Category Breakdown
Realme 5 Pro
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Performance
62.570.8
Camera
47.947.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.161.6
Summary
- The Realme 5 Pro features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G has a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset, whereas the ZTE utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 765G, which supports 5G connectivity.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera and 16 MP front camera, but the ZTE offers a wider ultrawide lens at 120°.
- The Realme 5 Pro has a 4035 mAh battery with 20W charging, slightly outperforming the ZTE's 4000 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Realme 5 Pro upgradable to Android 11 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G on Android 10.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the ZTE is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 5 Pro
ZTE Blade X1 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2021, January 26
Announced
2019, August 20
2021, January 26
Description
For Global market
Also known as ZTE Visible Blade X1 5G
Display
Size
6.3"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 620
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 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)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4035 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4035 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.18 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
164 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
184 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crystal Green, Crystal Blue, Chroma White
Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

