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MagyarRealme X50 Pro Smartphone Review - Price-performance Hit?
On paper, the X50 Pro looks like a promising smartphone. The 6.44-inch 90-Hz Super-AMOLED panel is supposed to reach a brightness of above 1000 nits and offer full DCI-P3 coverage. Additionally, the smartphone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, a fast UFS 3.0 storage interface and LPDDR5.
In Europe, the prices for the Realme flagship range from 599 Euros (~$674) for the model with 128 GB of storage space and 8 GB of RAM to 749 Euros (~$843) for the X50 Pro with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
Competing Devices
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.1 % | 06/2020 | Realme X50 Pro SD 865, Adreno 650 | 205 g | 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.44" | 2400x1080 | |
| 87.8 % | 05/2020 | Xiaomi Mi 10 SD 865, Adreno 650 | 208 g | 128 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.67" | 2340x1080 | |
| 88.4 % | 06/2020 | OnePlus 8 SD 865, Adreno 650 | 180 g | 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.55" | 2400x1080 | |
| 87.4 % | 04/2020 | Huawei P40 Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16 | 175 g | 128 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.10" | 2340x1080 | |
| 81 % | 05/2020 | Motorola Edge SD 765, Adreno 620 | 190 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.70" | 2340x1080 | |
| 87.7 % | 03/2020 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11 | 163 g | 128 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.20" | 3200x1440 |
Case - Realme X50 Pro with Stunning Colors
The front of the X50 Pro consists of scratch-resistant 5th generation Corning Gorilla Glass, which seamlessly transitions into the metal frame. The back of the case is slightly curved, also made of glass and it is available in the frosted color variants "Moss Green" and "Rust Red", which look very visually appealing in our opinion.
While the 6.44-inch OLED panel is surrounded by slim bezels on the sides, the "chin" bezel in particular is fairly wide, resulting in a reduced screen-to-body ratio of only 85%, which is somewhat low compared to other devices in this price class. The punch-hole camera module, which houses both of the front cameras, disrupts the otherwise attractive design of the Realme flagship - like on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, it looks fairly large due to the presence of two optics.
The build quality is excellent, the materials are of high quality, and the physical buttons sit firmly within the frame. However, the Realme phone does not have an IP certification.
Features - Realme Smartphone without an SD Card Reader
The features of the X50 Pro include Miracast, which makes it possible to wirelessly output video to external monitors, and USB OTG, which allows the smartphone to recognize external storage mediums - this is particularly handy, since there is no SD card reader. Even though the USB port comes in the Type-C form factor, it only supports USB 2.0 speeds.
Since the Realme phone supports Widevine DRM level L1, video content from streaming services can be viewed in HD quality. By contrast, there is no IR blaster, FM radio, or 3.5-mm headphone jack. Furthermore, the device lacks a notification LED and the always-on-display feature.
Software - X50 Pro with Android 10
The operating system of the X50 Pro is based on Android 10 and updated with security patches from April 2020. On top of the OS, the Chinese manufacturer has installed version 1.0 of its own UI.
Aside from visual adjustments, the system software also offers various customization options and a dark mode. Ex-factory, there are some bloatware apps preinstalled and some of them cannot even be uninstalled (e.g. Netflix).
Communication and GPS - Realme X50 Pro with fast Wi-Fi
The Realme X50 Pro supports the latest Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 in both the 2.4-GHz and the 5.0-GHz frequency ranges. Since the Realme smartphone supports MIMO technology, the X50 Pro achieves good results in our Wi-Fi test. In conjunction with our reference router Netgear Nighthawk AX12, the data transfer rates are fast and fairly consistent.
Furthermore, the mono-SIM phone supports all modern standards that can be used to connect to mobile communications networks, and it is compatible with a very wide range of frequencies. This includes 5G for download speeds of up to 3.45 Gb/s and many LTE bands such as band 28 and 32.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| Huawei P40 | |
| OnePlus 8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| Huawei P40 | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
| OnePlus 8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
| Motorola Edge | |
The X50 Pro accesses both the L1 and the L5 bands, the latter of which is primarily used in the professional space, to determine the position. In our review unit, the satellite networks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou are used.
