Realme has just revealed its first midrange devices for the year 2020 — the Realme 6 series.
As you know, the company is releasing the Realme ‘number’ series twice a year. This is why we’re already getting the Realme 6, just a couple of months since the Realme 5 came out.
The Realme 5 was already a blockbuster when it came out in the Philippines. It offered a lot of capable features that we rarely see on devices on the sub-Php6k category.
With that, we’re curious to see what Realme was able to come up with in a short period of time. Our Realme 6 versus Realme 5 specifications and features comparison shall help you decide which between the two you should get. Let’s start.
| Realme 6 | REALME 5 | |
| Operating System | Android 10 Realme UI | Android 9 Pie ColorOS 6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution ~404ppi 90Hz refresh rate 90.5% screen-to-body ratio Corning Gorilla Glass | 6.5-inch HD+ IPS 1600 x 720 pixel resolution ~269ppi 89% screen-to-body ratio Corning Gorilla Glass |
Processor | 2.05GHz MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core | 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB/8GB | 3GB/4GB |
| GPU | Mali G76 GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD | 32GB/64GB/128GB expandable up to 256GB |
| Front camera | 16-megapixel Punch-hole Night selfie 120fps slow-mo selfie | 13-megapixel Waterdrop notch |
| Rear Camera | 64-megapixel (f1.8) 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.3) 2-megapixel (portrait) 2-megapixel (macro) LED flash AI Scene Detection Chroma Boost UIS Max Video Stabilization Super NightScape 2.0 | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.25) 2-megapixel (depth sensor) 2-megapixel (macro) LED flash AI Scene Detection Chroma Boost Super Nightscape |
| Audio | Headphone jack Single speaker | Headphone jack Single speaker |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock | Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS USB Type-C | 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, BDS, Galileo, A-GPS microUSB |
| Others | Splash-resistant | Splash-resistant |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9mm | 164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3mm |
| Weight | 191g | 198g |
| Colors | Comet White Comet Blue | Crystal Purple Crystal Blue |
| Battery | 4,300mAh battery 30W Flash Charge | 5,000mAh 10W fast charging |
| Price | 4GB/64GB: INR12,999 (~Php8,900) 6GB/128GB: INR14,999 (~Php10,300) 8GB/128GB: INR15,999 (~Php11,000) | 3GB/32GB: Php6,990 3GB/64GB: Php7,990 4GB/128GB: Php9,990 |
As what you just saw, the Realme 6 is miles ahead of the Realme 5. The main reason for this is the pricing.
Realme has now positioned the Realme 6 in the sub-Php10k category. The sub-Php6k price range is now solely occupied by the Realme C3 and its future successors.
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This is why the Realme 6 now has a starting price of INR12,999. That’s around Php8,990 when directly converted to Philippines peso.
Taxes and importation costs can still pump up that price. That’s why we expect it to arrive in the country for around Php9,500 to Php10,000 — a noticeable price hike over the Realme 5.
On the upside, you’re getting your money’s worth out of it. For starters, the Realme 6 now boasts a MediaTek Helio G90T processor. Way more powerful than the Snapdragon 665 of the latter, and even considered as the best in the midrange category.
Of course, we also have an ultra-fast display. The Realme 6 boasts a 6.5-inch screen with a fast and smooth refresh rate of 90Hz. This shall make browsing the interface and playing games smoother.
It also has a sharper resolution of FHD+. And as a cherry on top, a cleaner punch-hole on the top left for the selfie camera.
Speaking of which, the Realme 6 boasts a 16-megapixel front-facing shooter, an upgrade to the 13-megapixel sensor of the past.
Realme also improved the primary shooter to 64-megapixel from 12-megapixel. Although, it still has the same 8-megapixel ultra-wide snapper and two 2-megapixel cameras for macro and depth sensing, respectively.
The Realme 6 also gets to have new camera software features like the UIS Max Video stabilization and Super Nightscape 2.0.
However, the Realme 6 only comes with a 4,300mAh battery. That’s noticeably lower than the 5,000mAh that the Realme 5 has.
But on the upside, the newer model has the new 30W Flash Charge support, which can refuel the device almost three times faster than the 10W of the Realme 5.
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We’re also liking the design of the new Realme 6. It boasts a ‘Striking Comet’ look, which sets it apart from the Realme 6 Pro model. If you remember, the Realme 5 and 5 Pro are almost indistinguishable with their identical Diamond-cut design.
Besides the cleaner camera placement, putting the fingerprint scanner on the side was also a bright idea. It translates to a more streamlined design, as it also doubles as the lock/power button.
Well, that’s it. The Realme 6 is a clear step up to the Realme 5 in every way. However, there’s a price to pay for the update. If your budget is limited to the sub-Php6,000 to Php7,000 range, then you might be better off settling with the Realme 5i. You may also check out the recently released Realme C3.