Realme 5 review
First look
Touted by the brand as the ‘entry-level king’ of smartphones, the Realme 5 is its most affordable smartphone to date. For less than £150, this model offers almost unbelievable specs for its price: a quad rear camera, a massive 5,000mAh battery and a huge 6.5-inch display that rivals premium models in size. Is this phone the perfect budget challenger or a cheap wannabe? We got our hands on the Realme 5 to bring you a first look review.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s it like to use?
- How long does the battery last?
- How good are the cameras?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Technical specifications
Display
- Screen size6.5-inches
Photo
- Rear camera12, 8, 2, 2
- Front camera13
Test results
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- 69%Average score
- 91%Highest score
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