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Realme 5i
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Realme 5i

Released: 2020, January 06Available. Released 2020, January

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote rooting service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

General

Brand
Realme
Model
Realme 5i
Released
2020, January 06
Status
Available. Released 2020, January
Price
About 170 EUR
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Dimensions
164.4 x 75 x 9.3 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight
195 g (6.88 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.52 inches, 102.6 cm, 2, (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.0
Quad
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
10W wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Global
Speed
HSPA, LTE (2CA) 450/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
No
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Blue, Green
Models
RMX2030, RMX2032
Announced
2020, January 06
Loudspeaker
Yes

Realme 5i Overview

About Realme 5i Realme 5i is another flagship from Realme's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Realme 5i has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Steps

01

Enable OEM Unlocking

Go to Developer Options and enable OEM unlocking. Reboot to bootloader.

02

Fastboot Unlock

Connect via USB and run fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock. Data will be wiped.

03

Flash Magisk

Patch the boot image with Magisk app, flash via fastboot boot or fastboot flash boot.

04

Reboot & Verify

Reboot system. Open Magisk Manager to confirm root status and install modules.

FAQ

Can I root the Realme 5i?

The Realme 5i supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Realme 5i support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Realme devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Realme 5i void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Realme 5i will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Realme 5i run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Realme 5i.