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26 Aug 2019
Realme 5 Pro v/s Redmi Note 7 Pro: A comparison
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As its latest mid-range smartphone, Realme has launched the Realme 5 Pro in India. The handset takes on rivals such as Redmi Note 7 Pro with a familiar design, segment-first quad rear cameras, and mid-level internals including Snapdragon 712 chipset.
But at a starting price of under Rs. 15,000, is the Realme challenger better than Xiaomi's popular offering?
Here's our specs-wise comparison.
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At a glance
Realme 5 Pro v/s Redmi Note 7 Pro: Design
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The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a U-shaped notched display with a sizeable bottom bezel, a Gorilla Glass 5 body, and an attractive gradient design on the back.
On the other hand, the Realme 5 Pro features a waterdrop notched screen with a slim bottom bezel and a new crystal design with holographic colors.
Winner: Redmi Note 7 Pro for its premium all-glass body.
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Display
All about the screen
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The Redmi Note 7 Pro bears a 6.3-inch display with a full-HD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels) and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Realme 5 Pro also sports a similar 6.3-inch display with the same resolution and aspect ratio.
However, with a higher screen-to-body ratio of nearly 91% and overall slimmer bezels, the Realme challenger offers a better-looking display.
Winner: Realme 5 Pro.
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Camera
For the shutterbugs
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The Realme 5 Pro comes with a segment-first quad-lens rear camera featuring a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP (f/2.4) macro lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor.
In comparison, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has a dual-camera system with a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor and a 5MP depth sensor.
Winner: Realme 5 Pro for its superior camera setup.
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Information
For the selfie lovers
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The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a 13MP selfie camera with support for HDR and facial recognition while the Realme 5 Pro comes with a 16MP (f/2.0) selfie shooter which offers features such as AI Beauty and AI HDR. Winner: Realme 5 Pro.
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Internals
Under the hood
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The Realme 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset, paired with upto 8GB RAM, and 64GB/128GB of internal storage (expandable upto 256GB).
The Redmi Note 7 Pro, on the other hand, is backed by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, combined with 4GB/6GB of RAM, and 64GB/128GB of built-in storage (expandable upto 256GB).
Winner: Realme 5 Pro for its more capable chipset.
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Nitty-gritty
From battery to biometrics
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The Realme 5 Pro packs a 4,035mAh battery with 20W fast-charging while the Redmi Note 7 Pro has a marginally smaller 4,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast-charging (10W charger included in the box.)
Further, both the handsets come with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and run on their respective forked versions of Android Pie.
Winner: Realme 5 Pro.
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Pocket pinch
Pricing: The key factor
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The Realme 5 Pro costs Rs. 13,999 for the base-end 4GB/64GB variant and Rs. 14,999 for the mid-tier 6GB/64GB model. The maxed-out variant with 8GB/128GB configuration is priced at Rs. 16,999.
In comparison, the Redmi Note 7 Pro costs Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB model and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant.
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Our verdict
How things stack up?
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With its premium all-glass design, respectable cameras, and dependable performance, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has managed to carve out a name for itself in India's cost-sensitive smartphone market.
However, the Realme contender convincingly outperforms Xiaomi's handset with superior cameras, a more capable processor, a cleaner operating system, and a design that is second to none.
Winner: Realme 5 Pro.
