Asus Zenfone 7 vs Realme X50 Pro 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing battery life and rapid replenishment, the Realme X50 Pro 5G is the clear winner, boasting a remarkable 90-hour endurance rating and 65W charging. However, the Asus Zenfone 7 offers a more balanced package with a potentially more refined user experience, making it a strong contender for those valuing a compact form factor.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Asus Zenfone 7 | Realme X50 Pro 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - Global |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1800/150 Mbps, 5G 3.6 Gbps DL | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| - | 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - India | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, August 26. Released 2020, September 01 | 2020, February 24. Released 2020, March 05 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.5 x 3.04 x 0.38 in) | 159 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Platform | ||
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| 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) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ZenUI | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, auto panorama (motorized rotation) | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.5, 54mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.6, AF | - |
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 113˚, 17mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | - |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm 8 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, auto panorama (motorized rotation) | HDR |
| Single | VGA | - |
| Triple | Motorized flip-up main camera module | - |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with dual speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| WLAN | 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 |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, 60% in 34 min, 100% in 93 min Reverse wired | 65W wired, PD, 100% in 35 min |
| Stand-by | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G) | - |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) | - |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Aurora Black, Pastel White | Moss Green, Rust Red |
| Models | ZS670KS, ASUS_I002D, I002D | RMX2075, RMX2071, RMX2076 |
| Price | About 910 EUR | About 360 EUR |
| SAR | 1.03 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.52 W/kg (head) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -82.1dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB | - |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 42h | Endurance rating 90h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.422:1 (sunlight) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 76dB | -23.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 592447 (v8) GeekBench: 3175 (v5.1) GFXBench: 45fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Asus Zenfone 7
- More compact and pocketable design.
- Potentially superior camera image processing (based on brand reputation).
- Supports reverse wired charging.
- Significantly shorter battery life (42h vs 90h).
- Slower charging speed (93 minutes vs 35 minutes).
Realme X50 Pro 5G
- Exceptional battery life (90h endurance rating).
- Ultra-fast 65W charging (100% in 35 minutes).
- Higher peak display brightness (635 nits).
- Larger and less pocketable form factor.
- Potentially less refined camera image processing.
Display Comparison
Both devices feature displays with an 'Infinite' nominal contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. However, the Realme X50 Pro 5G boasts a measured peak brightness of 635 nits, a concrete figure absent from the Zenfone 7’s specifications. This suggests the X50 Pro will offer superior visibility in direct sunlight. While both likely utilize AMOLED panels, the lack of detailed display specs for the Zenfone 7 (like refresh rate or PWM dimming frequency) leaves the X50 Pro with a clear advantage in quantifiable display performance.
Camera Comparison
Both phones are listed as having 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but lack specific details. Without sensor size, aperture, or image processing details, a direct comparison is impossible. However, given Asus’s reputation for camera tuning, the Zenfone 7 likely prioritizes image quality and color accuracy, while Realme often focuses on vibrant, social media-ready images. The absence of any mention of advanced features like 8K video recording on either device suggests they are targeting a mainstream flagship experience rather than pushing camera boundaries.
Performance
Both the Asus Zenfone 7 and the Realme X50 Pro 5G are powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), utilizing the same Octa-core CPU configuration (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). This means raw processing power will be nearly identical. The key difference lies in thermal management and sustained performance. The larger battery in the X50 Pro potentially allows for more aggressive thermal throttling headroom, potentially maintaining peak performance for longer during demanding tasks like gaming. Both devices utilize LPDDR5 RAM, but the specific speed isn't detailed, making it difficult to differentiate.
Battery Life
The Realme X50 Pro 5G dominates in battery endurance, achieving a remarkable 90-hour rating compared to the Zenfone 7’s 42 hours. This significant difference is further amplified by charging speeds: the X50 Pro’s 65W charging can fully replenish the battery in just 35 minutes, while the Zenfone 7’s 30W charging takes 93 minutes. The X50 Pro also supports PD (Power Delivery), while the Zenfone 7 supports PD3.0. This means the X50 Pro offers a far more convenient charging experience, especially for users who frequently need to top up their battery quickly.
Buying Guide
Buy the Asus Zenfone 7 if you need a more pocketable flagship with a versatile camera system and don't mind sacrificing some battery life for a more manageable size. Buy the Realme X50 Pro 5G if you prioritize all-day (and beyond) battery life, incredibly fast 65W charging, and are less concerned about having the most compact device. Gamers who value sustained performance will also appreciate the X50 Pro's larger battery capacity.