Earlier this week, Realme silently unveiled the Realme Q5i in China. Today, the company held a launch event to announce more powerful Q-series handsets, such as the Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro. Here is all the information on the new Q-series that are exclusively available for purchase in China.
Design and Display
The Realme Q5 has a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a brightness of 600 nits, a pixel density of 401 ppi, and screen space of 90.8 percent. The Realme Q5 Pro, on the other hand, features a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED E4 screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits of brightness, a 5000000:1 contrast ratio, a 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and a 92.6 percent screen-to-body ratio.
The displays of both phones have a punch-hole positioned in the top-left corner. The rear designs of both smartphones seem to be inspired by the Realme GT Neo2 flagship phone. While the Q5 gets a side-facing fingerprint scanner, the Q5 Pro is blessed with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Specifications
The Realme Q5 is fuelled by the Snapdragon 695 mobile platform. The device comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 60W fast charging.
The Snapdragon 870 is present at the helm of the Realme Q5 Pro. It offers up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of built-in storage. The Q5 Pro houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports faster 80W charging.
The Realme Q5 and Q5 Pro are preinstalled with the Android 12 OS, which tags along with the Realme UI 3.0. Both phones carry support for up to 5 GB of extended RAM for a smoother experience while accessing apps. The Q5 comes with Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB-C port, whereas the Q5 Pro has Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-frequency GPS, a USB-C port, and dual stereo speakers. Both phones measure around 8.6mm in thickness and weigh around 195 grams.
Cameras
The Realme Q5 and Q5 Pro are fitted with a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. The rear camera module of the Q5 has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras for depth and macro shots. The Realme Q5 Pro’s rear camera unit has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 118-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with a 4cm focal length.
Realme Q5 Pro Special Edition
A special edition version of the Realme Q5 Pro was also announced. It comes in a special package based on the Time Agent anime characters. The package includes the yellow variant of the Q5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB storage), a protective case, a Realmeow keychain, stickers, and collection cards. The limited-edition phone is priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$358).
Pricing and Availability
The Realme Q5 and Q5 Pro are priced as follows in China:
Realme Q5
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,299 Yuan (~$202)
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,499 Yuan (~$234)
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 1,699 Yuan (~$265)
Color options: Racing Dusk (yellow) Glacier Waves (white), and Phantom (black)
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,799 Yuan (~$280)
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,999 Yuan (~$312)
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,099 Yuan (~$343)
Color options: Summer Engine (yellow), Snow Drift (white), and Phantom (black)
The first sales of the Realme Q5 and Q5 Pro will be carried out on April 27 in China. Both phones will be available with a 100 Yuan discount during the first sale. The Q5i is already available for purchase.
