Realme is rolling out July 2020 security update for Realme 5/5 Pro/5s/5i. The update not only bumps up the security patch level but also brings fixes and optimizations. The build number for the update is different for all the four handsets (except 5 and 5s) but the changelog is only different for the Pro model.

First, talking bout Realme 5 and Realme 5s, the update comes with build number RMX1911EX_11.C.53 and brings optimizations for flight mode (Bluetooth won’t be affected), battery icon while charging, third-party apps power consumption, and shooting quality in night mode.

Further, the update also brings fixes for status bar not displaying WiFi icon, black screen issue when switching to PUBG Mobile from the multitasking view, and greenish photo while using flash.

As we mentioned in the beginning, the above-mentioned changes are also applicable to Realme 5i. However, the update comes with build number RMX2030EX_11.C.53 for this device.

As for Realme 5 Pro, the July security update arrives with build number RMX1971EX_11.C.05. Just like the above-mentioned three devices, the update for this one also brings several optimizations and fixes.

For instance, it optimizes the transparency of swipe back gesture style, flight mode similar to the above models, and screen recording features. It also adds a feature called smooth scrolling and fixes some known issues.

Having said that, the OTA update for all the four handsets is being pushed in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit.

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Realme 5 launched last year as the first quad-camera smartphone under ₹10,000 in India. The phone was soon succeeded by Realme 5s with a 48MP primary sensor, thanks to tough competition from Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8. These phones came with ColorOS 6 based on Android Pie but the handsets made the list of eligible devices for Realme UI. Hence, they are now finally receiving a stable update for the same as promised.

According to the Realme UI update timeline shared by the company, Realme 5/5s were supposed to get the update in May. Keeping up with its word, the brand started rolling out the OTA update from May 29.

Realme 5 and 5s run the same firmware since their internals are identical except for the primary camera. Therefore, the Realm UI update for these phones comes with the same build number, which happens to be RMX1925EX_11_C.39.

For the unaware, Realme UI is a fork of ColorOS 7  based on Android 10. Hence, both the Android skin looks familiar and features common design and features. That said, Realme UI does have different visuals here and there to differentiate it from the Oppo skin.

Anyway, just like any other OTA update, the Realme UI stable update for Realme 5/5s is being rolled out in batches and thus, will take time to reach every unit.

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Realme first unveiled the Realme 5 series around August 2019 as a budget series in its sprawling lineup. Since then the products under the series have expanded tremendously. The Chinese company has now hinted that over 5.5 million units of the Realme 5 series lineup have been sold globally. This was disclosed by Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth on Twitter.

The Realme 5 series is comprised of the Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro, Realme 5s and most recently, Realme 5i that was launched in Vietnam earlier today. However, the sales figure comes from the trio of Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro and the Realme 5s. All three smartphones clutch a quad-camera setup and a unique crystal-inspired design which may have contributed to the huge patronage. Apart from that, the Realme 5 series comes with affordable prices ranging from Rs 8,999 to Rs 15,999 in India, making them a competitive budget and mid-range smartphones.

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As a reminder, the Realme 5 was launched in August 2019. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch that houses a 13MP selfie shooter. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC paired with 3GB and 4GB RAM options and there are 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage options. At the rear, the Realme 5 features a quad camera setup with 12MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors. It is fuelled by a 5,000mAh battery and runs Android 9.0-based ColorOS.

We had introduced the #real5Quad in August 2019 and since then we have more than 5.5 million+ satisfied users globally for #realme5, #realme5Pro & #realme5s

The series established Quad Camera as a mainstream feature in 2019.
RT if you are a happy #realme5series user. pic.twitter.com/gNO6H2mX0c

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On the other hand, the Realme 5 Pro features a 6.3-inch full HD+ display, a Snapdragon 712 SoC, RAM and storage variants of 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB, and a quad-camera setup including 48-megapixel primary, 8-megapixel ultrawide, 2-megapixel macro and 2-megapixel depth sensors.

Realme 5s made its debut in November 2019. The features are almost similar to that of the Realme 5 but the main camera is upgraded to a 48MP sensor.

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2019 was a fabulous year for smartphones. Companies were bolder and aggressive with their devices this year, so much so, that we have four to five different types of front camera solutions in the market right now. Smartphones, in general, offer more value for money than ever before and we have brands like Xiaomi and Realme almost always exceeding our expectations in the budget price segment.

After hours of discussions and elimination rounds, we have finally compiled the list of the Best Budget Smartphones of 2019. Believe me, picking the best phones in this highly competitive segment wasn’t easy at all, but the smartphones that have finally made it to this list offer exceptional value to its buyers.

So here are the Top 5 Budget Smartphones of 2019.

Overall BEST: Redmi Note 8

A Xiaomi phone dominating the budget segment? Not all surprising, right?

Xiaomi knows how to give you the best value for your money and competitors have a hard time matching Redmi’s budget offerings. The Redmi Note 8 comes with Snapdragon 665, a large 4000mAh battery with an 18W charger out of the box, GG5 protected 6.3-inch 1080p display and a beautiful design that’s as good as any premium device. Plus, it comes with a camera setup that features a 48MP primary, 8MP wide-angle sensor, and 2MP depth and macro cameras, giving users a wide variety of camera options at a budget price tag.

Starting at Rs. 9999 and 179.90 Euros for the 4GB + 64GB RAM variant in India and Europe respectively, the Redmi Note 8 offers value like no other device in this segment. You simply can’t go wrong with this well-packaged best seller.

Vivo U20

Vivo smartphones are good, but they have never really been famous for offering incredible value for money. Xiaomi and Realme have traditionally dominated that club. But with the new Vivo U20, the brand is giving the Redmi Note 8 a run for its money. And in some ways, the U20 is even better than the Redmi Note 8!

For example, the Vivo U20 offers up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage at Rs. 11,990. In comparison, the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the Note 8 costs Rs. 13,000 in India. And did I mention the U20 features UFS 2.1 instead of the slower eMMC storage standard used in the RN8? It also features the Snapdragon 675 processor with a large 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

However, U20’s cameras aren’t as strong as the Redmi Note 8. It comes with a 16MP(f/1.78)+8MP(f/2.2)+2MP(f/2.4) setup that’s decent in real life but nothing to boast about. Also, for some reason, Vivo is still using MicroUSB on the U20. But if you are okay with MicroUSB and with the brand’s bloated FunTouch OS, the Vivo U20 offers incredible value for your money in 2019!

Redmi 8

Even if your budget is extremely low, as low as Rs. 7,999 in India (4GB+64GB) or €149/ €179.90 (3GB+32GB/ 4GB+64GB) in Europe, the Redmi 8 will ensure you have a solid smartphone in your hands. The phone is powered by the octa-core Cortex A53 powered Snapdragon 439. There’s an HD 6.22inch IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a fingerprint sensor at the back. There are multiple color options available including a fancy green color shade like the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

In terms of features, the Redmi 8 beats almost all phones in its price segment. And with MIUI on board, you are promised timely updates. So, it’s no surprise the phone makes it to our Best Budget Phones of 2019 list!

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Xiaomi Mi A3

Yet another Xiaomi phone makes it here! But it’s not exactly a pure Xiaomi smartphone since it comes with Android One instead of MIUI. And that’s why the A3 gets a unique status in the budget segment.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 comes with Snapdragon 665 with 4GB RAM as standard and 6GB as optional. The highlight of the device is its 6.09-inch Super AMOLED display, which despite its HD+ resolution, looks pretty good. The phone features the seventh-gen. screen fingerprint solution under its display and is the only device in this list with this technology. A 48 MP, f/1.8 primary camera with an 8 MP, f/2.2 ultrawide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor ensures you have a very capable camera unit on board. Plus, there’s a huge 32MP sensor up front for selfies.

And did you see the Mi A3 in More than White? It looks gorgeous! The Mi A3 is a global device starting at 4GB +64GB at Rs. 12,499 and going up to Rs. 15,499 for its 6GB + 128GB variant. In Europe, the phone starts at €219 for the 4+64GB variant.

Realme 5

Realme 5 was the first smartphone to bring a quad-camera setup in the budget segment. The phone featured a 12MP f/1.8 main camera, an 8MP ultra wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Before the Realme 5, nobody would have even imagined such a power-packed camera setup on a budget smartphone. So the phone definitely deserves a place on this list.

The cameras on the Realme 5 are capable, especially in daylight, and the wide-angle and portrait cameras are definitely usable. With Snapdragon 665 and a large 5000mAh battery, the Realme 5 offers incredible value to buyers in 2019. It does cut down on a couple of useful features to keep its price low, like display resolution (HD+) and charging speeds (10W). But if you can look past these minor drawbacks, the phone offers more value than most other devices in its price segment.

So that was it, the Best Budget Smartphones of 2019.

Do you think any other device deserves a mention in this list? Let us know in the comments below.

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Realme reportedly sold over 15 million smartphones in the first year of operations. CEO Madhav Sheth has plans to double that figure in 2020. Realme launched in May 2018, and swiftly became a favorite with the Indian youngsters. Realme’s portfolio has emerged as a strong contender against seasoned players like Xiaomi and Samsung.

According to Sheth’s statement to PTI, “We conclude our business for 2019 by selling 15 million smartphones. We plan to double the figure in 2020”. Realme currently enjoys a 14.3 percent market share. Xiaomi is the undisputed winner with 27.1 percent, followed by Samsung with 18.9 percent and Vivo with a 15.2 percent share of the market in the third quarter.

Unlike other Chinese manufacturers like Oppo and Vivo, Realme adapted Xiaomi’s online-first strategy closely, helping it reach the fourth spot within one year of commencing business. Both Vivo and Oppo were busy focusing on channel marketing during its initial years. According to CEO Sheth, who co-founded Realme with BBK Electronics, Realme is the world’s seventh fastest-growing smartphone manufacturer.

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Starting its business from India, Realme currently operates in 20 global markets including China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Russia. Realme sold 5.2 million smartphones in Diwali alone. Its best-selling models include the Realme 5, Realme 3i and Realme C2. According to Counterpoint Research, Realme exported over 10 million smartphones in Q3 2019, an 808 percent YoY growth in shipping since 2018.

Sheth confirmed Realme’s plans to launch exclusive models for offline stores in India, and the lineup will be revealed before the end of 2019. Designed for the mid-range, the new series will be an all-rounder with better aesthetics, battery, and performance. “Our focus is on designing trendy products with enhanced performance and a range of smart yet affordable accessories. Realme plans to emerge as a trendy lifestyle electronics brand for 2020” Sheth added.

Realme is hoping to garner 30% sales from the offline market and accumulate the remaining 70% from online stores. “We would like to clarify that Realme Mobile Telecommunications Private Limited is an independent brand and legal enterprise set up by Sky Li and me on May 4, 2018” Sheth added.

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For anyone on a search for a mid-range phone, there are several options to choose from, especially if you reside in India and if your budget is just INR 10,000 (~$139). Realme and Redmi (Xiaomi) are the two manufacturers ruling this category, so you most likely will end up with a phone from either of the two brands.

For this week’s poll, we are asking our readers which of the following three devices they will purchase if they have INR 10,000 to buy a new phone. Is it the Realme 5 with its massive 5000mAh battery, the Realme 5s which adds a 48MP camera to its quad-camera setup, or the Redmi Note 8 with its FHD+ display and support for 18W fast charging?

So, please do take the poll and also drop a comment telling us the reason(s) for your choice.

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Realme is gradually spreading its tentacles into Europe. The Old Continent even got the Realme X2 Pro before India, which is one of its largest markets. Now, the manufacturer has announced the more affordable Realme 5 just in time for the holidays.

The Realme 5 lands in Europe with a price tag of €169 and that gets you the 4GB RAM+128GB version. That isn’t too bad considering the same version sells for INR 10,999 (~€139) in India. The phone will be available in Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.

The Realme 5 has a 6.5–inch Mini-drop FullScreen display with an HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor and packs a 5000mAh battery.

There are four cameras on the back of the phone – a 12MP f/1.8 main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP portrait camera, and a 2MP 4cm macro camera. There is a 13MP sensor in front for selfies.

The Realme 5 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Dual-SIM support, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot. It runs Android Pie with ColorOS on top. For connectivity, you get a MicroUSB port, an audio jack, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Realme says the phone will be on sale at 22:00 CET on November 27 for €159. So you may want to wait till then to get it for less. We don’t know if the other Realme phones sold in Europe will be discounted but there is no harm in checking.

The Realme Europe page says they currently only ship to Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom only.

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At today’s Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s launch event in India, Realme announced that all its quad-camera toting smartphones now have support for ultrawide angle video recording which allows you to capture videos 4 times wider than standard recording.

The feature already rolled out via updates to the Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro, and Realme XT, while the Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s have the feature enabled right out of the box.

All five phones have a dedicated 8MP ultrawide angle camera and can be used to take not only ultrawide angle photos but also record ultrawide angle videos too.

We hope other manufacturers will emulate Realme and enable the feature right out of the box rather than via an update for future devices with an ultrawide angle camera.

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Oppo’s sub-brand just announced the Realme 5s in India. Now, the Realme 5 series includes three models: Realme 5, 5s and 5 Pro, in order of price and specifications. However, that order does not necessarily mean that the most expensive phone is the best for your needs. Given that all of these handsets are sold in the price range from €100 to €200, there are no huge differences between their specifications, in most cases. So, it may not be easy for dummies to understand which one is the most interesting. That is why we made this comparison between all of the devices from the Realme 5 series.

Oppo Realme 5 vs Oppo Realme 5s vs Oppo Realme 5 Pro

Design

Realme 5s is just a slight upgrade of the Realme 5 and it has exactly the same design, the same dimensions, and the same aesthetics. Realme 5 Pro has the same look as well, but it is more compact and lighter. Each of these three devices features a plastic design, so do not expect premium materials. But their displays are protected by Gorilla Glass 3+ and all of them are splash resistant, so the build quality is still pretty nice. Besides being more compact, the Realme 5 Pro even comes with a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio, that is why we recommend it if you care about the design.

Display

If having a good display is your priority, the most suitable smartphone for you is the Realme 5 Pro. Indeed, Realme 5 and 5s have just an HD+ panel, and it even comes with a very wide diagonal that results in a low pixel density. Its definition is sufficient but below-average. If you want a high level of detail and a better panel, choose the Realme 5 Pro since it comes with a Full HD+ resolution. It has a smaller display diagonal (6.3 inches), but it is a lot better due to its high pixel density. Each of them comes with a waterdrop notch and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader since here we are talking about IPS panel not supporting in-display biometric sensors.

Specs & Software

Realme 5 Pro also wins the performance battle since it is equipped with a more powerful processor. It is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 running at a max frequency of 2.3 GHz. There is only one Qualcomm’s midrange chipset better than the Snapdragon 712: it is the Snapdragon 730G found on the Realme X2. Both Realme 5 and Realme 5s are equipped with a Snapdragon 665 SoC. In each case you get a micro SD dedicated slot, a memory configuration with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage, and Android 9 Pie out of the box customized by the Color OS user interface.

Camera

The weakest point of the Realme 5 if we compare it with Realme 5s and 5 Pro is the camera department. The 5s and the 5 Pro are way better camera phone and they feature the same quad rear camera including a main 48 MP shooter, an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Even the Realme 5 has a quad camera, but the main sensor is an inferior 12 MP unit. None of these smartphones is a top camera phone, but with Realme 5s and 5 Pro, you will get pretty decent shots. Note that, while Realme 5 Pro has the same rear cameras as the 5s, it packs a different (and better) 16 MP front camera.

Battery

Realme 5 and 5s are battery monsters and win this comparison due to their higher 5000 mAh capacity paired with a more efficient HD+ display. The battery life of these phones should be the same in every scenario. Realme 5 Pro has a smaller battery but it features a faster charging technology: VOOC 3.0 with a 20W power.

Price

Realme 5 has a €113/$125 price tag in India, Realme 5s will start from €125/$138 and Realme 5 Pro costs €176/$195. Realme 5 Pro wins the comparison with its more performing Snapdragon 712 chipset and a better display, but Realme 5 and 5s offer a longer battery life (in case of the 5s, you even get the same rear cameras).

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Oppo Realme 5 vs Oppo Realme 5s vs Oppo Realme 5 Pro: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme 5

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Huge battery
• More affordable
• Wide display

CONS

• HD+ display
• Worse cameras

Realme 5s

PROs

• Huge battery
• Nice rear cameras
• Wide display
• Splash resistant

CONS

• HD+ display

Realme 5 Pro

PROs

• Better display
• Higher performance
• Better front camera
• Faster charging technology

CONS

• Higher price
• Smaller battery

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Apart from launching the highly anticipated Realme X2 Pro flagship phone, Realme also unveiled the Realme 5s smartphone. The salient feature of the device that it offers 48-megapixel quad camera experience at a budget-friendly price. Also, it is packed with a behemoth battery. The Realme 5s has arrived in India with an enticing starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$139).

Realme 5s Specifications and Features

Even though the Realme 5s is a mid-ranger, it sports new crystal design with nano holographic color that allows it to shine when viewed from different angles. The device is fitted with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a reduced waterdrop notch. It offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It is shielded by Gorilla Glass panel. The device promises a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.

The 11nm Snapdragon 665 AIE mobile platform fuels the phone with up to 4 GB of RAM. The highest storage edition of the phone comes with an internal memory of 128 GB. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on the device for additional storage.

The back panel of the Realme 5s is fitted with a quad camera system. It features the popular 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 lens as the main lens that is coupled with a 119-degree 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel portrait camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length. Placed on the frontside of the phone is a 13-megapixel lens with f/2.0 aperture. The front camera can impressive selfies in low-light conditions as it features 4-in-1 pixel binning technology. The photography features that are available on the device include AI scene recognition, Chroma Boost, Super nightscape, bokeh mode, AI HDR, AI beauty, EIS, 240fps slow-motion video recording and 4K video recording at 30fps.

Editor’s Pick: Realme X2 Pro launched in India for Rs. 29,999 (~$417); Specifications and price

The Realme 5s has a massive 5,000mAh battery that support 10W charging. The huge battery promises 29.9 days of standby time, 48.9 hours of camera usage, 30.8 hours of continuous music playback and 19.1 hours of YouTube usage. The ColorOS 6 that is customized by Realme is present on top of the Android 9 Pie OS. The phone comes with usual connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. A fingerprint scanner is available on the backside of the Realme 5s.

The Realme 5s is essentially the same Realme 5 that is already available in India. The new phone comes with an enhanced primary lens for its quad camera system. Also, it features a new color variant.

Realme 5s Price and Availability

The pricing of the different variants of the Realme 5s is as follows:

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 9,999 (~$139)
• 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 10,999 (~$153)
  Color Variants: Crystal Blue, Crystal Purple and Crystal Red.

Realme 5s can be bought through Flipkart and Realme India’s online store. The existing Realme 5 will continue to sell alongside the all new Realme 5s phone. The first sale of the phone will be held on Nov. 29. Benefits worth Rs. 7,000 (~$87) from Jio will be available for buyers of the Realme 5s. The handset will be come to offline stores in the near future.

