Overview
The realme 5i is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a range of features, including a large display, quad-camera setup, and a massive battery. It is designed to provide a smooth and fast smartphone experience, making it a great option for those looking for a reliable device without breaking the bank.
Display
- Display Size: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
- Display Type: IPS LCD
- Display Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
- Other Display Features: Corning Gorilla Glass, 89% screen-to-body ratio, Night mode for eye care, 480cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
Design and Build
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.0 x 9.0 mm
- Weight: ≈195g (with battery)
- Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
- Water and Dust Resistance: Splash resistant
- Other Design Features: Sunrise Design, mirror polished rear shell, 3-Card Slot (Dual SIM + MicroSD)
Processor and Performance
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 610
- RAM: 4GB
- Other Performance Features: LPDDR4x RAM, 20% graphics performance improved, 100% RAM performance improved
Camera
Rear Camera
- Main Camera: 12MP, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF
- Secondary Camera: 8MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide), 2MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition, Chroma boost, Super nightscape, Filter mode, Expert mode, Time-Lapse mode
Front Camera
- Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 aperture
- Front Camera Features: AI beauty, AI HDR, 4K video recording at 30fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30fps, Support 120fps slow motion, Electric image stabilization for video, Filter mode
Battery and Charging
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh (typical), non-removable
- Charging: 10W wired, Reverse Charging
Connectivity and Other Features
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (No), GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, FM radio
- Biometrics: Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
- Other Features: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack, Dual nano-SIM and TF card
Software
- Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Pricing and Availability
- Price: About 170 EUR
- Storage Options: 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
- Color Options: Blue, Green
- Availability: Released in January 2020