Realme 1
#4030
vivo V5
#4046Category Breakdown
Realme 1
vivo V5
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Realme 1 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the 5.5-inch 720 x 1280 pixels display of the vivo V5, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 1 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Mediatek MT6750 in the vivo V5.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the vivo V5 has a significantly higher 20 MP selfie camera, which may appeal to users focused on front-facing photography.
- The Realme 1 has a slightly larger 3410 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery in the vivo V5, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Realme 1 utilizing a plastic back and frame, while the vivo V5 has an aluminum back and frame, providing a more premium feel.
- Finally, the Realme 1 runs on a newer Android 8.1 with ColorOS 6, while the vivo V5 operates on an older Android 6.0 with Funtouch 2.6, which may affect software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 1
vivo V5
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
For India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
153.8 x 75.5 x 7.6 mm (6.06 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
Weight
155 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
Gold, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes