Realme Narzo 50A Prime vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Realme Narzo 50A Prime better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50A Prime vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50A Prime | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50A Prime and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50A Prime over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.