This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme narzo 50i and Xiaomi Redmi A1 smartphones.
The realme narzo 50i features a 6.5-inch display and Unisoc SC9863A chipset.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Redmi A1 features a slightly larger 6.52-inch display, dual-camera setup and MediaTek Helio A22 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | realme narzo 50i | Xiaomi Redmi A1 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels 270 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and notch | 6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 269 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 400 nits, and notch |
| Size | 165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm | 76.75 x 164.9 x 9.09 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g |
| Build | Glass Front, Plastic Back | Plastic |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Carbon Black and Mint Green | Black, Light Blue, and Light Green |
| Our pick: |
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Xiaomi Redmi A1 The Xiaomi Redmi A1 has a larger display. It is also slightly lighter, while the realme narzo 50i has better build materials. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.2GHz |
Quad Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with realme UI Go Edition | Android 12 (Go Edition) with MIUI 12 |
| Our pick: |
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realme narzo 50i
The realme narzo 50i has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture, Autofocus) LED Flash Up to 1080p Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 8MP Main Camera (f/2.0 Aperture, Autofocus) 0.08MP Secondary Camera -Dual LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
5 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
5 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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Xiaomi Redmi A1
The Xiaomi Redmi A1 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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realme narzo 50i
Based on the specs, it has a compass. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 10W Charging Rate | 10W charging rate |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱6,290.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱4,499.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | November 26, 2021 | October 24, 2022 |
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