Realme 5 Pro has finally been launched in India after a lot of leaks as well as rumours and while Realme 5 was also unveiled during the event, the Realme 5 Pro took a majority of spotlight with its quad rear camera module featuring a 48-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor and a 16-megapixel camera at the front with Sony IMX471 sensor. After launching the Realme X, the smartphone maker is now bringing quad camera glory to the masses its Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro along with a well-rounded package for those looking for some performance credentials as well.
The biggest highlights of Realme 5 Pro also include a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with Dewdrop notch, 90.6 per cent screen-to-body ratio as well as Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. While Realme 5 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 10nm processor under the hood, it comes backed with up to 8GB of RAM, Hyperboost 2.0 offering options such as touchboost and frameboost in order to offer an enhanced touch control as well as frame rate during extensive gaming sessions.
As for the design theme, there is not much to say about the Realme 5 Pro as it sports a familiar holographic finish at the back which uses nano-mirror technique, while Splash resistant rating is also a nice touch to the overall package. Realme has also added USB Type-C port to its new offering which also supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging for the 4035mAh battery.
Realme 5 Pro specifications
- 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels) display with 90.6 per cent screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ protection
- Qualcomm Octa Core Snapdragon 712 10nm processor clocked at up to 2.3GHz coupled with Adreno 616 GPU for graphics
- 4GB / 6GB (LPPDDR4x) of RAM with 64GB of storage and 8GB (LPPDDR4x) of RAM with 128GB of storage models, expandable up to 256GB with microSD card
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) support, Fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock
- Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box with ColorOS 6.0 on top
- 48MP primary rear camera with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.79 aperture, LED flash, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), 0.8μm pixel size, 8MP secondary 119-degree ultra-wide angle lens offering f/2.25 aperture, 1.12μm pixel size, 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 1.75μm pixel size and a 2MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 1.75μm pixel size for 4cm macro shots
- 16MP front camera with Sony IMX471 sensor, f/2.0 aperture and AI-backed features
- Realme 5 Pro measures 157×74.2×8.9mm and Weighs 184 grams
- Splash resistant rating, 3.5mm audio jack, and Dirac HD sound
- Dual 4G VoLTE, FM Radio, Bluetooth 5, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), GPS + GLONASS and USB Type-C support.
- 4035mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging
Realme 5 Pro price in India and availability
The Realme 5 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the base 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage version while the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage model of the smartphone costs Rs. 14,999. On the other hand, the top-end version of the Realme 5 Pro, which comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at Rs. 16,999. The smartphone will be made available in Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green colour options while Realme 5 Pro will be going on sale in India starting from September 4, 2019 via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Moreover, Realme has also confirmed that its new quad camera series, which includes the Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5, will also be available via offline channels soon. There is also a Realme Iconic case for Realme 5 Pro which is priced in India at Rs. 399 and will be made available in the country starting from September 21, 2019.
Specifications:
| Category | Realme 5 Pro |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Display | 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels) display |
| Processor | Qualcomm Octa Core Snapdragon 712 |
| Storage | 32 GB, 64 GB, 128GB internal storage |
| Expandable | microSD, expandable up to 256 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Rear Camera | 48MP primary rear camera with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 8MP secondary 119-degree ultra-wide angle lens, 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 2MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture. |
| Front Camera | 16MP front camera with Sony IMX471 sensor |
| Connectivity | Dual 4G VoLTE, FM Radio, Bluetooth 5, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), GPS + GLONASS and USB Type-C support. |
| Audio | Stereo speakers 3.5mm headphone |
| Battery | 4035 mAh |
| Charging | VOOC 3.0 fast charging |
| Security | Fingerprint Scanner |
| Colors | Crystal Green, Sparkling Blue |
As for the launch offers, Realme 5 Pro buyers will be able to avail No cost EMI options up to 6 months on Flipkart, benefits worth Rs. 7000 from Reliance Jio and Free Paytm membership worth Rs. 750 as well as benefits worth up to Rs. 20,000 by purchasing the Realme 5 Pro through Paytm UPI on Realme.com.