In order to test the real-world accuracy of our test device, we simultaneously recorded the route with the navi Garmin Edge 500 and the Realme smartphone. The detailed course of the GPS route only shows small deviations. At the end of the test track, only a distance of 200 meters separates the smartphone GPS module from the navigation device. Thus, the locating capabilities suffice for daily navigation tasks.
Telephony and Call Quality - Realme Smartphone with VoLTE
We did not encounter any issues when making video calls via Skype using the front camera. The call quality with the Realme smartphone's integrated microphone is solid.
We were also pleased with the call quality over cellular networks. The voice of our conversational partner sounds distinct and the volume level is sufficient. Users of the X50 Pro also have access to VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling.
Cameras - X50 Pro with Quad-cam System
The selfie cameras are based on a 32-MP wide-angle camera (Sony IMX616) and an ultra-wide-angle optics with a 105-degree field of view and a resolution of 8 MP. However, the Chinese manufacturer could have simply omitted the latter, since it often fails to achieve a satisfactory level of sharpness in addition to making skin tones look unnatural. Conversely, the primary wide-angle camera shines with good sharpness and an appealing color representation.
Like cheaper Realme models, the main camera on the X50 Pro relies on the 64-MP sensor GW1 from Samsung. The pictures possess a good dynamic range and color reproduction, although the photos always suffer from an increased color temperature. In low-light situations, the Realme flagship reveals its weak points. While the image sharpness is good in daylight shots, it quickly declines with worsening lighting conditions. Similarly, the X50 Pro's pictures suffer from noticeable image noise.
The 12-MP telephoto lens only has a focal length of 54 mm, which translates to about 2x lossless optical zoom. The 20x maximum zoom level specified by the manufacturer primarily relies on a digital zoom that generally results in zoomed-in pictures with a poorer quality. However, pictures taken at lower zoom levels (5x) are more than suitable for social media, even though there are noticeable artifacts as well as exposure and sharpness issues.
The 8-MP ultra-wide-angle main camera captures a 119-degree angle. Unfortunately, the quality of the results is insufficient for the price category of our test device. Details of complex structures get lost in blurriness and indistinct outlines.
With the April update, Realme has unlocked the UHD-60-FPS video mode for the X50 Pro. Sadly, the resulting video recordings look unnaturally fast, as if they were shot in time lapse, and movements appear fake and the image looks grainy. Furthermore, any semblance of image stabilization during video recordings is barely noticeable. Due to the poor quality of 4K60 recordings, users should instead use 4K30. The image stabilization at 1080p and 60 FPS is satisfactory as well.
Our tests under controlled lighting conditions confirm our real-world impression. Particularly the autofocus does not do a good job in darkness, which results in a lack of sharpness. While the X50 Pro produces convincing results in good lighting, the edges are blurry and the image appears somewhat grainy.
In well-lit scenes, the color reproduction is adequate, although the software of the X50 Pro overexposes colors and makes white tones look too warm.
Accessories and Warranty - Realme Phone with Protective Case
Aside from a modular AC adapter that is rated for 65 watts, the package includes a USB cable and a silicone case.
The BBK Electronics subsidiary offers a 24-month warranty period.
Input Devices & Handling - Realme X50 Pro with an In-display Fingerprint Sensor
Both the refresh rate of 90 Hz and the touch-sampling rate of the touchscreen (180 Hz) exceed the 60-Hz mark by a large margin, making the 6.44-inch OLED panel feel particularly responsive.
Below the display, there is an optical fingerprint sensor that responds fast as well. Biometrically authenticating yourself via facial recognition with the front camera also works quickly and reliably, although this is not the most secure method (2D). Furthermore, the fingerprint sensor is disabled while facial recognition is in progress.
