realme 5 vs realme 5i: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: realme 5 vs realme 5i. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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realme 5realme 5India · 3GB · 32GB
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realme 5
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India · 3GB · 32GB
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realme 5i
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
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Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.4Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.4Camera 6.2Camera
Connectivity score 5.5 Connectivity 5.2 Connectivity
Battery score 7.0 Battery 7.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
10 reviews
8.7
12 reviews

Technical specifications of the realme 5 vs realme 5i

Specs where to buy realme 5 realme 5
India · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy realme 5i realme 5i
India · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.5" 6.5"
Resolution HD+ HD+
Usable surface 82% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.6 mm
164.4 mm
9.3 mm 		75.0 mm
164.4 mm
9.3 mm
Weight 198 g 195 g
Micro SnapD. 665
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 142.878
v7 		170.500
v8
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 3 4 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand realme realme
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date August 2019,
4 years ago 		January 2020,
4 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market India India

Design & Materials

Structure

realme 5
realme 5i
realme 5
realme 5i
Size
75.6 mm • 164.4 mm • 9.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 164.4 mm • 9.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 198 g 195 g
Usable surface 82 % 82 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Blue

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.5" 6.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1600 px 		HD+
720 x 1600 px
Density 270 Pixels per inch 270 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • DC dimming
  • 103% NTSC
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 480 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1200:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • In-cell

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.5
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.0
Is it comfortable?
8.5
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
6.9
Number of reviews
10 reviews
12 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 11 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610 Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
142.878
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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170.500
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.0
8.5
Number of reviews
10 reviews
12 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Hynix HI-846
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.25
Pixel size
1.12 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/4"
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3L6 Unknown
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.1" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.2
6.1
Quality of selfies
8.4
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
7.5
Number of reviews
10 reviews
12 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.0
9.0
Number of reviews
10 reviews
12 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 0%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 40%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 25%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
12 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • RealmeUI (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • RealmeUI (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 80%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
12 reviews
Prices
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