Side-by-side technical data
Realme Narzo 50 vs Xiaomi Poco M5
Comparison between Realme Narzo 50 and Xiaomi Poco M5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme Narzo 50, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Narzo 50, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 201 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
Xiaomi Poco M5, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 729
- against 645
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,979
- against 1,855
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 307,512 | 414,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 645 | 729 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,855 | 1,979 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | Black, Green, Yellow |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.1 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.58″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,408 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.83 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.52 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.83 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 650 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Narzo 50 | Poco M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3286 | 22071219CG |