As soon as the user has been identified by the front camera, an additional swipe is necessary to wake the Realme phone up from standby, which can definitely be an annoyance during daily use. This is made worse by the fact that the fingerprint sensor is too far at the bottom of the display, which often makes it hard to reach.
The vibration motor of the X50 Pro produces a good haptic feedback and creates a high-quality impression overall. Although it is not as precise as the in-house competition OnePlus 8 Pro or the rival Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, typing on the Realme phone is still a very comfortable experience.
Display - X50 Pro with 90-Hz OLED Panel
The 6.44-inch 90-Hz OLED display has an HDR 10 certification and a native resolution of 2340x1080 pixels for a pixel density of just above 400 PPI. As a result, the Realme smartphone is on par with its competitors. With a 1440p resolution, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is the only device with a noticeably clearer display.
While the luminance of the OLED panel within the X50 Pro is excellent for its price class, a direct comparison with the competition shows that there is room for improvement. When displaying an all-white image while the ambient light sensor is enabled, the screen reaches an average brightness of 690 cd/m². This value rises substantially when displaying an even distribution of bright and dark areas for an APL50 value of 840 cd/m², which is still suboptimal for HDR10+ content. That being said, it is possible that an APL10 test could produce even better results than our APL50 test. After disabling the ambient light sensor, the screen's maximum brightness drops to 486 cd/m².
At a refresh rate of 90 Hz, the X50 Pro uses PWM that ranges from a fairly high frequency of 368 Hz to a relatively low frequency of 119.6 Hz to control the brightness of its display. A DC dimming mode is available as well.
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Brightness Distribution: 97 %
Center on Battery: 679 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.2 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.93
ΔE Greyscale 4.1 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
92.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.28
| Realme X50 Pro OLED, 2400x1080, 6.4" | Xiaomi Mi 10 Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7" | OnePlus 8 AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.6" | Huawei P40 AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.1" | Motorola Edge AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S20 AMOLED, 3200x1440, 6.2" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 36% | 37% | 7% | -32% | 19% | |
| Brightness middle | 679 | 786 16% | 778 15% | 583 -14% | 427 -37% | 745 10% |
| Brightness | 690 | 791 15% | 783 13% | 593 -14% | 438 -37% | 740 7% |
| Brightness Distribution | 97 | 96 -1% | 95 -2% | 94 -3% | 94 -3% | 97 0% |
| Black Level * | ||||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.2 | 1.1 66% | 0.9 72% | 3.03 5% | 5.34 -67% | 2.67 17% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 6.2 | 2.2 65% | 2.2 65% | 5.33 14% | 9.33 -50% | 4.52 27% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 4.1 | 1.8 56% | 1.7 59% | 2 51% | 4 2% | 2 51% |
| Gamma | 2.28 96% | 2.26 97% | 2.25 98% | 2.301 96% | 2.315 95% | 2.092 105% |
| CCT | 6604 98% | 6315 103% | 6481 100% | 6621 98% | 7221 90% | 6240 104% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 367.6 Hz | ≤ 99 % brightness setting |  |
The display backlight flickers at 367.6 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 99 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting. The frequency of 367.6 Hz is relatively high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. However, there are reports that some users are still sensitive to PWM at 500 Hz and above, so be aware. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17146 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
Due to the OLED screen type, the black value of the Realme phone is outstanding and the contrast ratio is excellent (theoretically infinite). Aside from a great contrast ratio, the X50 Pro also has a good color-space coverage. While the panel is quite accurate ex-factory, it falls short of the panels of a OnePlus 8 or Xiaomi Mi 10. According to the analysis of our spectrophotometer and the CalMAN software, the average DeltaE deviations from the P3 color space amount to 3.2 and 4.1 for the colors and grayscale, respectively (profile: warm).
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.2 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 8 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 3.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.2 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 9 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33 ms). | ||
Thanks to its high contrast ratio and good brightness, the X50 Pro is well-suited for outdoor use even in sunny weather.
