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realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.58 inchesMain camera megapixels:13 MP & 2 MP

realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.5

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

5.5

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 71% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £140

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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.5

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

5.5

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.2
Brand name
realme
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 810
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 810
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor model which is slower than processors in 57.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.7% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
13 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 13 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 89.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 95.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
16.3 mm²
Main camera sensor area
16.3 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 16.3 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 93.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.12 µm which is larger than in 78.2% of smartphones and equal to the size in 5.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.58 inches
Screen size
6.58 inches
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.58 inches which is smaller than the screens of 68.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
401 ppi
Pixel density
401 ppi
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 401 ppi which is higher than that of 58.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Charging speed
33 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.8 mm
Height
163.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.8 mm which is taller than 53.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Width
75.1 mm
Width
75.1 mm
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.1 mm which is narrower than 66.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.1 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.1 mm which is thinner than 58.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
190 g
Weight
190 g
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 190 g which is lighter than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 4.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,800 cm³
Device volume
97,800 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,800 cm³ which is smaller than 46.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
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realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.12 µm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.4 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.4 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 85.7% cheaper
    realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.4 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.4 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.12 µm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 1.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    401 ppi
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (401 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    401 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 3.2% lighter
    Weight
    190 g
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (190 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    190 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.9 mm narrower
    Width
    75.1 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.1 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.1 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8.1 mm
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 49.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    16.3 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 810
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 810 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 810 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    13 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (13 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    13 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 5.44x less popular
    realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.17 vs 7.3).
    7.17 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 810
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 810 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 810 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.1 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 49.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    16.3 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    13 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (13 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    13 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This smartphone does not support timelapse video, the average smartphone does. 92.3% of smartphones include timelapse modes.
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 400 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    600 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 0.09 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.58 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.58 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    180 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    April 2022
    2022 vs 2024

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What we like about realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent battery life from the 5000 mAh cell
  • Smooth 90Hz refresh rate on a sharp FHD+ display
  • Fast and reliable MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor for multitasking
  • Support for 33W fast charging
  • Lightweight and stylish textured design
  • Retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and includes a dedicated microSD slot

What we don't like about realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB)

  • Basic dual-camera setup (13MP + 2MP) lacking an ultra-wide lens
  • Average camera performance, especially in low-light conditions
  • Limited availability as it was primarily launched for the Chinese market
  • IPS LCD panel lacks the deep blacks and peak brightness of AMOLED screens
  • Standard 8MP selfie camera is considered modest for its class

Verdict

The realme Q5i (6GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone featuring a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor and includes 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal UFS 2.2 storage (expandable via microSDXC). A key pro is its large 5000mAh battery capacity with 33W fast charging support, which ensures long usage times. For photography, it has a basic dual rear camera setup (13MP main + 2MP depth) and an 8MP front camera. A notable con is the relatively poor camera quality, lack of 4K video recording, no Gyro-EIS for stabilization, and no IP rating for water resistance.

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