Realme Narzo
#1648
TCL 50 SE
#1323Category Breakdown
Realme Narzo
TCL 50 SE
Performance
82.979.5
Camera
67.228.4
Display
76.977.5
Battery
29.835.8
Build
71.865.8
Connectivity
58.163.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
56.360.0
Summary
- The Realme Narzo features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, while the TCL 50 SE offers a slightly larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and the same refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Narzo is powered by the Mediatek Helio G90T chipset, which is more powerful than the Helio G88 found in the TCL 50 SE.
- The Narzo's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor compared to the 50 MP main sensor on the TCL, but the Narzo supports 4K video recording, while the TCL is limited to 1080p.
- The Narzo has a 4300 mAh battery with 30W charging, whereas the TCL boasts a larger 5010 mAh battery with 33W charging.
- Both phones run different versions of Android, with the Narzo on Android 10 and the TCL on Android 14, which offers a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Narzo
TCL 50 SE
General
Release Date
2020, June 23
2024, February 26
Announced
2020, June 23
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6785 Helio G90T (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MC4
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP B/W, f/2.4, (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
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
4300 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 55 min
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.38 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
168.2 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.62 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
191 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Just Black, Just White
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 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass