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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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has caused supply shortage, fluctuating Indian Rupee value and the hike of GST rate that goes into effect from today has caused smartphone OEMs to increase the cost of their handsets. Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung and OPPO have increased the rates of their smartphones. Realme too joins the bandwagon as it has released a list of revised pricing for the base model of its smartphones.

The Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro will soon carry new starting prices of Rs. 13,999 (~$183) and Rs. 17,999 (~$235). These phones were made official in India at the beginning of this month as the successors for the Realme 5 Pro and Realme X phones from last year. At launch, they were priced at Rs. 12,999 (~$170) and Rs. 16,999 (~$222).

The Realme X2 Pro carried a starting price of Rs. 27,999 (~$367). It will be soon available for Rs. 29,999 (~$393). The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition’s price has been increased to Rs. 36,999 (~$484) from its regular price of Rs. 34,999 (~$456). The Realme X2 will soon sell for Rs. 17,999 instead of its usual price of Rs. 16,999.

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The Realme 5 Pro, Realme 5s and Realme 5i will start at respective price tags of Rs. 13,999, Rs. 10,999 (~$144) and Rs. 9,999 (~$131). These phones have been selling for Rs. 12,999 (~$170), Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 8,999 (~$118), respectively. The Realme C3 now starts at Rs. 7,499 (~$98) instead of its regular cost of Rs. 6,999 (~$91).

GST hike has increased Realme XT’s price to Rs. 16,999 from its regular price of Rs. 15,999 (~$209). The Realme X and Realme X Master Edition previously sold for 16,999 and Rs. 19,999. They will soon sell for Rs. 17,999 and Rs. 20,999 (~$275).

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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

— Madhav 's Lifestyle (@MadhavSheth1) January 4, 2020

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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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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Today Vivo surprised everyone by launching the value for money smartphone U20 in India. It is a very interesting take on Realme’s and Redmi’s affordable devices since it offers amazing specifications at an incredibly affordable price. It comes right after the launch of the Realme 5s in the nation and a lot of people are already considering its specs sheet even better. Another device that is fighting to become the best-seller under €200 in India and all around the world is the Redmi Note 8. Which is currently the device with the highest value for money? This specs comparison will shed some light on such a hard question to answer.

Vivo U20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5s

Design

The Redmi Note 8 clearly wins the design competition. First of all, it is the only which sports a glass back making the whole phone more elegant and refined (and protected by Gorilla Glass 5). Further, it is the most compact, the thinnest and the lightest phone of this trio. But despite the superiority of the Redmi Note 8, there is still to award the Vivo U20 which maintains a very thin and light body, even though it is equipped with a much bigger battery and a much wider display. Even the Realme 5s has a unique advantage: unlike its two rivals, it is splash resistant.

Display

Realme 5s loses the display comparison because it is equipped with a panel sporting a lower resolution. It is just HD+ and that is not the best for a wide 6.5-inch display as it does not provide a high definition level. On the other hand, the display is definitely one of the strong points of the Vivo U20, since it has a wide display diagonal (6.53 inches) and a high Full HD+ resolution. It even comes with the Widevine L1 certification which allows streaming content in high definition from the most known platform (such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video).

Specs & Software

While Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5s are fueled by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, Vivo decided to take a step forward by equipping the Vivo U20 with a more powerful Snapdragon 675, so you will most likely get higher speeds thanks to its higher CPU performance. Further, consider that Vivo U20 comes with 6 GB of RAM and a fast UFS 2.1 internal storage making its performance even higher than expected. Unfortunately, it does not have a 128 GB configuration, unlike the Redmi Note 8, but it sports a micro SD slot to expand the native storage. Android 9 Pie is installed out of the box on each phone but customized by different UIs (Funtouch OS, MIUI, and Color OS).

Camera

The cameras are the real weak point of the Vivo U20: indeed, while it sports a better display and hardware department, if you care about photo quality then you’d better go for the Redmi Note 8 or the Realme 5s. Both have a 48 MP quad camera, but currently, the MIUI seems to have a slightly better algorithm for imaging, at least from what I’ve seen by testing Realme and Redmi devices.

Battery

Realme 5s and Vivo U20 are the battery champions here: they come with a huge 5000 mAh battery, while Redmi Note 8 offers just a 4000 mAh unit. Between Realme 5s and Vivo U20, the former should last more since it has to manage a display with a lower resolution.

Price

Vivo U20 just debuted with a €151/$166 price tag (Rs. 11,990), while Redmi Note 8 starts from Rs. 9,999 (€126/$139) just like the Realme 5s. Due to its better display, huge battery and higher performance, Vivo U20 is the most interesting handset overall, but only if you do not care a lot about photo quality (in that case Redmi Note 8 is a better option, or Realme 5s if you need a bigger battery instead of an FHD+ display).

