Category Breakdown
Realme C51s
TCL 50 SE
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.761.7
Summary
- The Realme C51s features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the TCL 50 SE has a slightly larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, providing sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes the Mediatek Helio G88, which offers a higher clock speed.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL includes an additional 2 MP macro lens, while the Realme has a 5 MP front camera compared to the TCL's 8 MP.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Realme at 5000 mAh and the TCL at 5010 mAh, both supporting 33W charging.
- The Realme runs on Android 13 with Realme UI, while the TCL operates on Android 14 with a planned upgrade to Android 15, and the TCL also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C51s
TCL 50 SE
General
Release Date
2024, March 15
2024, February 26
Announced
2024, March 15
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
128GB 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 7.5 mm (6.58 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
168.2 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.62 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
182 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shiny Green, Mighty 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
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
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
OS Version
Android 13, Realme UI
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