What’s your opinion on the pricing and specs of the Realme 5s? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Oppo’s sub-brand is bringing a lot of its devices in the global market. In just two days, Realme announced that two more affordable smartphones are going to hit Europe. We are talking about the Realme 5 and the Realme XT, packing midrange-class specifications at very affordable prices. Alongside these devices, there are two other Realme mid-rangers in the global market: the 5 Pro which is nothing but a more powerful version of the Realme 5, and the higher-end Realme X2. Should you spend more on the X2 or its new siblings are enough? In order to establish which one is better for your needs, we decided to compare the specifications of Realme 5, Realme X2 and Realme XT.

Oppo Realme 5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Realme XT

Design

Realme X2 and XT are nearly identical when it comes to the design and we recommend them since they come with a glass back instead of a plastic body, unlike the Realme 5. Further, both their glass backs and their front panels are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Realme 5’s body is entirely made of plastic, but it offers splash resistance. However, a plastic body is not as beautiful as a glass back. Also, note that Realme X2 and XT have a more compact design and they are even lighter.

Display

If you care a lot about the display, stay away from the Realme 5. While it is true that it offers a wider display diagonal, on the other hand, it has a lower HD+ resolution that is not amazing on a wide 6.5-inch panel. Further, it is just an IPS display. Both Realme X2 and XT offer a way better Super AMOLED panel with deeper black, more vivid colors and even a higher Full HD+ resolution. Realme X2 and XT have the same Super AMOLED panel with the same 6.4-inch size and the same under-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

Realme 5, X2 and XT are powered by different chipsets, so they offer different levels of performances, but all of them are mid-rangers. The most powerful is Realme X2 thanks to its Snapdragon 730G chipset. It is the best SoC from the Snapdragon 700 series by Qualcomm and it is perfect even for gamers thanks to its high graphics performance. The Realme X2 even offers a better memory configuration in its most expensive variant. So if you need the fastest and smoothest phone, do not think twice and go for the X2. The second place goes to the XT with its Snapdragon 712, while Realme 5 has a lower-end Snapdragon 665. In each case, you get Android 9 Pie out of the box, customized by Color OS user interface.

Camera

Realme X2 and XT have the same rear camera department that is better than the one found on the Realme 5. It consists of a 64 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor and a dedicated macro camera for close shots. Realme X2 and XT differ for the front camera: the former comes with a better 32 MP snapper, while the second has a 16 MP sensor. Realme 5 is inferior even when it comes to selfies with its 13 MP snapper.

Battery

Realme 5 is a more affordable and less powerful phone than Realme X2 and XT, but it offers longer battery life for two reasons. First, it has a bigger 5000 mAh battery and second, it has a display that is less energy-demanding. Realme XT and X2 offer more or less the same battery life (X2 slightly better thanks to its 8 nm chipset), but the latter has a faster charging technology.

Price

Realme X2 starts from €299/$331 globally, Realme XT starts from €259/$287. We still do not know the global price for the Realme 5, but given that the Realme 5 Pro starts from €199/$220, you can imagine its price range. There is no doubt about the fact that, overall, Realme X2 is the best. But if you do not mind about having the best camera and display, you might prefer the Realme 5 due to its amazing battery life and very affordable price. If you want good rear cameras and display, but you do not need the fastest performance and a Snapdragon 712 is enough since you are not a gamer or an advanced user, Realme XT is enough and it will allow you to save some bucks.

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Oppo Realme 5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Oppo Realme XT: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme 5

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Bigger battery
• More affordable
• Wider display

CONS

• HD+ display

Realme X2

PROs

• Best performance
• Nice rear cameras
• Great front camera
• Faster charging
• Better memory configurations

CONS

• Higher price

Realme XT

PROs

• Well-balanced
• Good price
• Nice rear cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Realme will be launching the Realme X2 Pro flagship phone on Nov. 20. The Chinese firm will be announcing the Realme 5s budget-friendly phone alongside it. The Flipkart landing page of the Realme 5s has only revealed that it is equipped with 48-megapixel quad cameras and it has a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Citing information received from sources close to Realme’s launch plan, BGR India has shared the leaked specifications of the Realme 5s.

Realme 5s Specifications (Rumored)

The report reveals that the Realme 5s will be essentially the same Realme 5 with an enhanced rear camera system. Instead of the 12-megapixel primary lens found on the Realme 5, the Realme 5s will be sporting a 48-megapixel main lens in its quad camera setup. The other three camera sensors of the Realme 5s will be same as Realme 5. It indicates that the Realme 5s will be equipped with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup on its back. There is no confirmation on whether the primary lens is Sony IMX586 or Samsung ISOCELL 48-megapixel lens.

Editor’s Pick: Realme 5’s latest update brings Dark Mode and wide-angle video recording

The Realme 5s is expected to house a 6.5-inch HD+ display with waterdrop notch. The screen could be shielded by Gorilla Glass 3+ protective layer. The Snapdragon 665 mobile platform could be powering the Realme 5s. The base model of the phone may feature 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage.

For shooting selfies, the Realme 5s may possesses a 13-megapixel selfie camera. It could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The ColorOS 6 skinned Android 9 Pie OS may run on the device.

There is no information on the pricing of the Realme 5s. There is a possibility that Realme may either phase out Realme 5 or sell it with a discounted price tag after the arrival of Realme 5s. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more on its pricing and the fate of Realme 5.

UP NEXT: Realme X2 Pro flagship smartphone goes official in Europe; price starts at €399

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On Nov. 20, Realme India will be launching its first flagship phone – the Realme X2 Pro in India. Yesterday, the ‘Realme 5s Coming Soon’ text had appeared on the landing page of the Realme X2 Pro on Indian retailer site Flipkart. On the Flipkart app, the Realme 5s is listed among the upcoming smartphones for India. The listing has revealed the rear design of the phone and some of its key features.

The below show screengrab shows the smartphone sporting a diamond-patterned design on its red-colored back. It could be equipped with a polycarbonate rear with a glossy finish. The back panel of the Realme 5s is fitted with a 48-megapixel quad camera system. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear.

The front design of the Realme 5s has not been revealed yet. However, it may sport the same waterdrop-style notch screen as the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. The screenshot also confirms that the smartphone will be breaking cover alongside the Realme X2 Pro on Nov. 20.

Editor’s Pick: Realme X2 Pro flagship smartphone goes official in Europe; price starts at €399

The Realme 5 has a 12-megapixel quad camera system whereas the Realme 5 Pro has a 48-megapixel quad camera setup. This indicates that the Realme 5s could be slotted between the Realme 5 and 5 Pro handsets. The Realme 5 is powered by Snapdragon 665 whereas the Realme 5 Pro features the Snapdragon 712 SoC. Hence, there is a possibility that the Realme 5s could be equipped with Snapdragon 675 / 710 chipset.

It is advisable to wait for newer official information to appear to know more about the specs of the Realme 5s. The Realme 5s is also coming to Thailand in the near future. The NBTC certification of the phone had revealed that it has a model number of RMX1925.

Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro Specifications and Price

Currently, the Realme 5 is available in India in models like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage with respective price tags of Rs. 8,999 (~$125), Rs. 9,999 (~$139) and Rs. 10,999 (~$153). On the other side, the Realme 5 Pro variant such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$195), Rs. 14,999 (~$209) and Rs. 16,999 (~$238).

The Realme 5 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display whereas the 6.3-inch full HD+ display is available on the Pro sibling. These phones are respectively equipped with 5,000mAh and 4,035mAh batteries. The Pro variant supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology through USB-C. The Android 9 Pie OS based ColorOS 6 runs on the Realme 5 and 5 Pro phones.

For shooting selfies, the Realme 5 has a 13-megapixel front camera and the Pro model has a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The Realme 5 has a 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera on its back. On the other side, Realme 5 Pro features a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera unit. A rear positioned fingerprint reader can be found on both phones.

UP NEXT: Realme 5’s latest update brings Dark Mode and wide-angle video recording

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The Realme 5 is about getting an upgraded version in the Realme 5s that should launch very soon. That has not stopped the brand from pushing the latest update to its older models. The Realme has reportedly released a new update for the Realme 5. The new firmware brings along the October 2019 security patch to the smartphone.

The new firmware comes with the version number RMX1911EX_11_A.18 and perhaps, the most spectacular features it brings along is a system-wide dark mode. This feature is already available on the Realme 1, U1, 5 Pro, X, XT, and the Realme 3 Pro.

EDITOR’S PICK: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

Additionally, the update ushers in the ability to record videos using the phone’s 8MP ultrawide angle camera. It also lets users expand the notification bar with a swipe down gesture on the home screen. Other new features include;

• Improved the brightness of rear main camera
• Optimized low light scene shooting for rear portrait mode
• Improved preview clarity of rear camera
• Optimized the issue of noise on the subject’s face with front and rear camera
• Optimized low light scene shooting for rear portrait mode

It also brings along bug fixes such as the issue of battery that cannot be fully charged.

As for the update schedule, the company says it will roll out in stages. First, a limited number of users will receive it. Thereafter, the update will roll out to a broader audience in a few days time if there is no bugs detection.

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One of the smartest things to do when looking for affordable smartphones is considering devices with long battery life. Since battery life is one of the biggest problems on modern smartphones, the efficient components often present on affordable devices paired with a big battery can ensure a very long battery life so that you can even forget your charger at home for at least two days. In this article, we compared three of the most amazing battery phones available in the midrange segment, from three different brands. We are talking about the Oppo A9 2020, the Realme 5 by Oppo’s sub-brand and the Samsung Galaxy M30s. All of them come with huge batteries, especially if we consider its specifications, and they can guarantee two days of battery life. But which one lasts more and which has the highest value for money? Here we will try to answer these questions.