The viewing angles of the OLED panel are good. Even when viewing the display from a steep angle, the apparent brightness barely decreases.
Performance - Realme Smartphone with a Snapdragon 865
Realme has opted to use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 as the SoC of its flagship smartphone. The high-end chipset comes with one fast "prime core" that reaches up to 2.84 GHz and three additional Cortex A77-based performance cores with clock speeds of up to 2.42 GHz. For energy conservation purposes, there are also four ARM Cortex-A55 cores (1.8 GHz). The powerful Adreno 650 is the graphics unit within the Qualcomm SoC.
The X50 Pro owes its great performance results in our benchmarks not just to its Snapdragon 865 SoC and the use of a vapor chamber cooling solution but also to the fast quad-channel LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 flash storage. Some of the CPU benchmark scores are very high. Particularly the X50 Pro's work performance score in PCMark for Android is in a league of its own. By contrast, the Geekbench 5.1 results are somewhat underwhelming.
Thanks to the excellent system performance during daily use, the experience is smooth for the most part. With UFS storage and the responsive panel, applications can be launched almost instantly. However, system benchmarks have their limits in terms of representing real-world scenarios, since unlike what their results might suggest, the Realme phone occasionally freezes and there is stuttering in apps, which is rather unusual for a Snapdragon 865 device. This impression is cemented by FPS drops in games with CPU-heavy demands (more on that in the gaming section).
Browsing the web with the X50 Pro is a very enjoyable experience. Navigating complex web pages with the Chrome browser feels fast and responsive. Similarly, the Realme smartphone achieves exceptional results in the browser benchmarks.
| Geekbench 4.4 | |
| 64 Bit Single-Core Score (sort by value) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (4261 - 4304, n=5) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (844 - 9574, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| 64 Bit Multi-Core Score (sort by value) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (13186 - 13589, n=5) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2630 - 26990, n=82, last 2 years) | |
| Compute RenderScript Score (sort by value) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (9443 - 9739, n=5) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (5192 - 18432, n=57, last 2 years) | |
| PCMark for Android | |
| Work performance score (sort by value) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
| OnePlus 8 | |
| Huawei P40 | |
| Motorola Edge | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (10990 - 19989, n=22) | |
| Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
| OnePlus 8 | |
| Huawei P40 | |
| Motorola Edge | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (9202 - 15299, n=23) | |
| GFXBench 3.1 | |
| on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
| OnePlus 8 | |
| Huawei P40 | |
| Motorola Edge | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (43 - 83, n=24) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3.7 - 158, n=168, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
| OnePlus 8 | |
| Huawei P40 | |
| Motorola Edge | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (67 - 103, n=24) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (8.3 - 279, n=168, last 2 years) | |
| AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
| OnePlus 8 | |
| Huawei P40 | |
| Motorola Edge | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (527301 - 631025, n=24) | |
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=159, last 2 years) | |
| Realme X50 Pro (Chrome 83) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (45.2 - 77, n=20) | |
| Huawei P40 (Huawei Browser 10.1) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
| OnePlus 8 (Chrome 83) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (Xiaomi Browser V11.4.23) | |
| Motorola Edge (Chrome 81) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Realme X50 Pro (Chrome 83) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (74.2 - 145.1, n=21) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (Xiaomi Browser V11.4.23) | |
| Huawei P40 (Huawei Browser 10.1) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
| Motorola Edge (Chrome 81) | |
| OnePlus 8 (Chrome 83) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=146, last 2 years) | |
| Realme X50 Pro (Chrome 83) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (30.6 - 74.5, n=19) | |
