Huawei Y7p vs Realme 5 Specs Comparison

Huawei has recently launched its new Y-series device aimed at the entry-level / lower mid-range segment. Priced at PHP 9,990, we couldn’t help but compare it to the Realme 5. They both cater to the same market but have different strengths. If you’re torn between the two, check out our comparison to help you decide!

Huawei Y7p	Realme 5
6.39-inch Punch FullView HD+ (1560 x 720) IPS display	6.5-inch Mini-drop HD+ (1600 x 720) Full-screen display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
Kirin 710F 2.2GHz octa-core CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Mali-G51 GPU	Adreno 610
4GB RAM	3GB / 4GB RAM
64GB storage	32GB / 64GB / 128GB
Expandable up to 512GB via micro SD	Expandable up to 256GB via microSD
48MP f/1.8 main + 8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 2MP f/2.4 triple-rear cameras	12MP F1.8 main + 8MP F2.25 Ultra-Wide lens + 2MP Portrait + 2MP Macro quad-cameras
8MP f/2.4 hole-punch front camera	13MP front camera
Dual nano SIM	Dual nano SIM
4G LTE	4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 ac	Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
3.5mm headphone jack	3.5mm audio jack
Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner	Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
EMUI 9.1 (Android 9 Pie)	ColorOS 6 (Android 9 Pie)
4,000mAh battery w/ 10W charging support	5,000mAh battery with 10W charging
micro USB port	micro USB port
76.13 x 159.81 x 8.13mm	164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm
176g	198 g
Midnight Black, Aurora Blue	Crystal Purple, Crystal Blue

Summary of Advantages

Huawei Y7p

2.5D Curved display
Higher external memory compatibility
Higher main camera resolution

Realme 5

Slightly bigger display
More RAM and storage options
Dedicated Macro and Portrait lenses
High-resolution front camera
Higher battery capacity

Starting with the display, both are using an IPS panel with an HD+ resolution. The Realme 5 is slightly bigger, measuring 6.5 inches vs. 6.39 inches on the Huawei Y7p. To house the front camera, the Huawei Y7p is using a less intrusive, punch hole-design, while the Realme 5 uses a notch. If screen size is more important to you and you don’t mind the notch, then the Realme 5 is the better bet.

When it comes to performance, the Kirin 710F has a better CPU, but the Snapdragon 665 has a better GPU. That being said, the overall performance of both phones should be close to each other. As for RAM and storage, the Huawei Y7p comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. On the other hand, the Realme 5 comes in either 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32, 64, or 128GB of storage. Fortunately, the Huawei Y7p can be expanded with a 512GB external SD card, whereas the Realme 5 can only be fitted with an SD card up to 256GB. We’re giving the Realme 5 the win here for having more variants.

Moving onto the cameras, the Huawei Y7p is equipped with a 48MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, the Realme 5 comes with a quad-rear setup composed of a 12MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP portrait, and a 2MP macro camera. The Huawei Y7p’s primary camera has a higher resolution, but the Realme 5 is more versatile thanks to its dedicated portrait and macro lens. As for the selfie cameras, the Huawei Y7p is equipped with an 8MP shooter, while the Realme 5 comes with a 13MP one. Due to the Realme 5’s versatility, and higher resolution front camera, it takes the cake in the camera segment.

In terms of security, both devices have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock features. A bonus for the Realme 5, is its inclusion of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Software-wise, the Huawei Y7p comes with EMUI 9.1, while the Realme 5 comes with ColorOS 6 out of the box – both of which are based on Android 9 Pie. What might turn people away from the Huawei Y7p, however, is its lack of Google Mobile Services.

As for connectivity, both phones can use two Nano SIMs, have 4G LTE connectivity, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and the same GPS capabilities. In terms of battery capacity, the Realme 5 comes with a beefier battery, rated for 5,000mAh whereas the Huawei Y7p only comes with 4,000mAh. Both devices are capable of 10W charging.

Now let’s talk about pricing.

Huawei Y7p

4GB + 64GB – PHP 9,990

Realme 5

3GB + 32GB – PHP 6,990
3GB + 64GB – PHP 7,990
4G + 128GB – PHP 9,990

The Huawei Y7p is priced the same as the highest variant of the Realme 5, which has twice the amount of internal storage. The Realme 5 can also be purchased with less RAM and storage for a lower price.

Overall the Realme 5 still offers more value. It has a bigger display, more storage (for the same price), a dedicated portrait and macro lens, a bigger battery, and Google Mobile Services. However, if you like taking a lot of pictures on the primary camera, then the Huawei Y7p can be the better choice thanks to its 48MP primary camera with its supporting depth sensor. The Y7p is also a lot sleeker and lighter, therefore, more portable.