Realme·Budget · Released Aug 2019
Realme 5
The quad-camera, big-battery budget that took India by storm.
52/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$150
Color · Crystal Blue
Display
6.5" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 665
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
198 g
AI Snapshot
The budget quad-cam that built Realme.
Realme 5 brought the first quad-camera and a 5,000 mAh battery to $150 in 2019, a runaway India bestseller that established Realme as a budget powerhouse.
Subscores · 0–100
Display54
Camera54
Performance50
Battery80
Build60
Value70
- First quad-camera at $150.
- 5,000 mAh battery.
- Jack + microSD.
- Distinctive design.
Full specifications
Type
IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
6.5 inches
Resolution
1,600 × 720 px
Main
12 MP, f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP
Macro
2 MP
Depth
2 MP
Selfie
13 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -89.5%
This
170,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -87.2%
This
370
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -84.2%
This
1,280
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -93.5%
This
4.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Realme 5 released?
The Realme 5 was released in Aug 2019.
What is the Realme 5 screen size and type?
The Realme 5 has a 6.5" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Realme 5 use?
The Realme 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Realme 5 have?
The Realme 5 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Realme 5 battery capacity?
The Realme 5 has a 5,000 mAh battery.
What is the Realme 5 main camera?
The Realme 5 has a 12 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Realme 5 have 5G?
The Realme 5 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the Realme 5 charge?
The Realme 5 supports 10 W wired charging.