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realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of smartphones
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.8

Camera

15%

4.7

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

6.1

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

5.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 95% of smartphones
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on 539 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 75% of smartphones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £230

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.8

Camera

15%

4.7

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

6.1

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

5.4

Design

5.2
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on 539 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 7.7 points, which is higher than 72% of smartphones.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

6.7
Brand name
realme
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G96
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G96
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G96 processor model which is slower than processors in 80.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.05 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.05 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.05 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 83.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.79 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.79 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.79 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 75.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
32 mm²
Main camera sensor area
32 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 32 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 42.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.6 inches
Screen size
6.6 inches
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2408 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2408 px
â–² Better than 57% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2408 px which is higher than that of 56.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
400 ppi
Pixel density
400 ppi
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 400 ppi which is higher than that of 56.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Charging speed
33 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163.8 mm
Height
163.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.8 mm which is taller than 53.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Width
75.1 mm
Width
75.1 mm
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.1 mm which is narrower than 66.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.1 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.1 mm which is thinner than 58.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
190 g
Weight
190 g
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 190 g which is lighter than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 4.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,800 cm³
Device volume
97,800 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,800 cm³ which is smaller than 46.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
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realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2408 px
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.1
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.1 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.1 vs f/2.2
  • 4.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    realme Narzo 50 5G
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    realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.34 vs 8.000).
    8.34 vs 8
  • 1.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    400 ppi
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (400 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    400 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 3.2% lighter
    Weight
    190 g
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (190 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    190 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    realme Narzo 50 5G
    the average smartphone
    realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.34 vs 8.000).
    8.34 vs 8
  • 42.3% more popular
    realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.74 vs 5.4).
    7.74 vs 5.44
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.1
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.1 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.1 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.79 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.79 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.79 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2408 px
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    400 ppi
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (400 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    400 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 3.2% lighter
    Weight
    190 g
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (190 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    190 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.9 mm narrower
    Width
    75.1 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.1 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.1 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8.1 mm
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G96
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.68 vs 7.3).
    6.68 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G96
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 14.6% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.05 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.05 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 28.6% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    10 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (10 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    10 GB vs 14 GB
  • 57.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    1,332
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,332 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,332 vs 3,115
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    32
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    NX Bit
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • 70.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    367
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (367 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    367 vs 1,226
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Supports older OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    2.0
    Category Benchmark
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL version than the average smartphone (2 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL version 3.2.
    2.0 vs 3.2
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.1 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.05 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.05 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.05 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 11
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 39.4% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    400 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    400 nits vs 660 nits
  • 400 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    600 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    180 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.07 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP54
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 22.5% lower French repairability index
    French repairability index
    6.2
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <6.2 – >9.5
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (6.2 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    6.2 vs 8
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2022
    2022 vs 2024

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What we like about realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Powerful MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor provides smooth day-to-day performance and decent gaming experience at its price point.
  • Long battery life from the 5000 mAh capacity, which can last a full day even with heavy use.
  • 33W Dart fast charging is efficient, topping up the battery quickly.
  • Display has a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, offering a good experience for scrolling and content consumption.
  • Good build quality and design, with some users finding the flat edges and Kevlar texture attractive and lightweight.
  • Value for money, with many users feeling the phone offers excellent features for its affordable price range.
  • Camera performs well in good daylight conditions, capturing detailed and vibrant images.
  • The UI is generally smooth (Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12), and most bloatware can be uninstalled.
  • Connectivity is reliable, including support for multiple 5G bands.
  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor is noted as being very fast and responsive.
  • Audio quality from the dual speakers is good for the price range.

What we don't like about realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Camera performance in low-light conditions is average and photos can lack detail or appear noisy.
  • Lacks an ultra-wide angle camera, limiting photography options.
  • Video recording is capped at 1080p resolution at 30fps and lacks effective stabilization, leading to jittery footage.
  • The LCD display is not as vibrant as the AMOLED panels found on some competing phones in a similar price range.
  • The waterdrop notch design on the front looks somewhat dated compared to modern punch-hole cutouts.
  • Performance might stutter in very graphically demanding games or when the device heats up.
  • Some unwanted pre-installed apps (bloatware) cannot be removed.
  • Ergonomics of the flat design can be slightly uncomfortable as the edges may dig into the palm.
  • Some users reported that the actual battery performance/drain rate was not as consistent as expected from a 5000mAh unit.

Verdict

The Realme Narzo 50 5G (6GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone primarily aimed at performance-conscious users, featuring a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor built on a 6nm process, and 6GB of RAM (expandable with Dynamic RAM) for smooth performance and decent gaming capabilities. It is equipped with a large 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display offering a 90Hz refresh rate for an ultra-smooth visual experience, a sizable 5,000mAh battery that provides all-day life, and 33W Dart fast charging support to quickly top it up. Key pros include its strong 5G-enabled performance, solid battery life with fast charging, and a smooth high-refresh-rate display for its price segment. Potential cons include a basic dual-camera setup (48MP main + 2MP depth, lacking an ultrawide lens) that struggles in low light, the use of an LCD panel instead of the more vibrant AMOLED found in some competitors, and a somewhat dated waterdrop notch design.

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