| Huawei P40 (Huawei Browser 10.1) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (Xiaomi Browser V11.4.23) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chome 80) | |
| OnePlus 8 (Chrome 83) | |
| Motorola Edge (Chome 81) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=84, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (Xiaomi Browser V11.4.23) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (97 - 127, n=23) | |
| Realme X50 Pro (Chrome 83) | |
| OnePlus 8 (Chrome 83) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
| Huawei P40 (Huawei Browser 10.1) | |
| Motorola Edge (Chrome 81) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 98997, n=195, last 2 years) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (14606 - 31224, n=23) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (Xiaomi Browser V11.4.23) | |
| Huawei P40 (Huawei Browser 10.1) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
| Motorola Edge (Chrome 81) | |
| OnePlus 8 (Chrome 83) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Motorola Edge (Chrome 81) | |
| OnePlus 8 (Chrome 83) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
| Huawei P40 (Huawei Browser 10.1) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (Xiaomi Browser V11.4.23) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (1623 - 2911, n=24) | |
| Realme X50 Pro (Chrome 83) | |
| Realme X50 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=158, last 2 years) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Realme X50 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 10 | OnePlus 8 | Huawei P40 | Motorola Edge | Samsung Galaxy S20 | Average 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -12% | -7% | -30% | -41% | -11% | -17% | 32% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 1756 | 1498 -15% | 1707 -3% | 1592 -9% | 941 -46% | 1542 -12% | 1547 ? -12% | 1815 ? 3% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 756 | 680 -10% | 748 -1% | 212.9 -72% | 451.7 -40% | 670 -11% | 575 ? -24% | 1405 ? 86% |
| Random Read 4KB | 229.4 | 207 -10% | 215 -6% | 189.4 -17% | 150.5 -34% | 205.3 -11% | 210 ? -8% | 272 ? 19% |
| Random Write 4KB | 252 | 215.9 -14% | 203.9 -19% | 197 -22% | 145.2 -42% | 228.1 -9% | 188.5 ? -25% | 301 ? 19% |
Gaming - Realme X50 Pro Contains a Powerful GPU
The integrated gyroscope works well during gaming and the touchscreen accurately detects inputs.
The graphics performance of the Adreno 650 is sufficient for running demanding games such as the shooter PUBG Mobile smoothly at the highest quality settings.
However, the full 90 Hz rate is not available in the games we tested, even though some of them should in theory be compatible with it. Meanwhile, the 30-FPS mark currently cannot be surpassed in the CPU-intensive racing simulator Asphalt 9. Here, the results also show visible frame-rate dips despite the low frame rates that do not typically occur on other Snapdragon 865 devices. We used the app Gamebench to record the frame rates.
PUBG mobile
Asphalt 9 Legends
Emissions - Realme Phone with Stereo Speakers
Temperature
Even under continuous load, the case temperature of the X50 Pro barely increases and instead remains comfortably cool. On the inside, the VC liquid cooling solution keeps the temperatures in check. Here, the vapor chamber (VC) cooling solution dissipates heat over an area of 18 cm² - for comparison the Mi 10 Pro uses an area of 30 cm² - and allows for consistent performance during the GFXBench battery test. During the demanding Manhattan test (OpenGL ES 3.1), the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 within the Realme phone barely throttles even under continuous load. Thus, performance dips caused by excessively high temperatures are very unlikely to occur during day-to-day use, for example while gaming.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 31.8 °C / 89 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.2 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 29.9 °C / 86 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.3 °C / 83 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
Speakers
Thanks to hi-res audio support and a Dolby Atmos certification, the stereo speakers of the X50 Pro produce decent sound at medium volume levels. The sound is defined by medium and high frequencies. While our measurements show the audible range to be relatively linear, the pink noise diagram of the Xiaomi Mi 10 is even more balanced.
Headphones can be connected via USB Type-C or Bluetooth 5.1 for a better audio experience, whereas a 3.5-mm headphone jack is not available. Bluetooth codec support includes APTX, APTX HD, and LDAC.
