Realme Narzo 50 5G Review: A Smartphone Worth Having in the Mid-Range Segment

Following the success of the Realme Narzo 50, Realme introduces the Realme Narzo 50 5G version. This smartphone features a youthful design, powerful configuration with Dimensity 810 5G chip, a large 5,000 mAh battery, and decent camera quality. So, how does the Realme Narzo 50 5G perform? Does the Realme Narzo 50 5G camera take beautiful photos? How long does the Realme Narzo 50 5G battery last? Let's find out through the review of the Realme Narzo 50 5G below!

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Design of Realme Narzo 50 5G: Youthful, Modern, Easy to Hold with One Hand

The author evaluates that the Realme Narzo 50 5G is one of the most beautifully designed devices in the mid-range segment. Overall, the Narzo 50 5G gives a fairly modern feel, with square edges. However, the author assesses that the downside of this design is that it makes the feel of holding the Realme Narzo 50 5G not as friendly as on the 4G version. The device is also made quite thin, available in 2 colors: Hyper Black (black) and Hyper Blue (blue).

The back of the Realme Narzo 50 5G is crafted from plastic material, maintaining a matte finish to reduce sweat and fingerprint smudges. On the back, there are still patterns that Realme calls Kevlar Speed Texture, but due to the matte design of the back, these patterns are only visible at certain light angles.

The highlight on the back of Realme Narzo 50 5G is the large-sized dual-camera module positioned in the top left corner. The arrangement of these 2 cameras is not overly unique but somewhat enhances recognition for the Narzo 50 5G, while also making the back panel more harmonious.

On the front side, Realme Narzo 50 5G features a waterdrop-style display, measuring 6.6 inches. The waterdrop display design is quite familiar and commonly seen on mid-range or budget smartphones, so Narzo 50 5G's adoption of it is entirely acceptable. However, compared to the standard Narzo 50 version, I still expect Realme Narzo 50 5G to be equipped with a punch-hole display to provide a better viewing experience.

The edges of Realme Narzo 50 5G are quite square, with the arrangement of the buttons' positions being quite familiar to other Realme products. The right edge houses the power button with an integrated fingerprint sensor, while the left edge accommodates the volume rocker. At the bottom of Realme Narzo 50 5G, there are the external speaker, USB Type-C charging port, microphone, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Realme Narzo 50 5G impresses with its performance powered by Dimensity 810 5G

Here are the specific specifications of Realme Narzo 50 5G:

• Display: 6.6-inch size, IPS LCD panel, Full HD+ resolution (1,080 x 2,400 pixels), 90 Hz refresh rate.
• Rear Cameras: 48 MP main, 2 MP depth sensor.
• Front Camera: 8 MP resolution.
• CPU: Dimensity 810 5G.
• RAM: 4 GB or 6 GB.
• Internal Storage: 64 GB or 128 GB.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, supports 33W fast charging.

Dimensity 810 is a chipset from MediaTek that many smartphone manufacturers prefer for their mid-range devices. Thanks to its 6nm process, this processor offers optimized performance and better energy efficiency. In practice, the author evaluates that the performance of Realme Narzo 50 5G fully meets the basic tasks of users. Moreover, the device can handle gaming at low to medium graphics levels.

The author conducted performance tests with Realme Narzo 50 5G. Specifically, in the Geekbench 5 test, the device scored 603 single-core points and 1,760 multi-core points. In the 3DMark test, Narzo 50 5G scored 1,337 points. These scores demonstrate the device's strong performance compared to its competitors in the same segment.

In reality, the author highly appreciates the smoothness of Realme Narzo 50 5G. Most of the applications the author experienced run very smoothly. Additionally, Narzo 50 5G features RAM expansion, further enhancing the device's multitasking capabilities.

In review videos by YouTube channels Gogi Tech and Lim Reviews, Realme Narzo 50 5G smoothly handles most popular games at medium graphics settings. For PUBG Mobile, the device can handle HD graphics settings and high frame rates without stuttering or sudden FPS drops during gameplay.

