The latest addition to the K series by Redmi is the Redmi K50i: it is an affordable variant, but it still provides a high-end hardware department, which is the reason why it is a perfect phone for gamers. But it is also the best handset in its price range? In order to understand it, there is no better way than to compare it to the other best devices in the same price range. If you are looking for an affordable gaming phone, then the K50i is a perfect choice, but if you want a good phone even for other purposes, you may consider something like the OnePlus Nord 2T sold at the same price range. This is a comparison between the main specifications of the Redmi K50i by Xiaomi’s sub-brand and the OnePlus Nord 2T by OPPO’s sub-brand. Let’s discover which one offers the highest value for money.

Xiaomi Redmi K50i vs OnePlus Nord 2T

Xiaomi Redmi K50i OnePlus Nord 2T
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.6 x 74.3 x 8.9 mm,
200 g		 159.1 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm,
190 g
DISPLAY 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (Full HD+), FFS LCD 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max, octa-core 2.85 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 1300, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, MIUI Android 12, Oxygen OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 5080 mAh, fast charging 67W 4500 mAh, Fast Charging 80W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM 5G, dual SIM

Design

These phones are not built with premium materials, so do not expect an incredible design. They are made of polycarbonate, but they still look modern thanks to their beautiful camera modules and their punch-hole displays with narrow bezels around. So which one has the best design? I personally prefer the OnePlus Nord 2T not only because of its original camera module, but also because it is more compact, thinner, and lighter than Redmi K50i. It weighs less than 200 grams and it is 8.2 mm thin, while its rival is chunkier due to its bigger display, thicker and heavier body. The displays of these phones are protected by Gorilla Glass 5, so they are pretty resistant. The punch holes are placed in different positions and the OnePlus adds a physical alert slider that you can find on most of the devices from the brand.

 

Display

The most impressive display in terms of image quality belongs to the OnePlus Nord 2T. It sports an AMOLED panel with brilliant colors and deeper blacks. The display has a diagonal of 6.43 inches, an HDR10+ certification, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. As already mentioned, it is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 by Corning. Unfortunately, the Redmi K50i by Xiaomi has an LCD display, so the colors are not as brilliant as an AMOLED panel like the one of its competitor. This device features a 6.6-inch panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, the HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision support. An important advantage of this handset is the presence of a 144 Hz refresh rate, much higher than the refresh rate of the Nord 2T. On the other hand, the OnePlus mid-ranger has an in-display fingerprint reader, while it is side-mounted on the Xiaomi one. Both the phones feature stereo speakers, but the Redmi is the only one with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

 

Specs & Software

The most powerful hardware department belongs to the Redmi K50i because it features a better processor. It is fueled by the Dimensity 8100 mobile platform by MediaTek built at 5 nm with an octa-core architecture. This chipset is composed of four Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2 GHz, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The OnePlus Nord 2T offers up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, but the chipset is weaker. We are talking about the Dimensity 1300 by MediaTek with an octa-core architecture composed of one Cortex A78 CPU with a 3 GHz max frequency, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.6 GHz, four Cortex A55 running at 1.8 GHz, and a Mali G77 MC9 GPU. Both the phones run Android 12 out of the box and they feature highly customized user interfaces.

 

Camera

The king of cameras here is the OnePlus Nord 2T. It has a triple rear camera including a flagship-class Sony IMX766 main sensor with a 50 MP resolution and OIS support, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. The Redmi K50i has the same secondary sensors, but the main camera is inferior as it is a 64 MP sensor without OIS. The OnePlus Nord 2T also provides a superior front camera with a 32 MP resolution against just 16 MP.

 

Battery

The Redmi K50i has a bigger battery and it is able to provide a longer battery life in most scenarios, even though it has an LCD display with higher energy consumption. On the other hand, the 4500 mAh battery of the OnePlus Nord 2T charges quicker thanks to 80W fast charging and its lower capacity.

 

Price

The Redmi K50i is priced at Rs. 25,999 / $330 in India, while the OnePlus Nord 2T costs Rs. 28,999 / $370. The Nord 2T is a more complete phone, but the Redmi is better for gamers thanks to its 144 Hz refresh rate, better processor, and bigger battery. Which one would you pick?

 

Xiaomi Redmi K50i vs OnePlus Nord 2T: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50i

PRO

  • 144 Hz refresh rate
  • Better chipset
  • 144 Hz refresh rate
  • Bigger battery

CONS

  • Inferior camera
  • LCD display

 

OnePlus Nord 2T

PRO

  • Better display
  • Faster charging
  • Superior rear camera
  • Better selfie snapper
  • Wider availability

CONS

  • Price

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