Realme C51
#2380
TCL 50 SE
#2149Category Breakdown
Realme C51
TCL 50 SE
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.061.7
Summary
- The Realme C51 features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the TCL 50 SE offers a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Realme C51 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the TCL 50 SE utilizes the Mediatek Helio G88, which may provide better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL also includes a 2 MP macro lens, enhancing its versatility.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Realme C51 at 5000 mAh and the TCL 50 SE at 5010 mAh, both supporting 33W charging.
- The Realme C51 runs on Android 13 with Realme UI T, while the TCL 50 SE comes with Android 14 and is planned for an upgrade to Android 15, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the TCL is slightly heavier at 195g compared to the Realme's 186g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C51
TCL 50 SE
General
Release Date
2023, July 24
2024, February 26
Announced
2023, July 24
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 ,(auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 0-50% in 28 min
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.2 x 76.7 x 8 mm (6.58 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
168.2 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.62 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
186 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mint Green, Carbon Black
Midnight Blue, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
OS Version
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes