Realme effectively ups the ante for the mid-range 5G segment once again with its latest launch. It’s a high-spec handset, boasting a high refresh rate AMOLED display, top-tier camera sensors, fast charging and powerful performance – all for an affordable price, which is what the new Realme 5G phone is all about. Here’s everything you need to know about what makes this thing tick.
Premium Display That Wows
The new Realme 5G phone boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a high 120Hz refresh rate and a super-responsive 240Hz touch sampling. The result? Smooth scrolling and great visuals share the same screen, without any delay, even when gaming or multitasking. This screen has full HDR support, deep blacks and a peak brightness that shines in direct sunlight for even the most discerning users.
With skinny bezels, punchy colors and sharp contrast, its screen stands out a premium look that’s comparable to much pricier flagships, making it great for both binge-watchers and gamers.
4G 5G High Speed & Strong Performance
Running the show is the MediaTek Dimensity chip (either the 6100+ or 7300 series), a 6nm octa-core chipset offering snappy and efficient performance and built-in 5G. Combined with the up to 8GB of RAM (expandable in a virtual sense), 128–256GB of (expandable) storage, multitasking, streaming and everyday apps are all handled with aplomb by the phone.
Ice: also great on the go with ARM Mali GPU graphics and optimised cooling technology, it’s a perfect way to dive into mobile games.
Amazing Camera Setup
The optics have been bumped significantly up by Realme with 50MP main camera (a maximum of 8MP ultra-wide or 2MP macro module is offered depending on the region). The primary lens performs well in bright light and low light, producing sharp, detailed shots with vibrant colors that are improved by tweaks such as HDR, Night Mode and AI scene detection.
An on-board 16MP snapper on the front rounds out the video calls/selfies/fest material, so it will be perfect for content creators or anybody who needs an instant selfie fix.
Fast Charging and Long-lasting Battery Life
5,000mAh of battery ensures it will be ready to go all day, even with heavy usage. When it’s time to power up, the included 33W fast charger juices up the battery to about 50% in 30 minutes and fully charges it up in about an hour. All the way down to great day-to-day efficiency and longevity thanks to that fast charging and intelligent battery management.
Aesthetic Sleekness with Practical Design
The Phone has a decent premium/grip to it feels fairly balanced too, it’s slim at 7.9 to 8mm and chunky it feels right. It comes in fashionable colours including Twilight Purple and Woodland Green, introducing an element of personality into the design. Some real-world toughness comes in the form of its IP54 dust and splash resistance.
Decent Sound and Software Experience
Experience cinematic sound in your home with stereo speakers tuned by AKG and integrated Dolby Atmos. There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor under the lowest bezel, and it even includes a 3.5mm headphone jack—ideal for gamers and audiophiles who prefer using good old wired audio.
On the software side of things, the device runs on the fresh Realme UI based on Android 14 which provides a clutter-free user experience that comes with useful features such as app cloning, custom themes, privacy measures, and more. Realme is also touting 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years worth of security patches, which bodes well for its road ahead.
Who Should Buy It?
- Value-oriented gamers, due to the 120Hz screen and 5G support
- Content Creators & Selfie Lovers – With 50MP + 16MP cameras
- Heavy users, especially with fast charging and multi-day battery
- Audiophiles, with stereo speakers and headphone jack
- Brand switchers drawn to the design and (projected) long-term updates.
Final Verdict
Realme’s new 5G phone offers flagship-level design and performance, fast 5G speed and powerful cameras at a budget price. That makes it a well-rounded choice for anyone seeking premium features without the premium price. Beautiful to look at, with brilliant battery life, solid performance and great charging, this is an excellent smartphone that compares very well against the competition.
