The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 5i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,765 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Max. download speed
- 450 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Realme X, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 170,500 | 164,301 |
| 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 processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green | White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,765 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 394 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,200 :1 | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, In-Cell Technology, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, 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, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.812 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.083 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 75 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 5i | X |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2030, RMX2032 | RMX1901, RMX1903 |
