Realme 5 The Realme 5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2019).
2019 · Lower-mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.5" · 164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
RAM 3GB | 4GB
Storage 128GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera 12 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ 6.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗ 12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Multitasking Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, August 20. Released 2019, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
269 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
📱 Design & Build
Weight
198g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.37 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Crystal Purple, Crystal Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE (2CA) 450/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Realme 5 support 5G?› No, the Realme 5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Realme 5 have NFC?› No, the Realme 5 does not have NFC.
Does the Realme 5 support wireless charging?› No, the Realme 5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Realme 5 support fast charging?› Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Does the Realme 5 have expandable storage?› Yes, the Realme 5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Realme 5 support dual SIM?› The Realme 5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Realme 5 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Realme 5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Realme 5 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Realme 5 ship with?› The Realme 5 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI.
What type of USB port does the Realme 5 use?› The Realme 5 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
Does the Realme 5 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Realme 5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Realme 5 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Realme 5 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
