Smartphone Realme 5 - advantages and disadvantages

On 08/20/2019, the young but prolific Chinese brand Realme introduced the fourth generation of smartphones. And, of course, according to the established tradition of manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom, superstitiously related to the number 4, the new model received the index "5".
The presented Realme 5 is a mid-range youth smartphone. Its main trump cards were a quad camera and a 5000 mAh battery. Details about the features and technical capabilities of the new model will tell this article.

Features of the external design

Visually, the newcomer makes a favorable impression. The external design is in line with modern trends: a full-screen smartphone with minimal front bezels, a classic-configured polycarbonate case with slightly rounded edges and a teardrop-shaped cutout. The color scheme is a catchy coloring with gloss.You can stop at one of the options in accordance with individual taste preferences: crystal blue (Crystal Blue) or crystal purple (Crystal Purple).

The overall dimensions of the gadget weighing 198 g meet the following parameters:

• height - 164.4 mm;
• width - 75.6 mm;
• thickness - 9.3 mm.

Specifications

Screen

The smartphone is equipped with a fairly large display with a diagonal of 6.5 inches, but the resolution is not impressive - only 1600 × 720 pixels with a dpi density of 269. This is not much for such a giant. The screen area with a non-standard aspect ratio of 20 to 9 in % ratio to the entire area of ​​the front panel is 82.7%. These dimensions are able to provide the user with comfort when viewing text and graphic information, video content, and will also assist in meeting the needs of gamers who prefer mobile devices.

Although the IPS LCD matrix does not have the best resolution, it conveys the color palette well, the viewing angles are extensive (as you know, video editing, graphic design, photography experts prefer to use the above-mentioned technology in their professional activities).

Another distinctive feature of the display is the equipment with ultra-durable 3rd generation Gorilla Glass coating.

Platform

The gadget is controlled by the Android 9.0 pie operating system, dressed in the proprietary ColorOS 6 shell. In order to improve performance, support for the Hyper Boost function is provided.

The hardware of the smartphone is Snapdragon 665, built on 11 nanometer technology. This characteristic is both an advantage and a disadvantage of the model. The 8-core chipset is quite fast. The Adreno 610 graphics accelerator can handle most of the gaming processes. However, the older version of Realme 5 pro, announced simultaneously with the model in question, has a more powerful and productive S712 processor.

Memory

The following configurations of the internal information storage (RAM / ROM) are at the disposal of a potential user:

• 3/32 GB;
• 4/64 GB;
• 4/128 GB.

Such volumes should be quite enough to meet the various needs of its owner. If the user needs to expand the values ​​of these parameters, he has a separate slot for a memory card with a capacity of up to 256 GB.

Battery

The lithium-polymer battery has a chic capacity of 5000 mAh. Such an indicator ensures the vital activity of the device from early morning until late evening (and even more) with its active use: the owner of the smartphone will be able to make phone calls, communicate on social networks, use e-mail, create photographs and videos. Fans of active games will also like this characteristic of the power system.According to the manufacturer, the device will operate from a single charge in the standby state for 718 hours, in talk mode for 49 hours, when playing music for 30 hours and when watching video in FullHD quality for 21 hours.

The only negative can be seen in the lack of fast charging. The package includes a standard adapter, the power of which corresponds to 10 W, so it will take a long time to charge the smartphone. Moreover, a classic microUSB port is provided for charging, unlike the flagship Realme 5 pro, which owns the newer USB-C technology. In addition, the advanced pro model is equipped with a fast charging function (which is not inherent in the model in question), but with a smaller battery capacity (only 4035 mAh).

cameras

The rear panel of the smartphone boasts four rear cameras. The main module has a resolution of 12 MP with f / 1.8 aperture. Optional - includes an 8 MP sensor and an f/2.25 Ultrawide ultrawide lens with viewing angles up to 119°. In addition, there is a macro sensor at 2 MP and f/2.4, as well as a sensor for determining the depth of the scene with a resolution and aperture similar to the previous sensor (2 MP and f/2.4).

Such features contribute to the realization of maximum coverage of space, image detail and high image quality.

The main camera is equipped with LED flash, records panoramic shots, has applications that support high dynamic range. It also has the ability to record video in 1080p @ 30fps formats and In the arsenal of the front camera, located in the teardrop-shaped cutout of the upper part of the front panel, there is one 13 MP sensor and f / 2.0 aperture.The selfie camera operates in HDR mode, takes panoramas. The video product is received in 1080p@30fps mode.

If we compare the photographic part of the considered Realme 5 and the older version of Realme 5 pro, we should note the cooler characteristics of the latter: video shooting is possible in 4K resolution (but only the main camera does it), in addition, the main module is equipped with an IMX586 sensor with a resolution of 48 MP, which gives excellent detail and minimal noise, as for the front camera, it is based on a 16 MP Sony IMX471 sensor, and also has electronic stabilization for 1080p video. Based on the above comparison, it turns out that the 5 model is slightly inferior to the 5 pro modification, although this difference may not have a significant impact on image quality.

Network and interfaces

An electronic device that has an SD card slot at its disposal is also equipped with two trays for nano SIM cards.

Sims operate in alternate mode - dual stand-by.

Like the vast majority of modern devices, the device offers a potential owner access to a Wi-Fi wireless network (standard 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi Direct, which will provide direct connection of electronic devices to each other.

Bluetooth version 5 will help gadgets exchange the necessary information over limited distances.

Information about the location on the globe is easy to obtain using a satellite navigator (navigation A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo).

There is a traditional FM radio. Popular NFC - the chip is not provided in the smartphone.

Like many other modern devices, the phone can connect to peripherals using USB On-The-Go technology (an extended version of the USB 2 specification). That allows the printer to print the required document directly from a mobile phone (without using a laptop or computer).

Additional features

To ensure the security of information stored in the smartphone's memory, the developer has provided for the presence of a scanner capable of reading a fingerprint. The sensor prevents unauthorized access to owner data by locking the device. It is located on the back of the phone.

The smartphone has sensors that are vital for a modern electronic device, fixing the position of the structure in space.

It's an accelerometer and a gyroscope. Thanks to the first one, you can track the turns, which is important for fans of active games. The second one will track not only the turns, but also the movement of the device in space, fixing its position in each of the three planes. The coordinated operation of these sensors will increase the functionality of the device.

Additional comfort in certain conditions will create a compass application. With this option, you can navigate the terrain in the absence of a map. Having a rough idea of ​​the location of the object, thanks to the compass, it will be possible to find it.

Equipment

By opening the box with the inscription Realme 5, the buyer will have at his disposal the following:

• telephone device;
• unpretentious silicone case;
• 5000 mAh battery;
• charger with microUSB connector;
• a paperclip to remove the triple slot.

Price

According to available information, the start of the sale of the model took place on 27/08/2019. The price of the product varies by memory configuration. So, with the ratio of RAM / ROM volumes, the cost dynamics is reflected by the following ratios:

• 3GB/32GB - $140;
• 4GB/64GB - $153;
• 4GB/128GB - $167

Advantages and disadvantages

A review of the presented Chinese Realme 5, originally aimed at the Indian market, allows us to draw certain conclusions about its functionality and technical capabilities.

• impressive battery power;
• operation of the Android 9 pie operating system, which is up-to-date in terms of performance;
• a screen with decent dimensions, convenient both for organizing working moments and for implementing gaming processes;
• technical indicators of the rear quad camera and front sensor are not bad for a mobile device.

• mediocre screen resolution;
• fast charging technology is not implemented.