Oppo A9 2020 vs Realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s

Design

Do not expect a great design from these handsets. All of them are made with a cheap plastic body, despite it may seem the opposite in some pictures like the one above. The look I prefer the most is the one of the Realme 5 since it comes with a reflective back in gradient colors and with a prismatic effect. Realme 5 also guarantees splash resistance. But you should keep note that Samsung Galaxy M30s is the most compact device, despite it mounts a bigger battery, due to its smaller display and a very high screen-to-body ratio.

Display

The display of the Samsung Galaxy M30s is the most amazing one and it is even one of the best in the market if we consider the price range. It is the only phone of this trio to sport a Super AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, so it provides a higher level of detail, deeper and more brilliant colors. Unfortunately, the display is slightly smaller than the ones found on Oppo A9 2020 and Realme 5, but we recommend it since both Oppo A9 2020 and Realme 5 are equipped with below-average HD+ displays. In each case, the fingerprint scanner is placed on the back.

Specs & Software

The Exynos 9611 chipset mounted on the Samsung Galaxy M30s is generally better than the Snapdragon 665 since it offers high performance and more efficiency, thanks to the 10 nm production process. But it is not a huge difference. That is why I prefer the Oppo A9 2020: despite it is fueled by the Snapdragon 665, it is the only to sport up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage making it faster in a lot of tasks. Android 9 Pie is installed out of the box on all the phones. Each of these devices features a micro SD dedicated slot to expand the internal storage without renouncing to the dual SIM slot.

Camera

The most advanced camera department on the paper belongs to the Oppo A9 2020. It has a quad camera including a 48 MP main sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor, as well as a nice 16 MP front camera. It has a brighter focal aperture than Samsung Galaxy M30s and one more sensor, and it is even able to record 4K videos. Realme 5 is the worst one due to its 12 MP main sensor, but it has a useful dedicated macro camera for close shots.

Battery

All of these devices are battery phones and they can ensure two days of battery life even with pretty intensive usage. But still, there is a big difference between Samsung Galaxy M30s and its two rivals. The Galaxy M30s has a much bigger 6000 mAh battery and even a very efficient AMOLED display, so it lasts more on a single charge. It even supports the fastest charging technology, even though this does not mean it will charge faster since it has a bigger battery. On the other hand, the Oppo A9 2020 features reverse charging and it is the only which can be used as a power bank to charge other devices.

Price

Oppo A9 2020 is sold with a €249/$275 price on the global market, while Samsung Galaxy M30s starts from €259/$285. Realme 5 is not available globally and it costs €185/$204 in its base variant, in the Asian market. But if you are a global user you should not worry too much, since Realme 5 loses this comparison (despite it would probably have a more affordable price). Oppo A9 2020 is the best if you are searching for the best cameras and reverse charging, but if you want the longest battery life and a better display, then Samsung Galaxy M30s is a more correct option for your needs.

• Read More: OPPO A9 (2020), A5 (2020) launched in India; Specifications, features and price

Oppo A9 2020 vs Oppo Realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s: PROs and CONS

Oppo A9 2020

PROs

• Long battery life
• Better cameras
• Reverse charging
• Wide display

CONS

• HD display

Oppo Realme 5

PROs

• Splash resistant
• Fast charging
• Wide display
• Interesting design

CONS

• Worse cameras

Samsung Galaxy M30s

PROs

• Huge battery
• Nice display
• UFS storage
• Fast charging

CONS

• Less interesting design

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Realme seems to be planning to expand its Realme 5 series as a new smartphone with model number RMX1925 has been spotted. The model number has been spotted at India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) agency of Thailand has approved it as the Realme 5s phone.

Now that the Realme 5s has been certified by aforementioned authorities, it is safe to assume that India and Thailand will be some of the countries that will be receiving. Unfortunately, none of these listings have revealed the specifications of the Realme 5s.

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Currently, the Realme 5 is available in India in models like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage with respective price tags of Rs. 8,999 (~$127), Rs. 9,999 (~$141) and Rs. 10,999 (~$155). On the other side, the Realme 5 Pro variant such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$197), Rs. 14,999 (~$211) and Rs. 16,999 (~$240).

Probably, the Realme 5s could be slotted between Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro phones. It could be priced between Rs. 11,999 (~$169) and Rs. 13,999 (~$197) and may feature the more powerful Snapdragon 675 mobile platform. Belong to the Realme 5 family, the Realme 5 could be quad rear-mounted cameras. It is recommended to wait for further reports to spill more information on the Realme 5s smartphone.

Editor’s Pick: Realme X2 gets 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage model in China; costs 1,799 Yuan ($254)

Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro Specifications

The Realme 5 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display and it is powered by Snapdragon 665 whereas the Realme 5 Pro has a 6.3-inch full HD+ display and it is fueled by Snapdragon 712. The Realme 5 supports only 10W charging for its 5,000mAh battery. The Pro model has a smaller 4,035mAh battery that is equipped with support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology through USB-C.

The Realme 5 and 5 Pro phones are preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS that is flavored ColorOS 6. For capturing selfies, the Realme 5 has a 13-megapixel sensor whereas the Pro variant has a 16-megapixel lens. The Realme 5 has a 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system on its rear. The rear shell of the Realme 5 Pro features a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera unit. Both phones are equipped with rear-mounted fingerprint sensors.

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Realme is celebrating ‘Realme Festive Days’ in collaboration with Flipkart between Sept. 29 and Oct. 4. In just one day, the newcomer brand has managed to sell 1 million smartphones. For Realme fans in India, it’s a good time to purchase Realme phones since they are now available with attractive discounts.

On Flipkart, Realme has been the bestselling smartphone brand since June, July and August. In August, Realme accounted for 41.5 percent of smartphones sales on the retailer site. Xiaomi came second with 30.2 percent and Vivo was next with 6.8 percent sales. Hence, the Chinese brand is celebrating festive sales on Flipkart until Oct. 4.

During the ongoing sales on Flipkart, customers who purchase a Realme phone can avail the Complete Mobile Protection plan only for Re. 1. The reason behind it is that CMIR Mobile Industry Consumer Insights have rated Realme as the number one Quality Smartphone Brand in September.

Editor’s Pick:Realme C2 gets September security patch and Digital Wellbeing via new update

Until Oct. 4, the recently launched Realme XT is on open sale on Flipkart and Realme.com. The Snapdragon 712 chipset powered smartphone that comes with a 64-megapixel quad camera, a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint scanner and a 4,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support is available with a price tag of Rs. 15,999 (~$225) for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage starting variant. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models of the Realme XT are respectively priced at Rs. 16,999 (~$239) and Rs. 18,999 (~$266).

During the sale period, Realme is offering one year extended warranty for the buyers of Realme XT through Realme.com. ICICI bank card users are eligible for 10 percent discount on the smartphone.

On Flipkart, the Realme X is available with a starting price of Rs. 16,999. The Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro respectively start at Rs. 10,999 (~$154) and Rs. 12,999 (~$182). Realme 3i, Realme 5 and Realme 2 Pro are available with respective starting price of Rs. 7,999 (~$112), Rs. 8,999 (~$126) and Rs. 8,999. The Realme C2 has a starting price of Rs. 5,999 (~$84).

UP NEXT: Realme X2 Pro official page confirms SD855+, 64MP quad cameras with 20x hybrid zoom

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I’ve said it time and again that Oppo subsidiary Realme is doing quite a great job with software updates, way better than its parent company. On top of observing timeliness with monthly security patches, Realme has also done a pretty decent job with major OS upgrades. Now, they’re on track with a brand new software update for the Realme 5.

Realme’s new update for the Realme 5 smartphone in is currently on rolling out in India. The update is being rolled out in stages and should reach all users in a couple of days. According to the official changelog from Realme, the update will include several improvements to the camera and Digital Wellbeing feature.

Among other improvements, the Realme 5 update improves the clarity and preview effect in the portrait mode and enhances the clarity in the HDR mode. The update also improves the effect of the primary rear camera in the zoom mode. Further, there are improvements towards the colour performance and clarity of the front camera and the colour performance of macro photography.

The changelog also mentions that the update will improve system stability. It brings firmware version RMX1911EX_11_A.13. This software update will hit all the Realme 5 devices gradually. The OTA is currently rolling out to a limited number of users. “If no critical bugs are found, the full rollout will be completed in the upcoming days,” the company said.

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The Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5 are the less powerful versions of the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme 5 Pro. Both phones are different but they also share some similarities.

For starters, the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5 are both powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, so performance should definitely be the same on both devices if all other things are equal. They also both have quad rear cameras and their displays have the same notch design.

However, there are also some key differences which will influence your purchase.

Redmi has gone with premium materials for its phone; using Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides just as it did with the Redmi Note 7. It also uses an FHD+ panel, has a primary 48MP rear camera and a USB Type-C port just like its predecessor. Realme, on the other hand, covers only the front with Gorilla Glass while the rear is made of polycarbonate. The display is also an HD+ panel and it sports the old MicroUSB port. However, it packs a bigger battery – 5000mAh (10W charging) against the Redmi’s 4000mAh (18W charging) battery, is splash resistant and has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

While both phones are yet to be available in the same market simultaneously (Redmi Note 8 is still only available in China while the Realme 5 is available in India), it is only a matter of time before that happens.

The Realme 5 with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at INR 10,999 (~$153) while the Redmi Note 8 with the same configuration is priced at CNY 999 (~$141). The price of the Redmi Note 8 will definitely change when it launches in India but its Chinese price should give a rough idea of the Indian price tag.

We are curious to know which our readers will purchase, so this week’s poll is to help us see which of these two mid-range princes is the more preferred option. So, please go ahead and vote below.

