Beware of
No full HD display
Verdict
The Realme 5 128GB is a budget smartphone that comes with a lot of features. It offers a complete user experience be it in terms of gaming or multiple app consumption. The cameras are very good to offer expected photography and the storage capacity is also up to the mark. It has a huge battery cell that can provide more than a day of power backup. However, there is an absence of full HD display.
Less budget, more power
Display and Camera
The Realme 5 128GB comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display having a screen resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels and a pixel density of 270 PPI. It can offer a decent viewing experience although it lacks a full HD display. It has a Corning Gorilla Glass v3 protecting the screen from scratches and marks.
In terms of optics, the smartphone is provided 12MP, 8MP and a couple of 2MP lenses, which together provides excellent photography. It has features like Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor, F1.8 aperture and filters that enhance the photography experience. There is also a 13MP lens that takes care of the selfie needs.
Configuration and Battery
Realme 5 128GB has been equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset which support two quad-core processors running at a clock speed of 2GHz and 1.8GHz. The Adreno 610 GPU provides good graphical performance. The 4GB RAM further enhances the functioning by providing a lag-free experience.
In terms of power backup, the smartphone gets its backup from a Li-ion cell having 5,000mAh capacity. It is huge to provide all day long power backup be its heavy usage, gaming or other.
Storage and Connectivity
The smartphone has been provided with a 128Gb internal memory, which is huge to store all the files and data of the users. It also has an expandable memory slot that supports up to 256GB storage via a microSD card.
In terms of connectivity, the Realme 5 128GB supports 4G VoLTE services. It also has Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0, etc.