Realme Narzo 50 5G
#1333
Xiaomi Redmi 12
#1847Category Breakdown
Realme Narzo 50 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Performance
81.179.5
Camera
29.619.1
Display
80.378.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.889.0
Connectivity
83.365.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
59.854.3
Summary
- The Realme Narzo 50 5G features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, while the Xiaomi Redmi 12 has a slightly larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Narzo 50 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, offering better efficiency compared to the Helio G88 in the Redmi 12.
- Both devices have a dual-camera setup, with the Narzo 50 sporting a 48 MP main sensor and the Redmi 12 featuring a 50 MP main sensor along with an ultrawide lens.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Narzo 50 supports faster 33W charging compared to the 18W of the Redmi 12.
- In terms of software, the Narzo 50 runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, while the Redmi 12 comes with Android 13 and is upgradable to Android 14 with HyperOS.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a plastic frame; however, the Redmi 12 has a glass back, making it slightly more premium in feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Narzo 50 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 12
General
Release Date
2022, May 18
2023, June 15
Announced
2022, May 18
2023, June 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.79"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 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
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Panorama
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
190 g
198.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Hyper Blue, Hyper Black
Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver, Moonstone Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass