixels per inch.

Is the Realme 5 good for gaming?

Yes, the Realme 5 is good for mobile gaming, thanks to its 4 GB of RAM that is enough to run mobile games like PUBG Mobile. Its display specs are as follows:

• 1080 x 2400 IPS LCD
• 6.5-inches (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio)
• 20:9 aspect ratio
• 405 PPI density
• 480 nits max brightness
• 90Hz refresh rate

What kind of camera does the Realme 5 have?

The Realme 5 has a quad-camera setup, comprising 12MP wide, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensors.

How big is the battery on the Realme 5?

The battery specs of the Realme 5 are as follows:

• Battery: Li-Po 5000mAh
• Adapter: 10W
• Talk time (wireless): Up to 29.9 hours

What are Realme 5 specs?

Realme 5 Specs Philippines

• Release Date: August 2019
• Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm
• Weight: 198g
• Colors: Crystal Purple and Crystal Blue
• Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
• Resolution: 720 x 1600px, 269ppi density
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
• GPU: Adreno 610
• Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10; ColorOS 6
• RAM: 3GB, 4GB RAM
• Internal Storage: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
• Rear Camera: 12 MP wide f/1.8, 8 MP ultrawide f/2.2, 2 MP macro f/2.4, 2 MP depth f/2.4
• Front Camera: 13 MP wide f/2.0
• Battery Capacity: 5,000mAh
• 3.5mm headphone jack: Available
• Biometrics: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Charging: Charging 10W
• SIM: Dual SIM