Realme Narzo 50i Prime vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Realme Narzo 50i 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 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50i Prime is noticeably lighter (182g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme Narzo 50i Prime

Performance 16
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Realme Narzo 50i Prime better?

  • Lighter: 182g 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
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Narzo 50i Prime vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme Narzo 50i 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 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1120x2436
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 8 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, Realme UI Go Android 17
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.1×75.6×8.5 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 182 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Realme Narzo 50i Prime

  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Realme Narzo 50i Prime

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Realme Narzo 50i Prime

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme Narzo 50i Prime

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (82/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (87/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50i Prime or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50i Prime and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Realme Narzo 50i Prime has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50i Prime or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50i Prime or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50i 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.