Category Breakdown
Realme X50 Pro 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
49.750.7
Display
84.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
75.875.8
Overall
67.168.2
Summary
- The Realme X50 Pro 5G features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S has a larger 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, ensuring similar high performance, but the RedMagic 5S offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 64 MP main sensor, but the RedMagic 5S includes an 8 MP ultrawide and a macro lens, while the X50 Pro has a telephoto lens.
- The RedMagic 5S has a slightly larger 4500 mAh battery compared to the X50 Pro's 4200 mAh, though it charges at 55W versus the X50 Pro's 65W.
- Both phones run Android 10, but the X50 Pro uses Realme UI 2.0, whereas the RedMagic 5S operates on Redmagic 3.0, which is tailored for gaming.
- The build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, but the RedMagic 5S is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme X50 Pro 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
General
Release Date
2020, February 24
2020, July 28
Announced
2020, February 24
2020, July 28
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S
Display
Size
6.44"
6.65"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.5, 54mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF2 MP B/W, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, (macro)
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4200 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, PD, 100% in 35 min
55W wired, 56% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
168.6 x 78 x 9.8 mm (6.64 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
Weight
205 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Moss Green, Rust Red
Silver, Pulse
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10, Redmagic 3.0
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 10, Redmagic 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes

