Realme Narzo 50
#1779
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
#1444Category Breakdown
Realme Narzo 50
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Performance
77.676.5
Camera
48.064.4
Display
80.376.2
Battery
33.737.7
Build
65.885.2
Connectivity
55.662.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.058.4
Summary
- The Realme Narzo 50 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has a slightly smaller 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Narzo 50 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G96 chipset, compared to the Exynos 9611 in the M21 2021.
- The Narzo 50's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the M21 2021 offers a 48 MP main sensor along with an ultrawide lens.
- Battery capacity is higher in the M21 2021 at 6000 mAh versus 5000 mAh in the Narzo 50, but the latter supports faster charging at 33W compared to 15W.
- Both devices run on Android 11, with the Narzo 50 using Realme UI 2.0 and the M21 2021 utilizing One UI 3.1 Core.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Narzo 50 is slightly lighter at 194g compared to the M21 2021's 192g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Narzo 50
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
General
Release Date
2022, February 24
2021, July 21
Announced
2022, February 24
2021, July 21
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition
Display
Size
6.6"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Super AMOLED, 420 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
Exynos 9611 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated 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)
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
Panorama
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
15W 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)
159 x 75.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
194 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Speed Blue, Speed Black
Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.47 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
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
5.0, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass