Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB) vs LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Realme X50 Pro Play vs LG Nexus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2020 1:34 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 10:56 AM

Compare LG Nexus 5 XRealme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

09PointsLG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)Compare Realme X50 Pro Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

32bit Quad

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)

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23 Advantages Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
+2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3Ghz 32bit Quad-Core
+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (107GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.44"30% Larger screen	vs	4.95"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 2MP13 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4200 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)61% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner
409 PPI	vs	+445 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Physical features	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Model	X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Other model names	Realme X50 Pro Player RMX2072, 真我 X50 Pro 玩家版	LG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Global, International)
Brand	Realme	LG
Release date	June, 2020	November, 2013
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 159 millimeters (2.92 x 6.26 in)	69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Hardware	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7nm)	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585	2.3Ghz Quad-Core Krait 400
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650	Qualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
Display	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	6.44" inches	4.95" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	445 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	90Hz, HDR10+	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum download/upload	2000/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.3119˚16mm 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	30mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depthf/2.4	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/6" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.9µm pixel
Multimedia	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
Connectivity	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 3.0
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer
Other features	- Colors: Light Speed Silver, Phantom Black - Realme UI 1.0 - Dolby sound - 24-bit/192kHz audio - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White - USB OTG On-The-Go - Qi Wireless charging - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	65W (10V/6.5A) Fast battery charging SuperDart Flash Charge USB Power Delivery 1.0	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	1020 minutes \| 17 hours \| 0.7 day
Standby	feature not registered	18000 minutes \| 300 hours \| 12.5 days
Radiation rate	Realme X50 Pro Play (128GB/8GB)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered