Price at launch:

Realme 5 Pro—8GB RAM, 128GB storage—RM1,099

Realme 5—4GB RAM, 128GB storage—RM799

Realme 5—3GB RAM, 64GB storage—RM599



Specification:

Realme 5:

Android 9 Pie, ColorOS 6
Dual SIM
6.5-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600 x 720 pixel resolution, ~269ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+, 89% screen-to-body ratio
2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor
3GB/4GB RAM
Adreno 610 GPU
32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB
13-megapixel front camera
12-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.25) + 2-megapixel (depth sensor) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
AI scene detection, Chroma boost, Super nightscape
Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
Headphone jack
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, BDS, Galileo, A-GPS
microUSB
Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3mm
Weight: 198g
Colors: Crystal Purple, Crystal Blue
5,000mAh non-removable battery, 10W fast charging


Realme 5 Pro:

Android 9 Pie, ColorOS 6
Dual SIM
6.3-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~409ppi
90.6% screen-to-body ratio
2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 octa-core processor
4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
Adreno 616 GPU
64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 256GB
16-megapixel front camera, f/2.0
48-megapixel (Sony IMX 586, f/1.8, PDAF) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.25) + 2-megapixel (depth sensor) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
AI scene detection, Chroma boost, Super nightscape
960fps @ 720p slow-mo
Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
Splash resistant
Headphone jack
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, BDS, Galileo, A-GPS
USB Type-C
Dimensions: 157 x 74.2 x 8.9mm
Weight: 184g
Colors: Sparkling Blue, Crystal Green
4,035mAh non-removable battery, VOOC 3.0 20W fast charging





This post has been edited by WhatMan: Oct 23 2019, 01:20 PM

This seems really interesting. Cheap and good. How's the development of real me phones over on xda?

i think this can be the cheapest of all SD7xx phone

3pro sd710 rm649 when on offer...

Realme is really make mark..
For non pro model.. it's quite upgrade in terms of battery...

But where is realme x, xt, x2... I want amoled screen man

Coming probably after Realme 5 Pro launch.

I'm eyeing on this phone. But actually hesitate since realme is still new brand. Need thinking more before buy

What's the problems?
After services? Built quality? Lag? Bloatware? Camera? OS?

realme is sub brand under OPPO
maybe can refer to OPPO services / quality & other stuffs

im more concern about lag, camera and overheat issue.
or should i wait for realme x or x2.
but looking for spec, im pretty sure the price should be around 1.5-1.8k
my budget for phone only around 1k.

I have not read much about overheat issue from reviewers. I would have bought R5Pro if it were not for the IPS LCD screen. I'm eyeing on X2. There is not much I heard from youtube reviews complaining about overheat issue.

Mi 9 lite - 6/64, amoled, ir blaster, nfc

5 pro - 8/128, lcd, macro cam

For me boils down to 8/128GB vs amoled...dunno man what to choose

Mi 9 lite 6/128 is at Rm1099 (import set) on shopee.

But unfortunately we dont even know if Xiaomi will bring this one officially or not.

Edited: Another plus point of 5 pro: it support EIS on front camera. I think its pretty rare for midranger to have this feature. Good for people who love vlog.

This post has been edited by ashraf095: Oct 11 2019, 10:18 PM

If anyone got Realme 5 Pro please tell me how clear it is to view the screen on a sunny afternoon. I hear some say display not clear outdoor.

Don't hesitate. had a C1 the basic 2g/ 16G and it was smooth and no issues. camera was so so but purely performance wise great phone. now with higher specs it will be a good one.

and the battery life was fantastic. no point having 10x zoom then battery dies.

This post has been edited by rebus: Oct 12 2019, 09:37 AM

Having pixel peeped 3pro vs 5pro main cam... I end up liking 3pro a bunch more...

3pro is sharper without over sharpening effects with good color in low light whilst 5pro is generally brighter with less noise and better dynamic range

Can't go wrong with either

You have to see it yourself... generally should not be a problem nowadays

I went to a shop today hoping to see the unit in action. Unfortunately they have the dummy set. Actual phone will arrive next week.

5pro will be better just need a software and firmware update , 3pro 4/64gb RM600 something also a best buy , hopefully there will be a sales at 11.11

I knew this feeling, happend sometime crapppp lol

I'm eyeing for realme xt actually, super amoled screen, dolby atmos speaker, unfortunately theres no news that it will become available here in Malaysia. Even Realme X also didn't make it here.
Other models that nice are X2 and upcoming X2 Pro much more powerful.

