Launch report · Realme
Realme Narzo 50i: Ultra-cheap essentials phone with 5000 mAh.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2021·$95·Score 40/100
Narzo 50i hit the absolute entry tier — a sub-$100 first phone with a 5000 mAh battery and Android Go, the kind of high-volume budget seller that anchors Realme's Narzo line in price-sensitive markets.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.5" HD+ IPS
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A
RAM
2/4 GB
Storage
32/64 GB + microSD
Battery
5000 mAh, 10W
Main camera
8 MP
Weight
195 g
What stands out
- 5000 mAh battery at sub-$100
- microSD + 3.5 mm jack
- Android Go keeps it usable on 2 GB
What to watch
- Unisoc SC9863A very slow
- 720p, single 8 MP cam
- No fast charging
The phone it has to beat
Redmi Note 10 5G
$199 · score 70/100