Compare: realme 5 (4GB RAM, 64GB) vs realme 5s 64GB

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The realme 5s 64GB is a slightly better phone than the realme 5 (4GB RAM, 64GB), and is also slightly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the realme 5s 64GB!

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	realme 5 (4GB RAM, 64GB)	realme 5s 64GB

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	33.2	34.8
Value for Money Score	84.6	87.3
Price	₹ 9,999 onwards	₹ 9,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Aug, 2019	Nov, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.5 inches	6.5 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)	720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Display Features	Night mode	Night mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #34 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #34 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 610	Adreno 610
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	microUSB	microUSB
Primary Camera	12MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 5P lens; PDAF; 10x Digital Zoom, 8MP: 119° Wide-angle Camera; F/2.25 Aperture; 5P lens, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: Macro Camera; 4cm Shooting Distance, AI HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition, Chrome boost, Super nightscape, Filter mode, Panorama, Expert mode, Time-Lapse, EIS	48MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 6P lens; PDAF; 10x Digital Zoom; Sony IMX586 Sensor, 8MP: 119° Wide-angle Camera; F/2.25 Aperture; 5P lens, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: Macro Camera; 4cm Shooting Distance, AI HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition, Chrome boost, Super nightscape, Filter mode, Panorama, Expert mode, Time-Lapse, EIS
Secondary Camera	13MP	13MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 5P lens, AI beauty, AI HDR	F/2.0 Aperture, 5P lens, AI beauty, AI HDR
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	up to 256 GB	up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	9.3 mmThick	9.3 mmThick
Weight	198 gmHeavy	198 gmHeavy
Width	75.6 mmOk for one-handed use	75.6 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash resistant	Yes, Splash resistant
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Standby	718 hrs	718 hrs
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	46.90 hrs	46.90 hrs
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support
Included Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	Gaming Time: 8.5 hrs, Audio Playback Time: 30.8 hrs	Gaming Time: 8.5 hrs, Audio Playback Time: 30.8 hrs
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Great design - like all Realme phones recently, the Realme 5 has both a good build quality, and striking looks The phone still uses a polycarbonate body with a laminated plastic back, but the design of the diamond pattern on the back has been updated to a more crystalline pattern, which looks equally nice and helps the phone stand out The front is modern and sharp too with a 6.5-inch display, with a small dewdrop notch and fairly slim bezels all around Both the rear fingerprint sensor, and face unlock work accurately and fast Nice, large 6.5inch IPS display, well suited to media consumption - with good color saturation, and good sunlight legibility ColorOS is now more streamlined, and cleaner than before, and of course packs a bunch of additional functionality over stock Android Very good performance for the price bracket, with the excellent Snapdragon 665 at the core - everything from day-to-day use to high-end games is fairly smooth Thermal control is good too - the phone doesn't get more than a little warm, even with long sessions of gaming The cameras are of course the highlight feature of the Realme 5, being the first phone with four cameras at this price point in India - there is a 12MP primary camera + 2MP depth sensor + 8MP wide-angle camera + 2MP macro camera for closeup shots Overall image quality is decent from the both the primary and wide-angle camera, especially in daylight Shots of people have good-looking skin tones, and edge detection is handled well when shooting in Portrait mode The macro camera activated by switching to the ‘Ultra macro' mode yields some good results too - there's no autofocus, but when positioned correctly over a subject, you will manage to get some stunning details which aren't possible with a regular lens Video recording is decent too - you can shoot at up to 4K (though stabilisation is only there till 1080p) - detail levels in videos are good The 13-megapixel selfie camera captures fairly good-looking selfies in daylight - there's HDR for this camera too, and it works well even when shooting against bright light - you can also shoot selfie videos at up to 1080p, and the footage is stabilised, which is very handy and not something you see too often in this segment Overall, this is amongst the best cameraphones for the price bracket, especially for day-time images Decent bottom loudspeaker Outstanding battery life with a gigantic 5000mAh battery - you will get a cool 2 days of moderate use Overall, the Realme 5 is another fantastic device from Realme, armed with a fast processor, nearly two-day long battery life, and versatile cameras	Great design, similar to the Realme 5 - like all Realme phones recently, the Realme 5s has both a good build quality, and striking looks (with a crystal back polycarbonate design) The front is modern and sharp too with a 6.5-inch display, with a small dewdrop notch and fairly slim bezels all around Both the rear fingerprint sensor, and face unlock work accurately and fast Nice, large 6.5inch IPS display, well suited to media consumption - with good color saturation, and good sunlight legibility ColorOS is now more streamlined, and cleaner than before, and of course packs a bunch of additional functionality over stock Android Good performance for the price bracket, with the fast Snapdragon 665 at the core - everything from day-to-day use to high-end games is fairly smooth Thermal control is good too - the phone doesn't get more than a little warm, even with long sessions of gaming The cameras are the main upgrade for the Realme 5s, with a new 48MP primary camera (the rest of the camera setup is the same: 2MP depth sensor + 8MP wide-angle camera + 2MP macro camera for closeup shots) Overall image quality is slightly improved from the primary camera, especially in daylight The 119-degree ultrawide-angle camera is the same as on the Realme 5 Pro, and captures decent images for sharing on social media platforms Portrait shots come out decent too Decent 13-megapixel selfie camera - it delivers decent portrait shots too Decent bottom loudspeaker Outstanding battery life with a gigantic 5000mAh battery - you will get a cool 2 days of moderate use Overall, the Realme 5s is a pretty good option to consider if you want to optimize for a stylish design, and good battery