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Are you looking for a best-buy in the midrange segment? If so, there are a lot of smartphones released during the last months which correspond to this description, including some of the main mid-rangers from the best brands. We recently saw the debut of the Redmi Note 8 that is the successor of the best-selling Xiaomi phone of the year, as well as Samsung Galaxy A50s which is the successor of one of the best-selling Samsung mid-rangers. Alongside these two handsets, even the Realme 5 hitten the market and it is the last affordable phone from Oppo’s sub-brand which is rivaling Redmi in the Asian market. All of these devices offer a well-balanced specs sheet at a very affordable price, that is why we think comparing them is an amazing idea for whoever is searching for the best value for money device in the sub-€200 segment.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A50s

Design

Unfortunately, we do not get a premium design with any of these handsets. In order to launch them at very affordable prices, the manufacturers decided to build them with a plastic body. So do not expect an amazing build quality, neither a premium look. Realme 5 is the only splash resistant phone here, while the Samsung Galaxy A50s is the only with an in-display fingerprint reader. Which would be your choice basing on these elements?

Display

As you probably understood if your smartphone-addicted, given that it comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner, the Samsung Galaxy A50s has a Super AMOLED panel too. Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5 both come with an IPS display (Realme 5 even has a lower HD resolution), while thanks to the AMOLED technology Galaxy A50s offers deeper blacks and more brilliant colors. That is why I would prefer its display over its rivals. The display size is more or less the same, Redmi Note 8 is just slightly smaller than its opponents with a 6.3-inch size and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Specs & Software

According to overall benchmark scores and to the user experience a lot of people verified, the Snapdragon 665 chipset found on the Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5 is slightly more performing than the Exynos 9610 found on the Galaxy A50s. But the difference is so marginal that I would not mind. Instead, you should note that, unlike the Redmi Note 8 and the Galaxy A50s, Realme 5 does not have a memory configuration with 6 GB of RAM but it stops at just 4 GB. In each case, you get a highly customized user interface based on Android 9. If I had to choose depending on the potential performance, I would go for the Redmi Note 8.

Camera

The darker focal aperture of the Samsung Galaxy A50s alongside the inferior main sensor of the Realme 5 would let me define the Redmi Note 8 as the best camera phone of the comparison, at least when it comes to rear cameras. If we talk about front cameras, the Samsung Galaxy A50s is a lot better thanks to its superior 32 MP snapper.

Battery

The higher battery capacity of the Realme 5 and its lower display resolution will make it last a lot more on a single charge than both the Galaxy A50s and Redmi Note 8. So Realme 5 is undoubtedly the winner of the battery comparison.

Price

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A50s: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

PROs

• Affordable price
• Nice cameras
• Good battery life
• Compact

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme 5

PROs

• Wide display
• Huge battery
• Very affordable
• Splash resistant

CONS

• HD display

Samsung Galaxy A50s

PROs

• High performance
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Big battery
• Best display

CONS

• Costlier

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Realme 5 went on sale in India for the first time yesterday through Flipkart and Realme India’s official website. The smartphone went out of stock just 30 minutes into the sale. Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth later posted on Twitter that the company sold 120,000 units of the smartphone on the very first day. Realme has now scheduled the next sale on Aug.30, starting 12 PM.

120,000 units and counting! Thank you for such an amazing response for #realme5. Stay tuned for the next sale at 8 PM today. pic.twitter.com/chzOmVcmQa

— Madhav '5'Quad (@MadhavSheth1) August 27, 2019

Realme 5 Specifications and Price

The Realme 5 features a 6.5-inch HD LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9, and is Gorilla Glass 3 certified. The handset features a splash-resistant body.

The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 665 SoC with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/128GB of internal storage. The device sports a quad rear camera setup. It consists of a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultra wide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front-facing camera is a 13-megapixel unit. The Realme 5 draws power from a 5,000 mAh battery and runs on the Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6.

The base price of the Realme 5 for the 3GB + 32GB variant is Rs. 9,999 (~$139). The higher-spec 4GB + 64GB variant is available at Rs. 10,999 (~$153). The range-topping 4GB + 128GB variant commands Rs. 11,999 (~$167).

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Realme launched its new smartphones in India last week — Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro. Now, the Realme 5 smartphone is all set to go on sale in India for the first time today. It will be available through Flipkart and Realme.com.

The Realme 5 comes in three variants — 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, costing ₹9,999 (~$139), ₹10,999 (~$153), and ₹11,999 (~$167) respectively. The device comes in two color options — Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.

The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The company claims that it features a 30 percent reduced notch and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor, making it the first device in the Indian market to be powered by this chipset. It comes with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a dedicated microSD card which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

As for the camera department, the phone comes with a quad-camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The photography features of the Realme 5 include nightscape mode, Chroma Boost, PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video shooting and 4K video shooting at 30fps.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, a GPS/ A-GPS, a3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port. The smartphone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the redesigned ColorOS 6.0 user interface on top. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security. The handset is powered by a massive 5,000mAh battery.

Up Next: Samsung Galaxy M30s with 48-megapixel triple rear cameras likely to launch in September

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The Realme 5 and 5 Pro launched a few days back in India with quad cameras. The same phone will soon be released in China as well. Now, the more powerful sibling, the Realme 5 Pro has just passed through TENAA confirming that the launch is nearing. The specifications of the device that passed TENAA is exactly the same as the Indian version.

The Realme 5 Pro will come with the Snapdragon 712 2.3GHz processor with 4GB and 64GB of storage. There should be more memory variants available at launch with up to 8GB RAM options. Realme has added a quad-camera setup on the device, a first for the brand, featuring a 48MP primary sensor, 8MP wide-angle sensor, 2MP macro lens, and another 2MP portrait lens. The front camera will be a 16MP sensor. The battery is also going to be the same as the Indian version featuring 4000mAh.

Editor’s Pick: Realme 5 Pro Review: Quad Camera Experience at a Budget! + Giveaway

The Realme 5 Pro Chinese variant that passed TENAA comes in sparkling blue color. The company should launch the crystal green variant too at launch since green is trending in the smartphone industry these days. We still don’t have a release date for the Realme 5 Pro in China, but a new teaser hints that we could see it as soon as September 4. Since the Chinese pricing is usually lower than Indian pricing, we can expect it to start at around 1200 yuan (~$170).

UP NEXT: Redmi Note 8 Pro with 64MP triple cameras launching on August 29

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In the last years, there are sub-brands which are selling even more than their mother companies. Just look at Honor which carried Huawei’s sales for years and Redmi which is continuously launching best-sellers every year. Recently, a new best-selling sub-brand is born: it is called Realme and it is an Oppo’s brand. Realme 5 debuted a few days ago with an incredibly high value for money and it seems definitely the best rival for some of the latest Redmi and Honor phones. Here, we compared it with the best-selling Redmi Note 7 and with the new Honor 9X which represent two of the most balanced smartphones under every point of view, among value for money phones. They all represent amazing choices under €200 for most people, and here you will learn which one has more potentialities.

Realme 5 vs Honor 9X vs Redmi Note 7

Design

The pop-up camera and the notch-less display make the Honor 9X a much more futuristic and attractive smartphone. And if you add the suggestive light effects varying on light reflection, you get an even more amazing design. It even has a side-mounted fingerprint reader so that the rear cover looks cleaner. But there is one thing in which the Honor 9X is inferior when it comes to aesthetics: the build quality. Honor 9X sports a traditional polycarbonate design, unlike the Redmi Note 7 which comes with a glass back. But in this case, the screen-to-body ratio is higher and there is even a waterdrop notch. What do you prefer: a more futuristic design or better materials?

Display

Despite it has a wide 6.5-inch screen, Realme 5 loses this comparison due to a lower display resolution. It has just an HD panel, while its rivals are both Full HD+. If I had to choose between Redmi Note 7 and Honor 9X, I would go for the latter simply because it has a bigger display and it is notch-less. But the quality is very similar, so there is not a real better device here. Both are IPS panels and they come with the same 1080p resolution.

Specs & Software

For the first time, a Kirin chipset by Huawei dominates over Snapdragon 6xx chipsets by Qualcomm. The Kirin 810 found on the Honor 9X is built at 7 nm just like flagship chipsets and it provides blazing speeds and very low energy consumption. Further, the Honor 9X also provides the highest-end memory configuration with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. At the second place, you can find the Realme 5 as it is powered by a slightly better chipset than the Redmi Note 7, but note that it does not exist in a configuration with 6 GB of RAM, unlike the Redmi Note 7. In each case, you get a customized Android fork: Color OS, MIUI, and EMUI.

Camera

None of these handsets is a camera phone, but they have more than sufficient camera performances. When it comes to rear sensors, Redmi Note 7 wins the comparison for a low margin, if we only talk about overall photo quality in normal conditions. But Realme 5 has two additional sensors (quad camera) including an ultrawide lens and a dedicated macro camera, so it is way more versatile. And we think it is more important for a mid-ranger.

Battery

The huge 5000 mAh battery and the efficient 6.5-inch display make the Realme 5 the battery king in this trio. It is able to last two days on a single charge even with the most stressed usage pattern.

Price

€180/$200 for Redmi Note 7 and Honor 9X, €125/$138 (in India) for Realme 5. Overall, I would choose the Honor 9X for its wider display, better look, and nice hardware. But Realme 5 is the best for people seeking for the most versatile camera and the longest battery life.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen smashed severally but remains unscathed

Realme 5 vs Honor 9X vs Redmi Note 7: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

• Worldwide availability
• Affordable price
• Good battery life
• Good choice of variants

CONS

• Worse hardware department

Realme 5

PROs

• Wide display
• Huge battery
• Very affordable
• Pretty nice performance

CONS

• HD display

Huawei Honor 9X

PROs

• Higher performance
• Bigger display
• Big battery
• Best design

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Marketed as the new ‘Powerhouse,’ the realme 5 offers the largest battery life ever in realme. The AI cooling works alongside power saving to extend the battery duration.

