Realme Note 50 in Kenya
The Realme Note 50 price in Kenya is KES 14,000 with a 1-year warranty included. Announced and released on January 23, 2024, the Realme Note 50 is built for first-time smartphone buyers and budget-conscious Kenyan users who want a large screen, reliable all-day battery life, a dedicated microSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, and IP54 water splash protection. It carries a 6.74-inch IPS LCD at 90Hz, the Unisoc T612 chip, a 13MP PDAF main camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and Android 13. The handset is available in Sky Blue and Midnight Black with a 1-year warranty.
Key Realme Note 50 Features:
- 6.74-inch 90Hz IPS LCD with 560-nit peak brightness and IP54: The 90Hz refresh rate delivers noticeably smooth scrolling over 60Hz budget phones. The 560-nit peak provides adequate indoor brightness and reasonable outdoor visibility in moderate ambient light. IP54 provides dust protection and water splash resistance from all directions, covering everyday rain and accidental spills. The large 6.74-inch canvas provides comfortable space for video, social media, and reading.
- Dedicated microSD card slot alongside dual SIM: The dedicated microSD slot allows two active Nano-SIM cards and a microSD card simultaneously, without forcing a choice between a second SIM and storage expansion. For Kenyan buyers who run dual SIMs and need storage expansion, this is a practical advantage over phones with shared hybrid slots.
- 5,000mAh battery, 3.5mm headphone jack, and GPS: The 5,000mAh cell covers a full day of moderate daily use. The 3.5mm headphone jack connects any wired earphones without adapters. GPS enables Google Maps and navigation. These three practical everyday features together cover the core daily needs of most Kenyan budget buyers.
- 13MP PDAF main camera with 1080p video and side fingerprint sensor: The 13MP camera with PDAF delivers reliable daylight photography with accurate autofocus for everyday social media sharing and documentation. The 1080p video recording covers standard content needs. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor provides fast biometric unlocking.
Realme Note 50 Full Specifications:
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE (4G only, no 5G) |
| Announced and Released | January 23, 2024 |
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 76.7 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 186g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP54 (dust protected, water splashes) |
| Display | 6.74-inch IPS LCD HD+, 720 x 1600px, 260ppi, 90Hz, 560 nit peak |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI T (update commitment not confirmed) |
| Chipset | Unisoc Tiger T612 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 |
| RAM and Storage | 3GB or 4GB / 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB (eMMC 5.1) |
| Card Slot | Dedicated microSDXC slot |
| Main Camera | 13MP f/2.2 PDAF (25mm), LED flash |
| Auxiliary Lens | Depth sensor (portrait mode) |
| Camera Video | 1080p at 30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 5MP f/2.2 (27mm) |
| Selfie Video | 720p at 30fps |
| Audio | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Not available |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Wired Charging | 10W (approx. 3.5 to 4 hours from flat) |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported |
| Colours | Sky Blue, Midnight Black |
| Warranty | 1 year (Smartphones Planet Kenya) |
| Price in Kenya | KES 14,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Realme Note 50 vs Samsung Galaxy M07, which should I buy? For most buyers, the Samsung Galaxy M07 at KES 500 more is the stronger phone across almost every specification. The M07 delivers a 50MP PDAF camera vs the Note 50's 13MP, a Helio G99 chip vs the Note 50's slower Unisoc T612, 25W charging vs Note 50's 10W, 6 guaranteed Android upgrades vs no confirmed commitment, Samsung Knox security, and One UI 7 on Android 15. The Realme Note 50's advantages are the 256GB storage option and the 90Hz display (vs M07's 90Hz, same). If the 256GB storage variant is specifically needed, the Note 50 is worth considering. For all other buyers, the Samsung Galaxy M07 at KES 14,500 is the better choice.
- Can I upgrade the Realme Note 50 to Android 14 or 15? Realme has not confirmed a software update commitment for the Note 50 beyond its launch version of Android 13. The phone launched in January 2024 on Android 13. There is no public statement from Realme committing to Android 14, 15, or 16 updates for this model. Buyers should assume Android 13 is the final version unless Realme announces otherwise. For long-term software support, the Samsung Galaxy F07 with 6 guaranteed Android upgrades is the better.