Realme 5, Realme 5i, Realme 5s Getting November 2020 Patch Update in India With Screenshot Improvements

The latest update brings new From Sunset to Sunrise option for eye comfort on Realme 5, Realme 5i, and Realme 5s.

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By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 8 December 2020 12:03 IST
Highlights
  • Realme 5 series users are advised to check Settings for update
  • The update adds a toggle for displaying keyboard in app drawer
  • Update adds a toggle for physical button in screenshot setting page

Realme 5i (left), Realme 5s, and Realme 5 (right) are receiving the update in stages

Realme 5, Realme 5i, and Realme 5s smartphones are now receiving an update that brings along the November 2020 Android security patch and few other tweaks and improvements in India. The company has confirmed that the update is rolling out now, and it should arrive on your phones in the coming days. If you haven't received a notification already, check for the update manually by going to Settings > About Phone > System Update. The Realme 5 series was launched in August last year.

The company confirmed in a press release that the latest OTA update for Realme 5, Realme 5i, and Realme 5s is now rolling out for users in India. The update is rolling out in stages so it may be a while before all users get it. It is recommended that users update their handsets under a strong Wi-Fi connection and while the phone is on charge or is sufficiently charged.

Changelog of the Realme 5, Realme 5i, and Realme 5s update shows that it brings along the November 2020 Android security patch. It also adds a toggle for displaying keyboard when entering app drawer, and a new From Sunset to Sunrise option for eye comfort has also been added. There is also a new ability to short-press the power button to turn off flashlight feature while screen is off. The update also makes improvements for taking screenshots. It has added a toggle for physical button in screenshot setting page and has optimised the interactive mode for the floating screenshot preview.

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All the three phones – Realme 5, Realme 5i, and Realme 5s – are available on Flipkart and Realme.com. Realme 5 is currently priced starting at Rs. 9,999, Realme 5i is priced starting at Rs. 9,999, and Realme 5s is priced starting at Rs. 10,999 in India.

 
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Decent build quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Good daylight camera performance
  • Dedicated microSD card slot
  • Bad
  • No fast charging
  • Below average low-light camera performance
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.52-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Front Camera 8-megapixel
Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
OS Android 9
Resolution 720x1600 pixels
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Good build quality, striking looks
  • Very good battery life
  • Useful additional cameras
  • Efficient processor
  • Bad
  • No fast charging
  • Weak low-light camera performance
  • Slightly heavy
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.50-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Front Camera 13-megapixel
Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
OS Android 9 Pie
Resolution 720x1600 pixels
NEWS
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REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Good build quality, striking looks
  • Very good battery life
  • Cameras perform well in daylight
  • Dedicated microSD card slot
  • Bad
  • No fast charging
  • Cameras struggle in low light
  • A little heavy and bulky
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.50-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Front Camera 13-megapixel
Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
OS Android 9 Pie
Resolution 720x1600 pixels
NEWS
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