Realme C53
#2030
TCL 50 SE
#1323Category Breakdown
Realme C53
TCL 50 SE
Performance
78.079.5
Camera
28.428.4
Display
79.077.5
Battery
33.735.8
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
53.663.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
52.460.0
Summary
- The Realme C53 features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of 560 nits, while the TCL 50 SE has a slightly larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a typical brightness of 550 nits.
- In terms of performance, the C53 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, while the TCL 50 SE utilizes the Mediatek Helio G88, offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the TCL includes an additional 2 MP macro lens.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the C53 at 5000 mAh and the TCL at 5010 mAh, both supporting 33W charging.
- The Realme C53 runs on Android 13 with Realme UI, whereas the TCL 50 SE operates on Android 14, with a planned upgrade to Android 15, and also includes stereo speakers.
- Build quality for both devices is comparable, featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the TCL is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C53
TCL 50 SE
General
Release Date
2023, May 31
2024, February 26
Announced
2023, May 31
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
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
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, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.3 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 31 min
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.59 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
Colors
Champion Gold, Mighty Black
Midnight Blue, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass