The European market finally has good affordable 5G options in the smartphone market. You can actually find four last-generation 5G phones with price tags inferior to €400 in the European market. In this article, we will compare three of them: Moto G 5G Plus, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, and Realme X50 5G. We excluded the Huawei P40 Lite 5G because we expect it to be less popular as it lacks Google services out of the box. Note that the Realme X50 5G sold in the European market is actually the device known in China as the Realme X50m 5G, while the Chinese Realme X50 5G has different specifications.
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Realme X50 5G Global
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom | Realme X50 5G | Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g | 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams | 168 x 74 x 9 mm, 207 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 | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2520p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 21:9 ratio, LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765, octa-core 2.3 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 | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 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 5.1, 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 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.2 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4160 mAh, fast charging 22.5W | 4200 mAh Fast charging 30W |
5000 mAh, Fast charging 20W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
The front panel of the Moto G 5G Plus looks very attractive because instead of sporting a pill-shaped punch-hole for the dual selfie camera (like the Realme X50 5G) it sports separate holes. And it is even splash resistant. But the Moto G 5G Plus has a plastic design, that is why I personally prefer the Realme X50 5G and its glass back. I do not like the big camera module of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and it comes with a classic waterdrop notch instead of a punch hole. But it is thinner and lighter than its two rivals, so do not underestimate it.
Display
High refresh rate or AMOLED: this is the question. Realme X50 5G gives you an amazing 120 Hz refresh rate, something you can not even find on a lot of flagships. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G sports an AMOLED display with the HDR10+ certification for an amazing image quality even on streaming platforms. So, do you prefer having a smoother viewing experience or a higher image quality with brilliant colors and deeper blacks? The choice is up to you. The Moto G 5G Plus has an IPS display and a 90 Hz refresh rate, so you should discard it.
Hardware/Software
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, and Realme X50 5G are powered by the Snapdragon 765 (Moto G) and 765G (X50 and Mi 10 Lite) mobile platforms. It is an amazing upper-midrange chipset with an integrated 5G modem supporting fifth generation networks in all their frequencies. Motorola Moto G 5G Plus offers max 6 GB of RAM but it has a micro SD slot. Realme X50 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G lack the expandable storage, but they feature a higher amount of RAM in their higher-end versions: up to 8 GB. Android 10 is naturally out of the box, but on the Moto G 5G Plus you do not get a highly-customized user interface: instead, it has a nearly-stock Android version.
Camera
On the paper, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is equipped with the most advanced cameras. On the rear side, it has a main sensor with a brighter focal aperture, as well as a better macro camera. Further, it is the only one with an ultrawide dual front camera (the resolutions are 16 and 8 MP respectively for the main front snapper and the ultrawide lens). Right after, we got the Realme X50 Pro 5G which still comes with a dual front camera, but it has a depth sensor instead of the ultrawide lens found on the Moto G 5G Plus.
Battery
The battery of the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is a lot bigger than the ones found on the Realme X50 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G. So it will surely last more on a single charge. With the Realme X50 5G, you get a faster charging technology with a 30W power.
Price
All these handsets are priced just €350 in the global market, but you can actually find the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite at very interesting street prices: its price dropped below €300. But if we exclude the display, the winner of this comparison is the Moto G 5G Plus due to its much bigger battery and better cameras. Just note it has a slightly weaker chipset.
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Realme X50 5G Global: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
PROS
- More affordable
- AMOLED HDR10+ display
- Up to 256 GB of internal storage
CONS
- Inferior cameras
Realme X50m
PROS
- Affordable price
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- Dual front camera
- Fastest charging
CONS
- IPS display
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
PROS
- Splash resistant
- Better cameras
- Micro SD slot
- Biggest battery
CONS
- SD765 and max 6 GB RAM