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Vivo U20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5s: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

PROs

• Affordable price
• Nice cameras
• Good display
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Realme 5s

PROs

• Huge battery
• Wide display
• Good cameras
• Splash resistant

CONS

• HD display

Vivo U20

PROs

• Nice display
• Wide display
• Nice front camera
• Huge battery

CONS

• Worse rear cameras

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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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Realme X2 Pro, the company’s first flagship phone has made its way to India. The smartphone had gone official first in China and Europe in October. Priced at Rs. 29,999 (~$417), it is an irresistible phone that is packed with plenty of exciting features. Apart from the flagship Snapdragon 855+ processor, the Realme X2 Pro features a 90Hz refresh rate display, a 64-megapixel quad camera system with support for up to 20x hybrid zoom and 50W fast charging technology.

Realme X2 Pro Specifications and Features

The Realme X2 Pro sports a premium appeal as it features a 3D glass design on its back. The front and rear sides of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 5 panels. It has a S-AMOLED display of 6.5 inches offers 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 1000nits of brightness, 2000000:1 contrast ratio and carries support for HDR10+ and DCI-P3 color gamut. The TUV Rheinland certified display is designed to safeguard the eyes of the users by filtering the blue light. The third-generation in-display fingerprint scanner available on the Realme X2 Pro can unlock the device in just 0.23 seconds.

Designed to rival with other budget-friendly flagship phones like Redmi K20 Pro and OnePlus 7T, the Realme X2 Pro comes with a 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ processor and up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It offers users with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. A microSD card slot is also available on the device for expanding its storage.

For controlling the internal temperature of the Realme X2 Pro, it is equipped with premium vapor chambers system along with superconducting carbon fibers, a multi-layer graphite sheet and other heat dissipation materials. The handset includes a 4,000mAh battery. It can be fully charged in 35 minutes by using the 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge rapid charging technology. For better vibration feedback while gaming, the Realme X2 pro has a tactile engine motor.

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The Realme X2 Pro’s rear-facing quad camera system has the Samsung GW1 64-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture as the primary sensor. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens with 115-degree field-of-view, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.5 aperture with support for 5x hybrid optical zoom and 20x hybrid zoom and lastly a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture. The device is fitted with a 16-megapixel front camera for shooting selfies. Some of the photography features available on the Realme X2 Pro include 2.5cm super macro mode, 4K video shooting at 30fps, slow-motion videos at 960fps, EIS for front camera, ultra image stabilization for rear camera, video bokeh effect and Super Night Scene 2.0 for enhanced low-light photography.

The Realme X2 Pro is also blessed with dual stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos along with Hi-Res sound quality. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It is overlaid with the latest version of ColorOS 6.1 that tags along Dark Mode. The other features of the Realme X2 Pro are dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-band GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Realme X2 Pro Master Edition

Realme X2 Pro Master Edition designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukawasa was also showcased at the Realme X2 Pro launch event. Red Brick and Concrete are the two color variants of the Master Edition. The special edition smartphone has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Its remaining specs are same as its regular version.

Realme India has collaborated with DJI Global to introduce a Realme X2 Pro and OSMO Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal combo. Apart the video and photography features available on the X2 Pro, the OSMO Mobile 3 comes with  some additional features liked gesture control, spot mode, story mode and more.

Realme X2 Pro Price and Availability

The Realme X2 Pro has arrived in India in three models such as:

• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage (UFS 3.0) – Rs. 29,999 (~$417)
• 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage (UFS 3.0) – Rs. 33,999 (~$473)
• Realme X2 Pro Master Edition – Rs. 34,999 (~$486)

The regular editions of the Realme X2 Pro come in color variants like Neptune Blue and Lunar White. Customers who had participated in the blind order of the Realme X2 Pro and already paid a deposit of Rs. 1,000 can go ahead and make the remaining payment today or tomorrow. Shipments of the blind order customers begins today. A good thing about the Realme X2 Pro is that its retail box includes a free 50W fast charger.

Realme X2 Pro can be availed exclusively through Flipkart and Realme India’s online store. The first sale will be held on Nov. 26 starting at 12 PM and ending at 11:59 PM on Nov. 27 for limited customers. Realme referred limited customers to those buyers who have an invitation and who participated in the blind order offer. Invites will be available through Flipkart and Realme India’s website every single day starting from tomorrow until 12:30 PM on Nov. 23. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth said he will be also sharing some invites through his Twitter account after the unveil event.

