The verdict
Your pick: Realme 5i, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 5, if you care about…
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,406 :1
- against 1,200 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 170,500 | 139,516 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v7 |
Design
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green | Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % Best value | 82.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,200 :1 | 1,406 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, In-Cell Technology, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.812 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.083 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 5i | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2030, RMX2032 | RMX1911, RMX1919, RMX1927 |
