Realme 8i vs Realme Narzo 50

The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Realme Narzo 50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 50 leads — 44/100 vs 43/100 (a 1-point difference).

The Realme Narzo 50 edges out the Realme 8i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
Realme Narzo 50
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 46
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Realme 8i better?

  • Overall rating 43/100
What makes Realme Narzo 50 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Realme Narzo 50, the Realme Narzo 50 scores 1 points higher (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

Realme 8i: The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme Narzo 50: The Realme Narzo 50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 8i Realme Narzo 50
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 493222 493222
Geekbench Single 678 678
Geekbench Multi 1895 1895
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm
Weight 194 g 194 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Realme Narzo 50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Realme 8i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Realme Narzo 50
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Realme Narzo 50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 8i and Realme Narzo 50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 8i MediaTek Helio G96
43/100
493222 AnTuTu
Realme Narzo 50 MediaTek Helio G96
44/100
493222 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Realme Narzo 50?

The Realme Narzo 50 edges out the Realme 8i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Realme Narzo 50?

The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme Narzo 50 — 44/100.

Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Realme Narzo 50?

The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Narzo 50 is a better fit for everyday use.