The Realme 5 is slated to hit the store shelves at noon on August 27th through Flipkart. Those who have restlessly been waiting for the first sale to kick-off can activate the ‘Notify Me’ button to get notified as soon as the phone comes back in stock.

The Indian e-commerce company is offering three realme 5 variants including 3GB RAM+32GB ROM, 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, and 4GB RAM+128GB ROM at considerably lowered prices. So without wasting more time, let us check out the details.

Realme 5 (Crystal Blue) – 3GB RAM | 32GB ROM

Available in an eye-catching Crystal Blue color option, the 3GB RAM+32GB ROM Realme 5 model will be carrying a 10,999 INR price tag, but it will soon go up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of 9,999 INR on Flipkart. Thanks to this 9 percent discount, you end up saving 1,000 INR, but that’s not all.

You can follow this link to activate the ‘Notify Me’ button so that you receive a notification as soon as the phone goes up for sale on Flipkart.

Realme 5 (Crystal Purple) – 4GB RAM | 64GB ROM

There’s an 8 percent off on the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM Realme 5 variant which would normally set you back 11,999 INR. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can get your hands on this model by shelling out only 10,999 INR.

Given that the phone is yet to up for sale on Flipkart, you can follow this link and activate the ‘Notify Button.’ You’d be notified as soon as this model is available.

Realme 5 (Crystal Purple) – 4GB RAM | 128GB ROM

Those who fancy having more storage space on their mobile devices can go for the slightly larger Realme 5 variant that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of internal storage capacity. While this variant normally retails for 12,999 INR, Flipkart is giving its loyal users a chance to buy it for just 11,999 INR.

To ensure you do not end up missing this 7 percent discount, all you need to do is to visit this link and click on the ‘Notify Me’ button. Flipkart will send you an alert once this model goes up for grabs.

Aside from 1,000 INR discounts, you can get a 5 percent Unlimited Cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card, HDFC Bank Debit Cards, and 5 percent off with Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card. An absolute steal at this price, the Realme 5 offer the following features:

• 16.51 cm (6.5 inch) HD+ display
• Fingerprint
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa Core 2.0 GHz processor
• 12MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear-mounted cameras
• 13MP front camera
• ColorOS 6
• 5000mAh battery with AI power-saving technology

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We used to complain about the boredom of the budget phone market in early 2019, but now, we have to admit that it’s pretty wrong to draw the conclusion too early. We are not arguing that how the budget phone can challenge flagships in all aspects. We believe that a good budget phone can maintain a good overall balance with certain outgoing features beyond a result of compromise. The new released Realme 5 Pro is absolutely one of them.

The Realme Brand has been quite surprising in the industry this year. They have built up a good reputation in the global market with the Realme 3 and Realme X. But they’re not satisfied yet with the existing product line. At this point, the Realme 5 Pro shoulders a great mission to represent a new step for the brand.

Design & appearance

The front face of the Realme 5 Pro is pretty similar to most phones with water-drop notch display, which can remind you of many other models, such as the Xiaomi A3 and the OnePlus 7. But the rear design is diverse from the others. The vertical 4-camera combination with cutting texture inherits the design gene of realme and brings a richer visual effect.

At first glance, it really brought a more comfortable and elegant visual experience than those phones with the color-gradient rear. The fingerprint reader is in the central area, which is easy to touch. It can also be a shutter button when taking photos, but I really don’t suggest to turn it on as a shutter, because it’s really easy to touch by mistake. Although the camera combination is a bit bump-up, unlike the OnePlus 7, the upright position makes it less intrusive in your hand. Otherwise, its weight of 184g does not cause much discomfort after holding it for a long time.

Display

The Realme 5 Pro has a 6.3-inch LCD display, with 2340×1080 resolution and 450nit brightness. For the front face, thanks to the edge control, the display achieves a high screen-to-body ratio of 90.8%. And it is covered by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The Realme 5 Pro doesn’t offer many options on color mode. So, if only judge it with its standard mode, it actually looks nice and detailed. Based on our review experience, it could be a better choice for a budget phone to have a mature LCD display rather than a cheap AMOLED display.

Qual Camera experience

The rear camera combination is one of the most remarkable features of the Realme 5 Pro. Several weeks before, we talked about the Xiaomi CC9, a budget phone with a flagship-level main camera, while now you have another choice and even reach a better photography experience. The Realme has 4 cameras on the rear. It packs a SONY 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture; a second 8-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/2.25 aperture, a third macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture and the last portrait lens. The primary camera is the SONY IMX586 camera, which also can be found on a lot of flagships this year, such as Mi9 and the OnePlus 7 Pro.

The 48MP primary camera ensures that the image reaches much detail so that you can have your second creation by cutting the image. Otherwise, the Realme 5 Pro inherits the Chroma Boost feature to further enhances the photographic effect. The AI engine can recognize scene information and then present a final image with delightful colors and real details. Under low light conditions, it supports a ‘4 in 1’ big-pixel feature to help you shoot brighter photos with better detail. The Realme 5 Pro features a Nightscapes mode, which remarkably boosts the night photo shooting. The final image is produced by a multi-frame combination. It achieves a better brightness balance, noise reduction, and excellent dynamic range.

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For the wide-angle camera, it’s basically for outdoor photography. The Realme 5 Pro solves the main problem of most wide-angle shooting, the edge distortion. The images with good bright conduction perform well, but when it comes to night scenes, the noise problem and detail blurring are quite obvious.

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While for the portrait and macro mode, such kind of features no doubt bring much fun on phone photography. From the samples, it does achieve special effects with good background blurring and subject outstanding. Especially for portrait mode, matching the Realme filter system, it really improves a fine tone with portrait style. But, on the other hand, these two cameras probably are only built for limited scenarios. If you are a special photographer, you probably would like it.

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Performance

The Realme 5 Pro runs a snapdragon 712 CPU, which has claimed 10% improvement from the Snapdragon 710. And from the result of Geekbench 4, the single-core score is over 1900, which is even close to the snapdragon 835. So literally it won’t have any problem with system fluency. And let’s see it’s gaming performance, in the PUBG MOBILE test with default settings, it can reach a high refresh rate at 59 fps, which also have some fluctuation at around 30fps-60fps during the test. Compared to the snapdragon 665 on the Xiaomi A3 and the 710 on the Xiaomi CC9, the Realme 5 Pro seems to be more ambitious to build up overall performance besides an ultra-camera step.

As a result, a snapdragon 712 does mean a lot for someone who is searching for a balanced budget phone. Otherwise, on the software level, the Realme 5 Pro supports a feature called Hyperboost 2.0. it improves both the frame performance and the touching response. In actual gaming, it really brings a fluent experience, which in 2019, is more than what a budget phone can give you.

Battery

For the battery, the realme 5 Pro has 4000mAh capacity and a VOOC 3.0 fast charging at 20W. To get a full charging on Realme 5 Pro, it only takes you around 80 mins. It’s pretty common to see the compromise on the fast-charging, while over the Realme 5 Pro, the fast-charging support is much like a bonus.

Conclusion

Otherwise, features like the 3.5mm headphone jack and dual-channel WIFI connection also construct a good image that how Realme concerns user experience. For Vlogger users, the Sony IMX586 with EIS (Electric Image Stabilization) guarantees the video shooting capacity up to 4K/30fps. In conclusion, All these kinds of specs make the Realme 5 Pro stand out from the mid-range crowd.

Giveaway – Win a Realme 5 Pro Quad Camera Smartphone

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Oppo’s sub-brand just unveiled a new series of smartphones focused on quality-price ratio including the Realme 5 and the Realme 5 Pro. Two phones with an amazing specs sheet sold in the most affordable price range you can expect for this kind of device. We believe that the new line-up is composed of the perfect competitors of the new Xiaomi Mi CC series which includes the Mi CC9 and the Mi CC9e also known as the Xiaomi Mi A3. Given that the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the one sold outside China, we decided to compare it with the Realme 5 as we believe they are very similar choices with an amazingly high value for money, actually among the best ones in their price range. But each of them is more valid for certain kinds of users. Here we will try to let you understand which one is the best for your needs.

Oppo Realme 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A3

Design

Both Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3 boast a very attractive body with reflective backs and gradient colors, but if you really want the best design and build quality, then there is nothing better than Xiaomi Mi A3 in its price range. Just like premium phones, it has both a glass back and an aluminum frame, and you can not expect a better thing from a so affordable device. On the other hand, note that Realme 5 is splash resistant, you may need it if you want to use your phone under the rain or in similar situations. Also keep in mind that Xiaomi Mi A3 has an in-display fingerprint reader, while Realme 5 does not.

Display

Displays are not the strongest point of Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3. Unfortunately, both feature just an HD (720p) resolution, while most of the phones sold at those prices come with Full HD+ display. Between these two devices, Xiaomi Mi A3 should offer the best display quality as it is equipped with an AMOLED panel instead of an LCD one. And, as mentioned above, it has an in-display fingerprint reader. But Xiaomi Mi A3 has a very small display that is amazing for compact phone lovers, but if you want a phone for the best multimedia experience, gaming or productivity, then Realme 5 is better due to its wide 6.5-inch screen.

Specs & Software

Same chipset and similar memory configurations, but Xiaomi Mi A3 has an added value: it is part of the Android One program. So, besides offering a more lightweight and well-optimized user experience, it is even updated faster and more constantly as Android One is supported directly by Google. Still, Realme 5 has pretty nice performance and a special AI Freezer feature which freezes background apps by detecting when the user does not need them.

