Realme X50 5G

“Punching well above its weight, the Realme X50 5G strikes an outstanding price-versus-performance balance. Along with 5G, a powerful processor and a smooth 120Hz screen, the X50 also impresses with both its camera and battery longevity.”

“The Realme X50 5G is one of the best mobile deals of 2020. It has 5G, a large 120Hz screen, a very competent processor, fast charging and good general camera performance for £300. A whole bunch of slightly cheaper phones last even longer off a charge. And, like almost every quad-camera phones at the price, you get one good camera, one so-so one and two duds. However, at this point Realme likely feels obligated to include the “filler” lenses to avoid seeming less fully-featured than cheaper rivals.”

“Realme undercuts the OnePlus Nord in terms of price - and does a fine job of delivering a compelling phone. It's true that the camera could be better, and that there are little compromises in terms of design and display tech, but it's unlikely you'll find an all-round better phone than the X50 5G at this price.”

“All in all, it’s very hard to raise any legitimate criticisms of the Realme X50 5G. There are some improvements that would definitely be nice – if it were a bit lighter, or had a telephoto lens, expandable storage and a 3.5mm headphone jack, say – but these quibbles feel a bit hollow when you look at the price. Paying £300 for a 5G-enabled phone is a bargain, and it would be churlish to moan about what might have been if it were more expensive.”