realme C21vsrealme Narzo 50A

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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realme C21
C21
Processor:Mediatek Helio G35
RAM:3GB
Storage:32GB

Quick Stats

The Realme C21 boasts an impressive battery life with a massive 5000mAh capacity, providing two-day backup consistently.
The Realme C21's display is a decent offering for its price point, despite lacking impressive features elsewhere.
The Realme C21's camera performance is average at best, falling short of expectations in various conditions and situations.
The Realme C21's performance is decent but not outstanding, suitable for everyday tasks and casual gaming mainly.
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realme Narzo 50A
Narzo 50A
Processor:MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
RAM:4GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Realme Narzo 50A boasts an impressive battery life, lasting up to three days with light usage.
The Realme Narzo 50A's display has limitations, particularly with video streaming quality and low pixel density.
The Realme Narzo 50A's camera struggles with edge detection, macro photography, and low-light situations significantly overall.
The Realme Narzo 50A's performance falls short, especially with heavy games and demanding tasks, despite a decent processor.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
realme C21
2.30 GHz
realme Narzo 50A
2 GHz

RAM

Winner
realme C21
3GB
realme Narzo 50A
4GB

Storage

Winner
realme C21
32GB
realme Narzo 50A
128GB

Weight

Winner
realme C21
190g
realme Narzo 50A
207g
Rank
realme C21
#815
realme Narzo 50A
Winner
#777
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
realme C21
#832
realme Narzo 50A
#830
Winner
Design
realme C21
#829
realme Narzo 50A
#775
Winner
Display
realme C21
#785
realme Narzo 50A
#780
Winner
Performance
realme C21
#815
realme Narzo 50A
#734
Winner
Battery
realme C21
#774
realme Narzo 50A
#769
Winner
Camera
realme C21
#752
realme Narzo 50A
#446
Winner
item_phones_categoryId
realme C21
#1
Tie
realme Narzo 50A
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
realme realme C21
realme realme Narzo 50A
Model
Mediatek Helio G35
MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
CPU
8x Cortex, A53 2.3 GHz
2x Cortex, A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
12
12
Frequency
2.30
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
IMG PowerVR GE8320 680MHz
Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz
RAM
3
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
32
128
Type
eMMC 5.1 Storage
eMMC 5.1 Storage
Fingerprint security
Yes, in the back
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
No
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Magnetometer sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
110490
225154
Antutu Version
Antutu v8
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 49% of devices
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

realme C21

Strengths

The phone has a huge 5000mAh battery that can last two days even under heavy usage.
The design is good with enhanced grip and resistant to fingerprint smudges due to the geometric pattern at the back.
The display is surprisingly good, working well and not disturbing the viewing angles.
The speakers are loud enough but not stereo speakers, however they can be heard clearly in a whole room.
The Realme UI 1.0 is simple and efficient with mostly stock Android apps that consume less resources.

Weaknesses

The Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, although decent for this price segment, may not provide the best gaming experience.
The phone has an average camera setup with noisy and grainy indoor photos, but performs better in outdoor situations.
The charging speed is a concern due to the 10W power brick that takes time to charge the 5000mAh battery.

realme Narzo 50A

Strengths

Affordable Price
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Good Display
Tall and Refreshing Design

Weaknesses

Average Cameras
Performance Issues
Outdated Notch Design
Slow Charging
Read Full Reviews

realme C21

The Realme C21 is a budget-friendly smartphone that packs some impressive features, including a massive 5000mAh battery, a 6.5-inch mini-drop full screen, an instant fingerprint scanner, and a 13-megapixel triple rear camera setup. The phone's design is sleek with a geometric pattern at the back, providing a good grip and resistance to fingerprint smudges. The volume rockers and power button are located on the left side, while the sim tray and micro SD card slot are also accessible from there. Under the hood, the Realme C21 is powered by a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. While not the most powerful processor, it manages to deliver decent performance for gaming and everyday tasks. The phone runs on Realme's User Interface 1.0 based on Android 10, which is simple and efficient, consuming less resources while performing well. The display is a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with DUV rain land certification, offering good viewing angles and a surprisingly smooth experience. In terms of performance, the phone can handle games like PUBG and Call of Duty at medium frame rates, but may not be the best choice for serious gamers, as other options in the same price bracket offer better processors. The battery life is impressive, lasting two days even under heavy usage, but charging speeds are relatively slow. The camera setup is decent for its price segment, offering a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter at the front. Indoor performance can be noisy and grainy, but outdoor shots are better quality. Overall, the Realme C21 offers a solid package of features and performance for its price, making it a good option for those on a budget.

realme Narzo 50A

The Realme Narzo 50A is an affordable smartphone priced from Rs. 11,999 in India. While it checks all the right boxes on paper, its worthiness of the price tag remains uncertain. Design-wise, the phone sticks to Realme's familiar principles with a simple yet practical back panel made of polycarbonate. The rear camera module extends till the center of the phone and engulfs the fingerprint reader, making it sometimes difficult to find. However, the grooved texture on the back helps with grip due to its big and heavy build at 207 grams. Performance-wise, the Realme Narzo 50A is decent for casual gaming but struggles with heavy games. The Mediatek Helio G85 Soc doesn't always allow heavy games to run smoothly, with Call of Duty Mobile just playable at default low graphics settings. Moreover, the phone warmed up quickly during gameplay. In terms of display, the phone features a 6.5-inch HD+ screen with a water drop style notch that looks outdated compared to punch-hole displays offered by competitors. However, the display looked sufficiently sharp and had decent viewing angles. Battery life is an area where the Narzo 50A excels, lasting two whole days with casual gaming and up to three days on light usage. The cameras, though impressive on paper, failed to impress in real-world scenarios. The primary camera struggled to produce detailed photos, especially when zoomed in. Selfies had good detail but looked over-sharpened, and the portrait mode was subpar. Macros weren't great either, looking over-sharpened and dramatic. In conclusion, the Realme Narzo 50A is a smartphone with reliable battery life and basic features. However, it's not ideal for gamers due to its performance limitations. Its cameras also fall short of expectations. Overall, this phone is best suited for those seeking a budget option with long battery life but can live with average cameras, design, and performance.

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