Realme 5 Pro Vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: What Are The Differences?

Realme 5 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro, which one should you buy? Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro were launched with Snapdragon 712 processor and Quad-camera setup with a 48MP main camera. For its Rs 13,999 starting price, it is a competitor of the Redmi Note 7 Pro from Xiaomi with gradient glass design, a waterdrop notch display, multi-purpose cameras, and mid-range processors.

Realme 5 Pro Vs Note 7 Pro

Price

With the Realme 5 Pro, there are three variants available. The base one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage costs Rs 13,999. The 6GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage variant costs Rs 14,999 and the 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage costs Rs 16,999.

Meanwhile, the base variant of the Redmi Note 7 Pro offering 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage costs Rs 13,999. The variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage costs Rs 15,999 while the top-end variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage costs Rs 16,999.

Display

The Realme 5 Pro has a 6.3-inch FHD display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution, a brightness of 450 nits, and a Mini drop notch that is said to be 30.9% smaller compared to the previous generation. The smartphone’s screen-to-body ration 90.8%. Realme uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ to protect the display of the phone.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro also has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a 2340 x 1080 screen resolution and the same 450 nits brightness. However, the Note 7 is equipped with the more recent Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for screen protection.

Winner: Redmi Note 7 Pro

Design

The Realme 5 Pro has a 3D body design. At the back is a polished surface with nanoscale textures that are made with a five-axis laser. There are two colors to choose from Crystal Blue and Crystal Green. Both have a holographic design as well as a silver Realme logo. Realme assembles the phone using a rubber case and a splash-resistant glue, making it water-resistant again splash an rain.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has a glossy back panel. There are three colors to choose from, Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Space Black. Except for the black one, all models have a gradient finish. Additionally, the device is protected with rubber insulation and water-tight seals across various parts. Xiaomi also uses P2i hydrophobic non-coating to protect the smartphone from accidental liquid spills.

Winner: Redmi Note 7 Pro

Hardware

The Realme 5 Pro, while having the same price as the Redmi Note 7 Pro, is on a whole different level in terms of performance. The device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE processor and Adreno 616 GPU. Compared to the Note 7 Pro’s processor, the one used on the Realme 5 Pro is relatively newer and more powerful. The Realme 5 Pro also offers up to 8GB of RAM as well as up to 128GB of internal storage.

Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 7 Pro uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor with Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. It can easily handle daily tasks and even graphic-intense games like Asphalt 9 and PUBG Mobile.

Winner: Realme 5 Pro

Camera

Realme 5 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro camera comparison. The Realme 5 Pro is Realme’s first attempt at the quad-camera setup. The smartphone has a 48MP Sony IMX 586 main camera, a 119-degree 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP ultra-macro camera, and a 2MP portrait lens. All of them have EIS Image Stabilisation as well as Quad Bayer pixel 4in1 technology. On the front, the smartphone has a 16MP Sony IMX471 selfie camera with the same smart pixel binning tech.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is Xiaomi’s first smartphone to have a 48Mp primary camera and a 5MP depth sensor. There is a 13MP camera on the front for video calling and selfies. In broad daylight, the device delivers well-detailed and crisp images with good color reproduction and fast focus.

Winner: Realme 5 Pro

Software

The Realme 5 runs ColorOS 6.0 on top of Android 9 Pie. The device offers users a stock Android Experience but with customized icons, Realme’s charge animations, lock screen and wallpapers. The fact that Realme still goes for a stock-like Android experience is appreciated.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro runs on MIUI 10 on top of Android 9.0 Pie. While the interface is smooth, it comes preloaded with bloatware including third-party apps such as Amazon, Facebook, Daily Hunt, Opera News, and many more. Xiaomi has been known for displaying ads in practically all of its Mi applications, from Mi Browser, Mi Video, Mi Music, to Mi Cleaner and MIUI Security.

Winner: Realme 5 Pro.

Battery

The Realme 5 Pro has a 4,035mAH battery with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has a similar-sized 4,000mAh battery but with 18W Quick Charge 4. Both use a USB Type-C charging port.

Mi Note 7 Pro Vs Realme 5 Pro

Realme 5 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro, which one is better? Being a value mid-range phone, Realme 5 Pro has all the punches it needs. For Rs 13,999, users have a phone featuring the latest Snapdragon 712 processor, four cameras, a near-to-all-screen display, as well as a stock-like Android feeling. But then, the Redmi Note 7 Pro doesn’t do so bad for a phone launched six months earlier.

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