2-minute Review [Negatives]	This is a fairly large phone though - the size does make one-handed use cumbersome, and even with large hands, you will struggle to tap anywhere near the top of the display (thankfully, ColorOS offers a one-handed mode to help tackle this issue) The Realme 5 is a bit heavy too, at nearly 200g - and it's also a little top heavy - which again hinders long-time one handed use Screen resolution is on the low side, so long text reading is not the most ideal experience There is, as always, a plethora of preinstalled apps - though thankfully these can be uninstalled The wide-angle camera offers an interesting perspective but does not deliver the same level of detail as compared to the primary lens Low light performance is, as expected, average however, both for images, and video - there is some noise, and less detail in low light images - the Nightscape mode helps a bit, but not a lot No fast charging support - with the supplied charger, you will get around 24 percent charge in half an hour, around 43 percent in an hour, and 100 percent in about 3 hours The main caveat to keep in mind is the size and weight of the phone - if you like your phones compact, and your routine involves a lot of one-handed use, then this might not be for you At a slightly higher price, you could also grab some other very good phones in the under 15k price segment that offers higher resolution displays, fast charging and equal or better processors such as the the Redmi Note 7S and the Realme 3 Pro	This is a fairly large phone though - the size does make one-handed use cumbersome, and even with large hands, you will struggle to tap anywhere near the top of the display (thankfully, ColorOS offers a one-handed mode to help tackle this issue) The Realme 5s is a bit heavy too, at nearly 200g - and it's also a little top heavy - which again hinders long-time one handed use If you like more premium glass builds (instead of plastic), then there are options like the Redmi Note 8 available in this price bracket now Screen resolution is on the low side, so long text reading is not the most ideal experience There is, as always, a plethora of preinstalled apps - though thankfully these can be uninstalled The 2-megapixel macro lens gives interesting framing options, but is ordinary otherwise - it takes a few tries to get a detailed macro shot - in fact, there are times when you will get slightly better results with the main camera Low light performance is still average however, both for images, and video - there is some noise, and less detail in low light images - the Nightscape mode helps a bit, but not a lot Overall, while the camera is improved, and is pretty good for the price bracket, it's not quite as good as its main competitor, the Redmi Note 8, which delivers relatively more true-to-life images with natural-looking colors, more details, and better low-light performance Uses the old Micro USB port - some competitors like the Redmi Note 8 have now shifted to the modern USB-C standard No fast charging support - with the supplied charger, you will get a full charge in more than two and a half hours It has a strong competitor in the Redmi Note 8 though, which offers a premium glass build, 18W fast charging, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, a full HD+ display, and perhaps most importantly a better 48-megapixel camera - unless you have a strong preference for the crystal back design of the Realme 5S or want the best possible battery life, the Redmi Note 8 is looking like the better all-rounder for most people Additionally, if you want stock Android phones, then the Moto One Action and Moto One Macro are also worth considering, and if you want the best display for your buck, then the Samsung's Galaxy M30 with an AMOLED display is a good option as well Another caveat to keep in mind is the size and weight of the phone - if you like your phones compact, and your routine involves a lot of one-handed use, then this might not be for you
Expert Reviews	Amazing bang for the buck in-depth Read Review » Commendable pricing...worth getting for its big battery and versatile wide and macro cameras in-depth Read Review » If you’re in the market for a smartphone with a big display, huge battery, good performance, and versatile camera setup, realme 5 is the smartphone to go for in-depth Read Review » Sets a new bar for budget phones...if you’re looking for an all-round performer in under Rs 10,000, the Realme 5 should be in the top of your list in-depth Read Review » A great package that delivers where it counts in-depth Read Review » Best performance and camera smartphone in sub-Rs 10,000 range in-depth Read Review » Can be your best option in this price range in-depth Read Review » Offers a slew of features while delivering on performance, so there is little space for complaints in-depth Read Review » Nice little mix of impressive hardware and aggressive price in-depth Read Review » A very worthy candidate for one of the best phones you can get in this price bracket in-depth Read Review » Good bang for the buck...a great addition to Realme's value for money handsets in-depth Read Review » Delivers an excellent all-round package...provided you don't mind a bulky and heavy phone in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	An easy recommendation...but if you can get hold of the Redmi Note 8, you should consider it as well in-depth Read Review » The Realme 5s is a very minor refresh of the Realme 5....We feel that Realme could have done a lot more with the 5s to make it more competitive in-depth Read Review » If you are looking for a smartphone under Rs. 10,000, realme 5s is still one of the recommended options out there in-depth Read Review » A solid choice for those looking at buying a phone under Rs 10,000...but there are (arguably better) alternatives in-depth Read Review » The Realme 5s is just the Realme 5 repackaged with a new camera and coated with a new paint layer... But at a time when the competition is much more fierce in this price bracket, I would say that you are better off getting the Redmi Note 8 instead in-depth Read Review » Brilliant execution in-depth Read Review » A good looking phone with great battery life and fairly good cameras...but difficult to recommend considering what the competition has to offer at this price in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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