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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v9 (ColorOS 6.1, upgradable to realme UI) |
| Fabrication | 11 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | ColorOS 6.1 / realme UI |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Game Space, HyperBoost 2.0 |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch |
| Features | 6.5" HD+ Mini-drop Display, 1200:1 Contrast Ratio, Night Shield Eye Protection Mode, 16M Colors |
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm, 102.8 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No (Electronic Image Stabilization / EIS) |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 12MP (f/1.8, 26mm wide, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF) + 8MP (f/2.25, 13mm ultrawide, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) + 2MP (f/2.4, macro, 4cm focus) + 2MP (f/2.4, depth) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.25 (ultrawide), f/2.4 (macro), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | 8MP (f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Width | 75.0 mm |
| Colors | Aqua Blue, Forest Green |
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams |
| IP Rating | Splash Resistant Design |
| Thickness | 9.0 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | 10W wired charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (Dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 256 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4GHz & 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (2CA) 450/50 Mbps |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes (Hardware Gyroscope) |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | Dirac Power Sound, 3.5mm headphone jack, Dedicated mic for noise reduction, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11nm) Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 610 GPU, Massive 5000 mAh Battery with Reverse Wired Charging, 6.5" HD+ Mini-drop Sunlight Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 12MP AI Quad Rear Camera (12MP Main + 8MP 119° Ultrawide + 2MP Macro + 2MP Depth) with 4K Video Recording, 8MP AI Selfie Camera, Rear-Mounted Capacitive Fingerprint Scanner, Dedicated 3-Card Slot, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Splash Resistant Design |
The Realme 5i marks one of the most successful entry-level smartphones in Bangladesh, known for blending marathon battery life, Snapdragon performance, and a versatile quad-camera array at an accessible budget point. Crafted with an ergonomic Sunrise textured back panel resistant to fingerprint smudges and light splashes, measuring 164.4 x 75.0 x 9.0 mm and weighing 195 grams, the handset is available in Aqua Blue and Forest Green. Dominating the front is an expansive 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD mini-drop display boasting an 82.73% screen-to-body ratio, 270 ppi pixel density, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection for daily scratch resistance. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm's dependable 11nm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) paired with an Adreno 610 GPU, coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated 3-card microSD slot. Mobile photography is driven by an AI quad rear camera array headlined by a 12MP primary sensor (f/1.8) with PDAF and 4K video recording, an 8MP 119-degree ultrawide lens, a 2MP dedicated macro lens (4cm focus), and a 2MP portrait depth sensor, complemented by an 8MP front selfie camera. Powered by a high-capacity 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging and reverse wired charging capability, a rapid rear-mounted physical fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0, the Realme 5i stands out as an exceptionally reliable budget workhorse.
| Display Type |
| IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 270 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 82.73 % |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 12 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle (26mm), Primary Camera + 8 MP, f/2.25, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (119˚ FOV) + 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super NightScape, Portrait Mode, Photo, Video, Ultra Macro, Time-Lapse, Panoramic View, Expert Mode |
| Camera Features | Super NightScape, Chroma Boost, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, EIS Video Stabilization |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K@30fps), 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, gyro-EIS |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Camera Setup |
| Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch cutout) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Screen Flash, Selfie HDR, Front Portrait Mode, Panoramic View |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Splash resistant, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front protection |
| Waterproof | Splash resistant design |
| SpecialDesign | Sunrise design with polished micro-engraved mirror texture back panel resistant to fingerprint smudges, ergonomic curved edge grip |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dedicated 3-card tray) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.18 W/kg, Body: 0.90 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Capacitive touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear-mounted |







