Realme Narzo 50
#1779
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
#1214Category Breakdown
Realme Narzo 50
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance
77.684.3
Camera
48.047.4
Display
80.381.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.873.6
Connectivity
55.664.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.061.6
Summary
- The Realme Narzo 50 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a slightly larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Narzo 50 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G96 chipset, whereas the Galaxy A17 utilizes the more efficient Helio G99.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera, but the A17 includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and an additional ultrawide lens, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000mAh battery, but the Narzo 50 supports faster charging at 33W compared to the A17's 25W.
- The Narzo 50 runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the A17 operates on Android 15 with One UI 7, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the A17 featuring Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Narzo 50
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
General
Release Date
2022, February 24
2025, September 18
Announced
2022, February 24
2025, September 18
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Display
Size
6.6"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/120fps
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
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
194 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Speed Blue, Speed Black
Black, Gray, Light blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-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
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass