Realme Note 50 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme Note 50 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $100 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 19/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 200,000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 50 doesn't.
Realme Note 50
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Cheaper: $100 vs $130
- Overall rating 19/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1250
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Realme Note 50 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 7 points higher (26/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme Note 50 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme Note 50 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 200000 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI T | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $100 | $130 |
Realme Note 50
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Note 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Note 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Note 50 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Realme Note 50 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Realme Note 50 is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme Note 50 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme Note 50 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Realme Note 50 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Realme Note 50 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Note 50 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme Note 50 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 50 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme Note 50 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme Note 50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.