Realme Narzo 50 5G's 5,000 mAh battery provides comfortable usage throughout the day

Aside from its specifications, the battery is another standout feature of the Realme Narzo 50 5G, boasting a 5,000 mAh capacity. Thanks to Realme's optimization, the Narzo 50 5G's battery life comfortably lasts throughout a day with basic tasks. Additionally, the device features energy-saving modes when using 5G connectivity, dynamically switching between 4G and 5G connections as needed to optimize battery usage.

Furthermore, the Realme Narzo 50 5G has been upgraded to support fast charging, now at 33 W compared to the predecessor's 18 W. With significantly faster charging speeds, users only need about 1.5 hours to fully charge the 5,000 mAh battery of the device.

The display of the Realme Narzo 50 5G has been upgraded in terms of resolution, offering good display quality

Realme Narzo 50 5G boasts a 6.6-inch display with Full HD+ resolution. Realme has optimized the front surface area, achieving a screen-to-body ratio of up to 90.5%. The screen bezels of the Narzo 50 5G are relatively thin, enhancing the viewing experience.

The author evaluates that the Realme Narzo 50 5G features a decent display quality, although not outstanding for its price range, it meets all user needs such as web browsing and movie watching. The Narzo 50 5G's screen has a maximum brightness of up to 600 nits, making it perform well indoors but slightly challenging to view outdoors. Realme also equips this screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate, making swipe and touch interactions smoother and more responsive.

Realme Narzo 50 5G features a 48 MP camera that performs well in its price range, delivering good detail reproduction

The strongest point of the Realme Narzo 50 5G lies in its configuration, so other aspects like the camera are usually invested in to a lesser extent. However, the camera quality on the Realme Narzo 50 5G is also not bad at all. The Narzo 50 5G features dual rear cameras, with the main camera boasting a resolution of up to 48 MP.

In well-lit conditions, the Realme Narzo 50 5G delivers quite good image quality with high detail. The colors displayed by the Narzo 50 5G tend to be pleasing to the user's eyes. The sharpness provided by this smartphone is also quite good, with details at the edges of the image not significantly lost.

When the 48 MP mode is enabled, the details of the image will be improved, but the shot speed will decrease somewhat, and the HDR processing capabilities in this mode will not be as good as when shooting at normal resolution.

YouTube channel Lim Reviews has compared some photos taken from the Realme Narzo 50 5G and Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G. In which, I noticed that the images from the Narzo 50 5G appear to be clearer and have higher contrast, with good balancing capabilities in areas of light and dark.

Equipped with an additional depth-sensing camera, portrait photos taken with the Realme Narzo 50 5G offer improved background blur, with details such as hair and clothing of the subject recognized and separated quite well from the background. However, this mode is not yet perfect as it still misidentifies details in some conditions, leading to inaccurate background blurring.

In low-light conditions, photos taken from the Realme Narzo 50 5G are not particularly outstanding. Although they receive plenty of light, overall colors are slightly muted, and there's a loss of detail in darker areas.

How much does the Realme Narzo 50 5G cost? Is it worth buying the Realme Narzo 50 5G?

In India, the Realme Narzo 50 5G comes in two color options (Hyper Black, Hyper Blue), available from May 24, 2022, with the following memory variants and prices:

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM is priced at 15,999 INR (approximately 4.8 million Vietnamese dong).
• 4 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM is priced at 16,999 INR (approximately 5.1 million Vietnamese dong).
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM is priced at 17,999 INR (approximately 5.4 million Vietnamese dong).

With a starting price of just 4.8 million Vietnamese dong for the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage variant, the Realme Narzo 50 5G is a highly compelling smartphone. It's designed for those seeking a 5G-enabled device with strong specifications and a youthful, modern design. What do you think about the Realme Narzo 50 5G? Leave your comments below for us and everyone to know! Thank you for your interest and for following our article.

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