Realme 5

18 reviews

Nov, 2024

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price (15)
camera (9)
design (8)
battery (8)
performance (8)

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reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Realme 5. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the battery and design are on the whole positive. The camera and performance also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the reliability. There are some mixed views about the screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Realme 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jon Mundy (trustedreviews.com)

Realme 5 Review | Trusted Reviews

You're not short of options if you're seeking a £150 (ish) phone, but a certain Chinese brand has begun to flex its budget phone muscles with the Realme 5.

Strong battery life;Solid performance;Decent specs for the price

720p display;Weighty handset;ColorOS is way too busy

Feb, 2020

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Expert review by : David Nield (t3.com)

Realme 5 review: another budget beauty for fans of Android

The Realme 5 offers excellent value for money, if you can put up with a few annoyances

Very affordable ; Well built ; Headphone jack

Average camera ; Mid-range specs ; Bloated software

Feb, 2020

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Realme 5 review: A new face among the affordable crowd

A brand found under the Oppo umbrella, is the Realme 5 a successful affordable phone, or does it make a few too many mistakes? Here's our review...

Brilliant battery life lasts for ages ; Large screen with little bezel interruption ; Ample processing power for tasks and light games alike ; 128GB storage and microSD expansion

Slow Wi-Fi for downloads ; Micro-USB used for charging ; Quad camera a massive oversell - wide-angle doesn't work for stills ; ColorOS software will divide opinion

Exceptional battery life, a large screen and small price are all appealing factors about the Realme 5. Even if you don't know the brand name, if you're after a budget handset and can accept the low-resolution, camera oversell, and Micro-USB charging,...

Feb, 2020

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Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

Realme 5

The Realme 5 is the cheapest phone in the company's 2019 lineup, and firmly targeted at the budget market. Has it done enough to be considered among the best at this price point? Read our full review to find out.

Jan, 2020

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Realme 5 - Review Part 1. The Unboxing. - Coolsmartphone

I've been wanting to take a look at the Realme 5 Pro since getting a hands-on with it last October. That phone is available to buy for €199, which works

Over the next couple of days I’ll be adding a look at the user interface and the images from the camera, but right now, here’s my unboxing….

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : John Nieves and Duey Guison John Nieves and Duey G (unbox.ph)

Realme 5 Review: Bigger, Better, Fancier - UNBOX PH

We review Realme's latest hero budget phone! The Realme 3 was an awesome phone for what it was. It exceeded our expectations for a sub 10K smartphone, delivering excellent camera performance even in low-light. While the Realme 3 wasn't perfect, it was...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor ; Adreno 612 GPU ; 4GB RAM ; 6.5-inch HD+ LTPS IPS Dewdrop display, Gorilla Glass 3 protection ; 128GB of expandable storage ; Quad rear cameras: 12-megapixel f/1.8 main camera; 8-megapixel f/2.25...

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Realme 5 review

Realme is making new phones by the dozen and we will forgive you if you stopped following somewhere along the way. The Realme 5 series launched last...

Beautiful design, splash-resistant body.

Screen is low-res.

The Realme 5 is one of two amazing devices you can get for its asking price and offers an amazing bang for the buck. Unfortunately, market availability is limited to select few markets so outside of those you will be buying a gray import.

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Fergus Halliday (pcworld.idg.com.au)

RealMe 5 (2019) review

The phone for those who are happy to make do

Cheap ; Big battery

Iffy performance ; Inconsistent camera

Even at the best of times, it feels like the RealMe 5 is making do with limited resources and while I was sometimes pleasantly surprised by how it fared, it rarely excited or delighted me in the way that other budget phones this year have.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Arpit Porwal (fonearena.com)

Realme 5 Review: sub-10k king?

realme made its debut in the Indian smartphone market with realme 1 more than a year ago, realme number series has gone through 4 iterations in this duration. realme decided to skip number 4 for its number series and as a result, we have realme 5 , as...

Large ‘Dot Notch’ screen with good sunlight legibility ; Good battery life ; Smooth day-to-day performance ; Dedicated SD card slot ; Crystal design ; Versatile camera setup that offers a wide-angle and macro lens ; One year extra warranty (on...

Only HD+ display ; Lack of fast charging ; Micro-USB charging port ; Plastic back is prone to scratches

So, who is realme 5 for, do we recommend it at a starting price of Rs. 9,999? If you’re in the market for a smartphone with a big display, huge battery, good performance, and versatile camera setup, realme 5 is the smartphone to go for. You can grab it...

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Pierre Vitré (androidpit.com)

Realme 5 review: a convincing move upmarket

Realme, the sister brand of OnePlus and Oppo, has unveiled its new generation. The Realme 5 is one of them and we tested it for several weeks.

Design ; Battery life ; Performance

HD+ display ; Available only as an import

The Realme 5 is an excellent entry-to-mid-range smartphone. It offers a good price-to-performance ratio and the device will satisfy all users looking for a simple, versatile and affordable mobile. Among the highlights are its good camera performance,...

Oct, 2019

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