realme has introduced its new smartwatch, the realme Watch 5, in the Philippines through online listings. The wearable comes with a larger AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, and an extended battery life.
Why it Matters: Smartwatches are increasingly becoming daily companions for fitness, communication, and lifestyle needs. With the realme Watch 5 offering health monitoring features, 108 sports modes, and IP68 resistance, it could appeal to Filipinos looking for an affordable but feature-packed smartwatch.
The realme Watch 5 sports a 1.97-inch AMOLED display with a 390 × 450 resolution, 302 PPI, and up to 600 nits of brightness. The screen has a 79 percent screen-to-body ratio and supports over 300 customizable watch faces.
Inside, the device runs on an ATS3085S processor with 1Gbit of flash storage and 8Mb of PSRAM. It also supports MP3 playback. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.3, with support for Bluetooth calling, and compatibility with Android 9 or iOS 11 and newer devices through the realme Link app.
The smartwatch is powered by a 460mAh battery that charges magnetically in up to 2.5 hours. realme claims it can last up to 14 days on a single charge, though actual performance may vary depending on use.
For fitness and health, the Watch 5 covers 108 sports modes, ranging from basketball and football to ballet and martial arts. Health tracking includes heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, body energy measurement, stress monitoring, women’s health features, hydration reminders, and sedentary alerts.
Other functions include Always-on Display, voice assistant, message notifications, event reminders, music control and playback, ambient volume monitoring, weather updates, flashlight, camera shutter control, and find my phone. It also supports world clock, timers, alarms, and stopwatch tools.
The watch is built with a plastic case and shell, a removable silicone strap (22mm width), and weighs 50.5 grams including the strap. It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
realme Watch 5 specifications
- Display: 1.97-inch AMOLED, 390 × 450 resolution, 302 PPI, 600 nits brightness, 79% screen-to-body ratio, 300+ watch faces
- Processor: ATS3085S
- RAM: 8Mb PSRAM
- Storage: 1Gbit flash storage, MP3 support
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth calling, realme Link app (Android 9 / iOS 11 and above)
- Other Features: 108 sports modes, heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking, stress and body energy monitoring, women’s health, hydration and sedentary reminders, Always-on Display, voice assistant, message notifications, music playback, camera shutter control, world clock, flashlight, find my phone
- OS: Works with realme Link app
- Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 460mAh, magnetic charging, ≤2.5 hours charging, up to 14 days of use
- Colors: Not specified
- Dimensions & Build: 27.1 × 4.25 × 1.32cm, 50.5g (with strap), plastic dial and bottom shell, removable 22mm silicone strap
- Durability: IP68 dust and water resistance
The realme Watch 5 is now available online in the Philippines online such as Lazada and Shopee for PHP 3,299 with a PHP 400 limited-time discount at launch, bringing it down to PHP 2,899. Would you consider this as your next daily smartwatch?