I had a lot of thought about this and decide to get the Realme 5 Pro as I'm budgeting around RM1K.

Yes, it has IPS LCD, but I like avoid potential burn-in on the screen, faster finger print scanner, and most important a camera with Sony IMX586 sensor.

I also thinking bout this model too, this or Mi 9t. Later afraid bought this then Realme XT coming in here lol...

I'm confused between Realme 5 vs Realme 3 pro. At the moment, both are selling at RM799 (R5 4/128, R3Pro 4/64). It's a no brainer to get the R5, right?
Hoping R3pro will have lelong sale when clearing stock.

Sure got
I bought r2pro 8/128 at rm699 but need to wait near 10mths after launch

But Realme 3 Pro runs Snapdragon 710 with 16MP camera while Realme 5 runs Snapdragon 665 with 12MP camera, so maybe some of the reason why old Realme 3 pro price can be on par with Realme 5.

I missed the sale, waiting for future one.

I see. The photos from R3pro are comparable, if not better than those of R5pro, from what i saw at gsmarena. But 8/128 does look interesting. However, at RM1099 for R5pro, there are mind boggling choice of other phones to choose.

Realme 3 Pro sensor is Sony IMX519, which is probably why it is good. Same sensor used on Oneplus 6T.

Sure got many choice at RM1099, but try to find other brand with such specs.

Agree on the specs. Actually as recently as one-two weeks ago, I thought Realme was a sub-category of Xiaomi phones

Crapp , i almost cry reading this bwaha ha haha

I also not familiar with the brand only recently knew it is sub brand of Oppo, another brand I'm not famliar with. However the praises I read Realme got from reviews convinced me to give it a shot so what the hell. My last phone was Asus, had Samsung, Nokia and iPhone so I have no loyalty to any particular brand.

off topic, the realm X2 Pro introduced today is I feel a genuine flagship killer. great specs. Hope it comes here.

getting my RM 5 tomorrow.

Very flagship killer unfortunately we probably won't see it release here for a couple of months or more.

gearbest and aliexpress is gooding my friend. dont worry

I'm iffy about buying import phones. Worry about custom tax and network compatibility.

it is the same exact phones we will get here in malaysia
the network compability thingy is non-existence
just make sure check on the specs before buying because china doesnt have much range of LTE band to supports

I hope they do release here sooner. Realme has a fan base here. they have to hit most local markets. People will buy. 90hZ for sub2K. sure a good attraction.

Hi... Can anyone confirm if this phone supports WiFi calling or Vowifi

when this phone available at lowyat shop? not p.o

damn it...

May I know why "damn it"? I was hoping to see Rp3 lelong but no such deal.

Out of stock. I just realize it was for Blue color unit.

I see. So, are you going to wait or get the green unit?

Probably get from normal shop. They have stock in shop since last week but I wanted the realme earbuds online. See how lah.

This looks like good offer, for official set.
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/realme-5...1247642651.html?

Nah, I rather just stick to realme official just so I not worry about warranty issue. Will go shop around this weekend hope to find blue unit.

fuuh biar betik

that is a good buy indeed!

Anyone purchase their Realme 5 Pro from last week? I was hoping someone can give their impression here, maybe some photo / video samples too.

Realme XT incoming?

Realme push out new models so fast its hard to keep up.

With R5Pro at 1099, I wonder how much it will be priced. Close to Xiaomi 9T Pro territory kah.

Probably. XT is Realme 5 Pro but with Super AMOLED, in display fingerprint, and 64MP camera.

This post has been edited by WhatMan: Oct 23 2019, 11:35 AM

Idk about others, but the main reason I'm even contemplating buying realme over xiaomi is its price.

the battery can last a day .. from 8am 100% till 12 night still has 20%
im not a heavy gamers so far happy with the purchased after trade in my vivo y83

vivo y83 also good for battery backup

game time 9pm to 12am the rest just whatsapp and sosmed

Realme vs Xiaomi - Spec vs Price benchmark



This post has been edited by 47ronin: Oct 23 2019, 12:34 PM

Agreed..
Just like few months back we got Realme 3 series..
Now it's Realme 5 series.. by February 2020 Realme 6 series 😑

deepavali will be new realme ill guess since they tease 64 means 64mp hehehe

satisfy with my realme 5 3gb so far so good superb battery life

yup.