Camera

Realme 5 is one of the few very affordable handsets to feature a quad camera setup on its rear side, including a dedicated macro camera. But despite the presence of a more versatile camera department, I prefer the Xiaomi Mi A3 because it has a more convincing 48 MP main sensor which captures a lot of detail with its Quad Bayer technology. Further, the Xiaomi Mi A3 has a way better selfie camera with a 32 MP resolution. The Realme 5 Pro would win the rear cameras battle, but unfortunately, it is not part of this comparison.

• Read More: Giveaway – Win a Realme 5 Pro Quad Camera Smartphone

Battery

Thanks to their efficient chipsets and their HD displays, Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi A3 can last a lot longer than most of the smartphones out there on a single charge. Given that it has about 1000 mAh more in terms of capacity, we believe that Realme 5 will last more in most of the scenarios. Xiaomi Mi A3 has a definitely more efficient display, but the difference in capacity is too big for it.

Price

In the Indian market, Realme 5 carries a starting price tag of just €125/$140, while Xiaomi Mi A3 starts from €220/$245 in the global market. We still do not know how much Realme 5 will cost globally, but do not expect a so different price compared to the Mi A3. Overall, Realme 5 may be a better choice for a lot of people due to its bigger display. But if we exclude the smaller display, Xiaomi Mi A3 looks slightly better due to its awesome cameras, in-display fingerprint reader, Android One, and build quality.

Oppo Realme 5 vs Xiaomi Mi A3: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme 5

PRO

• Bigger display
• Bigger battery
• Splash resistant
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Worse display quality

Xiaomi Mi A3

PRO

• More compact
• Android One
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• Better cameras
• Great build quality

CONS

• Small display

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The Realme 5 series have gone official in India. As expected, it includes Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. These phones have arrived to replace predecessor Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro phones that were unveiled earlier this year. The predecessor models were equipped with dual rear cameras. The company has not only skipped a generation to launch the successor models as Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro, but also it has leapt to quad cameras on both devices.

Realme 5 Pro Specifications

The Realme 5 Pro features a 6.5-inch waterdrop-notch IPS LCD display. The big display supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The handset promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90.6 percent. The rear side of the phone features a refreshed crystal design with holographic color effect. Also, the phone comes with splash-resistant coating.

e Snapdragon 712 chipset is present under the hood of the Realme 5 Pro. The SoC is assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM. The maximum storage available on the smartphone is 128 GB UFS 2.1. There is dedicated microSD card slot for more storage.

The 4,035mAh battery of the Realme 5 Pro carries support for 20WVOOC 3.0 flash charging through USB-C. It takes 80 minutes to fully charge the device, claims the company. The speaker of the smartphone is powered with Dirac HD and Smart PA.

The Realme 5 Pro has a front-facing camera of Sony IMX471 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a fingerprint scanner and a quad camera setup at the top-left corner. It includes the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens with 4cm focal length and f/2.4 aperture. Chroma Boost, nightscape mode, PDAF, EIS, 960fps slow-motion video shooting, and 4K video recording at 30fps are some of the photography features of the smartphone.

Editor’s Pick: Realme 5 Pro Review: Quad Camera Experience at a Budget! + Giveaway!!!

Realme 5 Specifications and Features

The Realme 5 has same-sized display as the Pro model, but it carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The company claims that it features a 30 percent reduced notch. It offers a screen space of 89 percent. The splash-resistant rear of the Realme 5 also comes with attractive crystal design.

The Realme 5 is the first Snapdragon 665 powered smartphone to launch in India. The SoC is assisted by up to 4 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the smartphone has 128 GB of native storage. A dedicated microSD card is also available on the device.

The Realme 5 has a massive 5,000mAh battery with fast charging technology support. The massive battery promises 718 hours of standby time, 49 hours of calling, 30 hours of music playback and 21 hours of full HD video playback. For shooting selfies, the Realme 5 has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The back panel of the Realme 5 also features a quad camera setup. The Realme 5 features a quad camera setup that consists of a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. The photography features of the Realme 5 include nightscape mode, Chroma Boost, PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video shooting and 4K video shooting at 30fps. The handse tis equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Realme 5 series along with redesigned ColorOS 6.0 UI. The Realme 5 Pro features for Hyper Boost 2.0 for optimized performance. The ColorOS on both devices offers better privacy features and hotspot management. The Realme 5 series also carry support for Google AR Core.

Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 Pricing and Availability

The pricing and variants of the Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 are as follows:

Realme 5 Pro:

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 13,999 (~$195)
• 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 14,999 (~$209)
• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 16,999 (~$237)

Its first sale will be held on Sept. 4 at 12PM through Flipkart and Realme’s online store in India. It will be available in Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green color variants.

Realme 5:

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Rs. 9,999 (~$139)
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 10,999 (~$153)
• 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 11,999 (~$167)

The first sale of Realme 5 will take place on Aug. 27 through Flipkart and Realme’s online store at 12PM. Its color variants are Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.

Other products that were showcased at the Realme 5 launch event are Realme Tote Bag worth Rs. 1,199, Realme Iconic cases that are priced at Rs. 399, bass powered Realme Buds 2 for Rs. 599. Realme 5 series buyers can take advantage of Rs. 7,000 benefits from Reliance Jio, Rs. 2,000 cashback from Paytm and no cost EMI. The Realme Buds 2 will first sale will be held on Sept. 4. From Sept. 11, it will be available at online and offline stores. The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro will be also available through offline stores in near future.

Lastly, the Chinese firm revealed that it will be releasing a smartphone called Realme XT with 64-megapixel quad camera soon. It will be made official in India by September or in beginning weeks of October.

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There’s been a whole lot of information coming out regarding the Realme 5 all at the same time. The Realme 5 will join the Realme 5 Pro to make its debut on August 20. A recent official tweet confirmed the presence of a quad-camera setup with the main camera being a 48MP sensor.

Realme India’s CEO has now effectively confirmed the price range of the Realme 5 earlier today. The CEO hinted that the company is bringing next week “the world’s 1st quad-camera smartphone under 10k”. INR10,000 converts to roughly $140. This is similar to the price tag of the Realme 4 which came in at INR9,999.

Even though the price is similar to that of its predecessor, there are some key upgrades which will be the selling point for the Realme 5. Apart from being the first 48MP Quad camera smartphone in India, the Realme is the world’s first Quad-camera smartphone under INR10,000. The device will also come with a powerful Qualcomm chipset that would be launching for the first time in India. A Realme model RMX1911 appeared on GeekBench packing a Snapdragon 665 SoC. This is believed to be the Realme 5.

Some achievements on our technology journey
A. 1st to bring 48MP Quad camera smartphone in India
B. World’s 1st Quad camera smartphone under 10k 1st in India
C. Powerful Qualcomm chipset 1st time ever launching in India
All on 20th Aug #ProudIndian#HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/r9xDQt7PwM

— Madhav '5'Quad (@MadhavSheth1) August 15, 2019

Xiaomi Mi A3 is the only phone that uses a Snapdragon 665 chipset presently. So, even though the Realme 5 will be the only device in India rocking the SD 665 SoC, it won’t hold that title for long as the Mi A3 will debut a few days later.

UP NEXT: Realme announces a smartphone with quad camera, 64MP sensor

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On Aug. 20, Realme will be launching the Realme 5 series of smartphone. In October, the company is expected to unveil the Realme X Pro smartphone in the country. A Chinese tipster with a decent track record of upcoming smartphones has shared vital details on the specs of the next Realme phones. At the same time, Indian online retailer Flipkart has added dedicated landing pages for Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro.

In the leak, the tipster has shared an image that was originally released by Realme to reveal that it will be launching three phones with four rear-positioned cameras. It is speculated that these phones could be the forthcoming Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro and Realme X Pro smartphones.

The leaked information shared by the tipster reveals that the first phone in image which could be the Realme 5 has a 6.5-inch display that supports 720 pixels HD+ resolution. The second smartphone in the image could be the Realme 5 Pro also features the same-sized display with support for 1080 pixels full HD+ resolution. Previous leaks have revealed that the Realme 5 and 5 Pro will feature dewdrop notch on their displays. The Realme 5 Pro could be sporting an AMOLED display and it may feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Realme 5 is powered by Snapdragon 665 chipset. The Geekbench of the phone that was spotted recently had also claimed that the SD665 will be fueling the Realme 5. On the other sides, the Realme 5 Pro could be featuring the Snapdragon 712 chipset. It could be featuring a 48-megapixel quad camera setup whereas the Realme could be fitted with a less powerful quad camera setup.

Editor’s Pick: RealmeOS reported to arrive this year

Speaking of cameras, Flipkart has revealed that quad camera setup of the Realme 5 has a primary lens of f/1.8 aperture with 1.25micron pixel size, a 119-degree ultrawide lens, a macro lens and a portrait lens. The Realme Pro has 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 as primary lens, a 119-degree ultrawide lens, a super macro lens with 4cm focal length and a portrait lens.

The Realme 5 will be featuring a 5,000mAh battery and it features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is no information on the battery size of Realme 5 Pro. However, its landing page shows that it carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.

Coming back to the information shared by the Chinese tipster, it has further revealed that the purported Realme X Pro will be fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ flagship chipset. Also, it will be flaunting 64-megapixel quad cameras.

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The Realme 5 will be packing some serious upgrades when compared to its predecessor, the Realme 3. The major upgrade is the switch from dual rear cameras to quad rear camera setup. New promo materials have surfaced confirming more features.

