Today, Realme announced the most affordable 5G phone to date. We are talking about the Realme V5: despite its incredibly affordable price, this handset packs amazing specifications. It is definitely a best-buy, but is it the device with the highest value for money out there? We think there is no better way to establish it than comparing it with the other affordable 5G phones in the market. And among the most affordable one, we got the Honor X10 by Huawei’s brand and the Redmi 10X by Xiaomi. Let’s discover together which one is the most interesting.
Realme V5 5G vs Huawei Honor X10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X
| Huawei Honor X10 | Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G | Realme V5 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 163.7 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm, 203 grams | 164.2 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 205 grams | 162.1 x 75 x 9.1 mm, 194 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.63 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), LTPS IPS LCD | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 820 5G, octa-core 2.36 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 800, octa-core 2.6 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 720, octa-core 2.6 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, EMUI | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Realme UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.3 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4300 mAh, Fast charging 22.5W | 4520 mAh, Fast charging 22.5W | 5000 mAh, Fast charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
Redmi 10X has a more classic and less attractive design than its rivals, but it comes with very high build quality. Indeed, it sports a glass back just like premium handsets. Further, the rear glass and the display are protected by Gorilla Glass 5 by Corning. You do not get such a great build quality with the Honor X10 and Realme V5, but they have a more attractive look: in the first case, you get a full-screen display with a pop-up front camera, while in the second case there is a punch-hole display. Make your choice depending on your tastes and needs.
Display
My favorite display belongs to the Redmi 10X and I think a lot of people would agree with me. It does not have a 90 Hz refresh rate like the Honor X10 and the Realme V5, but it is the only one with an AMOLED display and it even comes with the HDR10+ certification for better image quality. Last but not least, it has very high brightness, so it is visible under sunlight. With the Realme V5 and the Honor X10, you get an IPS display, but they have a high 90 Hz refresh rate which allows having a smoother viewing experience and better gameplay.
Specs & Software
One of the strongest points of the Redmi 10X is the hardware department: it has the most powerful chipset under the hood. We are referring to the Dimensity 820 boasting high CPU and GPU performance. The handset also packs up to 8 GB of RAM. But note that the Honor X10 is very close with its Kirin 820 5G; it does not seem a case that the two chipsets are identified by the same number. Unfortunately, the Realme V5 has an inferior Dimensity 720 SoC, so you will get inferior performances overall. Android 10 is installed out of the box in each case, with a customized user interface on top.
Camera
The most impressive camera department belongs to the Honor X10 which packs a great 40 MP main sensor for its rear camera setup. Right after, we got the Realme V5, at least on the paper. But we have to test it thoroughly in order to establish whether its camera is really valid: given that it went official today, we had no chance to do it. Redmi 10X has a similar camera department to the Realme V5, but it lacks the macro camera and it just comes with three sensors on the rear side.
Battery
The key feature of the Realme V5 is a huge 5000 mAh battery which will allow it to last a lot more than its rivals on a single charge. It even comes with a faster charging technology, with a power of 30W. Right after, we got the Redmi 10X with a 4520 mAh battery and an efficient AMOLED display.
Price
Realme V5 is priced just €183/$215 in its base variant and it wins the value for money comparison. Redmi 10X starts from €238/$280 and it offers a better display and better hardware, so it is slightly superior to its opponents overall. Honor X10 has better cameras and it sits in the middle in terms of hardware, but it starts from €271/$319.
Realme V5 5G vs Huawei Honor X10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X: PRO and CONS
Huawei Honor X10
PRO
- Full screen design
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- Good hardware
- Reverse charging
CONS
- Smaller battery
Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G
PRO
- Splash resistant
- Good build quality
- Very nice hardware
- AMOLED display
- Infrared port
CONS
- Nothing particular
Realme V5 5G
PRO
- Biggest battery
- 90 Hz display
- 30W fast charging
- Very affordable
CONS
- Inferior chipset