Realme X50 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (87.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.1% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 32% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 60% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 52% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 41% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Xiaomi Mi 10 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.5% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.2% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (2.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 26% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 66% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 46% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 47% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Energy Management - X50 Pro with Good Runtimes
Energy Consumption
The 4200 mAh battery of the X50 Pro can be fully recharged within 45 minutes thanks to the "SuperDart" quick-charging technology, which promises a charge rate of 65 watts. Wireless charging is not supported by the Realme smartphone.
| Off / Standby |   0.03 / 0.49 Watt |
| Idle |  1 / 1.77 / 1.86 Watt |
| Load |
4.23 / 9.13 Watt |
    
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| Realme X50 Pro 4200 mAh | Xiaomi Mi 10 4780 mAh | OnePlus 8 4300 mAh | Huawei P40 3800 mAh | Motorola Edge 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S20 4000 mAh | Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 19% | -2% | 1% | 4% | -4% | -20% | -2% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 1 | 0.53 47% | 0.9 10% | 1 -0% | 1 -0% | 0.9 10% | 1.133 ? -13% | 0.898 ? 10% |
| Idle Average * | 1.77 | 1.46 18% | 2.3 -30% | 1.9 -7% | 1.4 21% | 1.5 15% | 2.23 ? -26% | 1.442 ? 19% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.86 | 1.52 18% | 2.33 -25% | 2.4 -29% | 2 -8% | 2 -8% | 2.45 ? -32% | 1.602 ? 14% |
| Load Average * | 4.23 | 3.83 9% | 3.5 17% | 3.5 17% | 4.8 -13% | 4.8 -13% | 5.26 ? -24% | 6.3 ? -49% |
| Load Maximum * | 9.13 | 8.89 3% | 7.68 16% | 6.9 24% | 7.3 20% | 11.5 -26% | 9.68 ? -6% | 9.48 ? -4% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery Life
In our Wi-Fi test, for which we set the display's brightness to 150 cd/m², the X50 Pro achieves good results. Despite the 90-Hz panel, the Chinese manufacturer has managed to squeeze almost 13 hours of battery life out of the 6.44-inch smartphone. Under load, the runtimes are similar to those of the Mi 10, even though the X50 Pro comes with a significantly smaller battery. That being said, Realme did not manage to match the runtimes of its in-house competitor, the OnePlus 8.
| Realme X50 Pro 4200 mAh | Xiaomi Mi 10 4780 mAh | OnePlus 8 4300 mAh | Huawei P40 3800 mAh | Motorola Edge 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S20 4000 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | 7% | 5% | 16% | 31% | 14% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1507 | 1789 19% | 1374 -9% | 2063 37% | 2515 67% | 2105 40% |
| H.264 | 1029 | 1126 9% | 1096 7% | 1052 2% | 1197 16% | 809 -21% |
| WiFi v1.3 | 775 | 662 -15% | 1045 35% | 806 4% | 888 15% | 726 -6% |
| Load | 194 | 226 16% | 168 -13% | 236 22% | 240 24% | 279 44% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict Realme X50 Pro - Sleek High-End Smartphone
The X50 Pro is a very aesthetically pleasing smartphone and the matte, multi-layered design of the back looks particularly beautiful. However, the great appearance is tarnished by the very large punch-hole camera module. Due to the quality of ultra-wide-angle selfies, the practicality of the second lens on the front is in question and a more subtle hole in the display could have been a more elegant solution. Similar to the wide-angle optics on the front, the ultra-wide-angle module on the back disappoints and cannot match those of competing smartphones in terms of the quality. The same holds true for the telephoto lens and, to a lesser extent, the main camera. For 750 Euros (~$844), buyers deserve more when it comes to the overall quality of the cameras.
While there is a lot to like about the Realme X50 Pro smartphone, the MSRP set by the Chinese manufacturer is too high due to the strong competition.
With good stereo speakers, a beautiful 90-Hz OLED panel, and powerful hardware, which comes with its own drawbacks in the form of sporadic performance dips that do not occur with high-end alternatives, the X50 Pro is still a good phone.
Realme X50 Pro
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08/31/2022 v7 (old)
Marcus Herbrich