Realme P5 5G

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Realme P5 5G is Realme's take on a value-focused smartphone, built around ram of 6 GB, storage of 128 GB, display of 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 144 Hz.. For daily driving, calls, social apps and photos it should hold up well. On the other side, power users should weigh the chipset and battery against heavier alternatives. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.

Full Specifications

Price	₹ 19,990
CPU	Octa Core Processor
RAM	6 GB
Storage	128 GB
Display	6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 144 Hz
Operating System	Android v16
Battery	7500 mAh
Fast Charging	Yes, 100W Fast Charging
Rear Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP (Wide Angle)
Front Camera	16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Lens: 4P, FOV: 85° Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Resolution	1080 x 2392 pixels
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual Sim	Yes
Sim Size	Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone
Release Date	August 20, 2026 (Expected)
Type	Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Ppi	~ 390 PPI
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 94%
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole
Expandable Ram	Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Gprs	Yes
Edge	Yes
3g	Yes
4g	Yes
5g	Yes
5g Bands	NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78
Volte	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v6.0
Usb	Yes, USB-C v2.0
Usb Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage
Gps	Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
Face Unlock	Yes
Sensors	Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Rear Infrared Remote Control, Optical Fingerprint
3 5mm Headphone Jack	No
Water Resistance	2.5 m upto 30 min
Ip Rating	IP65 & IP66
Dust Resistant	Yes
Extra Features	Hyper Vision AI Chip
Auto Focus	Yes
Features	Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, PRO, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT
Video Recording	4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD
Flash	Yes, LED
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Custom Ui	Realme UI 7
Java	No
Browser	Yes
Email	Yes
Music	MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA
Video	AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV
Fm Radio	No
Speaker Type	Dual Stereo
Document Reader	Yes
Battery Type	Non-Removable Battery
Reverse Charging	Yes
Splash Resistant	Yes
Bezel Less	No
Storage Type	UFS 3.1
Ram Type	LPDDR4X
Ir Blaster	Yes

Editor Verdict

4.0/5

Editorial rating

“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”

Performance 4.0

Camera 4.0

Battery Backup 4.0

Display 4.0

Value for Money 4.5

Build Quality 4.0

Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.

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How this model stacks up against nearby options

	Realme P5 5G This model	Honor 20S	Huawei Honor 10i
Processor	—	HiSilicon Kirin 810	HiSilicon Kirin 710
RAM	6 GB	6 GB	4 GB
Storage	128 GB	128 GB	128 GB
Display	6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 144 Hz	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels	6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels
Graphics	—	—	Mali-G51 MP4
OS	Android v16	Android v9.0 (Pie)	Android v9.0 (Pie)