If you are a fan of phones with big battery capacities, then it will please you to know that the Realme 5 will come with a 5000mAh battery, the biggest capacity on a Realme phone. The battery capacity is an increase of over 700mAh from the Realme 3’s 4230mAh battery capacity.

Unfortunately, Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) says the phone won’t have fast charging (VOOC 3.0). Realme already confirmed in a separate tweet that the Realme 5 Pro will have support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

Real fast charging without any heating issues even while using your smartphone – say goodbye to your charging woes with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 on #realme5Pro!
Launching at 12:30 PM, 20th August.
Know more: https://t.co/IczXkhy4lB #QuadCameraSpeedster pic.twitter.com/j3wlvgNH8u

— realme (@realmemobiles) August 14, 2019

The promo poster confirms the phone will be powered by a Snapdragon processor. Geekbench already revealed the chipset is the Snapdragon 665.

Another poster, which shows the rear of the device this time, reveals the main camera has an f/1.8 aperture. It also shows the phone will keep the fingerprint scanner on the rear. The variant in the poster is blue but there should be other colors available at launch.

The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro will launch on August 20 in India but before then Realme will launch its 64MP camera phone in China tomorrow.

(Source)

UP NEXT: Realme 5 Pro confirmed to have 48MP quad rear cameras

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On Aug. 20, Realme will be holding an unveil event to announce the Realme 5 series. Rumors surrounding the Realme 5 smartphone have claimed that it could be fueled by the Snapdragon 665 that was first seen on the China-exclusive Xiaomi Mi CC9e smartphone. Thailand’s NBTC certification body has certified the Realme 5 smartphone. The listing only confirms that the Realme 5 has a model number of RMX1911. At the same time, a Geekbench listing of the Realme RMX1911 has appeared to reveal that the smartphone is indeed fueled by Snapdragon 665 mobile platform.

The RMX1911 Geekbench listing reveals that the smartphone is powered by a processor that is mentioned as ‘trinket.’ Before the unveiling of the Snapdragon 665 powered Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the handset was spotted with the same trinket named processor. The Xiaomi Mi A3 is an Android One version of the Mi CC9e for international markets. It is also powered by Snapdragon 665. The multiple listings of Mi A3 on Geekbench also has trinket name for its processor.

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The Realme 5 Geekbench listing further reports that its Snapdragon 665 is assisted by 4 GB of RAM and it is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench, the Realme 5 has scored 1525. It has recorded a score of 5498 in its multi-core test.

The other specifications of the Realme 5 are currently under the wraps. The Realme 5 along with Realme 5 Pro will be debuting as the company’s first smartphones with quad cameras. The Realme 5 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel primary lens, an ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, a macro lens and a portrait lens. The handset is expected to continue to feature a dewdrop notch screen like the predecessor Realme 3 smartphone. The Realme 5 is expected to cost under Rs. 10,000.

The Realme 5 Pro is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 712 mobile platform. Also, the company has confirmed that it will be featuring the 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 as the main lens in its quad camera setup. In related news, Realme is likely to unleash the Realme X Pro with 64-megapixel quad camera setup in October.

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UP NEXT: RealmeOS reported to arrive this year

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Realme has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Aug. 20 to announce the Realme 5 series of smartphones. Probably, the company will debut the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones as the successors of the Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro phones that were made official earlier this year. Leaked information shared by 91mobiles states that the Realme 5 will be priced under Rs. 10,000 (~$141).

Citing information learnt from industry sources, the publication claims that the Realme 5 will be costing under Rs. 10,000 and its starting price could be Rs. 8,999 (~$127). The Realme 3 that was introduced in India in March had also arrived in the market with a starting cost Rs. 8,999. The publication has also claimed that the Realme 3 will be sporting a screen that supports HD+ resolution and it could be fueled by Snapdragon 600-series chipset.

The smartphone will be featuring a quad camera setup on its rear that may include a 16-megapixel primary lens. an ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, a macro lens and a depth sensor. Realme has also already confirmed that the Realme 5 Pro will be featuring the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel lens as the primary shooter in its quad camera system.

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Realme 3 Specifications and Features

Currently, the Realme 3 is available in three models such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 8,999 (~$127), Rs. 9,999 (~$141) and Rs. 10,999 (~$155). During the ongoing sale that lasts until Aug. 16, these variants can be availed for Rs. 8,499 (~$120), Rs. 9,499 (~$134) and Rs. 10,499 (~$148). It can be bought in colors like Radiant Blue, Dynamic Black, Classic Black and Diamond Red.

The Realme 3 has a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display that offers 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ resolution. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and ColorOS 6 UI. The MediaTek Helio P70 fuels the smartphone along with up to 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a maximum internal storage of 64 GB and there is a microSD card slot on the device for more storage.

The rear side of the Realme 3 features a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. For capturing selfies, it has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The handset is equipped with a 4,230mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

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UP NEXT: Realme X new variant 8GB + 256GB sale begins on August 18 in China

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Last week, Realme had recently teased it will be soon launching new Realme 5 series and Realme X series smartphones in the near future. Indian retailer site Flipkart has a dedicated page for Realme 5 series. The microsite shows that the Realme 5 series will be equipped with four rear-mounted cameras. It also confirms that the company will be holding an unveil event on Aug. 20 to announce the Realme 5 series.

The microsite for Realme 5 series on Flipkart reveals that it will be announced at 12:30PM on Aug. 20. The quad camera of the Realme 5 series will include a primary lens, an ultrawide lens, super macro lens and a portrait lens.

The primary lens of the Realme 5 series features a large aperture and a larger pixel size. The ultrawide lens of the phone offers 119-degree field-of-view. The third one is a macro lens with 4cm focal length. The portrait lens will ad sharpness and clarity to portrait shots. The microsite has no other information on the specifications of the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. On YouTube, Flipkart has shared a video that showcases the quad camera setup of the Realme 5 phone.

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Realme has recently confirmed that it will be launching a quad camera Realme phone with 64-megapixel primary lens. The Realme 5 that is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000 is unlikely to feature the 64-megapixel lens. The Realme 5 Pro may come with a better quad camera setup than the Realme 5. There is a possibility that the rumored Realme X Pro being an advanced phone will be equipped with a 64-megapixel lens in its quad camera setup.

Realme had recently held Camera Innovation Event in New Delhi, India to show off the photography prowess of a mysterious Realme phone with 64-meapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor. The handset was packed in special cases to conceal the design. The quad camera setup of the device features a 64-megapixel GW1 sensor that can shoot 16-megapixel shots in low-light conditions by relying on Tetracell technology, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.2 aperture, a super macro lens with 4cm focal length, 1.75micron pixel size and f/2.4 aperture and a portrait lens. Well, this phone seems to be Realme X Pro. However, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on it.

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Realme will unveil its 64MP quad-camera smartphone on August 15. There have been speculations about the name of the phone but we now have proof that it will launch as the Realme 5, though there is a chance it may add a “Pro” suffix to its name.

The proof comes from Realme’s own CEO, Madhav Sheth. The company executive has modified his user name on Twitter and changed it to Madhav ‘5’ Quad. The last time he did this was ahead of the launch of the Realme X when he changed his name to Madhav X.

The Realme 5 (Pro) will actually make an appearance at Thursday’s event but will be officially launched on August 15 in China. Other than it having quad rear cameras, one of which is a 64MP sensor, there is a lot we do not know about the phone.

Madhav Sheth also revealed more details about the phone in some tweets. The tweets are resolution test charts of the phone and they are compared to that of the Redmi K20 Pro which has a 48MP primary camera. Madhav Sheth says their 64MP phone (Realme 5) has better clarity than the Redmi K20 Pro.

This is a standard resolution test chart for cameras. You can see in both side areas and centre part realme is showing much clearer details while the other model lost clarity at a certain level. pic.twitter.com/Sf85AaMeu7

— Madhav '5'Quad (@MadhavSheth1) August 6, 2019

His tweet also says the phone will be revealed on Thursday and adds that it will be “the most practical choice at its price”.

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Yesterday, Realme had held a launch event in India to announce the much anticipated Realme X smartphone along with the cheaper Realme 3i smartphone. Soon after the launch of these smartphones, 91mobiles carried a report to reveal that the company will be launching the Realme 5 smartphone just before the Diwali festival in October in the country. The report also debunks rumors about Realme 4 and Realme 4 Pro smartphones.

Based on the information revealed by an anonymous Realme executive, the publication has reported that the company is not working on Realme 4 smartphone. Instead the successor of the Realme 3 will be dubbed as Realme 5. The Realme executive did not reveal why the company decided to skip the Realme 4 moniker. It could be because Chinese firms consider number 4 as bad omen. For example, OnePlus had skipped OnePlus 4 name for the successor for OnePlus 3 and 3T that arrived in the market as OnePlus 5.

If there is no Realme 4, there may not be Realme 4 Pro too. The publication has claimed that the executive did not reveal many details on the Realme 5. However, he has shared that the Realme 5 will be coming with features that are better than the Realme X smartphone. However, there is no confirmation on whether the Realme 5 will adopt a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera like the Realme X. Probably, there could be a more advanced model called Realme 5 Pro that may come with specs similar or better than the Realme X.

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Recently, new Realme phones were spotted on the database of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia. At that time, it was speculated that the newly spotted devices could be Realme 4 and Realme 4 Pro. However, it now appears that these could be Realme 5 series of smartphones.

The Realme X that has been introduced with an enticing starting price of Rs. 16,999 in India features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with notch-less appeal. It supports full HD+ resolution and offers 91.2 percent screen space. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the device along with up to 8 GB of RAM. It comes with up to 128 GB of native storage. The rear shell of the smartphone features Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a Sony IMX471 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. It is packed with a 3,765mAh battery that supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology.

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