I wonder how much is the new Realme

5 pro ald so expensive...

XT maybe split between Mi9t & 9t pro gua...

then should go for 9T Pro then

Ya maybe I think I will... 9t pro 1399 good price I think

Realme x2 pro on aliexpress around RM 1800.... Dunno local will sell how much

This post has been edited by dwRK: Oct 23 2019, 06:23 PM

5 Pro expensive compare to what?

Any news on Realme X2 Pro availability in MY?

anyone own this phone? got any issue with overheat while gaming/using gps or not?

5 or 5 pro?

5pro..Delima in choosing this or redmi note 8pro.

What game you play and how long? Maybe I will try and test out temp later.

My game are Fortnite and COD mostly. Appreciate your assistance. Tq

Photo samples I took this morning:



This post has been edited by WhatMan: Oct 25 2019, 10:56 AM

quite good actually

Not bad at all!

XT landing next week

This post has been edited by johnm: Oct 25 2019, 02:58 PM

Nicee For this price range.

Is there any possible 5pro would reduce price when xt launch? Plan to take 5pro this week or maybe should wait for next week.
For xt, I watch review say even thought the camera is 64mp, 48mp camera from 5pro is better.

Edit: btw, this phone got volte or not?

This post has been edited by renyyz: Oct 26 2019, 10:01 AM

Hard to say, depending how aggressive priced the xt...

I compared pictures at gsmarena... I prefer 3pro 16mp more...lol

How to check this?

Not sure if price will be reduce but for sure XT will be a bit expensive.

Here is the comparison between XT and 5 Pro:

Maybe because smartphone not really powerful to utilise high mp of camera.
I have try 5pro and honestly I think 12mp from my mi5s is better.
But I really need new phone now since my mi5s is semi dead (lol

S amoled screen and on-screen fingerprint is really tempting but I dunno it's worth or not to pay 200-300 more for that since the camera is weak

Its all up to you and see what concerns you the most.

For me, good camera (especially with Sony IMX586 sensor) and also I don't like the idea of potential screen burn in using AMOLED screen (experienced it before), although AMOLED does save battery life and it is brighter than IPS LCD.

Also XT from what I read have a slightly larger screen than 5Pro.

Not sure about volte support since I am not sure myself whether Celcom support it in Sarawak.

Mi 9 lite import set RM 980...

I probably go for Mi 9t pro now RM 1399... X2 pro probably around RM 2k... X2 is SD730 and I ald got Mi 9t gave to wifu and I think won't be as cheap

To be honest... 3pro 6/128 on clearance is what I want but 10.10 no sale... got 2pro & 3pro 4/64 for my kids...probably will pass on 5pro... lol

Yes, while mi9t only 1199 at direct d
But I'm not prefer motorise front camera. Imagine u selfie and suddenly ur phone drop. Or maybe ur camera suddenly turn on in ur pocket and u give pressure to the camera

I was also hoping to see 3 pro 4/64 being discounted after the launch of 5 pro. Unfortunately, the price is now even higher at RM899 (was RM799). Looks like they want to push the sale of 5 pro.

Discount have to be patience lor... bought 3pro 4/64 for RM 649.... ...see 10.10 sell RM 599 or not...

Yeah LYN main page 5pro ad all the time try to push sale... at RM 1k range I wanna see X2 local import how much... Aliexpress selling at this price...

x2 with amoled screen... expect to be RM1300-1400 lo.

most likely...since for me don't need too much memory...at this price i would go for mi 9t pro RM 1399 lor... no notch amoled + SD 855...

I suppose many people will have the same thinking too, including me

I tried play around with the phone, why the phone seems slow?
I mean you try open the apps, scroll the apps, it doesn't feel fast like Mi9T.

SD 730 vs 712

The Mi9T processor (SD730) is faster than Realme 5 Pro (SD712)

Try compare it to Realme X2 (SD730G) which is coming maybe December but I think that unit will beat Mi9T especially in gaming.

This post has been edited by WhatMan: Oct 27 2019, 11:12 PM

Some photo sample from Realme 5 Pro camera. Taken without any special settings.