Realme Q5
#2555
Tecno Pova 5
#1060Category Breakdown
Realme Q5
Tecno Pova 5
Performance
83.584.3
Camera
29.945.6
Display
79.581.4
Battery
33.737.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
72.961.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.063.6
Summary
- The Realme Q5 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the Tecno Pova 5 has a slightly larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a typical brightness of 580 nits, both supporting a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Q5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, whereas the Pova 5 utilizes a Mediatek Helio G99; both offer 128GB of storage but differ in RAM configurations.
- The camera systems are similar with both having a 50 MP main sensor, but the Pova 5 can record video at a higher resolution of 1440p.
- The Q5 has a 5000 mAh battery with 65W charging, compared to the Pova 5's larger 6000 mAh battery with 45W charging.
- Software-wise, the Q5 runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, while the Pova 5 operates on Android 13 with HIOS 13, and the Pova 5 includes stereo speakers, which the Q5 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q5
Tecno Pova 5
General
Release Date
2022, April 20
2023, June 29
Announced
2022, April 20
2023, June 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual LED flash
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, 100% in 48 min
45W wired, 50% in 21 min, 100% in 60 min10W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
168.6 x 76.6 x 9 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
219.4 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Silver, Yellow
Mecha Black, Amber Gold, Hurricane Blue, Free Fire Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Yes
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 13, HIOS 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass