Realme Q5
$218Starting price · USBudget2022
6.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.6"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
65W
Charging
195g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Realme Q5 is a strong budget contender focusing on battery life and charging speed. While it lacks premium features like an OLED screen or versatile camera array, it provides reliable daily performance for the price.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance6.0
Battery8.5
Display6.5
Build5.5
Value8.0
Strengths
Excellent 65W fast charging
Large 5000mAh battery
Smooth 120Hz display
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Affordable 5G entry point
Weaknesses
IPS LCD panel lacks contrast
No ultra-wide camera lens
Limited to 1080p video recording
No NFC support
Plastic build feels dated
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