realme Narzo 50 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 overview: a feature-packed, value-for-money offering

With the narzo series, realme aims to cater to the needs of those that are looking for excellent performance without pinching their pockets. The newest offering in the range is no different. Starting at just Rs 15,999, the realme Narzo 50 5G impresses with its high refresh rate display, a powerful dual-camera setup, robust fast-charging battery, and most importantly, the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. This powerful SoC gives the 5G phone more than enough power to run all its functions in the smoothest possible way. Let’s take you through what this device has in store for you.

Performs like a champ 

The MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset inside the realme Narzo 50 5G is based on TSMC’s leading 6nm production process. This leads to incredible speeds and brings new levels of power efficiency. No matter what task you throw at this smartphone, you can expect ultra-fast responsiveness. Not only will MediaTek Dimensity 810 ensure a smooth overall user experience, but also deliver lag-free gaming and quick multitasking.

This kind of high-end performance is ensured by the impressive processor that rests at its core. It’s an octa-core CPU bearing two ARM Cortex-A76 cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz and six ARM Cortex-A55 cores running at up to 2GHz. Complementing this setup is ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU offer super-smooth graphical performance. Moreover, the phone comes with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, which can be increased up to 11GB thanks to realme’s Dynamic RAM Expansion technology. For storage, you can not only get up to 128GB memory onboard, but can also extend it further up to 1TB with the use of a microSD card. 

The MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC also makes sure all the benefits of the MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 technology are at hand for users of the Narzo 50 5G. This makes way for Intelligent Resource Management that dynamically adjusts CPU, GPU, and memory usage according to active measurements of power, thermal, and gameplay factors. Then there’s the Networking Engine that brings connectivity enhancements for providing faster response and more reliable gameplay.

Superb and ultra-smooth visuals 

The Realme narzo 50 5G flaunts a 6.6-inch display with FHD+ resolution. This large panel is able to deliver immersive visuals no matter what it is you’re viewing on the phone. With 600 nits brightness, the display will be legible even on sunny outdoors. Thanks to MediaTek Dimensity 810’s support for high refresh rates, the IPS LCD panel offers a 90Hz refresh rate, making navigation and gaming extremely responsive. Add to it the touch response rate of 180Hz, making it ideal for gamers who love action-packed titles. 

Advanced photography chops

The handset continues to impress in the photography department. The realme Narzo 50 5G fully exploits the MediaTek Dimesity 810 chip’s support for up to 64MP cameras by adopting a 48-megapixel dual-camera module. The 48MP camera comes with a wide aperture of f/1.79, and is rightly dubbed a Nightscape camera, as it excels at low-light photography. The second camera is a 2MP B&W Portrait Lens that helps capture true-to-life colours. The camera app offers a plethora of modes such as Professional, Portrait, Time-lapse, etc. For selfies, the Narzo 50 5G features an 8MP camera at the front. 

A day’s worth of battery life and then some 

Ensuring that you can stay untethered from the charging socket, the realme Narzo 50 5G comes equipped with a beefy 5,000mAh battery. That should definitely allow the device to keep going for more than a day on a single charge, even for power users. With moderate use, there’s no doubt that the device can easily go into the next day. You can also activate the Super Power Saving Mode which reduces the energy consumption to extend the battery life. When you do need to charge it, the 33W Dart Charge support with the bundled adapter comes in handy. 

The 5G brilliance

Buyers of the realme narzo 50 5G can rest assured that whenever the 5G network rolls out in the country, they will immediately receive unfettered access to it. It’s all thanks to the fully integrated 5G modem onboard the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset that provides it with dual 5G support. Not just that; this processor has been equipped with several advanced technologies that allow it to deliver a more enhanced 5G experience. Chief among them is MediaTek 5G UltraSave, which uses network environment detection and OTA content awareness to manage the modem’s operating mode in real-time for improved power efficiency. There’s even support for 2CC CA, which not only promises higher average speeds but also seamless handover between two 5G connection areas across a coverage layer.

The list of features goes on… be it the dual stereo speakers, Android 12-based realme UI 3.0, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, or the fact that it packs so much in a sleek 8.1mm frame and weighs just 190g. Furthermore, the realme Narzo 50 5G takes full advantage of the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset and delivers a rich user experience at an attractive price. You can buy the device from May 24th onwards. Its 4GB RAM model with 64GB of storage carries a price tag of Rs 15,999, while another 4GB RAM version with 128GB built-in memory will be available for Rs 16,999. As for the 6GB RAM variant with 128GB of storage, it will set you back by Rs 17,999.