The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 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 | 5s | 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 | 168,635 | 139,516 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and four 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 | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v7 |
Design
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red, Purple | Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.7 % | 82.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | Water Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 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 Contrast Ratio | 1,200 :1 | 1,406 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, In-Cell Technology, IPS LCD | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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, UMTS, 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, Galileo, BeiDou 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 | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 5s | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX1925 | RMX1911, RMX1919, RMX1927 |
