General
The Realme Narzo 50 is a mobile phone released on March 3, 2022, designed to provide an enhanced user experience through its blend of powerful hardware and sleek design. Targeting users who seek a balanced performance at an affordable price, this device offers a compelling package in the mid-range smartphone market.
Design
The Realme Narzo 50 is built with dimensions of 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm, making it a slim and ergonomic device that is comfortable to hold and use. Weighing 194 grams, it strikes a balance between being lightweight and having a substantial feel. Available in two striking colors, Speed Blue and Speed Black, the Narzo 50 sports a modern aesthetic that appeals to a wide audience.
Software
The device runs on Android 11, ensuring access to a wide range of features and security updates. The user interface is also based on Android 11, providing a familiar and user-friendly experience with smooth navigation and customizable options.
Hardware
The Realme Narzo 50 is powered by an octa-core processor that includes two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. This configuration is supported by the Mediatek Helio G96 chipset built on a 12 nm process, and the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU handles graphics tasks. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a card slot. The phone is equipped with essential sensors such as an accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security and convenience.
Network
The Realme Narzo 50 supports dual Nano-SIM cards with dual standby functionality, ensuring flexibility and ease of use across multiple networks. It is compatible with 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, providing reliable connectivity and fast internet speeds, although it does not support 5G.
Display
Featuring a 6.6-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, the Realme Narzo 50 offers vibrant colors and multitouch capabilities. The display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 400 PPI for sharp and detailed visuals. Additionally, the 120Hz refresh rate ensures a smooth and responsive experience, enhancing both everyday use and gaming.
Camera
The Realme Narzo 50 is equipped with a versatile triple camera setup on the back. The primary camera is a 50 MP wide lens with an f/1.8 aperture and PDAF for capturing detailed and high-quality images. Complementing this is a 2 MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2 MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera system supports various features such as LED flash, HDR, panorama, and video recording at 1080p@30/120fps. The front camera is a 16 MP wide lens with an f/2.1 aperture, offering excellent selfie capabilities and 1080p video recording at 30fps. Additional camera features include geo-tagging, face detection, touch to focus, and panorama mode.
Performance
In terms of performance, the Realme Narzo 50 scores 348,006 on the AnTuTu benchmark, indicating robust processing power for a range of tasks. For gaming enthusiasts, it can run PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile at 60 fps on smooth settings, delivering a satisfying gaming experience. This performance makes the Narzo 50 a suitable choice for users seeking a reliable and efficient device for both everyday tasks and entertainment.
