Category Breakdown
Realme Note 50
TCL 30 XE 5G
Performance
62.568.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.961.7
Summary
- The Realme Note 50 features a larger 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the TCL 30 XE 5G has a slightly smaller 6.52-inch display with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 700, which may offer better efficiency and speed.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the TCL includes additional depth and macro sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- The Realme Note 50 has a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, while the TCL 30 XE 5G has a smaller 4500 mAh battery but supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Realme using Android 13 and Realme UI T, and the TCL running on Android 11 with TCL UI, which may affect the software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Note 50
TCL 30 XE 5G
General
Release Date
2024, January 23
2022, January 04
Announced
2024, January 23
2022, January 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF0.08 MP ,(auxiliary lens)
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.2 x 76.7 x 8 mm (6.58 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
164.1 x 74.9 x 9 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
186 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sky Blue, Midnight Black
Shadow Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 11, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 13, Realme UI T
Android 11, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

