Despite the coronavirus outbreak which slowed down the production and sales of mobile devices, smartphone manufacturers are releasing a huge amount of midrange handsets in this period. Among them, the most impressive ones are definitely the handsets coming with the support of 5G connectivity. Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 Youth 5G and right after it announced another device with slightly different specs for the global market under the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom moniker. Even Realme released a new 5G variant of its latest lineup: the Realme X50m 5G that is an affordable version of the X50. LG totally renewed its portfolio with the brand new LG VELVET: a device focused on elegance and premium design. Which is the most interesting device of this trio and which should people opt for? Let’s discover it together with a specs comparison.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom vs Realme X50m 5G vs LG Velvet
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom | Oppo Realme X50m 5G | LG Velvet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g | 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams | 167.1 x 74.1 x 6.8 mm, 180 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 401 ppi, 20:9 ratio, IPS LCD | 6.8 inches, 1080 x 2460p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, 20:9 ratio, P-OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/3.4 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 MP + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 16 + 2 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP front camera |
| BATTERY | 4160 mAh, fast charging 22.5W | 4200 mAh Fast charging 30W |
4300 mAh, Fast charging 30W and fast wireless charging 10W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
LG VELVET is all about design. It is the only last-generation phone which does not sport a big camera module on the back, but just three separate sensors and a LED flash nestled in the rear panel. It is extremely elegant and minimalistic. The LG VELVET is also one of the thinnest smartphones out there with a thickness of just 6.8 mm. Further, it is made of premium material including a glass back and a metal frame. It is even a waterproof phone with the IP68 certification (up to 1.5 meters for max 30 minutes). Last but not least, it has the MIL-STD-810G certifying its resistance to drops. Premium design, premium materials, and premium build quality: the LG VELVET is the perfect mid-ranger when it comes to the aesthetics.
Display
If we talk about displays, each of these devices has its pros and cons. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom is very interesting with its Super AMOLED panel supporting the HDR10+ technology providing a richer image quality. LG VELVET has an OLED display too with pretty nice quality, a wide 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a large 6.8-inch diagonal. Realme X50m 5G has an IPS display, but it is the only supporting a very high 120 Hz refresh rate. Do you prefer a richer image quality or a higher refresh rate?
Hardware/Software
Under the hood, these three devices sport a powerful Snapdragon 765G supporting 5G connectivity thanks to an integrated 5G modem. They should provide very similar performance since they come with the same chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM, as well as UFS native storage. But if you choose the higher-end version of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom, you will get more internal storage: up to 256 GB. In each case, you get 5G (both SA and NSA) and Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom and LG VELVET are more interesting as camera phones for different reasons. The LG VELVET definitely offers the best main sensor and it is the only to support OIS for better stabilization. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom offers higher zoom capabilities thanks to a periscopic telephoto lens with a 5x optical zoom. Realme X50m 5G should be more advanced if we talk about selfies as it features a dual 16 + 2 MP front camera including a depth sensor. But its rear cameras are undoubtedly inferior.
Battery
LG VELVET has the biggest battery, but it is just a marginal difference compared to Realme X50m 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom, so we can not ensure it will last more on a single charge. But it is the only to offer wireless charging (with a 10W power) and, alongside the Realme X50m 5G, it has the fastest wired charging technology with a power of 30W. Given its 120 Hz IPS display, we doubt Realme X50m 5G will be the best battery phone of this trio.
Price
Unfortunately, the companies did not reveal the global price and availability of these devices, so we can not make a proper price comparison. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom starts from CNY 2,099 (roughly $273) in China, Realme X50m 5G starts from CNY 1,999 (roughly $260) in China, we still do not know how much LG VELVET will be priced. Probably LG VELVET will be costlier, but it is the most impressive device of this comparison due to its great camera, best design, wireless charging, waterproof and military certifications. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom takes the second place, but Realme X50m 5G has the highest value for money.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom vs Realme X50m 5G vs LG Velvet: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom
PROS
- Great zoom capabilities
- Super AMOLED display
- Up to 256 GB of internal storage
CONS
- Smaller battery
- No micro SD
Realme X50m
PROS
- Affordable price
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- Dual front camera
- Fastest charging
CONS
- No micro SD slot
- Inferior rear cameras
LG Velvet
PROS
- Best design
- Stereo speakers
- Amazing cameras
- Biggest battery
- Micro SD slot
CONS
- Price
