Overall Score
49.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#2403)49.3
Performance(#2913)73.1
Camera(#1385)64.2
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#1726)71.8
Connectivity(#3014)57.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Realme 5s
Short Review
- The Realme 5s features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3, a plastic back, and a plastic frame, resulting in a sturdy yet slightly heavy design at 198g.
- Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing decent visuals with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, it delivers reliable performance through its octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU, supported by options of 64GB or 128GB storage paired with 4GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and two 2 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 13 MP front camera captures satisfactory selfies.
- With a robust 5000 mAh battery, the device ensures extended usage, although it only supports 10W charging.
- Running on Android 9.0 with an upgrade option to Android 10 and Realme UI, it offers a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB port, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The phone is available in Crystal Purple, Crystal Blue, and Crystal Red colors.
- Overall, the Realme 5s combines solid build quality, decent performance, and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019, November 20
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3+
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
Weight198 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsCrystal Purple, Crystal Blue, Crystal Red
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (2CA) 450/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass