Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs Realme 10: The Ultimate Showdown

Realme continues to dominate the budget smartphone market with compelling devices. The Narzo 50 Pro and Realme 10 both offer impressive features at attractive price points, but which one truly delivers the best experience? This comprehensive comparison will help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Realme Narzo 50 Pro edges out the Realme 10 thanks to its significantly more powerful Dimensity 920 chipset, offering superior performance for gaming and demanding tasks. While the Realme 10 boasts excellent battery life and a bright display, the Narzo 50 Pro's processing power makes it the overall winner for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Realme Narzo 50 Pro	Realme 10

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41	LTE
5G bands	1, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	-
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch
Announced	2022, May 18	2022, November 09
Status	Available. Released 2022, May 26	Available. Released 2022, November 11

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)	159.9 x 73.3 x 8 mm (6.30 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	181 g (6.38 oz)	178 g (6.28 oz)

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Size	6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)	6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	Super AMOLED, 90Hz	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1000 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 920 (6 nm)	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
GPU	Mali-G68 MC4	Mali-G57 MC2
OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0	Android 12, Realme UI 3.0

Memory
Card slot	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2

Main Camera
Dual	-	50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)	-
Triple	48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	-
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)	16 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes
	24-bit/192kHz audio	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC	No	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	Unspecified	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	33W wired, 50% in 31 min	33W wired, 50% in 28 min
Type	5000 mAh	5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Hyper Blue, Hyper Black	White, Blue
Models	RMX3395, RMX3396	RMX3630
Price	About 270 EUR	About 440 EUR

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 126h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-24.9 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 385829 (v9) GeekBench: 1762 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Realme Narzo 50 Pro

Superior Performance (Dimensity 920)
Faster Charging (slightly)
Larger Display
Good Value

IPS LCD Display (less vibrant than AMOLED)
Camera may not be as optimized as Realme 10

Realme 10

Excellent Battery Life
Vibrant AMOLED Display
Sleek Design
Good Camera Performance

Less Powerful Chipset (Helio G99)
Slightly Slower Charging
Nominal 'Infinite' Contrast Ratio

Display Comparison

The Realme 10 features a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with a measured peak brightness of 610 nits, offering vibrant colors and smooth scrolling. The Narzo 50 Pro has a 6.62-inch 90Hz IPS LCD display. While the Narzo 50 Pro's display is larger, the Realme 10's AMOLED panel provides better contrast and color accuracy. The Realme 10's 'Infinite' contrast ratio is a nominal value and doesn't necessarily translate to a significantly better viewing experience in real-world use.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer versatile camera setups, but the Realme 10 likely has a slight edge in image quality thanks to its potentially better image processing algorithms. The Narzo 50 Pro's camera is capable, but the Realme 10's software optimizations might result in more pleasing photos, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Video recording capabilities are comparable on both devices.

Performance

This is where the Narzo 50 Pro shines. Its Mediatek Dimensity 920 chipset is considerably more powerful than the Realme 10's Helio G99. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and significantly better gaming performance on the Narzo 50 Pro. The Dimensity 920's 6nm process also contributes to better power efficiency despite the higher performance.

Battery Life

The Realme 10 excels in battery life, boasting an impressive endurance rating of 126 hours. While the Narzo 50 Pro also offers good battery life, it doesn't quite match the longevity of the Realme 10. Both phones support 33W fast charging, with the Narzo 50 Pro charging to 50% slightly faster (31 minutes vs 28 minutes).

Buying Guide

The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is ideal for users prioritizing performance, especially gamers or those who frequently use resource-intensive apps. The Realme 10 is a great choice for users who value long battery life, a vibrant display, and a more streamlined user experience, and are less concerned with raw processing power.