All those who hate to wait, our first-ever Invite-Only sale goes live on 26th Nov!

Have 5K invites with me, apply & don't miss out on the chance to claim your invite.

What more? Invite-Only customers get free #realmeBudsWireless worth ₹1799

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— Madhav '5'Quad (@MadhavSheth1) November 20, 2019

Buyers who avail the Realme X2 Pro through the first sale will be provided with Realme Buds Wireless worth Rs. 1,799 (~$25) for free. The brand is so confident about the product that it is providing the first 10,000 customers to return the device for any reason whatsoever to the company’s service center in 7 days. Also, Flipkart is offering cardless payment facility through which the phone can be availed with monthly payments of Rs. 2,500 (~$35). Buyers of the smartphone can also take advantage of Rs. 11,500 (~$160) worth benefits from Jio. The Realme X2 Pro will be available through offline stores in the coming days.

The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition will be available in the next month. Lastly, the company confirmed that the Realme XT 730G will also go official in December. Also, it will be also announcing some exciting new products including Realme’s version of airpods in the coming month.

What’s your opinion on the pricing of the Realme X2 Pro’s pricing and specifications? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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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.

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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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The Realme 5s arrives in two days as a slight refresh to the Realme 5. So far, the only upgrade is the primary camera which is now a 48MP sensor compared to the 12MP sensor of the Realme 5. Ahead of the phone’s launch, a Geekbench benchmark result has surfaced.

The Realme 5s was benchmarked today, appearing as the realme RMX1925. It runs Android 9 Pie and has 4GB of RAM. Its 1.8GHz octa-core processor codenamed trinket is the Snapdragon 665 processor. This is the same codename that appeared on the Geekbench result of the Realme 5 and Xiaomi Mi CC9e.

The device scored 314 points in the single-core test and 1368 points in the multi-core test.

The Realme 5s will pack a 6.51-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. The processor will draw power from a 5000mAh battery. While the capacity is the same as that of the Realme 5, we hope it comes with support for fast charging and not 5V 2A like the Realme 5.

Realme has also confirmed the phone will have quad cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Realme 5s will come in a new red color variant which should be called Crystal Red. It will also be available in Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple just like the Realme 5.

There are reports the price tag of the Realme 5s is INR 8,999 (~$125). That is cheaper than the price tag of the upcoming 3GB RAM + 32GB version of the Redmi Note 8; a phone with the same chipset and 48MP quad rear cameras too but a sharper display and a smaller battery capacity.

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The Realme 5s is coming, and over the past few days, bits of information about the phone has been released on the official Flipkart landing page. The latest info discloses the phone’s processor.

The new info on the page reveals that the Realme 5s will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 at its heart just like its sibling, the Realme 5. The processor is a power-efficient one and coupled with the massive 5000mAh battery capacity, it should last well more than a day. According to GSMArena, the Realme 5 has an endurance rating of 144 hours, the fourth-highest on their list of reviewed devices (as at the time it was reviewed).

The Snapdragon 665 was announced in April of this year. It is an 11nm octa-core processor with eight Kryo 260 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also has an Adreno 610 AIE GPU, a Hexagon 686 DSP, and a Spectra 165 ISP. The SoC powers a lot of phones such as the Mi A3, OPPO A9 2020, OPPO A5 2020, and Redmi Note 8/8T.

The Realme 5s will pack a 6.51-inch HD display with a waterdrop notch. It will also have quad rear cameras that include a 48MP primary sensor. The provided image reveals it will be available in Crystal Red and have a fingerprint scanner on the back. So far, the 48MP camera seems to be the only difference between it and the Realme 5. We hope there is more, maybe even 18W fast charging.

Realme will announce the phone on November 20 alongside the Realme X2 Pro flagship phone.

UP NEXT: Latest update for the Realme XT brings Nightscape mode to the selfie camera

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Realme is all set to launch the Realme X2 Pro premium flagship smartphone in the Indian market on 20th November. Thanks to the Flipkart landing page, it was hinted that the company could also launch the Realme 5s smartphone at the same launch event.

Now, ahead of the launch of this upcoming entry-level smartphone, some key details about the device have surfaced online. Through a teaser on Flipkart, it seems almost confirmed that the device will be launched on 20th November.

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Further, the smartphone will come with quad-camera setup on the back, with the primary sensor being a 48-megapixel camera. The teaser image claims that the camera can deliver “ultra-detailed pictures that remain sharp even when zoomed in.”

