A UK price for the Realme X50 Pro 5G is yet to be confirmed, and that will dictate just how good it really is from a value point of view. As it stands, it stacks up very favourably when set aside another five-star device, the OnePlus 8. Realme delivers a better camera combination, not to mention much faster charging. Meanwhile, OnePlus’s hardware is more elegant, and its screen is bigger and better. If you want the most affordable 5G phone around, then the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a great shout now that it’s getting a little longer in the tooth. That said, if you’re after more power, better cameras, and faster charging and don’t mind taking a punt on a relative unknown, the gamble on Realme could well pay off.
Flagship power; Great screen; Excellent value 5G;
Occasional touch issues; Chunky and weighty; Good, not sensational camera;