The leaked image of the phone’s back panel reveals that in the quad-camera setup, the sensors will be aligned vertically and the setup will be placed in the top-left corner. Further, it also shows that there will be a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Also, the back panel has the company’s signature diamond-cut design with a glass layer.

It has been revealed that the smartphone will feature a 6.51-inch HD+ display and will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery, running Android Pie operating system with the company’s own ColorOS 6 on top.

The Realme 5s is expected to be driven by Snapdragon 665 and 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive with 64 GB of native storage and support for external storage. The smartphone is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

On the back side, the phone could come with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system and on the front side, the device is expected to be equipped with a 13-megapixel snapper.

To know more, including its specifications, pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for a few more days.

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Chinese smartphone-maker Realme will launch the all new Realme 5s in India on Nov. 20 alongside the flagship Realme X2 Pro. The Realme 5s was first listed on Flipkart a few days ago, and the page is being updated everyday with additional information about the device’s specifications. Walmart-owned Flipkart teased the display this morning, although a detailed spec sheet is still awaited.

According to the Flipkart launch page, the Realme 5s flaunts a 6.51-inch HD display with a waterdrop notch housing the selfie camera. Probably, it will support 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution along with 20:9 aspect ratio like the 6.5-inch display of the Realme 5 smartphone. More details on the subject will surface post-launch. 

Relying on the information currently available, the Realme 5s has slim bezels on all three sides, the chin is thicker in comparison. The diamond-pattern rear panel has a dedicated fingerprint scanner next to a vertically-aligned quad-camera setup, complete with an LED flash module. While the power button is placed on the right edge, the volume rocker is positioned on the left.

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Realme 5s Specifications and Features (Rumored)

According to recent reports, the Realme 5s is rumored to sport similar hardware as the Realme 5 with the primary difference being the 48-megapixel camera on the 5s. The Realme 5 has a 12-megapixel primary camera. Unsurprisingly, the Realme 5s is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM with provision for external storage via MicroSD card.

In terms of optics, the Realme 5s flaunts a 48-megapixel primary sensor, with an 8-megapixel lens and two 2-megapixel sensors. The 48-megapixel primary sensor colud either be the Sony IMX586 or Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GM1. There is a slight debacle on the subject. The smartphone likely features a 13-megapixel selfie camera. It draws power from a 5,000 mAh battery that supports fast charge, and is likely to run on Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6. There is no additional information on price or availability as of yet.  

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Indian retailer site Flipkart has a dedicated landing page for the upcoming Realme 5s phone that will be made official on Nov. 20 along with the Realme X2 Pro flagship phone. Like the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro, the Realme 5 also features quad rear cameras. The landing page on Flipkart has been updated now to reveal new details on the phone.

The Realme 5s image on the retailer site reveals that it has a diamond-pattern red colored back panel. A fingerprint scanner is available apart from the quad camera system on the rear shell of the Realme 5s. The right edge of the phone has a power button whereas the volume rocker seems to be positioned on its left edge.

Like the Realme 5 and 5 Pro handsets, the Realme 5s is also equipped with a waterdrop-style notch screen. its side bezels are slim, but the chin is a bit thick. The 48-megapixel quad cameras of the Realme 5s are designed to capture ultra-detailed picture that remain sharp even when after zooming in. There is no confirmation on whether it feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel lens like the Realme 5 Pro or it features a Samsung made ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor. The Realme 5s is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

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Realme 5s Specifications (Rumored)

A report on BGR India had revealed yesterday that the Realme 5s has identical specs as the Realme 5 phone and the only major difference is the presence of a 48-megapixel instead of the 12-megapixel primary lens. Hence, the Realme 5s is expected to be driven by Snapdragon 665 and 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive with 64 GB of native storage and support for external storage.

The Realme 5s may possess a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. Its rear panel could be fitted with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. The smartphone is like to boot to Android 9 Pie OS flavored with ColorOS 6.

The Realme 5s could be positioned between the Realme 5 and 5 Pro phones. There is no information available on the pricing of the Realme 5s.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Realme 5 series might soon get a new member and it may launch alongside the Realme X2 Pro on November 20 in India. This new phone will launch as the Realme 5s.

Flipkart has set up a landing page for the Realme X2 Pro and at the top left corner of the page are the words “realme 5s Coming Soon”. This is the second proof of the device’s existence following its certification by Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) in October.

The Realme 5s has the model number RMX1925 but other than this, its specifications are unknown. However, we believe the differences between the Realme 5 and Realme 5s will be marginal.

Realme is expected to announce “other surprises” at the Realme X2 Pro event on November 20. There are reports the young brand will unveil its first fitness tracker on that day but the Realme 5s looks like it will show up too.

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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.

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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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